Fresh and beautiful compositions that weave a tapestry of new age, nu-jazz, electronica, and adult contemporary instrumentals into a unique sound, Curtis Macdonald’s lyrical piano melodies and improvised solos bring to each piece a romantic and soulful approach that has become his signature. Signed to the EverSound label in 2002, his music has touched the hearts of many and continues to gain appreciative fans all around the world.
As a graduate composer from California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA, his ability to compose in many styles, Electronica, Dance, New Age, Narrative, and various attitudes for Commercial Media has garnished Curtis with many accolades, including Telly Awards, Grammy recognition, and numerous articles in publications. Curtis has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and his music has been placed in Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount & PBS projects as well as interactive games, infomercials and industrials.
Contemporary Smooth Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool attitude, hip travel music. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth | Pop Jazz
Contemporary Pop Instrumental with a hip romantic flair. Nice light hip-hop groove with acoustic piano as the main melody with transparent electronica. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, webisodes, flash, internet, Spa Music. Branded CDs, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A heartfelt piano melody and chorus accompanied by elegant Modern romantic Downtempo/Chill electronica with a pulsating transparent groove.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, webisodes, internet, Spa Music. Branded CDs. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
To honor those we lost and to celebrate the remembrance of our fallen loved ones and heroes. New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Heart Tugging, Reflective & Melancholy attitude. A little sad with an essence of resurrection. Acoustic Piano melody, Acoustic Guitar with modern electronica. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Spacious and Rural, Celebration of Nature and Wilderness. Positive and Proud Piano melody and chorus with guitar and transparent electronica. Moderate tempo groove.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel & Branded CDs. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Modern romantic Downtempo/Chill electronica. An early morning journey with acoustic guitar, pattern electronica and filtered percussion with a piano melody and chorus inspiring hope and resurrection.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, webisodes, internet, Spa Music. Branded CDs. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Melancholy, reflective and inspiring and Instrumental. Dreamy Acoustic Piano melody and chorus with a developing solo. Creative transparent patterned electronica with a light drum & bass groove. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel & Branded CDs. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Smooth Music
Hot Dance Track! Uses: Coming of age teen movie, Club scene, adult comedy, adult drama, commercials and infomercials. Vocal Sample, Dance Music, Techno
Contemporary Acid Jazz. A traditional jazz trio, piano ,bass, and brush kit with modern electronica. Echoing the melodic, harmonic and improvisational influence of Bill Evans with a dash of Vince Guaraldi. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Contemporary Acid Jazz in 5/4. A traditional jazz trio, piano ,bass, and brush kit with modern electronica. Echoing the melodic, harmonic and improvisational influence of Bill Evans with a dash of Vince Guaraldi. Perfect for branded LifeStyle CDs or placement in film or television., Instrumental, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Heart Tugging, Reflective & Melancholy attitude. A little sad with an essence of hope & resurrection. Acoustic Piano melody with modern electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Positive, celebrating life in a modern way contemporary instrumental. Soft synth melody with a cool Hammond B3 counter melody with hypnotic transparent electonica over a feel good groove.|USAGE: Adult/Youth Drama, Coming of Age, Celebrating One’s glory, Scene Segments, Reality, Film, TV, Webisodes, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Stirring, inspiring and adventurous Instrtumental. Dreamy Acoustic Piano melody with developing trance form with a resurrective bridge. Creative transparent patterned electronica with a driving D&B groove.|Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet & Branded CDs. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Ethereal Music
Hip soulful Smooth Jazz Instrumental, Alto sax and Acoustic guitar interplay a positive joyful groove with a killer chorus and fluid solos. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, webisodes, internet, lifestyle. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth | Pop Jazz
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat, funky and positive with a soulful cool urban attitude. Funky Hammond B3 Melody line. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool attitude. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
A Positive Journey,Beautiful Instrumental with a modern Trance/Ambient electronica feel & groove with an acoustic piano melody. Usage: Travel, Montage Scenes, Reflective Moment, Main Title, End Credit, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Hot Dance Track! Uses: Coming of age teen movie, Club scene, adult comedy, adult drama, commercials and infomercials. Vocal Sample, Dance Music, Breakbeat
Contemporary Acid Jazz. A traditional jazz trio, piano ,bass, and brush kit with modern electronica. Echoing the melodic, harmonic and improvisational influence of Bill Evans with a dash of Vince Guaraldi. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge | Easy Listening
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool urban attitude. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Hip, Cool and Seductive Chill D&B. Haunting melodic pattern with Acoustic Piano. Enticing Moog solo. Peaks & Valleys in the form. | USAGE: Sports, Dramatic Action/Chase, Scene Segments, Reality, Film, TV, Webisodes, Games. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Mysterious Music
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Positive, Spacious and Regal attitude.
Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Hot Dance Track! Uses: Coming of age teen movie, Club scene, adult comedy, adult drama, commercials and infomercials. Vocal Sample, Dance Music, Techno
Hip, Slick and Sexy Chill Latin Acid Jazz. Laid back Piano melody with vibes and patterned electronica. Cool drum groove and nice inside piano solo. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel & Branded CDs. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Heart Tugging, Reflective & Melancholy attitude. Romantic with an essence of hope & resurrection. Acoustic Piano melody with modern electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A “Chopin” influenced 6/8 with an exquisite piano melody and yearning chorus cradled in transparent electronica. Modern romantic Downtempo/Chill electronica.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, webisodes, internet, Spa Music. Branded CDs. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool urban attitude. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool urban attitude. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
Luxurious travel and adventure inspired by new technology and ideology. Pulsating groove instrumental with a beautiful, reflective Acoustic Piano melody surrounded by transparent electronica with positive patterns. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
Haunting, reflective and inspiring and Instrumental. Dreamy Acoustic Piano melody and chorus with a melancholic bridge. Creative transparent patterned electronica with a light drum & bass groove. | Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel & Branded CDs. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Ethereal Music
