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.
Antique sleigh bells, organ, guitar, bass and drums play bouncy, upbeat Cajun style A/B/A groove. Suggested for whimsical Xmas, winter wonderland scenes, and to underscore sequences of seasonal family fun such as outdoor Winter Carnival activities, friendly snowball fights. Key of C, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Loop of piano, bass, electric guitar, hihats playing restrained pattern. Suggested for motivational underscores, soundtracks, presentations, successful images, television and radio production spots, PSAs, soundscapes. Key of D minor, 120 beats/min, Music Multi-Samples, Rock / soft rock loops
Energetic dance groove resolves to ending, similar to David Letterman's Late Night band. Punchy rhythm section with bass guitar, synth, organ, electric guitar and drums. Suggested for upbeat TV and radio production spots, narration underscoring, PSAs, montage, transition. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Simple peaceful cadence with brassy vintage synthesizer textures trading chords in stereo with subtle percussion. Suggested for relaxed scene of resolution, closure, the morning after, a new day, change of season, solstice, transition, epilogue, main theme or end credits. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Electronic Ambient Music
Solo piano trading motifs in A/B arrangement inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive parties depicting achievement of positive goals, heartwarming montages, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Antique sleigh bells, organ, guitar, bass and drums play bouncy, upbeat Cajun style groove. Suggested for whimsical Xmas, winter wonderland scenes, and to underscore sequences of seasonal family fun such as outdoor Winter Carnival activities, friendly snowball fights. Key of C, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Sample library strings play 4 parts in romantic chamber music style. Suggested for period high society scenes, formal receptions, solemn social functions, ceremonial processions, conservative celebrations, underscoring unrequited love, nostalgia, past regrets. Key of A minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Bass, electric guitar and drums accompany simulated Hammond B4 organ melody with spinning speaker 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, 120 beats/min, half time, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Piano, bass guitar, synthesizers, congas and percussion play moody A/B patterns. Suggested for scenes of intrigue, romance, plotting, scheming, cosmopolitan nightlife and to underscore narration in 60 second TV and radio production spots, public service announcements. 135 beats/min, key of A minor, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Piano, electric rock guitar, bass guitar and drums play restrained minor pop pattern. Suggested for motivational underscores, soundtracks, presentations, successful images, television and radio production spots, PSAs, soundscapes. Key of D minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Electric guitars, bass, drums, organ and percussion combine for laid-back, leisurely groove in A/B pattern. Suggested for carefree scenes with vacation activities, beach resorts, sailing, frolicking in the sun, also for underscoring narration, public service announcements. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Easy Listening
Instrumental pop-rock arrangement of bass, drums, electric guitars, piano and organ inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s, in A/B arrangement. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive party settings, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1970s Rock
Bass, electric guitar and drums accompany simulated Hammond B4 organ melody with spinning speaker 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, 120 beats/min, half time, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1980s Rock
Freestyle psychedelic electric guitar joins energetic track with synthesizer bass, drums, syncopated percussion and synths trading off 2 parts. Suggested for crime-in-progress scene, automated, repetitive action scenes, club or rave settings, underscoring of narration. Key of G minor, 142 beast/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Psychedelic Rock
Analog and digital synths with percussion play electronic music box counterpoint. Suggested for montage of happy innocent children, wholesome images of simple life pleasures, feelgood moments, underscoring of upbeat narration, TV and radio production ad spots, PSAs. Key of B flat, 139 beats/min, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Piano, electric rock guitars, bass guitar and drums alternate restrained patterns with power chord chorus in A/B format. Suggested for motivational underscores, soundtracks, presentations, successful images, television and radio production spots, PSAs, soundscapes. Key of D minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Piano, harp and strings accompany slow romantic A/B theme by French horn and oboe. Suggested for a subtle main theme, end credits, love scene, transition, montage 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
Piano and antique sleigh bells combine for a simple, nostalgic A/B pattern. Suggested for use under narration, happy, feel-good moments or to underscore warm, touching, nostalgic winter holiday scenes, for traditional Christmas reunion of extended family a la Norman Rockwell. Key of C, 105 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
2 bars of house influenced mix of kick drum, virtual Hammond B4 organ bass and step filtered highhats. Suggested for club scenes, rave settings, high tech montage, transitions, energy building overture, main theme, end credits, alternative underscore of narration. Key of F minor, 120 beats/min, Music Multi-Samples, Dance Loops
B4 Hammond organ, Leslie spinning speaker simulation, antique sleigh bells accompanied by light percussion play lively A/B arrangement. Suggested for happy, light-hearted, seasonal soundtracks, sentimental Xmas scenes a la illustrations of Norman Rockwell and Thomas Kinkade. Key of C, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Synthesizers, electric guitars, bass, clavinet, piano, percussion and drums play energetic arrangement reminiscent of pop/rock eras. Suggested for retro and dance club scenes, crime-in-progress sequences, depictions of fast lifestyle, transitions and montages. Key of C Minor, 130 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Energetic dance groove, similar to David Letterman's Late Night band, has 2 sections which alternate and resolve. Punchy rhythm section with bass guitar, synth, organ, electric guitar and drums. Suggested for upbeat TV and radio production spots, narration underscoring, PSAs. Key of C, 120 beats/mi, Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Electric guitars, bass, drums, organ and percussion combine for laid-back, leisurely groove in A/B pattern. Suggested for carefree scenes with vacation activities, beach resorts, sailing, frolicking in the sun, also for underscoring narration, public service announcements. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Piano plays lush chords with subtle monophonic synthesizer to resolve slow, uplifting A/B progression. 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, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Antique sleigh bells and subtle tubular bells accompany piano, strings and percussion in relaxed, simple melodic A/B patterns. Suggested for electronic holiday greetings, slideshows, media ads, seasonal theater events and to underscore nostalgic holiday family scenes. Key of A, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Sample library strings play 4 parts in romantic chamber music style. Suggested for period high society scenes, formal receptions, solemn social functions, ceremonial processions, conservative celebrations, underscoring unrequited love, nostalgia, past regrets. Key of A minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Synthesizers and drums in trance style sequence similar to drum and bass groove with stereo effects and filter sweeps. Suggested for scenes depicting urban nightlife, exotic lifestyles, cutting edge technology, modern transportation, dance clubs, transitions or montages. Key of D minor/184 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient (pending)
Relaxed, carefree retro Hammond B4 organ and electric guitar, congas and percussion groove with A/B parts. Suggested for uplifting, positive scenes, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, transitions or 60 second TV and radio commercial spots. Key of A, 105 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop Music, Soft Pop
Solo bittersweet harp plays A/B patterns. Suggested for intimate scenes of intrigue, romance, plotting, scheming, cosmopolitan nightlife and to underscore narration in 60 second TV and radio spots, public service announcements, new age chamber music, formal ambiance. Key of A minor, 135 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age Music, Solo String Instruments
Relaxed piano, bass guitar and percussion combine for laid-back syncopated A/B groove that resolves to final chord. Suggested for relaxed film scenes depicting social ambiance, lighter moods appropriate for coffee shops, hotel lobbies, lounges, tourist areas, boardwalks. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Sparse piano accompanied by pizzicato strings and French horn. Suggested for formal scenes with lush settings, similar to arrangement style of Desperate Housewives score. Suggested for fine dining, courtship, ceremonies and period settings, transitions. Key of C minor, modulates to B. 122 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
2 bars of house influenced mix of kick drum, step filtered highhats, virtual Hammond B4 organ bass, vintage Moog, Prophet and virtual synths. Suggested for club scenes, rave settings, high tech montage, transitions, energy building overture, main theme, end credits. Key of F minor, 120 beats/min, Music Multi-Samples, Dance Loops
Bass, electric guitar and drums accompany simulated Hammond B4 organ melody with spinning speaker 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, 120 beats/min, half time, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1980s Rock
B4 Hammond organ, Leslie spinning speaker simulation, antique sleigh bells accompanied by light percussion play lively A/B arrangement. Suggested for happy, light-hearted, seasonal soundtracks, sentimental Xmas scenes a la illustrations of Norman Rockwell and Thomas Kinkade. Key of C, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Piano plays soft, uplifting patterns accompanied by sleigh bells. Organ and tubular bells also contribute subtle church or cathedral ambiance. Suggested for heartwarming, jovial scenes, family reunions, feel-good Christmas moments, seasonal narrations, main title and credits. Key of F, 126 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
Solo mellow piano composition with bridge, similar in feel to musical plays such as Rent. Suggested for intimate love scenes, end credits, montages, and transitions portraying love, caring, warmth, family, romantic comedy, positive neighborhoods, and a sense of belonging. Key of A, 113 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Remix of Beast Trance - Moody synthesizers play hypnotic patterns with reverse audio effects and step-filtered percussion. Suggested for scenes involving altered consciousness, substance abuse, montage, transition and underscoring of narration, voice-overs, ad spots. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Dark Ambient
Raunchy electric guitars, drums, bass and virtual Hammond B4 organ play retro rock pattern in A/B format. Suggested for parties, bar scenes with a positive energy, sports highlight reels, workout mixes, energetic montage sequences, transitions, main title and end credits. Key of E, 20 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Bass and percussion build to accompany relaxed acoustic guitar progression. 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 D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Piano is accompanied by strings and French horn in a slow, haunting piece 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 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Syncopated bass trance groove with analogue and digital synthesizer pads, percussion and woodwinds. Suggested for mysterious scenes, illusions, hallucinations, public service announcements and underscoring of narration, voice-overs, TV and radio production music spots. Key of E minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Psychedelic
Piano, harp and strings play slow romantic theme with French horn. Suggested for a subtle main theme, end credits, love scene, transition, montage 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
Strutting groove with piano octaves, bass, electric guitar, congas and drum kit play light rhythmic Latin pop feel, suggested for laid back urban scenes, vacation resort sequences, leisurely lounge settings. Also for public service announcements, and underscore of narration. Key of C, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Solid rock beat, “ZZ Top” feel with guitar power chords, bass, syncopated sequenced synthesizers and organ solo in 2nd half. Has punchy, aggressive energy, suggested for dance club scenes, crime-in-progress, urban nightlife, rowdy party, bump'n'grind, exotic sequences. Key of C minor, 103 beats/mi, Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Lush synthesizer track doubles piano, with energetic synthesizer bass and percussion in A/B format. Suggested for transition, montage, traveling shots, European style club scenes, trance sequences, rave settings, to underscore narration, public service announcements. Key of C minor, 135 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Electro
Simple, peaceful, upbeat solo harp repeats motifs till resolution after 60 seconds. 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, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
