UK composer Benny* Hawes has been writing, producing, and recording music for over 10 years and is extremely versatile when it comes to styles and genres. From crunching Hip Hop to sublime Dramatic pieces, his catalog covers a vast sonic territory, including Jazz, Funk, Electronic, World, Ambient, and Rock tracks. In addition to working on his own music, Benny* regularly produces for other artists and teaches music production in primary schools. His music has been featured by companies like Disney, Warner Bros, General Motors, and Dannon.
Light, refreshing and perfect for Commercial / Advertising. Cheeky Chap is warm, gentle and full of ukulele, celeste, claps and cheeky charm! A simple melody and light backing vocals help the track fit commercial uses perfectly. Happy, fun and smiley, just what your commercial needs! Also in 30sec. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Wonderfully festive collection of classic Christmas Carols in a traditional Orchestral Style. Each track captures the essence, spirit and atmosphere of Christmas perfectly. Warm, inviting and perfect for your Christmas spot. Many tracks have an option of 2 or one verse edits. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas MusicPacks
Orchestral arrangement of the Christmas classic; Silent Night. The track rises and falls with soft strings, flutes and brass. The track evokes the spirit of Christmas perfectly and is a good fit for more gentle festive spots. Bristling with lots of festive emotion. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Stripped back and slow version of a Christmas Classic. Soft piano is the lead here with a subtle choir towards the end. Very sparse in instrumentation but it helps to create a different feel from a familiar Festive melody. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Traditional Orchestral arrangement of a Christmas Classic. The track is full of Harps, piano, Orchestral Chimes, Sweeping strings and of course bags of Christmas sentiment. The track End with a rolling crescendo. Available in both 1 and 2 verse edits. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Traditional Christmas Carol with a gentle and soft orchestral arrangement. Lots of warm strings, rich french horns, piano and orchestral chimes create the perfect atmosphere of Christmas. Very good for a more relaxed Christmas spot. Available in both 2 and 1 verse Edits. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Wonderfully festive and traditional orchestral arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High. The track has a really jolly, upbeat and festive bounce with sleigh bells, bell chimes and staccato strings. Perfect for any Christmas Spot! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Traditional orchestral arrangement of a Christmas Classic. The track is laden with soft and beautiful strings creating a gentle but festive sound. With flutes, cellos, piano and music box sounds. The track captures those crisp Christmas nights, keeping warm by the fire. Available in 2 verse or 1. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
This track is perfect for a commercial spot with its friendly, upbeat and positive nature. Piano leads the track with light stabs accompanied by hand claps, ukelele, glockenspiel and mandolin. The track creates a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and is available in full, 1min & 30sec. Popular in ads! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
The perfect sound for any commercial (available in 50sec and 30 sec versions) This track is wonderfully light, happy and above all else; catchy. Simple piano stabs, ukulele and chime bars create an upbeat and light tone with a catchy guitar melody played on top. Perfect for advertising! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Quirky and up-tempo plucked (Pizzicato) strings track that evokes a happy and positive sentiment. This fun track skips along with a catchy melody and lots of bounce. Fast-paced comedic scenes or anything quirky in nature or would work well with this track. Plucky strings is like cheeky grin! Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Classical
Exciting and bouncy track with quick rhythmic Marimba, djembe and lots of up-tempo percussion. This track has an infectious African rhythm which you just cant help tapping too. Full of feel-good vibes, authentic instruments, a happy attitude and tons of energy. Perfect for fast moving African scenes, Instrumental, African, African Traditional
Wonderfully upbeat and positive commercial acoustic track which is perfectly suited too commercials / adverts. It's bright, fun, positive and above all, has a real feel good factor. Using Ukulele, guitars, banjo and simple stabbing piano this track is a perfect bed for any commercial spot. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Wonderfully upbeat and positive commercial acoustic track which is perfectly suited too commercials & adverts. It's bright, fun, positive and above all, has a real feel good factor. Using Ukulele, guitars, banjo and simple stabbing piano this track is a perfect bed for any commercial spot. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Wonderful bouncy, happy and upbeat track with tinkering mandolins, bright guitars and a catchy hook. The track encapsulates a happy-go-lucky feel and is perfect for many ad spots. The track builds and resolves with a warm stinger. This music is very popular with TV commercials currently, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Upbeat and loving trance-pop track with emotional strings, reverbed piano, simple beats and all layered with big trance synths! This track has a Euro feel to it and also has a touching and heartfelt tone. Would suit emotionally charged spots where a quick track is needed or Night Clubs, sports. Instrumental, Dance, Dance-Pop
Warp takes you to another place! This track pulsates throughout with big synths, vocal samples and deep bass. A great dance track that's pumping, lively, confident and hypnotic. Perfect to choreograph dance steps too. Warp is electrifying and would suit any spot needing cutting dance music. Vocal Samples, Dance, House
The Boardroom is a homage to those moments before someone gets fired on the apprentice! The track is tense, edgy & with an ominous sense that something is about to happen. Lead by mallet instruments with plucked strings and simple percussion. A good fit for tense scenes where the music need is light, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Wonderfully light, upbeat and happy. Sunny is fresh and mellow with light acoustic guitars, clean lead guitars, tremolo Electric Piano and "stomp" style percussion. The track has a nice vibe that's both cool and refreshing. Nothing is too hard when you listen to this track! Stay Sunny! Instrumental, RnB, Groove
Soulful and full of that 60's mellow Soul vibe. With a relaxed and smooth tone, this track has gentle electric piano, smooth bass guitar, deep Hammond organs and subtle guitar leads. A real bite of mellow music, Soulful 60's could be used well in 60's period spots or anything needing a mellow vibe. Instrumental, RnB, Soul
Shimmering with bouncing electro Synths, cutting beats and that modern R&B synth cross-over sound which is popular currently. Shimmer has a catchy hook for the chorus part and stays with you long after listening. Full of attitude, mystery & confidence. Would work well in club spots or in sports. Instrumental, Dance, Euro-Hop
Simple, upbeat, friendly and light. Napoli is just that; with ukulele, acoustic guitars, plucked strings, mandolin and a catchy tune that resolves into a nice resolution. This music is popular currently with Advertising and as such, this track is perfect for many different commercial spots, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Fast, fluid and authentic Motown Track with all the sounds you would expect. Rich Hammond Organs, Stabbing Brass, Rythmic Piano and a great melody to go with it. Motown City is a soulful, upbeat and happy track that is perfect for any Motown spot. It's lots of fun and has an infectious tone to it! Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Inspiration for this track was taken from Clint Mansells music for the movie "Moon". The track features a haunting piano melody and big lush strings. The track evokes a sense of solitude, vastness with an eerie and uncertain undertone. Good on Spots that need a big feel or something uncertain in ton, Instrumental, Action, Impending Electronic
Jamaican Roots is a lively and full reggae rack with all the bounce and vibe you would expect! With smooth big live bass, tons of rhythmic guitars, deep Hammond organs and the obligatory timbales! Bounces along into a Wah guitar solo towards the end! Relaxed and chilled vibe through-out! Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
Simple, upbeat, friendly and light. Italian baker is just that; with ukulele, acoustic guitars, plucked strings, mandolin and a catchy tune that resolves into a nice resolution. This music is popular currently with Advertising and as such, this track is perfect for many different commercial spots, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Up-tempo Indian track with rich sitar sounds, authentic tabla and subtle Indian vocals. The wandering sitars are the centre piece for the track, which rises and falls in several places. Great for ethnic scenes needing something punchy and up-beat. Vocal Samples, World Music, Indian World Fusion
Hysteria Lane is based on the music from Desperate Housewives. Think plucked strings, vibes and Strings. Hysteria Lane evokes a cheeky and mischievous tone throughout although, the music its self is very subtle. Perfect for spots needing a subtle but mischievous tone or D-Housewives sound-a-likes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Exciting, vibrant and fast paced Pop-Trance track. Gold shimmers with pulsating electro synths, rich strings and a euphoric feeling throughout. The track is full of energy and drive and good uses would be in Fitness/aerobics, fast paced visual spots or anything looking for big pop-trance tracks! Instrumental, Dance, Trance
Gentle, relaxing, serene and calm. Far Away is a minimalist acoustic sound and is all those and more; with warm acoustic guitars, gentle piano and lush strings. Good uses would be scenic / nature spots, anything requiring a gentle minimalist sound or used in relaxation. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
This is a quirky, cheeky and fun track. Bass clarinet, flute, simple strummed guitar and marimba help set the scene. This track is perfect for a when someone may be struggling to perform a task! No matter how simple it may or may not be! Also useful for quirky spots, kids Tv, Cartoons. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Calypso is a fun, light track bristling with wonderful latin instruments. The track is happy warm and vibrant with many dynamic and catchy riffs. With rich flamenco guitars, stabbing brass instruments and infectious rhythms. Calypso is a great track for latin spots. Great to move to as well! Instrumental, Tropical, Salsa
Simple, upbeat, friendly and light. Bouncy is just that; with ukulele, acoustic guitars, plucked strings, mandolin and a catchy tune that resolves into a nice resolution. This music is very popular currently with Advertising and as such, Bouncy is perfect for many different commercial spots. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Inspired by the Music on "Idiot Abroad" with Karl Pilkington. Sweet, funny, innocent & quirky, with a comedic nature. Using clarinets, wooden percussion and simple piano, this cute song lends it self perfectly to comedic scenes or anything needing a quirky tone. Sneaky & light, bumbling detective, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Transform is a big, bold and fast orchestral action track that is perfect for Movie Trailers. It's intense, uplifting and very epic with more subtle emotional moments too. Transform builds and grows throughout with big strings, even bigger Brass licks, deep sub bass and lots of percussion. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electronic
Upbeat, happy and Jazzy version of the Classic Carol Jingle Bells. In a jazzy style with wandering double bass, tinkerbells, sleigh bells, rhythm guitar and stabbing jazz piano. This track really does invoke a sense of fun and festive cheer and is perfect for your christmas spot. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Pop
Inspired by the Music on "Idiot Abroad" with Karl Pilkington. Another Idiot Abroad Two captures the quirky and comedic nature perfectly. Using clarinets, wooden percussion and simple piano; This track lends it self perfectly to comedic scenes or anything needing a quirky tone. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Brooding and aggressive dark hip-hop orchestral track. Bristling with strings, heavy beats and deep bass. Heavy Lines has Big string sections, quick scratches and a catchy hook to boot. Good for urban scenes, or gritty drama perhaps. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Mysterious and slightly brooding Sonic ID / Logo. Beginning with short stabbing strings, the logo then hits some strings before resolving into a synth washout. Knocking percussion and effects give this logo a space feel. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Modern sounding hip hop track with all the electronic synth sounds that are common place right now. Surreal has a mysterious under tone to it and bumps along nicely with a crisp beat, stabbing strings, choirs and a catchy hook. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Experimental
Short, simple but feel good scratch track. Super quick cuts garnish a chilled beat with conga percussion, smooth bass and stabbing piano. A fun track with a nice vibe. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Turntablism
(FEBRUARY 2017) Just what the doctor ordered to get you up on your feet -- a wild breakbeat club banger that brings the FUNK and the FUN. Benny's wild "Scratch It" is quirky, soulful and unique, and the hands-down winner of our Editor's Choice Award for February...Big breakbeat / hip hop track with tons of record scratching by DJ Kraze One. Lively, upbeat and fun. The track morphs and changes with the scratching to create a unique sound. One to keep your interest and head bopping! Elements of funk, soul, hip hop, jazz. Vocal Samples, Hip Hop, Turntablism
Quirky, upbeat and happy track with catchy whistled tune. Lots of simple guitars, quaint bongos, light tinkerbell sounds and vocal backing. This music is very popular in TV ads currently. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
Inspired by the music on Hannah Montana and other kids shows. A young pop-rock sound with lots of big guitars, synths and a feel good vibe!! Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Rock
Beautiful, tender and warm orchestral track. Meadow rises and falls to a nice resolution. Perfect music to accompany shots of nature or wonderful scenery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Gentle and calm bedtime lullaby music with soft piano, vibrato cello, clarinet and tinker-bell glocken. Relaxing and calm, this track gently fades away into the distance. Sleep tight. Instrumental, Childrens, Lullabies
Smokey and boppy smooth Jazz track with piano, live jazz drums, double-bass and some trumpet licks for good measure. The Laid back, relaxed and mellow sound of the Jazz Club. Come on in! Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Pure funk track inspired by the sound of Starsky & Hutch. Tons of funky breaks, brass licks, hammond organs and funky guitars. High energy and true action packed fun 70's funk sound! Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Flame is a busy and exciting Flamenco track with lots of quick flamenco guitars, rhythmic percussion and brass riffs. The track has lots of energy and movement with that authentic flamenco flair and sound! Instrumental, Latin, Flamenco
