Brockton James is a California composer and recording artist specializing in Classical, Easy Listening, New Age, and World Music. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, he composes and records music to fit any mood or theme. "Rhythm in Solitude" is a moving upbeat track, and an example of his music that's often featured on nationally-syndicated radio, and in local and regional radio commercials. Brockton also excels in composing music and sound effects for live theatrical productions, and influences include Gustav Holst, Yanni, and others.
Brockton James's musical influences range from Classical composers to contemporary artists like John Tesh and Lorena McKennitt. He is well-versed in a variety of musical styles, having grown up listening to the likes of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Police, and the music of the 70's and 80's.
Brockton is an exciting addition to our site. His music could kick your productions up a notch or two in a variety of media projects.
Charming, delicate track, built around an original music box-style melody. Would work for a Christmas/holiday scene or for anything involving children. (Faster version with added reverb.), Instrumental, Childrens Music, Music Boxes
Classic 1963 Chevy pickup truck with 283 V-8 engine. Door, hood, horn, turn signal, driving sequences, and more! Perfect for when the sounds of an old pickup truck are needed. Cars Specific, Chevy pickup
Charming, delicate track, built around an original music box-style melody. Also features a toy piano, bells, flute and clarinet. Would work for a Christmas/holiday scene or for anything involving children. (Variation of the first version of "The Music Box." Slightly different melody/faster tempo.), Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Music Boxes
With a throbbing techno beat and a "cops and robbers" sounding bass line, this track would be a solid choice for any mystery and suspense application! A raging electric guitar gives the piece an even more intense, uneasy feel about half-way through! Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
Medium-sized brass meditation bowl being struck once with a wooden striker. Good for anything involving meditation, healing, dreams, etc. (A double-strike version is also available.), Foley Sound Effects, Bell sounds
Large drops of rain, drips, etc. falling on a corrugated tin patio roof. Not a heavy rain, but plenty of drops! Nice length suitable for any application or scene requiring rain on a metal-type surface. Water Sound Effects, Rain
Clocks, and more clocks! All colliding in a rhythmic "symphony." A variety of ticks, winding, and chimes. Towards the end a grandfather clock chimes, and a cuckoo clock makes an appearance! Great for a clock shop, a whimsical clock cartoon, perhaps a holiday-related scene, etc. Household Sound Effects, Miscellaneous clock
This is the stadium horn typically heard at soccer and other sporting events. Some find it annoying, others, music to their ears! This track has six blasts of various lengths and slightly altering attacks and tones (as much as you can get from a plastic horn). 30-sec length good for a sports advert. Foley Sound Effects, Horn sounds / stadium and party horns
This version of the holiday classic is very light and even a bit whimsical, with flutes, clarinet, acoustic guitars and hand percussion. Perfect for a holiday transition! 30-sec edit and full track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Upbeat holiday original, featuring orchestra, piano, guitars, bass, percussion and of course, bells! Suitable for many holiday-themed moods or any celebratory mood year-round! Stinger version, great for IDs, bumpers, etc. Full track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Experimental
Small brass hand bell. Short ring followed by a continuous ring for about 8 seconds. Useful as a dinner bell, old fashioned business "entrance" bell, etc. Very nice all-purpose bell with a pleasing ring. Foley Sound Effects, Bell ringing
This is a set of four small brass bells mounted in a "tree." They're very old, from the 1920s-30s and are likely from China. They are struck with a small brass hammer. Useful sound for meditation, healing, rituals, holiday-related programming, etc. Foley Sound Effects, Bell sounds
Energy chime, used for meditation, healing practices, etc. Great for any spiritual scene, dreams, etc. Single strike. Low pitch. (High and mid pitch chimes also available.), Foley Sound Effects, Bell sounds
Energy chime, used for meditation, healing practices, etc. Great for any spiritual scene, dreams, etc. Single strike. High pitch. (Mid and low pitch chimes also available.), Foley Sound Effects, Bell sounds
Restaurant men's room urinal flush. Very short, powerful flush. Has a somewhat comical squeak at the end of the flush. Household Sound Effects, Bathroom
This is a shaker made of goat toenails, which provides for a different than usual shaker sound. Very short shake. (Long shake also available.), Percussion Achromatic, Shakers
Charming, delicate track, built around an original music box-style melody. This stinger features a music box and toy piano. Would work for a Christmas/holiday scene or for anything involving children. (Variation of the first version of "The Music Box." Slightly different melody/faster tempo.), Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Music Boxes
Electric guitar based track with sustaining chords and feedback, accompanied by electronic drums and a pulsating synthesized bass. Good for crime scene investigation/lab scenes, science/sci-fi, or anything psychological or surreal. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Off-beat electronica track featuring guitars, synths, flute, bass and drums. Evokes a feeling of uneasiness. Good for sci-fi, crime scene investigation, a psychological thriller, etc. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Charming, delicate track, built around an original music box-style melody. Also features a toy piano, bells and flute. Would work for a Christmas/holiday scene or for anything involving children. (Variation of the first version of "The Music Box." Slightly different melody/faster tempo.), Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Music Boxes
Electronic track with odd, synthesized passages, panning "blips" and other synth sounds. Great for crime scene investigation scenes, or anything scientific. Would also work for some extreme sports scenes, any type of quirky, out of the ordinary scenes. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
This track evokes an image of a vessel gliding along, a fast car effortlessly negotiating a winding mountain road; any type of motion. Pulsating drums and bass with smooth orchestral passages. Also great for crime scene investigation, a documentary, anything sports related, a car commercial, etc. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Smooth Music
Meditative track, featuring electric piano chords, simple flute passages and light, rhythmic hand drums. Also has a brass meditation bowl in spots. Great for relaxation or scenes of landscapes, images of nature, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
New age atmosphere of synthesizer pads, swells, low strings, a gentle flute and bells. Peaceful, yet has a touch of mystery! Suitable for scenes depicting nature, space, or anything relaxing. Also suitable for practicing meditation, yoga, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres
Raunchy, thrashing hard-edged track featuring drums, distorted bass and electric guitars. Great for horror/modern vampire scenes, chase scenes, industrial use, etc. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Intense Rock and Metal
Inspired by the music of Yanni, this upbeat orchestral track is further enhanced with synthesizer, drums and bass. Also has a nice ethnic-flavored bridge with hand drums. Suitable for a variety of happy/positive moods and scenes for film/TV. Also great for phone on-hold, restaurants, cafes, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Easy-listening blend of a light orchestra, classical guitar and piano. Excellent for romantic moods, documentaries, travel, history, phone on-hold, department stores, restaurants, cafes, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Suitable for suspense, horror, crime scene investigation, paranormal investigation, etc., this electronic beat has a heavy kick, arpeggiated blips and other spacey noises. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Progressive Electronic
Mid-tempo beat, with drums, bass, percussive hits, brass stabs and electronic scratching. Great for any project requiring a rap/hip-hop background. The musical elements are in 8-bar phrases, so it can be edited to taste! Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Hip Hop Instrumental
This is the Feather River, which flows along the West side of the Sierra Nevada, then into the Sacramento valley in Northern California. This track is the general flow of the river with some gentle rapids.:30 edit suitable for commercials or a variety of short outdoor scenes, documentaries, etc. Water Sound Effects, Rivers
Very sparse track with piano and tense tremolo strings. Perfect for any quiet, but tension-filled scene, from sci-fi and horror, to space and underwater! Also good for when a creature is lurking! Instrumental, Science Fiction Music, Sci-Fi Ambient Soundscape
Meditative soundscape/atmosphere, perfect for scenes involving landscapes, water, dreams, fantasy, etc. Also good for a variety of Sci-Fi applications, documentaries, space, health and healing! Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres
Holiday-inspired original. Features a full orchestra in the tradition of the holiday classics! Suitable for most holiday-themed moods and any other celebratory, romantic, etc. moods. 60-sec edit. Full-length track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
This is the Feather River, which flows along the West side of the Sierra Nevada, then into the Sacramento valley in Northern California. This track is the flow of the river with light, smaller rapids. A bird can be heard starting at :55. Great for a variety of outdoor scenes, documentaries, etc. Water Sound Effects, Rivers
Charming, delicate track, built around an original music box-style melody. Also features a toy piano, bells, flute and clarinet. Would work for a Christmas/holiday scene or for anything involving children. (Variation of the first version of "The Music Box." Slightly different melody/faster tempo.), Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Music Boxes
Fantasy soundscape with electronic blips, chimes and a simple piano. Would work nicely for a magical, dreamy scene, space and sci-fi, or even for a romantic mood. Also suitable for a commercial. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
Experimental electronic piece, with a touch of whimsy. Useful for anything with a tongue-in-cheek mood. Could also be used in crime scene investigation, paranormal investigation, etc. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
Spacey soundscape, with a light, but dramatic orchestral flair! Suitable for a variety of space, sci-fi and fantasy scenes, educational documentaries, space-related presentations, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Space Music
Classic Christmas song, using the melody most commonly known in the US. Very simple combo instrumentation with flute, guitar, vibes, bass and drums. Suitable for any holiday mood requiring a light and happy background! Full track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
Short edit of a holiday standard! Blends elements of easy-listening and world. Features acoustic guitars, saxophone, flutes, piano, bass and ethnic percussion. Would be suitable for most holiday moods or other instances where a short, holiday edit is needed! Full track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble, Felix Mendelssohn
Mid-tempo beat, with drums, bass, electric guitar riffs and brass stabs. Great for any project requiring a rap/hip-hop background. The musical elements are in 8-bar phrases, so it can be edited to taste! Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Hip Hop Instrumental
Short "stinger" edit of the popular Christmas carol. Features alto saxophone and flute accompanied by an acoustic guitar. Perfect for a holiday use requiring a short, simple edit! :30 edit and full-length track available as well. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Solos
This is a very small creek, about four feet across. This track has a gentle flow of water. Good outdoor creek-side ambience. A version of a different part of the creek with a gentle waterfall is also available. Water Sound Effects, Brooks Creeks Streams
Great ambient background track for Halloween or other horror/science fiction uses. This song is loaded with eerie sounds from evil fire to tormented spirits! The song evolves like a movie in your mind. A calm, 3-note bass line, an "in your face" drum kit, and suspenseful strings add to the emotion! Instrumental, Electronic Music, Psybient
Very different arrangement of a holiday classic! Very light--features oboe, flutes and clarinet. Beautiful stinger suitable for most holiday moods! :30 edit and full track also available. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble
