UK composer Colin Willsher has written over 200 scores for major TV broadcasters and production companies, including thousands of individual music cues. Colin's music has been published by EMI and featured in Films, Commercials, Network TV programs, including BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Sky and Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Eurosport, MTV, ABC TV, and many more. With over 400 tracks in 24 genres, Colin's music can add a masterful touch to your film, screenplay, trailer, commercial or TV production. Let his star quality inform your next hot project!
A bright light on our site, Colin Willsher's elegant original music is in high demand on both sides of the pond. In addition to the happy clients shown above, others include 888 Poker, Speedo, BAE Systems, Twinings, Swedish Match, Green Flag, DeLoitte, Ernst & Young, Denplan, Eurostar, Sunday Times, EMI Music, KPM Music and Sonoton.
Genres for This Artist
Music Tracks: 412
Sound Effects: 10
Beats/Loops: 24
Big Ideas - A slowly evolving, chugging rock track which explodes into life at 1:42. Finishes with a powerful, uplifting chorus in the style of Snow Patrol or Editors. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
20s Bash - A 1920s style jazz/big band piece featuring live brass. It's a lively, toe-tapping number similar to the Charleston, with a strong melody and solo sections for trumpet and saxophone. Instrumental, Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
This track may be layered with other 'Soundtrack Tools' elements for music to picture impact. Search for 'Soundtrack Tools' to find more. Drum Loops, Marching drum loops
One Nation - Shades of The Lion King here, as gospel choir rings out over a rousing contemporary backing. African percussion an vocals also feature. An inspiring track for world unity. Instrumental, African Music, African Traditional
Christmas Sleigh Bells - Stereo sleigh bells recorded at 110bpm. Use alone or with other 'Soundtrack Tools' to create your own Christmas beds to picture. Or mix them with any other 110bpm track for an instant Xmas feel! Holiday Sound Effects, Christmas sleigh bells
Toytown Parade - A jolly, skipalong xylophone melody with a circus or carnival feel. Change to a swing piano feel at 0:30. Ideally suited to children's television, animal antics or animation. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Circus Music
Corporate Overture - A richly orchestrated corporate backing with clear lines and subtle punctuations throughout. A change of key at 0:50 seconds lifts us towards the ending. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Corporate Music
Nautilus - Sonar pings and underwater sound effects adorn this watery, atmospheric soundtrack. Builds gradually to a Pink Floyd-style ballad with powerful rock drum fills. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Calm Music
Kuala Lumpur - Gamelan percussion and ethnic flutes combine with western instrumentation to create a modern picture of Malaysia, Thailand and surrounding Asian territories. Ambient breakdown at 1:45. Instrumental, Asian Music, Thai Music
Massed Ranks - A menacing military march beginning with a typical snare drum ensemble. With lighter moments as the piece develops, this could easily be used both in a serious setting or as a light-hearted pastiche. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | War Preparations Music
Wormhole - A classic time-travelling or transitional sound effect. This track can be combined with other 'Soundtrack Tools' elements for music to picture impact. Search for 'Soundtrack Tools' to find more. Science Fiction Sound Effects, Wormholes
In Slow Motion - A multitude of uses await this track; cinematic, comedic or otherwise. A pastiche on Vangelis' theme from 'Chariots Of Fire'. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Epic Music
An African Tale - Percussive cross-rhythms kick off this piece which develops steadily into an uplifting track celebrating African wildlife and culture. African Music, African Traditional
Latino Agogo - A bright latin pop track in the style of Ricky Martin. Features live brass and a stunning trumpet solo. The pace is quick and will liven up any suitable holiday or party footage. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Meet The Gang - A retro remix featuring an eclectic mix of funky drumming, live brass and driving bass. Great fun, with an energetic feel and catchy, feelgood melodies throughout. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Old Macdonald Had A Farm - A good 'ole country knees-up of the archetypal farm song. With animal sound effects to indicate the verses. The five verses included are: "Old MacDonald had a Cow, Pig, Sheep, Dog, Hen/Chicken". Instrumental, Childrens Music, Nursery Rhymes Music
She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain - An upbeat rendition of the traditional tune, with harmonicas, a skiffle beat and train effects. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Nursery Rhymes Music
Colours Of Brazil - There is a lot of mileage in this Latin track of just under 7 minutes long. It covers the ever-changing moods of Brazilian life, from fiesta, through siesta, to a mega carnival. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Scuba Dive - A gentle, tender underscore featuring harp, oboe and strings over a watery, ambient background. A lovely track to accompany coral reef activity, rockpools and other sea life. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Calm Music
Limbo Calypso - A lilting, Caribbean melody played on steel drums and underpinned by a laid-back bassline. Features an uplifting, 'sunshine' chorus depicting islands such as Trinidad, Jamaica, Cayman and Barbados. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Tropical
Down To The Woods - A children's animation-style piece in the same vein as Teddy Bear's Picnic. Bassoon, clarinet and pizzicato strings combine to create a feel of skipping or creeping around on tiptoes. Video Games, Children's Cartoons & other productions, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Cartoon Music
Party Afrikah - A celebratory South African theme with vocals. Would make a lively opening to an African wildlife or travel programme, or as a cue to a new sequence. Male Vocal, African Music, South African Music
Dark Impact - Explosive hit effect. This track can be combined with other 'Soundtrack Tools' elements for music to picture impact. Search for 'Soundtrack Tools' to find more. Action Sound Effects, Thud sounds
Looking Back - A light, hypnotic march into the past. Acoustic guitar is backed by airy vocals and military drums making this track suitable as an underscore for historic or wartime documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Calm Music
Crazy Swedes - Manic Swedish music lead by accordian gets progressively faster. Not quite ABBA but a fun alternative. Could also be interpreted as Jewish in that it uses a similar traditional ensemble. Instrumental, European Music, Swedish Music
Dance Of The Spheres - A beautiful opening with glassy textures builds to a compelling contemporary orchestral theme. Has a glorious, powerful rock cello solo at 3:36. Great for contemporary dance, animation or evolving, story-telling visuals. Instrumental, Classical Music, Neo-Classical
Gentle Breeze - A traveller's piece describing open plains and the peace of the outdoors. Harmonica, acoustic guitar, piano and fiddle contribute. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Calm Music
Jet Stream - Evolving corporate track with several phases. Ambient washes and effects, punchy synth stabs, uplifting guitar melodies and Pink Floyd-style breakdowns. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Our Universe - The 'Big Bang' followed by an ethereal trip into a galaxy of stars. An interesting, yet unobtrusive background for science and space projects. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Ethereal Music
Heartbeat Drone - A simple, tension-building combination of a heartbeat and an evolving synth drone. This track can be effectively looped with a crossfade edit. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Dark Music
Celestial Body - This track evokes a feeling of spaciousness, freedom and wonderment. A light, fresh, ambient groove with soothing pads suitable for images depicting science, space and water. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Electronic
Old Timer Rag - Solo piano kicks of this lazy swinging rag, soon to be joined by double bass and brushed jazz drums. Imagine an old man doing the soft shoe shuffle down the street, like 'Singing In The Rain'. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Essence Of Asia - A beautiful track with a fine mix of Asian instrumentation over a smooth backing. Ideal for relaxation or enhancing Asian imagery. Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Music
Power The Soul - A mix of funk and rock with nods to 'Lady Marmalade', Beverley Knight and Santana at times! Very cool if you're in need of something a little different. Instrumental, RnB Music, Soul
Lift Me Up - A bright, strong dance track with a solid disco bassline and punchy club beats. Lots of interesting, filtered breakdowns amongst the inspirational, energetic choruses. Instrumental, Dance Music, Hi NRG
