Classically taught, and a graduate of the first Popular Music degree in the UK, Barry Thompson has played keyboards and sax in assorted Indie Pop and Ska bands, and released dance and electronica tracks under various guises. Barry's lush / quirky electronica, orchestral and lounge music has been featured on BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Radio 1 in the UK, and in various programs worldwide. He's also written for short films and provided sound design for theatre. Barry's accumulated knowledge and talents are now focused solely on his hot new project, Underwater Music.
"a wry tone... sumptuous strings and emotive melodies..." - City Life, Manchester, UK
Driving, action-packed big band swing track with fat horns and elegant strings. Similar retro vibe to the New Avengers / Naked Gun themes. Ideal for stylised espionage / detective thrillers with shady characters, gangsters, crooks, scammers, embezzelers or wheeler dealers, 1960s / 1970s private eye. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Jazz
Driving, action-packed big band swing track with fat horns and elegant strings. Similar retro vibe to the New Avengers / Naked Gun themes. Ideal for stylised espionage / detective thrillers with shady characters, gangsters, crooks, scammers, embezzelers or wheeler dealers, 1960s / 1970s private eye. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
Lush exotica track with swooping strings, cool vibes and gentle percussion. In the lounge-tastic style of Les Baxter / Martin Denny / Arthur Lyman / Esquivel. Would suit a quirky drama or comedy, travel program, or a scene on a tropical beach / safari. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Lush exotica track with swooping strings, cool vibes & gentle percussion. 50s, 60s big hotel floor show lounge style of Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Esquivel. Quirky romantic drama, Bob Hope road show, tropical holiday comedy theme, travel program, island vacation, starlight dancing, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Exotica
Big, slightly cheesy horns theme, ideal for game show / chat show or spoof. 30sec / 40sec versions, plus 30sec / 60sec beds. Instrumental, Theme Music, Game Show Music
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Jazz
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
Gorgeously comic theme featuring flute, bassoon, banjo and tuba. A parody of classic UK sitcoms like Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and Rising Damp, this would also suit shows with a similar vibe to Soap, Married With Children, The Simpsons, Family Guy, or any scene of slapstick comedy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Gorgeously comic theme featuring flute, bassoon, banjo and tuba. A parody of classic UK sitcoms like Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and Rising Damp, this would also suit shows with a similar vibe to Soap, Married With Children, The Simpsons, Family Guy, or any scene of slapstick comedy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
Whimsical piece for pizzicato strings, oboe and bassoon, reminiscent of the theme to Six Feet Under. The 30s / 15s versions, without the suspenseful final chord, would also work in a nature program under footage of playful young animals, and are perfect for advertisements with a quirky edge. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Suspenseful light orchestral track suitable for murder mysteries like Poirot or Murder She Wrote / romantic period dramas like Downton Abbey, Dangerous Liaisons, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre / witty comedies like Jeeves & Wooster, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Soothing flute and oriental strings over dreamy pads and distant choirs, and a mellow tabla groove. Perfect for yoga, relaxation, scenes of natural beauty and calm, or far-eastern travel. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Lush romantic strings, gentle rhythm and cool Flugelhorn. Reminiscent of Burt Bacharach / Mantovani, ideal for love stories, idyllic scenes of natural beauty. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Smooth Music
Lush romantic strings, gentle rhythm and cool Flugelhorn. Reminiscent of Burt Bacharach / Mantovani, ideal for love stories, idyllic scenes of natural beauty. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Smooth Music
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Quirky, whimsical piece reminiscent of the cello and saw duet in the film Delicatessen (Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, music by Carlos D'Alessio). Features theremin & cello, bazouki & accordion. Slightly melancholic, ideal for odd situations, bizarre shenanigans or even cute animal antics. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Big, slightly cheesy horns theme, ideal for game show / chat show or spoof. 30sec / 40sec versions, plus 30sec / 60sec beds. Instrumental, Theme Music, Game Show Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Upbeat, poppy theme with chuggy acoustic guitars and a sparkling synth lead that echoes as if heard at an outdoor festival. Similar to Eple by Royksopp. Perfect theme for a teen / 20-something drama. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Upbeat, poppy theme with chuggy acoustic guitars and a sparkling synth lead that echoes as if heard at an outdoor festival. Similar to Eple by Royksopp. Perfect theme for a teen / 20-something drama. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Lush romantic strings, gentle rhythm and cool Flugelhorn. Reminiscent of Burt Bacharach / Mantovani, ideal for love stories, idyllic scenes of natural beauty. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Upbeat, poppy theme with chuggy acoustic guitars and a sparkling synth lead that echoes as if heard at an outdoor festival. Similar to Eple by Royksopp. Perfect theme for a teen / 20-something drama. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Upbeat, poppy theme with chuggy acoustic guitars and a sparkling synth lead that echoes as if heard at an outdoor festival. Similar to Eple by Royksopp. Perfect theme for a teen / 20-something drama. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Deep moody vibe with a sparse groove. Suspenseful and dark, would work in Sci-fi, psychological thriller, horror etc. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Gentle, undulating theme suitable for natural, pastoral or contemplative scenes - elephants roaming the plains, tropical sunsets, travel/safari documentaries etc. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Suspenseful light orchestral track suitable for murder mysteries like Poirot or Murder She Wrote / romantic period dramas like Downton Abbey, Dangerous Liaisons, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre / witty comedies like Jeeves & Wooster, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Soothing flute and oriental strings over dreamy pads and distant choirs, and a mellow tabla groove. Perfect for yoga, relaxation, scenes of natural beauty and calm, or far-eastern travel. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Spooky orchestral waltz - the toys come out to play at night! Similar vibe to Danny Elfman / Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas, or Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice in Disney's Fantasia. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music
Big, slightly cheesy horns theme, ideal for game show / chat show or spoof. 30sec / 40sec versions, plus 30sec / 60sec beds. Instrumental, Theme Music, Game Show Music
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Chilled groove reminiscent of Lemon Jelly / Air / Orbital, with filtering piano, shimmering strings, breakbeats and lots more. Ideal club lounge music, 20-something / 30-something party scenes. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Downtempo Lounge
As the sun sets over the sea, a melancholic melodica theme echoes over the hills, then drops to a chilled house groove and warm sub bass under lush sweeping pads. Ideal for scenes of ecstatic clubs, beach holidays, festivals and anywhere people are dancing with smiley faces... :), Instrumental, Dance Music, House music
Big, slightly cheesy horns theme, ideal for game show / chat show or spoof. 30sec / 40sec versions, plus 30sec / 60sec beds. Instrumental, Theme Music, Game Show Music
Quirky, mysterious harmonica theme in waltz time. Ideal for shows with a spooky / supernatural edge, with a similar vibe to the UK TV series Tales of the Unexpected & Randall & Hopkirk. The crazy orchestral fairground version is reminiscent of Amelie and Saint Saens' Danse Macabre. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
Quirky, mysterious harmonica theme in waltz time. Ideal for shows with a spooky / supernatural edge, with a similar vibe to the UK TV series Tales of the Unexpected & Randall & Hopkirk. The crazy orchestral fairground version is reminiscent of Amelie and Saint Saens' Danse Macabre. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Whimsical piece for pizzicato strings, oboe and bassoon, reminiscent of the theme to Six Feet Under. The 30s / 15s versions, without the suspenseful final chord, would also work in a nature program under footage of playful young animals, and are perfect for advertisements with a quirky edge. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Quirky, mysterious harmonica theme in waltz time. Ideal for shows with a spooky / supernatural edge, with a similar vibe to the UK TV series Tales of the Unexpected & Randall & Hopkirk. The crazy orchestral fairground version is reminiscent of Amelie and Saint Saens' Danse Macabre. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
Whimsical piece for pizzicato strings, oboe and bassoon, reminiscent of the theme to Six Feet Under. The 30s / 15s versions, without the suspenseful final chord, would also work in a nature program under footage of playful young animals, and are perfect for advertisements with a quirky edge. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
