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.
Beautiful, touching, solo piano instrumental version of the traditional American classic folk song aka "Across the Wide Missouri"; great background music for an Americana scene in a film or TV project, video, or video game; song is number 324 in the Roud Folk Song Index; early 19th century. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Pachelbel's Canon, aka Canon in D major is the most famous piece of music by German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel; originally scored for three violins and basso continuo and paired with a gigue in the same key; the Canon remained forgotten for centuries and was rediscovered in the 20th century. Instrumental, Themes, Wedding Music, Johann Pachelbel
Boy band song ala Backstreet Boys, N-Sync, 98 Degrees; male character wants to make female feel special, wants to get close to her and "touch" her personally and physically. Male Vocals, RnB, RnB Ballads
Dramatic piano solo instrumental by Austrian-born French composer of the Classical Era Ignaz Joseph Pleyel; he was the 24th of 38 children!; this medium tempo piano piece works well as an "entrance piece" as the title suggests; contrasting dynamic sections; repeated rhythmic motive; contemplative. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Allegretto moderato piano solo instrumental by Austrian-born French composer of the Classical Era Ignaz Joseph Pleyel; he was the 24th of 38 children! ; 3/8 meter in G major with a steady, marked rhythm and staccato notes; great for a formal military scene in a film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Military, Military Ceremony
Classic graduation ceremony march; the "Pomp and Circumstance Marches" or "Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches," Op. 39 are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar; synth/percussion instrumental. Instrumental, Themes, Graduation Music, Edward Elgar
Fun and playful instrumental track for any children's project, including toys, educational products, TV, film, audio, or video productions. Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
Baroque keyboard piece by French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau; happy, light, medium fast minuet; great for a king or queen's court ballroom scene from the style period; also great for film/TV background music depicting a joyous occasion; public domain piano solo instrumental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Descriptive, characteristic solo piano instrumental by late Romantic Era Russian composer and pianist Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov; sweet, tender melody perfect for a lullaby or scene with a child sleeping in a film, TV, or video project; 2/4 meter, G Major, ending on the V (D); contrasting sections. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Descriptive piano solo instrumental depicting toy soldiers including horn or trumpet sounds; children's piano piece; Romantic Era public domain piano miniature or salon piece by Russian composer Vladimir Rebikov. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Descriptive, characteristic solo piano instrumental by late Romantic Era Russian composer and pianist Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov; this piece melodically and rhythmically depicts the straddling of a bear's walk with its low register bass notes and a bear's overpowering size with loud, forte notes. Instrumental, Animal, Animal Themes Music
Descriptive, characteristic solo piano instrumental by late Romantic Era Russian composer and pianist Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov; this piece melodically and rhythmically depicts a clown dancing with its uptempo, jumpy melody and staccato notes; great for a circus or carnival scene in film or TV. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Bright, cheerful, delightful classical piano piece by German composer and music critic Johann Friedrich Reichardt; same or similar rhythmic motive throughout; major/minor contrasting sections; great for a frolicking love scene or playful, happy scene in a film or TV project; medium fast tempo. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Emotional, poignant, instrumental track featuring Nashville players; electric piano, synth sounds, guitar, bass, and drums; great for a touching emotional scene in a film or TV drama; dramatic soundtrack music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer and a member of the group of composers known as "The Five"; piano transcription of the orchestral interlude written for his opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan"; Vivace, 2/4 meter, descriptive solo piano piece depicting the "speed and buzz" of a bee in flight. Instrumental, Animal, Insect Theme Music, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Beautiful, ambient keyboard instrumental arrangement of this timeless, traditional Japanese melody, aka "Cherry Blossoms." Features multiple tracks of a swirling electric piano at 80 bpm, 4+ minutes; perfect background music for a yoga workout, transcendental meditation, massage, or relaxation. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Short, atmospheric piece written in 3/4 time; precursor to modern ambient music; gentle yet somewhat eccentric; first few bars consist of an alternating progression of two major 7th chords, the first on the subdominant, G, and the second on the tonic, D; deliberate but mild melodic dissonances. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Erik Satie
One movement sonata by Italian Baroque Era composer Domenico Scarlatti; originally written for harpsichord or the earliest pianofortes; Scarlatti wrote 555 single-movement keyboard sonatas; charming, delightful, fast tempo; binary form, contrasting sections; Baroque ornamentation. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Domenico Scarlatti
One movement sonata by Italian Baroque Era composer Domenico Scarlatti; originally written for harpsichord or the earliest pianofortes; Scarlatti wrote 555 single-movement keyboard sonatas; somber, medium slow tempo; binary form, contrasting sections; Baroque ornamentation. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Domenico Scarlatti
Medium tempo, charming, solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Austrian composer Franz Schubert; great for a tender, innocent, delicate moment in a film or TV project or a short commercial or radio ad; Ecossaise in C Major; contrasting sections. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music, Franz Schubert
Short, charming solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era Austrian composer Franz Schubert; great for a short commercial or radio ad or brief, lighthearted moment in a film or TV project; Schubert died at the age of 31, but wrote almost 1000 works in his remarkably short career. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Franz Schubert
Grand, stately waltz by Romantic Era Austrian composer Franz Schubert; 3/4 meter, medium tempo; great for a festive ballroom dance or formal party scene in a film, TV, or video project; 19th century music; solo piano instrumental. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Franz Schubert
Descriptive piano solo instrumental by German composer Robert Schumann from the Romantic Era; homophonic, 4-part chordal texture resembling that of a 4-part SATB choir; G Major, 2/2 meter; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 4); perfect for a church scene in a film, TV, or video project. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music, Robert Schumann
Romantic Era descriptive piano solo in e minor by Robert Schumann; evokes a feeling of sadness as the title "First Sorrow" suggests; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 16). Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Descriptive piano solo instrumental by Robert Schumann from the Romantic Era; resembles the sound of hunting horns, as the title suggests; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 7). Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Descriptive piano solo instrumental by German composer Robert Schumann from the Romantic Era; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 14); 6/8 meter, alternating left and right hand arpeggios in G Major; rippling effect is a great background for a flowing river/stream scene or an emotional passage. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Beautiful, calm, serene melody composed in 1848 by Romantic Era German composer, aesthete, and influential music critic Robert Schumann; "Melody" is the first piece in Album for the Young, Op. 68, a collection of 43 short works composed for his daughters, to be played by children or beginners. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music, Robert Schumann
Romantic Era descriptive piano solo in F major by German composer Robert Schumann; medium slow tempo, common time, chordal, homophonic texture; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 41); dedicated to Niels Gade - the first 4 melody notes are G-A-D-E; for a somber scene in a film/TV/video project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music, Robert Schumann
Quick, stately piano solo instrumental depicting a marching soldier; from Album for the Young (Opus 68, No. 2); descriptive public domain piece from the Romantic Era by Robert Schumann; part of the standard teaching repertoire. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Quick, happy piano solo instrumental; from Album for the Young (Opus 68, No. 10); descriptive public domain piece from the Romantic Era by Robert Schumann; part of the standard teaching repertoire. Often played in a piano parlor or salon; sounds like the title - a happy farmer! Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Fast, descriptive, public domain, solo piano instrumental by Romantic Era composer Robert Schumann; effectively brings to mind a galloping horse; from Album for the Young (Op. 68, No. 8). Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Robert Schumann
Baroque keyboard piece by Portugese composer José António Carlos de Seixas; medium fast tempo minuet; great for a charming royal court ballroom dance scene or a happy, lighthearted moment; piano solo instrumental; public domain melody. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Fun, lively, tropical Latin track; perfect background music for a film, TV, video, or commercial project; features multiple Latin percussion instruments, a horn section, and Latin-style piano and guitar licks; travel channel, food channel, resort and spa music. Instrumental, Tropical, Salsa
Stars and Stripes Forever March, aka National March of the United States; composed by John Philip Sousa, aka "The March King," an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known particularly for American military and patriotic marches; "punchy" piano instrumental for background use. Instrumental, Military, Military March, John Philip Sousa
Stars and Stripes Forever March, aka National March of the United States; composed by John Philip Sousa, aka "The March King," an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known particularly for American military and patriotic marches; horn section instrumental for background use. Instrumental, Military, Military March, John Philip Sousa
In 1889, owners of the Washington Post newspaper requested the leader of the Marine Band, Sousa, to compose a march for the newspaper's essay contest awards ceremony; Sousa is honored in the Washington Post building for his contribution to the newspaper and his country; multiple pianos. Instrumental, Military, Military March, John Philip Sousa
Short solo piano blues instrumental; classic twelve bar blues chord progression; quirky left hand bass pattern; great for a ringtone or 30 second TV or radio commercial spot. Instrumental, Blues, Jump
Bright, optimistic holiday instrumental track with bells and chimes. Perfect for a Christmas or winter scene in a holiday film, TV show, video, or commercial or a children's toy product. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Bells
Public domain piano solo instrumental from the Romantic Era by German pianist Fritz Spindler; his most famous sonatina, or short sonata; quick, happy, light classical piece. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Public domain piano solo instrumental from the Romantic Era by German pianist Fritz Spindler; his most famous sonatina, or short sonata; quick, happy, light classical piece. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Sonatina in the Antique Style, Op. 157, #4 in C Major by German composer, pianist, and teacher Fritz Spindler is a fast, happy, light classical piece for solo piano instrumental from the Romantic Era; evokes a feeling of fun and adventure; great for a romantic scene or one with children or animals. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Sonatina in the Antique Style, Op. 157, #4 in C Major by German composer, pianist, and teacher Fritz Spindler is a fast, happy, light classical piece for solo piano instrumental from the Romantic Era; evokes a feeling of fun and adventure; great for a romantic scene or one with children or animals. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
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." Horn and string arrangement, background music. Instrumental, National Anthem, US National Anthem
Somber, solemn solo piano instrumental by German Classical Era pianist and composer Daniel Steibelt; great for a sad, touching moment or scene in a film or TV project; 18th Century piano composition; medium slow tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Delightful, uptempo music box tune perfect for a children's film or TV project, commercial, or product designed for babies and toddlers. Instrumental, Childrens, Music Boxes
Evocative, chromatic, piano solo instrumental with ragtime rhythms ala a modern Scott Joplin; soundtrack, background, multi-use. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
