Texas Music Forge is the moniker of award-winning Austin-based producer, composer, writer, and musician Ed Kliman. He produces loop and sample libraries, composes and performs scores for theatrical productions, does voiceovers for national ad campaigns, and does music/audio for TV, film, video gaming, websites, audiobooks, and new media. Clients include Dell Computers, Harmonix, Toyota, HBO, Google and Stop'n'Go Stores.
Road music with a Memphis backbeat and a woman waiting at the end of the highway. Male vocals, rock piano and vivid lyric imagery stand out on this track. Movie and TV soundtracks, film opening/credits, documentary, ads for automotive, travel, financial services, personal care, reality shows. Male Vocals, Rock, Roots Rock
Dark and brooding instrumental is the musical equivalent of a Harley-Davidson engine at a stop light - you know something loud and primal is about to happen. Strong melody lifts this track above most guitar-driven instrumentals and makes this suitable as a character or situational theme. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Whimsical, sentimental and frisky, this ragtime piano piece has a very warm-sounding chromatic harmonica carrying a strong melody. TV theme, radio production, film instrumental, underscoring for credits or ads for food, leisure, seniors, lifestyle or anywhere you need to convey warm and friendly. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Celtic inspired, joyous, soaring melody played on mandolin and supported by bodhran and guitars in the first half smoothly changes to a whistled alternate melody supported by organ, bodhran and guitars in the second half. Great choice for opening/closing and title sequences, historical or nature. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Warm and soulful chromatic harmonica carries the melody over bossa style nylon string guitar. Frisky and flirtatious, this track is all about helping establish a personality for a good story or product. Great potential as theme music for many kinds of TV shows from kids to comedy to drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Harmonica and dobro (a type of guitar played with a bottle neck for a slide) play some toe tapping country blues in the style of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee or Mississippi John Hurt. Perfect for video, TV productions on country living, sporting, travel, history or advertising for almost anything. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
Hand drum rhythms from Congo Square propel acoustic guitar, mandolin and shaker. Track blends the energy of zydeco with the acoustic instrumentation of Cajun music for a sound that is all New Orleans. TV, movie, travel, reality show, sports products. Attitude without overwhelming your message. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Part of the "Bent Reeds" library, this collection of 12 .wav files provides "Chicago" style harp solos in the keys of A, B, C, D, E and G. Each file is a full 8 measures long. Free Reed,
Minor key harmonica rhythm patterns and solo parts, Acid-ized and played through vintage mic and amp for that glorious, greasy "Chicago" sound. 16 files in keys of Am, Dm, Gm and Em. Free Reed,
Part of the Bent Reeds library, this collection of 12 rhythm tracks in the keys of A, B, C, D, E and G were recorded at 130 bpm. These rhythm and chord-oriented tracks complement the rest of the Bent Reeds library. Free Reed,
Lyrical, enigmatic, stately, graceful and mysterious, the main theme is carried by a dobro with finger picked guitar in a best supporting actor role. Theme music, radio/TV sweep, film, theatrical, documentary, audio drama, ads for insurance, medicine, financial services, technology, cars, lifestyle. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Hand drum rhythms from Congo Square propel acoustic guitar, mandolin and shaker. Track blends the energy of zydeco with the acoustic instrumentation of Cajun music for a sound that is all New Orleans. TV, movie, travel, reality show, sports products. Attitude without overwhelming your message. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Arabic percussion meets rock guitars and punk energy in this aptly titled track. Influenced by Algerian music star Rachid Taha's cover of The Clash's "Rock The Casbah," track is perfect for action TV/movie score, documentaries and audio drama. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
Mandolin and acoustic guitar very much in the style of modern bluegrass-leaning groups like Nickel Creek and the Avett Brothers. Lively tempo, dynamic playing and strong melody make this an engaging canvas to display your story, product or production on. Good for TV, film, adverts, radio sweeps. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Somewhere between Duke Ellington and the "Star Wars" cantina band is this swing instrumental, which uses diatonic and bass harmonicas instead of horns. Melodic, left-of-center and it swings... Instrumental, Americana, Americana
"Hillbilly jazz" finds relaxed, swing-style guitar comping chords 4 to the bar while a harmonica and Dobro carry on a musical discussion. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Contemporary reggae/R&B with a strong antiwar message, sharp guitar work and a sense of history in the tradition of Bob Marley's songs. Need a strong addition to your score for a military action adventure thriller? Look no further. Male Vocals, World Music, Reggae Fusion
Bass harmonica plays the melody over nylon string guitar. Great bumper, intro or character theme for any kind of audio production where quirk and personality are required. Ideal for cartoons or animated kids shows. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
Bass harmonica wheezes it's way through a stately waltz with nylon string guitar providing the underpinnings and loaded with more eccentric charm than an entire family of Jacksons. Quirky, cartoonish theme for kid shows, sweeps, seasonal ads or audio production needing a little edge. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz
REAL trumpet fanfares played by a REAL trumpeter, not cheesy MIDI sounds played by a keyboard. 17 creatively voiced and arranged fanfares offered with no FX to add your own processing to, as well as the same 17 offered with gorgeous reverb for immediate use. Not your great grandfather's fanfares! Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic MusicPacks
Chromatic harmonica and manouche style guitar support a strong melody in this track which swings hard despite having no rhythm section. Movie, TV, documentary, closing credits, ads for everything from food to retirement to financial services to technology, this track has something for almost all. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Soulful, energizing harmonica workout percolates over a smooth rhythm section of upright bass and percussion. Spare, infectious and an "in the pocket" groove that won't overwhelm a voice over. Radio production, TV show, commercials or corporate video, this track is waiting for you. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Soulful, energizing harmonica workout percolates over a smooth rhythm section of upright bass and percussion. Spare, infectious and an "in the pocket" groove that won't overwhelm a voice over. Radio production, TV show, commercials or corporate video, this track is waiting for you. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Minor key, nylon string guitar-based instrumental with heavily-processed drums gives an ominous, brooding feel with a thump. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A Zeppelin-style epic with "gravel and glory" male vocals, harmonica and serious guitar work working out on a strongly written song about life at the crossroads. Cormac McCarthy meets Tarantino in the alley at midnight while AC/DC provides the underscore. Need a song to build your film score around? Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Smooth, classic and with an easy swing, this track rests on a "4 to the bar" rhythm guitar and a jazzy harmonica lead. Smooth male vocals ask "Why don't you make it swing?" Smokey nightclub scene, romantic comedy, ads for perfume, technology, seniors, financial services, dept. store sales, holidays. Male Vocals, Jazz, Folk Jazz
29 samples of full-throated, soulful male vocal ad libs in the style of Otis Redding, Ray Charles and James Brown. Recorded at 140 bpm and intended for use in house and other dance music styles. Vocals,
Soulful male vocal ad-libs, the kind that will add texture and testosterone to your house and other dance music productions. A full 29 Acid-ized .wav files of soulful strut. Vocals,
29 .wav files Acid-ized as one-shots. These male vocals are sung or spoken ad-libs recorded at 140 bpm and ideal for use in house and other dance music projects. Vocals,
Quirky, charismatic nylon string guitar instrumental breathes quiet charm and grace. Superb for opening, closing and title sequences, establishing character and underscoring quests of all sorts. Ad beds from automotive to finance/banking to pet care products to services. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Mandolin and guitar in an Eastern Mediterranean style reminiscent of cafe music anywhere between Athens and Alexandria. Travel shows, documentaries, ads for spirits, food products (Greek yogurt?), ideal for establishing location in film scores, audiobook production or video games. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
Uptempo (175 bpm) gospel/blues/rock track with B3 and slide guitar; jazz piano break mid-song; strong male lead vocal. Male Vocals, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Dreamy, ethereal and driven by a laid back in the groove New Orleans rhythm. This is the same track as Midsummer Nights Dream but with acoustic guitar playing the melody. Great jazz trumpet work in a call and response with the lead voice. Great for film, TV, ads for anything. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Delta blues-inspired fingerpicked acoustic guitar, harmonica and slide guitar. Understated but with a brisk rhythm and a "I'm on New Orleans time, I'll do it tomorrow" lyric. Male Vocals, Americana, Americana
Quirky solo nylon string guitar piece. Character entrances, title sequences, ads ranging from banks/financial to cars to personal care products, this track has something for anyone looking for quirky, catchy and which will work to support instead of overwhelm your story. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Hot jazz "tap" rhythm serviced by upright bass and snare supports a "beat poet" take on Lord Byron's ode to beauty. Add in a smokin' harmonica solo and you've got a singular track that makes a statement in movie, TV, ads for cosmetics, fashion, store sales or any celebrations of feminine beauty. Male Vocals, Jazz, Jazzabilly