Elizabeth C. Axford has had over 3,000 usages of her tracks in films, TV shows, commercials, bumpers, promos, videos, and new media projects including The Chosen One starring Rob Schneider and Steve Buscemi, Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawings, The Sacred Bee, and other Indie films. Her tracks have been heard during multiple episodes of 525+ TV programs including new episodes, syndicated reruns, and movies shown on TV on 50 networks. Liz's music can also be heard on CDs, digital compilations, websites, video games, apps, ringtones, greeting cards, and gift bags.
Hatikva (The Hope) is the national anthem of Israel; music composed by Samuel Cohen in 1888; harmony of Hatikvah is arranged modally and mostly follows a minor scale, often perceived as mournful in tone and is rarely encountered in national anthems, but the title and words suggest optimism. Instrumental, Middle East, Israel
Hebrew folk song; title means "let us rejoice" and is a song of celebration; especially popular in Jewish and Romani communities; this familiar ethnic melody is a staple of band performers at Jewish festivals. Instrumental, Middle East, Jewish Folk
Shalom Chaverim or "L’hitraot" is an all-time favorite; means “hope to see you again soon,” like au revoir; haunting melody in a unique arrangement; keyboard/synth instrumental. Instrumental, Middle East, Jewish Folk
A happy, festive, upbeat version of the Christmas holiday classic with the sound of horses hooves and various percussion instruments including holiday bells, tambourines, shakers, cow bells, and more. Perfect for any Christmas film, TV, video, e-greeting, website, advertisement, or novelty project. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Happy, upbeat arrangement of a favorite traditional, secular English Christmas carol; keyboard instrumental featuring unique synth sounds; perfect for a ringtone, holiday e-greeting, web site, or background music for film, TV, or advertising. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Full solo piano instrumental of the classic piano rag by Scott Joplin first published in 1902 by John Stark & Son; public domain. The structure is: Intro AA BB A CC Intro2 DD, and any of the sections can be used individually, as each is unique. Great for film/TV scenes from the turn of the century. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Scott Joplin
Americana, country instrumental track great for a rural driving scene; background music for a country western bar scene or traveling through the desert southwest; authentic country instrumentation and Nashville players; great fiddle, piano, and guitar work. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Stately, quick Bouree in D Major by Baroque Era German musician, composer, and music theorist Johann Philipp Kirnberger; two-part form; solo piano instrumental great for a thirty-second spot in film, TV, video, or a commercial. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Pleasant, sweet Bouree in A Major by Baroque Era German musician, composer, and music theorist Johann Philipp Kirnberger; solo piano instrumental great for a thirty-second spot in film, TV, video, or a commercial. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Somber, peaceful Bouree in A minor by Baroque Era German musician, composer, and music theorist Johann Philipp Kirnberger; solo piano instrumental great for an emotional scene in a film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Piano solo instrumental by Romantic Era German composer, conductor, and piano teacher Christian Louis Heinrich Köhler; short, medium fast, steady, light classical piece depicting toy soldier's marching; great for a video game with marching toy soldiers; Köhler wrote educational works for piano. Instrumental, Military, Military Ceremony
Calm, peaceful Baroque keyboard piece by German composer Johann Philipp Krieger in a minor; great for a quiet, contemplative moment or scene in a film or TV project; evokes a mellow mood; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Happy, light Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 3, 1st movement, "Allegro Con Spirito" by Classical Era German-Danish composer Friedrich Kuhlau; fast tempo, common time, contrasting sections; great for a 19th century period piece in a film, TV, or video project; romantic, gleeful. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Charming, delightful Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 3, 2nd movement, "Allegretto Grazioso" by Classical Era German-Danish composer Friedrich Kuhlau; fast tempo, 2/4 meter, contrasting sections; great for a 19th century period piece in a film/TV/video project; romantic, gleeful, sophisticated. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Happy, light Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 1, 1st movement, "Allegro" by Classical Era German-Danish composer Friedrich Kuhlau; medium fast tempo, common time, contrasting sections; great for a 19th century period piece in a film, TV, or video project; romantic, gleeful, sophisticated. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Happy, light Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 1, 2nd movement, "Vivace" by Classical Era German-Danish composer Friedrich Kuhlau; fast tempo, 3/8 meter, contrasting sections; great for a 19th century period piece in a film, TV, or video project; romantic, gleeful, sophisticated. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Dreamy, ethereal, beautiful Prelude in G Major by Johann Kuhnau, a German composer, organist, and harpsichordist in the Baroque Era; perfect for a touching, poignant scene in a film, TV, or video project; dramatic right hand arpeggios and dynamic contrast at a medium fast tempo. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Fun, "lazy summer" version of the classic "Entry of the Gladiators" circus march/clown polka by Julius Fucik, composed in 1897; slower, electric piano and drum loop arrangement; also known as "Thunder and Blazes." Instrumental, Circus, Clown Music, Julius Fucik
Bourlesq by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; happy, joyful, lighthearted piece appropriate for a royal court dance scene; great background music for depicting a cheerful mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Minuet in C Major by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; light, happy, simple piece appropriate for a royal court ballroom dance scene or lighthearted moment; piano instrumental. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Minuet in d minor by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; somber, melancholy piece appropriate for a dramatic scene depicting sorrow or anger; contrasting B section; piano solo. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Short, ABA form minuet by Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's father, born in Augsburg, Germany in 1719; this piece is from The Nannerl Notenbuch, where many of Wolfgang's first compositions were also found; playful, whimsical piano solo instrumental with a contrasting B section. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Bright, fun instrumental version of the classic children's song perfect for a brief commercial spot, video game, or children's toy product. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Sentimental, ballad-like instrumental perfect for a reflective moment in a film, TV, or video project; evokes a sense of coming home, a long journey, or missing someone; layered synth sounds with a delicate piano touch. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Short, sweet, 17th Century Baroque keyboard piece by Jean-Baptiste de Lully, an Italian composer who spent most of his life working in the court of King Louis XIV of France; quick tempo representative of his work; minor-major-minor ABA form; piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Charming, elegant Baroque Era Minuet by German composer, writer, lexicographer, diplomat, and music theorist Johann Mattheson; short, stately, noble, 3/4 meter, medium tempo; great for a royal court ballroom dance scene in a film, TV, or video project; early music dance suite; 18th century. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Medium slow, somber solo piano instrumental in e minor by Romantic Era Russian Jewish composer, pianist, and professor of music Samuil Moiseevich Maykapar, an author of outstanding piano practice pieces that became international grand classics; from Birulki, Op.28; evokes a contemplative mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Intriguing, medium fast solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Russian Jewish composer, pianist, and professor of music Samuil Moiseevich Maykapar; from Birulki, Op. 28; suggests action pending, anticipation, buildup, and suspense; great for a film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Classical
Medium fast, playful solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Russian Jewish composer, pianist, and professor of music Samuil Moiseevich Maykapar; from Birulki, Op.28; suggests a fun, frolicking moment in a film, TV, or video project, especially one with children or animals chasing one another. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Felix Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" is one of the best known of the pieces from his suite of incidental music (Op. 61) to Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and is one of the most frequently used wedding marches, usually played on a church pipe organ; commonly used as a recessional. Instrumental, Themes, Wedding Music, Felix Mendelssohn
Wonderful collection of 16 traditional, full-length Christmas carols arranged for piano with various synthesizer effects including additional keyboard instruments, strings, and more. Brighten your Christmas holiday with this superb SoundPack of traditional Christmas music! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas MusicPacks
Piano solo instrumental using quartal (4ths) and quintal (5ths) harmonies vs. tertian harmonies (3rds); evokes images of the American Southwest, Native Americans, mesas, and landscapes; soundscape, background cues. Instrumental, Americana, Native American Contemp
Medium tempo country instrumental with a melancholy tone; authentic country instrumentation with Nashville players; piano, guitar, drums, bass; great background music for a sad, disappointed, unrequited love, or emotional scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Fun, charming, delightful Allegro in Bb Major by Austrian Classical Era composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; one of his earliest piano compositions (K. 3); medium fast tempo solo piano instrumental; great for a lighthearted or romantic moment in a film or TV project; evokes pleasant garden scenery. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Medium tempo, stately minuet perfect for a royal court ballroom dance scene; from the Nannerl Notenbuch, a book in which Leopold Mozart wrote pieces for his daughter, Maria Anna (known as Nannerl), to learn and play; Wolfgang also used the book, in which his earliest compositions were written. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Delightful Minuet and Trio by Austrian Classical Era composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, showing Mozart's early melodic sense; considered to be the fifth composition by Mozart, and originally thought to be the first; ABA form, with each 8 bar section repeated; great for a royal court ballroom scene. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Medium tempo, stately minuet perfect for a royal court ballroom dance scene; from the Nannerl Notenbuch, a book in which Leopold Mozart wrote pieces for his daughter, Maria Anna (known as Nannerl), to learn and play; Wolfgang also used the book, in which his earliest compositions were written. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
From the Nannerl Notenbuch, or Nannerl's Music Book, a book in which Leopold Mozart, from 1759 to about 1764, wrote pieces for his daughter, Maria Anna (known as Nannerl), to learn and play. His son Wolfgang also used the book, in which his earliest compositions were written. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The last movement of Piano Sonata No. 11; Alla Turca, aka the Turkish Rondo or Turkish March, is often heard on its own and is one of Mozart's best-known piano pieces; imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at the time the sonata was composed. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
National anthem of the USA; lyrics come from a poem written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key; poem was set to the tune of a popular British drinking song written by John Stafford Smith, already popular in the USA, and renamed "The Star-Spangled Banner." Organ arrangement, background music. Instrumental, National Anthem, US National Anthem
Quick tempo dance for solo piano by German Classical Era composer Christian Gottlob Neefe; Neefe started composing at the age of 12, and wrote mostly operas; he later became court organist in Bonn and was a teacher of Ludwig van Beethoven; great for a 30 second commercial spot; repeated motif. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Positive, uplifting, country style instrumental featuring guitar, bass, piano, and drums by authentic Nashville players; great background music for TV, film, infomercial, radio, etc.; forward motion, moving along feeling. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
American western folk ballad usually credited to Percy Montrose (1884), even though it's sometimes credited to Barker Bradford; believed to have been based on another song called "Down by the River Liv'd a Maiden" by H. S. Thompson (1863); piano solo great for a western-themed film, TV, or video. Instrumental, Folk, Traditional Folk
