Canadian Composer Rick Dickert writes music for Film, TV, Video Games, and Multimedia, with a lengthy client list that includes the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Arden, Ernst & Young, Brokaw Inc, Catholic Charities, and London Business School, among others. His tracks draw from a palette of vintage keyboards, real guitars, percussion, bass, and state-of-the-art virtual instruments. Rick's music is always crisp and professional, and his catalog spans a wide range of styles and genres, including Blues, Dramatic, Dance, Electronic, Rock, and Reggae.
Rick Dickert's early musical studies resulted in bronze and silver medals from Trinity College of Music (London) for musical theory exams. Additional clients who have licensed his tracks from Audiosparx for their projects include:
Barbados Association of Retired Persons, Kilmer & Kilmer, Mysamaris, Inc., Missing Link Studio, Altava Media lda, Actum Imago Productions, Hartbeeps Music Ltd, AACCEPT (Autism Awareness & Creating Community), inoursity films, BHMI, Waterwerks Communications, TMG Strategies, Symbology Creative, Tomorrow Pictures Inc., CYBF, Jackrabbit Design, Roger Schillerstrom, and Advanced Media Solutions.
Harpsichord, French and English horns, oboe, strings, piano, tubular bells and percussion play 63 second loop of A/B composition mimicking sound of a clock. Suggested for underscoring of scenes depicting precision, professionalism, ritual, ceremony, institutional tradition. Key of C, 106 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Orchestral Music
Harpsichord, strings and percussion repeat rolling A/B patterns in romantic chamber music style. Suggested for period high society scenes, formal receptions, solemn social functions, ceremonial processions, underscoring unrequited love, nostalgia, past regrets. Key of A minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Relaxed, carefree groove with retro organ, electric guitar, congas and percussion playing A/B parts in 55 second loop. Suggested for uplifting, positive scenes, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, transitions or TV and radio commercial spots. Key of A, 105 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop Music, Soft Pop
Dubstep-inspired rock guitars play A/B patterns, trading riffs accompanied by double bass drum and percussion patterns. Suggested for urban dance sequences, crime-in-progress scenes, low rent settings and streetwise crews. Key of B minor, 75 bpm, Instrumental, Rock Music, Modern Rock
Automated synthesizer bass and drums accompany organ, piano, glockenspiel and edgy strings in 68 second loop for a suspenseful, forward-moving motif, alternated with wistful chime-like pattern, broken up by lush bridge. Suggested for tense, automated scenes, montages, transitions. Key of C minor, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Electronic Progressive
Upbeat synthesizer motifs are accompanied by arrangement of synth bass, subtle pads and percussion. Suggested for media spots, public service announcements, sound design for corporate applications depicting efficiency and productivity. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Electronic Ambient Music
Upbeat synthesizer motifs are accompanied by arrangement of synth bass, subtle pads and percussion in 54 second loop. Suggested for media spots, public service announcements, sound design for corporate applications depicting efficiency and productivity. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient House
Piano, harp, strings, French horn and percussion accompany simple, bittersweet orchestral cello melody in 64 second loop. Suggested for main title sequences, nostalgic or romantic montages, corporate presentations and to underscore animation or slideshows. Key of A, 120 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Sparse piano is accompanied by pizzicato strings and French horn melody similar to arrangement style of Desperate Housewives, suggested for formal scenes, fine dining, ceremonies, transitions and period settings. Key of C minor, modulates to B. 122 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Piano and strings play slow romantic theme with oboe. Suggested for end credits, love scene, transition or emotional, sentimental, romantic sequences. Also for underscoring heartfelt narration, voice-overs, PSAs. Key of E flat, 102 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Retro rock guitars play 12 bar blues pattern with organ, bass and drums. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions. Also for altered consciousness, grungy urban strip clubs, low rent nightlife, rock'n'roll flashbacks and music festivals. Key of E minor, 94 bpm, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Retro rock guitar plays dirty lead line accompanied by clavinet, organ, bass guitar and drums. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions, altered consciousness and grungy clubs. Key of E minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Electric guitars, bass and drums play retro pop rock A/B patterns with country-flavored lead fills, inspired by The Rolling Stones. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions and media spots. Key of D, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Classic Rock
Electric guitars, bass and drums play retro pop rock 68 second loop with country-flavored lead fills, inspired by The Rolling Stones. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions and media spots. Key of D, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Digital keyboards, samples and beat-box accompany retro analog synthesizer for experimental piece with quirky melodic hooks. Suggested for retro club scenes, media spots and underscoring of scary animation. Key of G minor, 153 bpm, Instrumental, Pop Music, Synthpop
Solo piano plays 52 second loop with ringing single notes, progressing to chords in bridge. Suggested for scenes of romantic, intimate moments. Also for heartfelt narration, public service announcements. Key of F, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Bass, electric guitar and drums accompany organ melody in 68 second loop reminiscent of 70s and 80s retro band “Ambrosia.” Suggested for romantic slow dance or nostalgic, intimate, affectionate sequences, in the classic rock style. Key of C, 60 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Antique sleigh bells accompany harp playing relaxed melody in 72 second loop. Suggested to underscore traditional, nostalgic holiday scenes of family and community gatherings a la Norman Rockwell, sentimental narration, media spots, Powerpoint presentations and Flash animations. Key of G, 80 bpm, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Acoustic guitar, drums, shaker/maracas, percussion and wind chimes accompany flute playing laid back cue inspired by native North American culture. Suggested for new age media use, transitions and aboriginal influenced ambiance. Key of A, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Americana Music, Native American music
Laidback, melancholic solo piano arrangement with simple, lush harmony and spacious rhythm motifs suggested for underscoring of love scenes, heartfelt narration, montages, transitions, epilogues, resolutions and nostalgic sequences a la Norman Rockwell. Key of A ends in E, 60 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Slow, sad solo organ composition suggested for setting of a formal funeral, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also to underscore images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of F minor/100 beats/min. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Piano plays laidback patterns with bass guitar, acoustic guitar, congas, maracas, cymbals and kick drum in 76 second loop, suggested to accompany images of accomplishment, achievement and stability. Also to underscore scenes of leisure, relaxation, gatherings of family and friends. Key of D, 110 bpm, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Pop Easy Listening Music
Laidback piano, upright bass and percussion play bluesy patterns with simple melodic hooks reminiscent of traditional jazz. Suggested for underscoring bar scenes, comic relief, commercials and media spots. Also for friendly, helpful public service announcements. Key of E flat, 116 beats/min, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Laidback piano, upright bass and percussion play bluesy patterns with simple melodic hooks in 74 second loop reminiscent of traditional jazz. Suggested for underscoring bar scenes, comic relief and media spots. Also for friendly, helpful public service announcements. Key of E flat, 116 beats/min, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
Laid back acoustic guitars, bass, organ and percussion play A/B arrangement with bridge, suggested for leisurely holiday scenes, vacation montages, restful images, holiday poolside settings, coffee shops, light dinner music, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Key of E, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Easy Listening
Syncopated organ and synthesizer play patterns with bass, beat box and percussion accompaniment in 48 second loop. Suggested for urban scenes, film sequences involving automation, motivational uses and workout routines. Key of E, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Dance Breakbeat Music
Harpsichord, strings and percussion repeat rolling A/B patterns in romantic chamber music style. Suggested for period high society scenes, formal receptions, solemn social functions, ceremonial processions, underscoring unrequited love, nostalgia, past regrets. Key of A minor, 120 beats/min start, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Harpsichord, strings and percussion play rolling pattern in romantic chamber music style. Suggested for period high society scenes, formal receptions, solemn social functions, ceremonial processions, underscoring unrequited love, nostalgia, past regrets. Key of A minor, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Piano plays slow haunting piece accompanied by strings and chimed percussion, suggested for setting of a formal funeral, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also to underscore images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate money for aid, voice-overs. Key of F minor/106 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Dubstep-inspired rock guitars play A/B patterns, trading riffs accompanied by double bass drum and percussion patterns. Suggested for urban dance sequences, crime-in-progress scenes, low rent settings and streetwise crews. Key of B minor, 75 bpm, Instrumental, Rock Music, Modern Rock
Piano, strings and percussion play relaxed, simple melodic A/B patterns. Suggested to underscore bittersweet scenes of intimacy, nostalgic montages, heartfelt narration and quiet settings. Also conceived for use with media ads requesting donations for disaster relief. Key of A, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Solo piano plays relaxed, simple, melodic pattern. Suggested to underscore bittersweet scenes of intimacy, nostalgic montages, heartfelt narration and settings involving quiet, soulful reflection. Also conceived for use with media ads requesting donations for disaster relief. Key of A, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Solo piano plays relaxed, simple melodic A/B patterns. Suggested to underscore bittersweet scenes of intimacy, nostalgic montages, heartfelt narration and settings involving quiet, soulful reflection. Also conceived for use with media ads requesting donations for disaster relief. Key of A, 110 BPM, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Electric and bass guitars, drums and percussion repeat four bar rock pattern, as arrangement subtly builds. Suggested for showcasing sensational sports video clip compilations, action scenes, chase or crime-in-progress sequences, and underscoring of energetic voice-overs. Key of E, 140 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Classic Rock
Simple, peaceful, upbeat solo harp repeats motifs in 54 second loop. Suggested for intimate scenes, commercials, corporate use, TV and radio spots, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Also for tender, romantic, nostalgic, leisurely scenes. Key of C, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Solo piano trades light jazz riffs with simple alternate chord melody in 54 second loop. Suggested for minor key cocktail piano scenes, anxious film sequences, depictions of corporate efficiency and underscoring of espionage. Key of G minor, 89 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Chromatic harp with pizzicato strings and percussion play a motif-driven 53 second loop suggested for intimate scenes of mischief or secrecy. Similar in scoring cues of Six Feet Under, Desperate Housewives. Suggested for underscoring of narration and public service announcements. Key of C, 127 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Piano plays lush chords with subtle monophonic synthesizer in uplifting 57 second loop. Suggested for end credits, montages, transitions, quiet, intimate scenes between close friends or loving family members and to underscore touching, heartfelt narration, PSAs. Key of C/67 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Bittersweet, melancholy melody played on syncopated pizzicato strings, harp and percussion. Suggested for underscoring of formal funerals, serious narrative, tragic love scenes, also for media production cues, images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of A, starts at 78 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music
Bittersweet, melancholy melody played on syncopated pizzicato strings, harp and percussion. Suggested for underscoring of formal funerals, serious narrative, tragic love scenes, also for media production cues, images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of A, starts at 78 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music
Bittersweet, melancholy melody played on syncopated pizzicato strings, harp and percussion in 71 second loop. Suggested for underscoring of formal funerals, serious narrative, tragic love scenes, also for media production cues, images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of A, 78 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Upright bass plays deliberate tango type 85 second loop accompanied by drums, percussion, piano and vibes. Suggested for underscore of scenes involving mystery, intrigue, espionage and comedic farce situations. Also for stealth and subtle crime-in-progress sequences. Key of C minor, 62 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Piano, harp, strings, French horn and percussion play simple flourish in orchestral style. Suggested for main title sequences, nostalgic or romantic montages, corporate presentations, media spots and to underscore animation or slideshows. Key of A, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Piano, harp, strings and percussion accompany simple, bittersweet cello melody in orchestral style. Suggested for main title sequences, nostalgic or romantic montages, corporate presentations, media spots and to underscore animation or slideshows. Key of B, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Piano, harp, strings and percussion accompany simple, bittersweet cello melody in orchestral style. Suggested for main title sequences, nostalgic or romantic montages, corporate presentations, media spots and to underscore animation or slideshows. Key of B, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Piano, harp, strings, French horn and percussion accompany simple, bittersweet cello melody in orchestral style. Suggested for main title sequences, nostalgic or romantic montages, corporate presentations and to underscore animation or slideshows. Flourish to resolution at 35 sec, key of A, 120 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Retro rock guitars play 12 bar blues pattern with organ, bass and drums in 61 second loop. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions, altered consciousness, grungy strip clubs, low rent nightlife, rock'n'roll flashbacks and music festivals. In E minor, 94 bpm, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Retro rock guitar plays dirty lead line accompanied by clavinet, organ, bass guitar and drums. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions, altered consciousness and grungy clubs. Key of E minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Electric guitars, bass and drums play retro pop rock A/B patterns with country-flavored lead fills, inspired by The Rolling Stones. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions and media spots. Key of D, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Classic Rock
Digital keyboards, samples and beat-box accompany retro analog synthesizer for experimental piece with quirky melodic hooks. Suggested for retro club scenes, media spots and underscoring of scary animation. Key of G minor, 153 bpm, Instrumental, Pop Music, Synthpop
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