With studios in the Dallas area, Alan Marchand brings musical styles that include traditional and jazz piano, cool horns, occasional vocals and a rhythmic vibe that is good for the laid-back spirit caught up in a too-busy schedule in a too-busy world.
Backtalk Unlimited offers CD albums that contain arrangements of original compositions and popular tunes. In addition, we produce original music for incorporation into production music libraries.Backtalk Unlimited offers a variety of musical services that include collaboration on recording and performance of music-related projects, production of customized musical arrangements, background music and accompaniment for vocalists and professional stage acts, customized ringtones, and related services. One of our most popular services involves setting poetry to original music.
"Summer Solstice" celebrates the day when the sun reaches its northernmost extreme. This occurs each year around June 21st and marks the beginning of Summer in the Northern hemisphere. Our relaxed arrangement provides background music for a romantic film/TV score. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
Our arrangement of "Sunny Side Up" alternates between Latin and 4/4 jazz rhythms and features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by alto flute, guitar, acoustic bass and drums/percussion. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
"Sweet Basil" is a medium-fast jazz arrangement that features piano and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement provides a smooth transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Whimsical Music
"Sweetie Pie" is an up-tempo arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 230) that features an extended acoustic piano solo backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a chase scene in an action film or TV production. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Take It In Stride" features solo acoustic piano. The style of our arrangement is New York ragtime (“stride”), which originated in Harlem around the time of World War I. The pianist's left hand plays a strict 4-beat pulse while his right hand improvises freely. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
This bluesy, thoughtful jazz waltz rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" (Words by Jack Norworth, Music by Albert Von Tilzer, Copyright 1908 The York Music Co., New York) features a rubato acoustic piano introduction followed by baritone saxophone choruses. Instrumental, Americana Music, Americana Roots
"Teardrops" is a slow arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 90) that features mellow vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance the mood of a dramatic scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Tender Music
"Techno Babble" offers a driving ostinato theme that promotes a sense of mystery or foreboding. The performance is reminiscent of the style made famous in the 1980s by Jan Hammer, who produced the music featured in 90 episodes of "Miami Vice". Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient
"Technorama" features a techno-electronica ostinato figure with an extended acoustic piano obbligato. Our arrangement provides background/atmosphere that can be used to enhance a dramatic or mystery film or television production. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Industrial-Electronic
"Ten Bar Fugue" offers intricate and mysterious background music to enhance a dramatic/mystery production. Our Baroque arrangement features full orchestral strings. Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period
"The Ballad of Paris Hilton" is a song parody inspired by the recent antics of the Hilton family socialite and heir-apparent to the family's hotel chain and real estate dynasty. The arrangement features a vocal performance backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums. Male Vocal, Theme Music, Novelty Music
"They All Aks'd For You" is a traditional Creole children's song. The arrangement features accordion, viola, guitar, trombone, and acoustic piano solos backed by a hefty tuba and drums. Male Vocal, Americana Music, Cajun Zydeco
This composition recognizes the thin line that separates yin from yang - the dual elements of Chinese philosophy that describe opposite, yet complementary principles. The arrangement features rubato acoustic piano accompanied by acoustic contrabass. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
"Things That Go Bump In The Night" might be subtitled "Buddy Rich Sets Up In Darkest Africa". Native drums play over a standard trap set. Strange sounds abound; the overall mood is one of mystery and intrigue. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Afro-Caribbean
"Tommy's Tune" is an up-tempo arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 195) that features acoustic piano, vibraphone, and baritone saxophone solos backed by an energetic rhythm section. Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a dramatic or action film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Torna A Surriento" (Come Back To Sorrento), composed in 1904 by Ernesto De Curtis and Giambattista De Curtis, has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognizable of all Italian love songs. The present arrangement features nylon string guitars and 12-string guitars. Instrumental, European Music, Italian Music
The travellin' man is just "lookin' for a place I can call my own" - a trailer by the river might do! The arrangement features a vocal lead followed by trumpet and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Male Vocal, Country Music, Country Pop
"Tristeza Perdió" (Sadness No More) is an arrangement of a slow melodic tune that encourages meditation and reflection. The arrangements is performed by solo acoustic piano backed by arco orchestral strings, plucked acoustic bass, and drums/brushes. Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres
"Twilight" is a slow ballad (4/4 time, quarter note = 60) performed by an acoustic piano trio. Our composition provides background music to enhance a dramatic/romantic scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Twinkle Toes" is an upbeat, joyful arrangement that features baritone saxophone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Our up-tempo composition, written in 13/4 time (phrased 3/3/4/3, quarter note = 230), might appeal to dancers who possess two left feet. Our arrangement features vibraphone and piano solos backed by a nervous rhythm section. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Twofer Tee" is a medium tempo jazz arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 151) that features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Uma Canção da Solteirona" (An Old Maid's Song) is an upbeat, lighthearted arrangement that features an acoustic piano trio backed by Latin percussion. The arrangement combines bossa nova and arriba (Latin salsa) rhythms. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
"Uma Verão Brisa" (A Summer Breeze) is a medium tempo, romantic bossa nova arrangement performed by acoustic piano, guitars, bass and drums. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
"Veni, Vidi, Visa!" (I came, I saw, I bought!) - these words most likely were spoken by Mrs. Julius Caesar on her way to the Forum Mall. Our arrangement features piano and vibraphone solos backed by jazz electric guitar and a sprightly rhythm section. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth | Pop Jazz
"Virgin Spring" is a slow jazz ballad that features acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass and drums. The performance can be applied as background music for a romantic tryst. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
"Walter Mitty" gives a nod to James Thurber's timeless character. Our arrangement features mellow vibraphone and acoustic bass solos backed by acoustic piano and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Waltz For Jenny" is an up-tempo jazz waltz performed by acoustic piano trio. The mood is sprightly and uplifiting. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Waltz of the Poodles" is a fast jazz waltz scored for vibraphone, piano and rhythm (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums) and features extended vibraphone and piano solos. As you listen to the music, try to imagine pairs of show-cut poodles dancing together in a Viennese ballroom setting. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Whassup?" That's what you ask when you text a friend whom you haven't seen for awhile. The tune lends itself to an upbeat, movin'-right-along jazz arrangement that features baritone saxophone and piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
You might hum "Window Shopping" while you take a leisurely stroll down a busy street. The song’s relaxed mood suggests that you might look in a window occasionally, but you're not really shopping seriously. The arrangement features a solo baritone saxophone backed by acoustic guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Wishful Thinking", performed by rubato acoustic Steinway Grand piano and acoustic bass, is a reflective ballad conducive to relaxation and meditation. The performance might enhance a scene in a romantic film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Wishing Well" features a solo rubato electric guitar. The performance is reminiscent of the jazz guitar style popularized during the 1930s-1940s. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge | Easy Listening
"WYSIWYG" (What You See Is What You Get) is an example of "3rd stream music" that adopts a theme-and-variations form. The performance features solo acoustic piano; the 3rd chorus (Variation 2) features a jazz piano trio. The arrangement concludes with the main theme followed by a short coda. New Age Music, Solo Piano
"Y a otra cosa mariposa" is employed when you want to ask someone politely to change the subject of a conversation. Our arrangement features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by bossa nova rhythms performed on acoustic piano, nylon string guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
"Zelig" is a movin'-right-along arrangement that features a Dixieland combo consisting of trumpet, clarinet and trombone supported by acoustic piano, bass and drums. The arrangement also features two mellow beritone saxophone jazz choruses. The overall arrangement projects a "roaring 20's mood. Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
This is our Dixieland arrangement of "Zelig". For an earlier, longer version that features two pianos and baritone saxophone solos, please audition AudioSparx Catalog No. 273878. Instrumental, Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
"Zombie's Night Out" offers a driving ostinato theme that promotes a sense of mystery or foreboding enhanced by recorded live parrot calls and wolf howls. The distorted electronic bass track is offset throughout by an electronic guitar riff. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
