For many years, Pete Baxter was a famous Bandleader and Trombonist whose clients included The Royal Family, Houses of Parliament, BBC, Granada Television, Marks & Spencers, and Southern Comfort. Among many achievements, he held the world record for the fastest playing of the "Sailors Hornpipe" on trombone, was the inspiration for the advertisement the Lurpac Butterman, and he also worked in musical comedy with icons like Tony Hancock and Benny Hill. Today, Pete devotes his time to writing original music for Film, TV, and Commercials.
The idea of horse riders who guard herds of cattle, sheep or horses is universal wherever open land for grazing exists. It is common with all cowboys to lament a green valley with cool refreshing water especially when it is dry. This song carries that lament to everyone. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
"If I ever leave this chain gang, I'm coming home once more" Often this chain gang is a reference to drugs. This song is a covert reference to the chain gang many young people are chained too today. The actual figure is unknown but it runs into many millions. What is it, with these young people? Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
This is new and top notch Scot Joplin was a great Black American composer the King of Ragtime. His music in a swing style is perfect for films shows cartoons advertising. It is Absolutely from USA and it is Art so is swing music these combine in a new and fresh way. This is new and deserves playing. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
This is my tribute to the greatest player at soccer or football in my life time almost the same as Peles. He had great style and brought the stadiums of the world alive with his genius. I have tried to portray this it is equal to the compositions of Carlos Jobin and a better Sax than Stan Getz. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
Bach/Gounod Ave Maria has become a fixture at wedding masses, funerals and quinceañeras this is an arrangement for the workers with me whistling it. It is in keeping with today and full of now. It will also make a great advert or cartoon. Everyone can do this with a little practise. Instrumental, Rock, Symphonic Rock, Johann Sebastian Bach
listening to music, if done properly, can be a meditation in itself. Music can rebalance the mind and is used as therapy by many hospitals to lower blood pressure. This is simply the best of all composed by Chopin and turned into a meditation by me. Can be used anywhere even when driving. Instrumental, New Age, Spiritual, Frederic Chopin
'Cockney' or 'cock's egg' was a 14th Century term applied contemptuously by rural people to native Londoners who lived rather by their wits than their muscle. Today Cockney's have Cockney Pride and here is a real example of my band playing in London's Trafalgar Square for real cockneys. Male Vocals, Themes, Street Music
"Summertime" is an aria composed by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. This Inspired me to write a modern version for today. It is the most recorded song in history, this is more of a tribute to George Gershwin than a copy. A modern summertime with cool breezes blowing over hot days, Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
Comedy music is music that is comic or humorous in nature, encompassing a wide variety of music genres. Popular types of comedy music include parody music, novelty songs many instrumental work best. I worked for Benny Hill writing instrumentals to support his comedy routines also used cartoons, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Electronic
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. A transcription by the English pianist Myra Hess (1890–1965) was published in 1926 for piano solo and in 1934 for piano duet. The British organist Peter Hurford made his organ transcription. My version for modern organ is more in keeping with Bach's original idea, Instrumental, Themes, Wedding Music, Johann Sebastian Bach
Mozart invented a form of Blues that I have tried hard to bring out before the public. It has a very modern quality and he is a unique voice in the blues world belonging to the modernistic school. I have transposed his piano part note for note for vibes and it has an advanced MJQ sound plus sax solo, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate RnB Music
This is the sound of the Ocarina in a New Wave Bossa Nova style the two items are a match made in heaven. Around the Ocarina is the sound of a tenor saxophone giving it a cool but fresh feel supported by some great drumming this style is being used now in films and games. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
This is one of my favourite symphonies because of the musical wit Beethoven displays. At the time he was deaf and trying to come to terms with this. He continued to conduct but his conducting wasn't always in time and the orchestra followed the leader. Like Mr Bean creating a work of great art, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz, Ludwig van Beethoven
The canter is a controlled, three-beat gait performed by a horse. It is a natural gait possessed by all horses, faster than most horses' trot but slower than the gallop, and is used by all riders. The speed of the canter varies between 16-27 km/h (10-17 mph). Perfect for dressage very classy. Instrumental, Animal, Barnyard Music, Frederic Chopin
Marimbas are percussion instruments starting as a few and growing to many hence the Ma for Many rimbas today almost all vibraphone players will own a set of marimbas and many classical pieces will feature them but this is traditional the bass playing harmony but this backing is modern African sounds, Instrumental, African, African Drums
'Jive' introduced in 1934 by Cab Calloway. This is a live uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug. Glenn Miller introduced his own jive dance in 1938 with the song "Doin' the Jive. Today it is used in line dancing and fitness clubs worldwide. This is the real thing performed live by my band, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
In Brazil, to do something with "bossa" is to do it with particular charm and natural flair, as in an innate ability. In 1932, Noel Rosa used the word in a samba. This indicated being cool and this Bossa Nova is as cool as Girl from Ipanema which inspired my composition. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
The Hogmanay custom of singing "Auld Lang Syne" has become worldwide and for many years Jimmy Shand played the music. This is a tribute to Jimmy from myself my family live in Berwick and our name is Baxter. You can hear the bagpipes being sounded on the button accordian, Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
This is a simple musical challenge for everyone just click your fingers when I tap my sticks "claves" to the Habenera. "BOOM... BA-BOP-BOP" is the basic rhythm of the Habenera then you can add your own individual rhythms. It is very simple just try clicking your fingers in time with my rhythm sticks, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
I wrote this music on a cruise ship in Rio with the cool breezes blowing into my cabin and a beautiful girl by my side. The waves seem to have a latin rhythm. If you close your eyes you will be able to share that moment of floating into heaven. But bring your partner a moment to share and love. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
Most people would laugh if you told them that Motown tried to make Jazz records and they still exist. I think they are in a drawer at verve. I have been in the same drawer with many others. I have used the Motown Beat and tried to show what they might have been like. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
This is a swing kids style nursery rhyme which is fun with the swing sound loved by most children. The original title was Mary had a Little Lamb but why not ate a little lamb? We eat millions of them every year. She ate it with mint sauce generally finishes the lamb and the song nicely. Instrumental, Childrens, Nursery Rhymes
What is a Master Jazz Conguero answer a conga player used by artists like Nat King Cole who even recorded songs with just a conga player. They still exist and this is an example based on the work of Jack Costanzo see below. These forgotten musicians are the beating heart of latin Jazz, a tribute. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
The first time I heard the Blue Bossa it was being played in Paris by Dexter Gordon immediately I added it to my bag of songs. I told my old pal Ronnie Scott about it and he immediately played it. My version Bossa Blue is aimed at the people who want something new and cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
This music is in the style of Jacques Loussier but he didn't record Beethoven's Sixth. The use of his music in scores of adverts including the world famous Hamlet one and over 100 films and many TV series. This is because to use a well known classical tunes, plus swing tempo is always a winner. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz, Ludwig van Beethoven
You are entering the mysterious and fascinating world of dreams, where the rules of reality do not apply. Heronitus is a Heron who is dreaming of the coast without people or buildings where the Heron is free to be a Heron it is an estuary where you can hear the ocean and the river waltzing together. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Electronic
It is very difficult to say who started rocking the blues because a lot of people all started about that time Don Lang Red Price Chris Barber and myself. This is the style of Blues Rock that I play please compare with the stones or beatles. My stuff was too black they said but that's where I learned, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Beautiful song written to win the heart of a fair maiden. Today we all remember the song but only her name. Annie Laurie is an old Scottish song based on poem by William Douglas (1672? -1748) of Dumfries and Galloway. The words were modified and the tune was added by Alicia Scott in 1834/5. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
The happy sound of a flute playing music, close your eyes and feel the waves, soon you will be floating without the need for drugs or booze. Only music can do this stimulants just sink your soul. Listen and Float on by, Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Under the double banjo is a musical parody of this famous march. An exceptional new arrangement of a famous march that is perfect for contest or concert programming. It has been adopted as an American anthem but the straight recording is a bit straight laced. This recording will top anything. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
A Jazz waltz is a waltz in jazz style, thus played in a syncopated 3/4, 6/4, or 6/8 time signature, occasionally also in 5/4. Frequently a feeling of swing is created in the accompaniment by anticipating the second beat or third beat by a quaver. This is the real deal. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
This is a traditional tune that became a world wide hit when they called it Tavern in the Town It was used for celebrating the festivals associated with harvest time. Also a favorite with the military and Seamen. It has stood the test or time is still the best drinking song. Country swing booze up. Instrumental, Country, Western Swing
The promotion of mariachi music as representative of Mexico has led to the formation of mariachi groups in many countries such as Aruba, Egypt, Cuba, Spain, Croatia, Sweden, Peru, Colombia Ecuador and United States At the fiestas they play a version of Samba their trumpet playing is outstanding, Instrumental, Latin, Mariachi
I have been challenged by a classical pianist to turn the North American Rags into Latin American Rags and you can chose which you prefer. My first efforts wound up in the bin to get the sound quality I have used the Marimba instead of the piano as it makes the Rags more earthy less refined, better. Instrumental, World Music, Latin World Fusion
This Rag from the pen of Scott Joplin in 1910 lends its form perfectly to shuffle rock style of today. I think the blend of styles makes perfect commercial music and is part of USA history and art. Most people won't know this tune but they will love it because it in their genes. Old wine new bottle, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Piano, Scott Joplin
The Hot Club sound was a creation of many talented musicians when I had work I would hire Diz Disley to create this unique swing sound for me and the Hot Club de France sound is what he taught me. I have used Stan Getz to front the band. Original and you can only hear this here. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Benny Goodman and Count Basie was the dominant form of American popular music from 1935 to 1945, the trick of retro swing was to use the full band as the rhythm section and have a strong soloist. I have used a vibraphone in Lionel Hampton style with Lester Young style soloist. Also a strong drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Bax on Sax Retro Blues is a return to the music of Sun records when local bluesmen like Bill Black teamed up with Elvis and Earl Bostic and BB King a real mix of White and Black music. It changed the world of music and Pete Bax as tried to recapture this unique time where everyone was welcome. Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Today the Bossa Nova though often disguised as pop music is a world wide music and for me the best thing written by George Harrison "Something in the way she moves." is a straight Bossa. This is the best film music and because everyone loves it. I Drink Your Love is what this music offers everyone. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Lester Young got up, and he played the purest blues I have ever heard, in the control room we were all crying. When the show was over, they went their separate ways. Engineer, Making love whilst playing the blues. That was their version of fine and mellow this is my attempt to be cool fine & mellow, Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Cowboy Joe is a skipping rhyme some of which are a bit racist but all his life Cowboy Joe has got the birdie. The originator of the phrase gets the Birdie was lulu gets the birdie who is a famous cartoon. Incidentally Birds are the most popular cartoons thanks to Happy Feet, Woody Wood Pecker etc. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
Chick Corea produced well-regarded albums, including Chick Corea Elektric Band, Tribal Tech produced two albums, Tribal Tech (1991) and Reality Check (1995). Canadian bassist-composer Alain Caron released his album. This is a balance of their rhythm's with a tenor sax laying down bob phrases, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
"What Can the Matter Be?", also known as "Johnny's So Long at the Fair" is a traditional nursery rhyme that can be traced back as far as the 1780s in England. This is perfect for parodies the first ever parody dates back to 1790 and it is fun to write your own, Instrumental, Childrens, Lullabies
Street performance or busking is the practice of performing in public places, for gratuities, which are generally in the form of money and edibles. People engaging in this practice are called street performers, buskers, street musicians, minstrels, or troubadours. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Acoustic
This I wrote to promote a new Gibson Guitar called the RD which most country guitarists didn't like because the ability to sustain notes was so fantastic but too much for traditionalists such as Roy Harvey, who worked with Charley Pride. Today the RD man is about all that is left of a great guitar. Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
The song tells the tale of a young man, who tells the listener to ask his former lover to perform for him a series of impossible tasks, such as making him a shirt without a seam and then washing it in a dry well, adding that if she completes these tasks, he will take her back. English Jazz, Instrumental, Folk, Folk Jazz
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" reached #1 in several countries when released in 1967. In the years since, it has become an enduring classic. It was the most played song in the last 75 years. This is the real thing Bachs hair on a G String in Procal Harem style. Herr Bach would be pleased. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
The lyrics and music are very similar to a very old Austrian (Tyrolian) folk song from the Brixon Valley, called 'Es Wird Scho Glei Dumpa,' which in German is 'Es Wird Schon Gleich Dunkel. It featured a drum so that is what I have featured as it should be. Away in a Manger, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Ella Fitzgerald (Ella Abraça Jobim) and Frank Sinatra (Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim) set a style of popular Bossa seldom equalled but Dusty Springfields and Burt Bacharachs "Look of Love" Inspired me to write a popular Bossa instrumental with the sax playing a cool bossa sound, Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
I have written a music box style melody which any child would recognise. It is almost classical music and gives the child much more music education than any nursery could offer. Most certainly better than any pop song. Today the music box as fallen out of favour but Mobiles and MP3s games need this. Instrumental, Childrens, Music Boxes
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