Craig McConnell is definitely not an artist who exists in one musical dimension but strives to explore and discover the many that dwell within the human heart. He is not only a studio artist composing for feature films, documentaries, and TV commercials, but also a powerful live performer as composer, lead guitarist and lead vocalist of a progressive rock band. His work is known for its extreme dynamics, poignant melody and depth of emotion.
From the rich traditions and hauntingly beautiful music of his native Scotland, Craig McConnell’s sonic embrace is both deep and wide. Craig is an accomplished rock guitarist, film composer and something of a “chameleon” within the world of music. Working in an impressive variety of styles and genres, rock, jazz/fusion, new age and classical, are but some of his many musical colours. His artistry reaches far beyond the realms of the technically and musically accomplished guitarist, for he has enjoyed international success as a composer and arranger for both film and live performance, having produced music for productions in both the East and West coast of the United States, and also in Europe, New Zealand and Japan.
Having spent 5 years in the US, Craig relocated to Switzerland in 2005 where he works as a professional musician and film composer, having scored music for films featuring the work of the Swiss world leading extreme sportswoman Géraldine Fasnacht (“Dessine-Moi Une Ligne”, “Une Femme Choucas” and "La Haute Route des Pentes Raides" in production).
He is also composer, lead guitarist/vocalist of the progressive rock band CYNOSURA.
A mid-tempo purposeful, optimistic, dramatic and motivating instrumental track featuring electronic drumbeat and synthesizers, evolving into an orchestral bridge of epic proportions. Ideal for film/TV, Olympic sports and corporate movies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Elegant track featuring melodic light acoustic guitar harmonies and melody on an orchestral backdrop of airy choirs and pads. Would work well in scenes on flight, sky diving, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
An up-tempo, purposeful, optimistic, energizing and motivating instrumental track featuring electronic drumbeat and synthesizers. Ideal for film/TV, travel documentaries, sports and corporate movies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Dynamic epic symphonic rock ballad with orchestral arrangement, female mezzo-soprano vocals, soaring electric guitar, celtic harp, bagpipe chanter, piano and choirs. Based on the Celtic tale of the legendary hero, warrior bard Ossian. Suited for film/tv, action adventure, legendary tales. Female Vocal, Rock Music, Symphonic Rock
Slow ethnic electronic New Age rhythmic track with a slight sense of forebodîng featuring orchestra string section and choirs. Ideal for travel, cultural, historic, extreme sports documentaries and film/TV. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age (pending categorization)
Warm, melodic, soothing, reflective, relaxing synth based medium-slow insrumental track created for looping. Suited for travel, vacation, family, film/TV and documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Smooth Music
Triumphant, glorious, victorious, epic and lively instrumental track with an intro reminiscent of Rome and Greece in Antiquity, featuring orchestral brass, strings, percussion and choirs with a contemporary driving rhythm. Suited for high adventure and action movies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Action Music
Light, energetic, purposeful, lighthearted instrumental country track featuring acoustic guitar and dobro, Instrumental, Country Music, Country / General
Evocative dramatic music commencing with a delicate atmosphere, evolving into strong percussive rhythm with orchestral brass, strings and female soprano voice conveying a sense of adventure, freedom and new discovery. Ideal for adventure, travel, cultural, historic documentaries and film/TV, Female Vocal, Dramatic Music, Production | Energizing Music
Malad, repetitive, lost, hopeless, deranged and disturbing orchestral track with a sense of foreboding and suspense, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Edgy Music
