US composer Michael Nickolas is a Berklee College of Music Graduate, a former employee of Cakewalk Music Software and a frequent contributing author to “Recording Magazine." He works full time in music creation and has been featured on NBC, ABC and CBS television, including shows like “The Colbert Report," “The Biggest Loser,” and “The Voice." He is a “Boston Music Award” winner and a recipient of the ASCAP "Award for Writer Members."
Authentic and friendly sounding, traditional Mexican instruments perform a Mariachi pieces perfect for your Cinco De Mayo videos! Instrumental, Latin, Mariachi
Playful and friendly this track mixes gospel with a bouncy beat. A vocal chorus singing “higher” adds an uplifting and optimistic mood. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Gospel
Modern and funky, featuring gritty bass and driving guitars that propel this track to create an up-tempo and attention getting mood! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Cool and retro meets modern day! Up tempo, but hints at a chillout feel. Saxes, turntable scratches and female vocal samples complete this amazing track! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
An authentic Chinese, Asian music cue. Instruments are Chinese Zither, wood flute and finger cymbals. Pleasant and a bit playful Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Fun Ska style instrumental with a great trombone solo in the middle! Also has percussion, guitars bass and horn section. Up-tempo and happy. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska
Sneaky and funky, a laid back horn section blends with groovy percussion, organ, electric piano, drums and bass. The horns enter at:25 and check out the organ solo at 1:13. A fresh and happy track! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Smooth and cool, guitar melody and solo are the focus of this relaxed and melodic smooth jazz track. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
An emotional Soul/R&B ballad featuring guitar melody and a vibrant horn section! Made up of all real instruments, this is a poignant and moving track. Instrumental, RnB, Soul
Groovy and funky, old meets new as congas merge with turntables and electronics! Check out the killer horn section as it enters at 1:15 and the synth solo at 1:34. A track with an inspiring and playful feel! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Just the up-tempo summertime fun music you’ve been looking for! Great groove with a saxophone melody. Picture people gathered at a happy outdoor bbq or a beach scene. Instrumental, Tropical, Soca
Playful and authentic, this Tango features real accordion also known as the bandoneon, real Gypsy Jazz style acoustic guitar and a real piano! No MIDI here! These instruments come together to create a feel good and elegant mood. Instrumental, Latin, Tango
Confident and authentic, this Tango features real accordion (also known as the bandoneon), real Gypsy Jazz style acoustic guitar and a real piano! No MIDI here! These instruments come together to create a sensual and compelling mood. Instrumental, Latin, Tango
Nothing speaks to the 1920's flapper era like "The Charleston" and on January 1st, 2019 it became public domain in the United States! This track will set a great mood for your project as it uses REAL musicians playing banjo, clarinet, saxophone, and piano! Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Chilly and jazzy this track has the classic Lo Fi Hip Hop sound. Electronic sounds and electric piano along with bass, drums and a vocal sample combine for a moody and poignant vibe. Also available here is an instrumental only version. Female Vocals, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Swinging brass, drums and bass with fun vocal samples and electronics on top really makes one want to dance. There’s a great trombone solo in the middle! Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Sophisticated with a bit of a bite! Modern synths, funky bass, turntables and electronics groove to create a bright and engaging track. Check out the sax solo at 1:23! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Soft and meditative chillout, down-tempo music. Great sounds and feel. Will work great to picture. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Lounge, Downtempo
Four on the floor kick drum pushes electronic instruments and synths to a cool dance club vibe. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with a loop and a stinger. Male Vocals, Dance, House
Light drums, mandolin, bass and acoustic guitars bring memories of a simpler time. Great presentation piece! Add a touch of class to your project! Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Pulsing and enduring, energetic gypsy jazz guitars and bass play an uptempo original jazz piece, reminiscent of the great performances of the gypsy jazz era! Choose from full, no melody, 60, 30 and 15 second edits along with a loop and stinger. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Happy and attention getting! A laid back gritty guitar, funky bass and drums build to the entrance of a killer horn section at:52 and a sax solo at 1:53. Fun and groovy, a track good for many uses! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Saxophone is the feature of this positive sounding Lo Fi tune! Along with the sax is acoustic piano bass and hip hop drums. Has just the right amount of noise and crackle to fit the genre. All together a friendly and fun track that won’t get in the way of dialog! Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Elegant and sophisticated, featuring an array of electronic sounds and real instruments, this music textures create a cool and contemplative mood. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Proud and elegant this stately sounding waltz evokes an era past. Two gypsy jazz guitars and a bass guitar capture the three quarter time feel effortlessly! Choose from full, no melody, 60, 30 and 15 second edits along with a loop and stinger. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Electronic rock elements mixed with real instruments. A bit foreboding, like something you would hear on a crime show. Lots of emotion, can really set a dramatic mood. Vocal Samples, Rock, Space Rock
Positive and Optimistic, this track features female vocals and a kicking horn section! Great lively performance and promising message! Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
Middle Eastern Belly dance music. Sounds very authentic, I played a traditional Turkish instrument called the Baglama or Saz (oud). Great source music cue! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Middle East, Middle-East
