British Composer Alec Makinson has been creating compelling original music for media for over 25 years. His growing work of over 2,300 tracks includes Corporate, Christmas, Dramatic cues, Exotic World Beat, Children's tracks, Documentaries, TV/Radio commercials, jingles, and stage productions. Alec’s compositions enjoy a wide range of major clients, including USA National Cable TV, BBC Radio 1, BBC 1 Television, BBC 2, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, National TV ads in the UK, and many others worldwide.
Heartfelt, nostalgic and characterful solo trumpet version of the traditional song composed by Joseph Ascher in 1861. This solo brass arrangement is lyrical and comical, typical of the Lancashire and Yorkshire area of England. In fact it was used as the theme to the BBC's 'Open All Hours' sit com. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Trumpet
Bright and jolly commercial for tradesmen and handymen. Modern take on music hall or Cockney knees- up. Features rhythmic DIY tools sfx. Supplied with various mix outs in commercial lengths, Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Classic strip-tease style music. Big, brassy and sleazy with a strong beat, but rather tongue-in-cheek. Perfect for comedy, theatrical, through to radio and television commercials. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Trumpet
Mirthful, whimsical and full of character, this quirky light orchestral piece is ideal for comedy. Inspired by Tchiakovsky's 'Dance of the Mirlitons', this comical theme is perfect for children's TV, slapstick, comedy & commercials. Features pizzicato strings, woodwinds & xylophone. Various cuts, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Crazy, fast, rag-time vamp theme with a cute dog barking in the background. This is a wild, funny, toe-tapping blast of music. Various progamme cues, mixes and beds provided - see cuts list. Versions without dog sfx available called 'Me Old Cock Sparrow.', Instrumental, Animal, Dog Music
Silent movie style dramatic tension - classic hero and villan stuff. The baddie has the girl tied to the railroad tracks as the train approaches. Great knife-edge, full-on tension with lots of twists and turns. Features grand piano and light strings. Perfect for silent films, spoofs and comedy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Broadway
Comical, joyful & playful 30sec commercial incorporating dog barking sound effects. Fun, happy-go-lucky feel for man's best friend. Great for Cartoons, answer-phone messages, on hold, dog food and all dog related commercials. 30sec mix with fx and 30sec mix w/o fx. Instrumental, Animal, Dog Music
Corporate financial style infomercial or commercial. featuring rhythmic cash fx. Begins in a slightly more serious tone then warms to a solution vibe. Supplied in various lengths and mixes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
Mischievous, whimsical & inquisitive light orchestral waltz, featuring pizzicato strings & woodwinds. Great accompaniment for movement & light activity, dramedy with a comic if slightly hesitant feel & quirky characters. Perfect for Reality TV, dramedy TV or comedy. Various mixes & commercial cuts, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Quirky, meandering, foot tapping light activity, think old school magicians or mime artist act or 'Vision On' gallery. Also great for toddlers and small children tumbling around with their favourite kitten or puppy. Vibraphone, clarinet and brushed kit. Main mix, underscore, 60 & 30secs, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Jaunty, light & fluffy pizzicato strings. For those less than serious, whimsical moments. Full of movement & contains faster & slower passages with lots of pauses making it easy to edit. Perfect for Reality TV, Comedy, Light Corporate & Dramedy. Various mixes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Comical, slightly clumsy, heavy footed silent movie style theme. Featuring honky-tonk piano, tuba, flute & clarinet. Contains stops and slower passages. Very Chaplin-esque & great for Silent Movies. Main mix, 60sec, & 30sec versions, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
Sentimental and melodramatic solo violin. This well-known tune was written by Theodore Moses-Tobani in 1893 and originally called A New Flower Song. Often associated with over the top melodrama and parody, this dramatic cue is perfect for radio, TV, film and the theatre. Sweet and cloying, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Nostalgic, whimsical & fluffy 1950's style theme. Full of warmth, movement & humour, from playful kittens to comic activity, bursting with hustle & bustle and no mistaking. Features strings, pizzicato, xylophone & bassoon. Great for reality TV, cinema, clowning, comedy & fun. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Big, bouncy and glitzy theatrical theme. Full of energy and pizazz - the stage is set and it's time to raise the curtain and let the show begin. Full-on opening, with slightly lighter middle ideal for a voice-over, resuming with a big end. Features orchestra pit style instrumentation. Instrumental, Dramatic, Broadway
Fun, crazy, bouncy & comical childrens march. Full of beans, small children and toys happily marching around and falling down. Perfect for cartoons, Kids TV, slapstick, clowns, and kids doing crazy things on TV, home movies & film. Versions with and without musical sound effects. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Fun, Zany, Runaround knees-up style programme cue. Great for novelty quiz, game show theme, or kids. Has a sort of modern rag-time feel. Features synth lead, strummed banjo, organ and piano. Full mix 16sec cue, 16sec underscore cue and talk-over bed. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Zany, jolly and bouncy children's theme. Very lively, energetic and lots of fun, great for kids crazy march, fast movement activity and running around. Features modern synth sounds, xylophone, trumpet, drums. Perfect theme for tiny tots TV programmes as various cuts, mixes and stings provided. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon March
Jolly old, knees-up, whimsical track in the style of Music Hall, Vauderville or Cockney's from London. Features piano, tuba, pizzicato strings, wooden block, Strat guitar. Great for fun commercials and adding your own sung lyrics. 30sec Commercial, Instrumental, Comedy, Parody Music
Light and fluffy, bright and playful theme for pizzicato strings. Tongue-in-cheek, nostalgic or amusing. Distinctive, ideal for commercials, TV or any lightly whimsical situation, including kids & slapstick. Main 60sec version, an alternative bass mix and a 30sec cut. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Classic Silent movie piano Scott Joplin style rag. Happy, jolly & whimsical. The perfect accompanyment to clown and comedy slapstick routines. Plenty of stops & various movements making editing easy. Features honky-tonk piano, pizzicato, xylophone and percussion. Various cuts. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
Crazy, happy melody, sophisticated tom foolery, quirky and slap dash. Uptempo comedy chase or Euro-cheese Kitsch. Features Tenor sax, ukelele, organ and a strong scratchy backbeat with stops and starts. Great for Reality TV, Light Humour, Comedy sketches & Commercials. Various cuts and mixes, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Charming and lyrical whimsical theme, with a merry-go-round feel. Perfect to accompany silent movie style comic character with busy activity. Slapstick antics on a summers day. Light orchestral, with strings, bass clarinet, oboe, marimba & percussion. Lots of movements & stops - easily edited. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Late Night, laid back, sleazy style Jazz. Smokey bar-rooms, ladies of the night, atmospheric and maybe a little sexy. Features saxophone, double bass, electric piano and brush drum kit. Perfect for scene setting, radio and TV commercials, also film, Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Classic Private-eye detective style track, for the more creative commercial. Dark Alleys, hat and raincoat, plus a magnifying glass are essentials. Fairly pacey with an air of mystery. Opens with walking double bass and finger snaps & builds adding vibraphone & big brass section. Instrumental, Comedy, Parody Music
Traditional children's nursery rhyme dating back to the 1770's, 'Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be' also known as 'Johnny's So Long At The Fair'. This gentle and unassuming instrumental version features piano and woodwind. Perfect for radio and television commercials, also children's TV. Instrumental, Childrens, Nursery Rhymes
Traditional children's nursery rhyme dating back to the 1770's, 'Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be' also known as 'Johnny's So Long At The Fair'. This uplifting, whimsical and quirky instrumental version features tuba and keyboards. Perfect for radio and television commercials, also children's TV. Instrumental, Childrens, Nursery Rhymes
Jovial, light and carefree whimsical theme, quintessentially English and typical of the Victorian or Edwardian period. Ladies and gentlemen of all classes promenading in the park, taking in the fresh air and slightly quirky characters. Great for Reality TV, Comedy, Slapstick & Children's TV. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music