Tracey and Vance Marino’s exciting music is in the new Disney/Touchstone Pictures film "The Last Song," starring Miley Cyrus, as well as on TV shows like "Man v. Food," with Adam Richman, "Little Miss Perfect," and a very popular daytime talk show and its affiliates. Their compositions have been included in over 600 Films, TV shows and other media projects. Using real instruments, their high-quality tracks continue to be the choice of many discerning music buyers. Their elegant Jazz, sultry Latin or Classical Baroque Harpsichord will add a touch of class to any dramatization.
Tracey and Vance Marino met in 1995 at the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego after they realized their dates for the evening had stood them up. Much to the thrill of their California fans, Vance and Tracey continue performing, writing, and producing music, as they have been since that lovely evening when they met, when fate so magically worked its charm.
In addition to Tracey and Vance's original compositions here, check out their four other sites which include some of the most beautiful and thrilling public domain (PD) music ever written. You will find many memorable songs at their "Music Boutique" and festive holiday tracks at their "Christmas Music Boutique" and creepy horror music on "Spooky Music Bootique," and finally, music both sentimental and romantic at the "Wedding Music Boutique."
Photo by Mark R. Weddleton. Artwork by AudioSparx.
Ukulele music is the BOMB right now, and this track has an authentic, infectious swaying groove and a hooky melody. Great music for a luau or beach-side island resort. It's a nod to Don Ho and Bruddah Isreal "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. "Puka" means "hole" in Hawaiian. Time to chill, brah! Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
Jump on the Ukulele Bandwagon with this fun piece modeled after the extremely popular "Over The Rainbow"/"What A Wonderful World" medley recorded by Hawaiian artist "Bruddah Iz," Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'Ole. Has a simple but tropical island feel and swaying groove. Perfect for commercials! Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
A happy, sparkling carnival song featuring calliope, trilling piccolo, bass & snare drums, glockenspiel, clarinet, tuba, and some brass instruments. Evokes the feeling of being at a circus, carnival, or an old-fashioned county fair. In a fast waltz (3/4 time) tempo. [219 bpm, presto], Instrumental, Circus Music, Carousel Waltz Music
This almost-too-happy, upbeat, instrumental ukulele track has an authentic, infectious swaying groove and a hooky melody. Sounds like something played at a luau or at a beachside island resort, and it's a nod to Don Ho and Bruddah Isreal "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. "Puka" means "hole" in Hawaiian. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
Heads will bob and toes will tap! Upbeat cruising music with cool guitar licks, and kickin’ drums. Brings back memories of the Sun Sessions tunes of the mid-1950s. Influenced by early rockabilly artists Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and contemporary artist Brian Setzer. Let's go, Daddy-O! Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Rockabilly
This ukulele solo piece was modeled after the extremely popular "Over The Rainbow" / "What A Wonderful World," recorded by Hawaiian artist Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'Ole, Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
This fun, upbeat contemporary Asian piece features indigenous flute, koto, and drums mixed with RMX drums and percussion. You can almost see a Chinese dragon dancing to its infectious hip hop beat. Funky, contemporary Asian written for a club scene in Chinatown, San Francisco, Instrumental, Chinese Music, Chinese New Years music
This 60's surf rock song has the requisite twangy electric guitar, moving bass, rhythm guitar, and of course the all-important cheesy classic Hammond B-3 organ. Modally, it’s a little on the dark side, with some Dick Dale attitude and shades of the “Hawaii 5-O” theme song thrown in. Instrumental, Rock Music, Surf Rock
Grandiose orchestral piece with hip hop urban beats for sports, football, military, patriotic, and political scenes. Triumphant, victorious, tough & important-sounding. A modern-version of the classic NFL music composed by Sam Spence and Tom Heddon. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
Scott Joplin is in the building! This piano solo ragtime piece sounds like it was written in the early 1900s. Influenced by Joplin's famous songs: "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer" (featured in the film "The Sting"), and "Pineapple Rag," it's upbeat, fun, and very authentic sounding! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
This bouncy, happy, solo piano piece is background music for a jazz club, nostalgic restaurant, or old folks' retirement home. From the 1930s to 1940s swing era. Modeled after "As Time Goes By" from "Casablanca." Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
"El Tigre" means "The Tiger," and this Mucho-macho Latin-Rock song is infused with a rippin' electric lead guitar, electric rhythm guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, congas, and lots of timables. Influences: Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Kinky, and Ozomatli, Instrumental, Rock Music, Latin Rock
Knock 'em dead with this intense, powerful, aggressive, energetic, determined, driving modern rock with lots of hooks. Great for car commercials, extreme sports, X Games, NASCAR, surfing, flying, skiing, snowboarding, racing, jetskiing, surfing wipe-outs... you get the idea. It's tough. Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
Inspired by the Summer Olympics with a John Williams-feel, this thematic, grandiose traditional orchestral piece was written to put a "lump in the throat." Dripping with positivity and hope, it evokes scenes of victory, inspiration, patriotism, glory, sportsmanship, and the thrill of winning. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
Growling electric guitars, cool ear candy, synth pad, hard-hitting drums, and a Flea-like bass line comprise this modern rock song. The name says it all. Great for car commercials and sports. Instrumental, Rock Music, Modern Rock
Need a soothing, gentle piece? This flowing, poignant, romantic melodic piano solo ballad is the perfect background music for wedding and anniversary receptions. Calm and peaceful, it can be used as spa treatment music as well. Instrumental, New Age Music, Solo Piano
Sultry Latin jazz song with shades of Antonio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim) and Joao Gilberto with a nylon-string guitar melody and piano accompaniment. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
Literally, a "happy, snappy" tune in the vein of "The Andy Griffith Show" theme, complete with acoustic guitar, finger snaps, and of course a whistler. Perfect for quirky commercials and websites. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Andy Griffith Show Soundalikes
A light, airy, meditative new-age-style piece featuring solo piano and makes the listener feel like he or she is floating on a cloud. Can be used for spa treatment music. Dream on! Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Soothing, traditional Hawaiian slack key solo guitar song. Pau means "finished" and "hana" means "work" in Hawaiian. Grab a lounge chair and put on some sunscreen -- it's relaxation time! Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
This super-hyper song combines the classic elements of the instrumental surf rock music popular in the 1960s with the modern punk-rock music today. Excellent high-energy music for extreme sports and surfing footage. Influences: Dick Dale, Surfaris, The Ventures, Los Straightjackets. Instrumental, Rock Music, Surf Rock
You'll need a box of Kleenex for this one. This slow, poignant, sad, and "oh, so dramatic" piece features a simple solo piano with arpeggios and somber a melody with tear-jerking strings to evoke a feeling of lost hope. Good for the "agony of defeat" sports scenes. It's almost unbearable! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
This old-fashioned waltz will sweep you off your feet! This lush, elegant, refined, and romantic piano and strings piece says "high society." It's modeled after the ballroom dance-styles from long ago. Instrumental, Theme Music, Wedding Themes Music
This bluesy, upbeat struttin' Southern rock song features electric lead and rhythm guitars, honky-tonk piano riffs, a kickin' drum groove, and a funky moving bass line. True "roadhouse rock." Influences: Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, and the Allman Brothers Band. Instrumental, Rock Music, Southern Rock
Pretty Calypso folk song in the vein of "Yellow Bird" with nylon-string guitar, acoustic bass, shakers, and congas. Laid-back and gentle like an island get away, you'll feel like pulling up a hammock under the shade of swaying palm trees. Calypso artist Harry Belafonte would be envious! Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Calypso
This ukulele solo piece was modeled after the extremely popular "Over The Rainbow" / "What A Wonderful World," recorded by Hawaiian artist Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'Ole, Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
Dramatic, poignant classical piece that evokes loneliness in the beginning and hopefullness at the end. Appropriate for a TV-made movie or a daytime drama. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
This piece was inspired by the theme from the TV show "West Wing." Grandiose and regal, it's on the serious side. Perfect for military, government, royal, presidential, election campaign and other footage that needs to sound important and impressive. Also appropriate as a Thanksgiving piece. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music
This piece was modeled after George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody In Blue," which is heard in many films, TV shows, and commercials (such as American Airlines). Done solo on a grand piano, it also has shades of Gershwin's "The Man I Love" and "Summertime." It starts off simply and builds. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
Lively, energetic, upbeat Elvis Presley-like rockabilly 1950s song with shades of Gene Vincent and the more modern sound of Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats. Good for scenes with a jukebox or at a diner or at the hop or in an old-fashioned dance hall. Wear your poodle skirt and jump, jive, and wail! Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Rockabilly
A multi-tempo, intense, high-energy, epic, dramatic rock song with influences by Muse, Evanescence, My Chemical Romance, The Killers, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), along with some elements of the classic dramatic rock bands Queen, ELO, and the Who. Piano melody mixes with orchestral & rock. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Buildup (pending)
Modeled after Vangelis’ theme from “Chariots Of Fire,” this slow-motion-sounding piece features a prominent piano melody with atmospheric synthsesizer, uplifting brass, current drums & percussion, emotional strings, and a sparkling glockenspiel. Also considered "new age" and "electronic" styles. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Brisa De Mar, or "Sea Breeze," is inspired by Antonio Carlos Jobim (Tom Jobim) and Joao Gilberto with piano melody, strings, drums, percussion, and nylon-string rhythm guitar. Elegant romantic and sweet. Beautiful & exciting love story, travelscape, holiday, cruise or honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro, Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
Need something that sounds important? This classical orchestral piece is in the vein of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" complete with crashing cymbals, a snare drum keeping strict march, and a dramatic choir. Conjures up troops going off to battle. Appropriate for sports, drama, and military scenes. Instrumental, Military Music, Battle Preparation Orchestral Epic
Very dramatic and spirited Latin flamenco-style song featuring two nylon string guitars and percussion -- even castinets! Starts off with a slow, free-flowing introduction, then the beat and the fun will kick in. Ole! Instrumental, Latin Music, Flamenco
For a scene that needs some "movement," this mid-tempo traditional Asian piece will work. It's soothing and simple, featuring a solo koto with a sweet melody. Great background music for Discovery or Food Channel-type shows! Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Music
With a touch of Philip Glass, David Lanz, Jim Brickman, and George Winston, this beautiful, flowing solo piano piece is great background music for sentimental, poignant family or celebration scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
A great mix of "East Meets West." An interesting blend of traditional Asian instruments with Western hip hop, contemporary beats. Uplifting, positive, and happy, it features a koto, shakuhachi flute, indigenous drums and percussion. Great background music! Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Music
Big & bold orchestral piece with urban beats written for FOX Sports. Features trumpet, strings, snare drum, tambourine, and bells. Influenced by the orchestrations by Sam Spence & Tom Heddon, composers for the famed NFL football themes of the 1970s. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
This song just SMACKS of FUN! It's a swingy, bouncy, four-hands playing the piano-led "barrelhouse" boogie woogie instrumental tune with a bass and peppy drums that will keep the toes tapping. Reminiscent of the 1930s and 1940s songs of the Andrews Sisters. Instrumental, Blues Music, Jump/Piano Blues
Intrigue! Suspense! Drama! Get Mr. Maxwell Smart on the phone. Dark and dissonant strings capture a mood that’s a little sinister and disturbing. Additional instrumentation includes brass swells, clashing cymbals, triangle, driving RMX clanging drums and tambourine. Instrumental, Military Music, Military Dramatic Intrigue Music
This fun, upbeat island song features the steel drums as the melody instrument, along with African fingered marimba, and lots of drums and percussion indigenous to the Caribbean Islands. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Steel Drums
This progressive Electronica/New Age song has a hip hop beat, percussion, ethnic flute melody, and sparkly ear candy. This is in the vein of artists Enya, Dead Can Dance, and Enigma. The piece was inspired by a long, glorious sunset one evening while driving west in the Las Vegas, Nevada desert. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
African finger harp, flute, percussion, and a rainstick are featured in this joyful, peppy song with a sweet, catchy melody. Sounds a little like "Lion King"! Instrumental, African Music, African Traditional
Modeled after Thomas Newman's music for the film "American Beauty" (closing credits). Mysterious, eerie, and a little dark, this uptempo piece is compelling. Features bells, lots of contemporary percussion and drums and a mandolin. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, American Beauty Soundalikes
Need a little romance? This romantic, melodic piano solo was modeled after the beautiful "Somewhere In Time" and "Somewhere My Love" (Dr. Zhivago) themes. It just smacks of champagne, roses, and a box of luscious chocolates. Start lighting the scented candles... Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
This is a gentle, flowing piece that makes you feel like you're floating on a fluffy cloud -- that's why it's called "Heavenly." A blend of jazz and new age in this peppy solo piano piece that starts off slow and moving (known as "rubato") then picks up tempo. Recorded on a real Yamaha grand piano. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Fun, upbeat instrumental pop-rock song appropriate for pre-teens and tweeners. Featuring electric guitars and percussion. Instrumental, Pop Music, Tween Pop
Hard-hitting, high-energy, edgy extreme sports and action instrumental rock song with interesting hooks and a growling guitar for footage of flying, snowboarding, skateboarding, dirt biking, X Games, surfing, car racing, wipe outs, and for car commercials. Changes tempo for something different! Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
