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!
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Like Dat Y'All (with Vocals) - A turntable/vinyl FX sequence (speeded up, slowed down, reversed etc.) starts this edgy hip-hop track powered by a booming, distorted kick drum. Contains sparse vocal/rap ad-libs in the style of the Beastie Boys. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop
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
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
Looking Down - A purposeful melodic rock anthem in the style of bands like U2 and Simple Minds, just without the vocals. Suitable for inspiring corporate videos or sports action. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Industrial Rock
Lots And Lots Of Noise - A music education piece for nursery children - Bring the noise! This track can be used in conjunction with 'Little Bit Of Noise' to teach the concept of dynamics to young kids. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | War Music
Machine World - A mechanical groove emerges from a machine-like soundscape - reminiscent of scenes in 'The Matrix'. Dramatic Music, Production | Edgy Music
Marbella Romance - A smoochy, romantic opening with gorgeous strings in the style of Henri Mancini. Develops into a catchy latin theme reminiscent of 1970's soap operas and cop shows. Very luxurious and Hollywood. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Jazz
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
Meanwhile In England - Nationalistic orchestral pomp in the style of Elgar and a pastiche of the 'Little Britain' title music. Instrumental, European Music, English Music
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
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
Missing - A poignant, ethereal piano piece for tales of sadness or moments of contemplation. One for the charity appeals. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Tragic Music
Mission Control - An epic electronica track featuring dirty synth bass, pumping beats and sci-fi sound effects. Something to liven up a science programme perhaps. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Momentum 5/4 - An unusual rhythm bed in 5/4 time, ideal for injecting some pace or sonic interest. This track may be layered with other 'Soundtrack Tools' elements for music to picture impact. Search for 'Soundtrack Tools' to find more. Drum Loops, Flanged drum loops
Moonlight Sonata - A modern take on one of Beethoven's most famous and sensitive piano works. Remixed with contemporary ambient sounds suitable for a lunar eclipse. Easily looped for multimedia use. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Tragic Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
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
New Life - This long-form track is forward moving and positive with a hi-tech feel. Ideal for corporate films as there is plenty of room for a voice-over where needed. The ending builds very emphatically. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Electronic Music
Night Call - Scouring the city streets in the dead of night. The sparse, tense instrumentation makes this track suitable for the emergency services or investigative material. Fades at 1:30. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Edgy Music
Nightmare Rainforest - Unusual sounds come from every corner of the jungle and grow in intensity. Wake up! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Dark Music
Noise Sweep - A classic white noise sweep for tv wipes and transitions, sci-fi effects or radio promos. This track can be combined with other 'Soundtrack Tools' elements for music to picture impact. Search for 'Soundtrack Tools' to find more. Electronic Sound Effects, White noise
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
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
On The Trail - Our hero sneaks up on an unsuspecting villain in this quirky family drama cue. The solo bassoon lends this investigative track a comedy/cartoon edge, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Cartoon Music
On The Wind - Gentle, melodic composition for flute and harp. Flourishes in the middle section beautifully convey the title of the piece. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Calm Music
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
Only The Best - Steady, melodic pop-rock with layered guitars and a very positive attitude. A good motivational track for corporates or sports action. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Our Monica's Party - Here's one to make you move. An upbeat, happy and funkified dance track with raunchy blues harmonica. Instrumental, Dance Music, Experimental
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
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
Party Island - Marimbas and steel drums lead the dance in this Caribbean flavoured track. Come on and do the Conga! Instrumental, Tropical Music, Tropical
Pease Pudding Hot - A light, tinkly version of the well-known nursery rhyme. Two verses to singalong to in children's music groups, schools and creches, as well as for kids TV and animation. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Nursery Rhymes Music
Playful Piano - A quirky, avante-garde solo piano piece moving through various odd time signatures and bar lengths. Great for portraying the passing of time or manic behaviour. Change to restful mood at 1:46. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Free Jazz
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
Praise Hymn - A tranquil, wordless hymn featuring church organ and choir. Useful for scene-setting or where dialogue/voice-over needs to be clearly audible over the music. Also works well as a pastiche for comedy sketches. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Hymns
Race Ya - Intense and frenetic drum n bass track with an aggressive synth bass line. Breakdown section at 1:10 features a race start announcement ("On your mark, get set, Go!") followed by vocal ad-libs ("Race Ya, Race Ya"). Perfect for sports and action. Male Rap & Vocals, Dance Music, Drum and Bass
Raw Deal - Feelgood, electro-jazz track lead by jazz guitar and featuring a live four piece brass section. Stunning multi-instrument solos begin at 2:15 with tenor sax followed by trombone, alto sax, trumpet and guitar. Fades at 3:35. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Red Light District - A dark and sultry atmosphere with temptation everywhere. Keep walking! Jazz quintet consisting of tenor saxophone, vibes, piano, double bass and drums play a very laid back swing, very moody and extremely sexy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Mysterious Music
