Thomas Beckner draws upon a wealth of experience that shines through in his music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Tom's life got very busy as he toured for 8 years with comedian Bob Nelson and his cast of zany characters. Tom's comedic influences have shown up in music for TY Beanie Babies, a Superbowl ticket giveaway, a Scholastic Books circus promotion, and a new game app for the iPhone. Clients enjoy Tom's diverse musical styles which span the centuries from Medieval to Contemporary, and dramatic underscores to hilarious kids' music.
Thomas Beckner’s studies at Berklee included jazz piano, composition, synthesis, recording, and much more. He wrote or improvised music to accompany Bob Nelson's live performances, as well as sketches for “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” on A&E, and “The Laugh A Lot Club,” co-starring comedian/clown Peter Pitofsky.
For years, Thomas also worked as a musical director and accompanist for many musical theatre and dance productions, and he now focuses on teaching and composing. Recent projects include medieval music for a virtual castle tour and news themes for several web sites. Tom's growing fan base and list of clients who use his music are so broad we can barely keep count!
A new Christmas standard. Is Christmas about getting presents or the Presence that enters our lives in this joyful holiday season? A Charlie Brown Christmas style jazz waltz. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals
A guitar and flute duet paints a picture of a time long ago. Travel with this troubadour back to the Renaissance or Medieval times. A heartfelt theme which longs for an unrequited love. Will this minstrel's call be answered? Instrumental, Classical Music, Medieval Period
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas New Age
Smooth jazz composed in the mid 60's modal style of Herbie Hancock but with a contemporary spin. Piano is the featured instrument with trumpet, saxophone, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Nu Jazz
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Acoustic
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with piano and flute. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Guitar
A light and uplifting acoustic guitar and piano instrumental. The snow is on the ground, but the sun is shining down. Spring is on the way. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Smooth Music
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas New Age
A courtly dance played by harpsichord and flute invites you on a journey to the Renaissance or baroque time periods. This melody of the troubadour longs for his love to answer the call of his heart. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period
A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea from the 60's. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Nu Jazz
A bit of confusion in the Pumpkin Patch. Dad says which pumpkin would you like? and a little girl replies "Witch Pumpkin sounds good to me". A comical halloween song. Great holiday ringtone. Childrens Vocals, Childrens Music, Children Singing | English
A contemporary sleigh ride romp through the snow as the jingle bells chime, followed by a reflective moment on a Silent Night, and then back in the sled as the Christmas cheer continues. Perfect as background for a holiday web site, commercial or tv show. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Electronic
Contemporary Christian rendition of a traditional hymn, featuring acoustic guitar and piano. Appropriate for praise and worship, communion meditation or adoration. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns
Lute and recorder trio playing a lyrical piece in a medieval style. Also available with percussion or as a guitar solo. Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
Dark, dramatic theme with synthesized strings and electronic accompaniment. Suspenseful piece. Good for an introspective news report or medical theme of trauma in the ER. Establishes a pensive mood. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Electronica
A lounge jazz piece in a Bill Evans style. Stir the rocks in your cocktail, take a sip, and sit back and listen. Piano and trumpet duet. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
A courtly dance played by harpsichord and flute invites you on a journey to the Renaissance or baroque time periods. This melody of the troubadour longs for his love to answer the call of his heart. Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
Get packed for a caribbean vacation. Come down to the pool for a tropical happy hour. Relax on a secluded island beach. A smooth jazz track with piano, guitar, marimba, steel drums, accordion and percussion. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Tropical Pop
A new Christmas standard. Is Christmas about getting presents or the Presence that enters our lives in this joyful holiday season? A Charlie Brown Christmas style jazz waltz. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Ensemble
A minstrel's song played by guitar and flute invites you to journey with them to the Renaissance or Medieval times. This melody of the troubadour longs for his love to answer the call of his heart. Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with guitar and flute. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Guitar
A guitar and flute duet paints a picture of a time long ago. Travel with this troubadour back to the Renaissance or Medieval times. A heartfelt theme which longs for an unrequited love. Will this minstrel's call be answered? Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
A contemporary sleigh ride romp through the snow as the jingle bells chime, followed by a reflective moment on a Silent Night, and then back in the sled as the Christmas cheer continues. Perfect as background for a holiday web site, commercial or tv show. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Electronic
This quirky tune has a comical feel that would work great as a theme song or background music for a funniest videos, blunders, goofs type segment. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
An American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. A fresh take on a classic spiritual. A perfect soundtrack to all of the paths through life, from weddings to funerals. Great for religious services, videos, or web sites. Flute or vocal arrangements also. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Inspirational
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with guitar and flute. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Guitar
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas New Age
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with piano and flute. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Guitar
Smooth jazz composed in the mid 60's modal style of Herbie Hancock but with a contemporary spin. Piano is the featured instrument with trumpet, saxophone, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
A new Christmas standard. Is Christmas about getting presents or the Presence that enters our lives in this joyful holiday season? Sweet female vocals great for childrens specials, films, documentaries about the joys of Christmas. Jazzy commercials, warm holidays, family and kids, loving celebration, Female Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals for Children
A guitar and flute duet paints a picture of a time long ago. Travel with this troubadour back to the Renaissance or Medieval times. A heartfelt theme which longs for an unrequited love. Will this minstrel's call be answered? Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Acoustic
A quiet piano interlude, with influences from the green dales of Scotland to the peaks of appalachia with a few jazz inflections too. A perfect soundscape to a travel documentary. Great for a tribute, remembrance, dedication or funeral. Instrumental, Folk Music, Appalachian Folk
A tender, lyrical instrumental, played by an acoustic quartet of piano, guitar, upright bass, and drums. A simple folk melody with a little jazz improvisation that does not veer far from the romantic melody. Similar style to the midwestern sound and wide open spaces of Pat Metheny's acoustic music. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Pat Metheny Soundalikes
The suspense slowly builds. What could be lurking around the next corner. An ominous, haunting melody played by a string quartet. Dissonant intervals and a persistent rhythm add to the tension throughout. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Funeral and Death music
Dark, dramatic piano theme with strings and electronic accompaniment. Suspense builds throughout the piece. Good for an introspective news report, medical theme, trauma in the er, feelings of suspense, longing, waiting, melancholy. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Drone music
A tender, lyrical instrumental, played by an acoustic quartet of piano, guitar, upright bass, and drums. A simple folk melody with a little jazz improvisation that does not veer far from the romantic melody. Similar style to the midwestern sound and wide open spaces of Pat Metheny's acoustic music. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Folk Jazz
An American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. A fresh take on a classic spiritual. A perfect soundtrack to all of the paths through life, from weddings to funerals. Great for religious services, videos, or web sites. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Instrumental Gospel
A bit of confusion in the Pumpkin Patch. Dad says which pumpkin would you like? and a little girl replies "Witch Pumpkin sounds good to me". A comical halloween song. Great holiday ringtone. Childrens Vocals, Horror Music, Halloween Whimsical, Campy, or Parody
Dramatic News theme with a solemn tone. May be used as a background for news reports, breaking news, tragic, sorrowful or solemn news. Electronic instrumentation with piano or trumpet melody. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Electronic Ambient Music
A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock from the 60's but with a modern spin. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Herbie Hancock Soundalikes
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with guitar and flute. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Guitar
A timeless melody from the renaissance played by a trio of guitar and 2 flutes. Listen as the minstrels take you back to Elizabethan times. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago to the tune of What Child Is This. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Acoustic
Dramatic News theme with a solemn tone. May be used as a background for news reports, breaking news, tragic, sorrowful or solemn news. Electronic instrumentation with piano or trumpet melody. Instrumental, News Music, News Music
A timeless melody from the renaissance played by a trio of guitar and 2 flutes. Listen as the minstrels take you back to Elizabethan times. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago to the tune of What Child Is This. Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
A guitar driven rock rendition of a patriotic anthem backed up by funky drums, 12 string guitar and Americana style piano accompaniment. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music
A Christmas classic based on the renaissance melody, Greensleeves, played by piano and two flutes. A perfect track to set the mood for a holiday film, tv production, commercial, website, or video game. Also available as a flute solo or duet. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Acoustic
