Manhattan Composer Michael Keck has a passion for theatre and film, working in numerous genres, including World Music. His compositions abound in theatrical productions around the world, including The Kennedy Center, Mark Taper Forum, Arena Stage, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Barbican Center, and Bristol Old Vic. Michael appears in Film and TV: 43 Days, Seeing Art, Peoples Of America, African Americans of Achievement, and Holidays For Children. Excelling in African, Middle-Eastern and Jewish music, Michael's tracks are always lyrical and memorable.
Michael Keck's song "Aaminah Lady of Peace" is the winner of our Editor's Choice Award for April 2012. This song is gifted with one of the most exotic and masterful female vocal performances we have ever heard, utilizing an unusual warbling vibrato vocal technique.
Michael's love for the theatre, combined with his originality in composing contemporary music with flair, has made him a most popular guy around the world. In addition to the stage productions above, Michael has composed music for the Cincinnati Playhouse, The Alliance, Milwaukee Repertory, Indiana Repertory, Portland Center Stage, and many other American theaters, plus The National Theater of Croatia.
Whether you are producing a documentary, feature-length film, TV commercial, fashion runway, industrial promo, theatre production or art installation, Michael's music will nail it for you. He can conjure up music that is perfect for action thrillers, espionage, romance, a shamanic dance, a bar mitzvah, or a bone-chilling CSI murder episode. Did we forget to mention that "Versatility" is his middle name?
Beautiful ambient, Whimsical dark and playful. Repetitive mallets and piano with lyrical cello melody. Drum and pizzicato bass accent with a shimmer of Bells and cymbal. Something different for your tech, sci fi and electronic productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Beautiful ambient, Whimsical dark and playful. Repetitive mallets and piano with lyrical cello melody. Drum and pizzicato bass accent with a shimmer of Bells and cymbal. Something different for your tech, sci fi and electronic productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Fun upbeat mysterious rhythmical and whimsical, this ambient marimba inspired track is also slightly dark dramatic & dreamy. Perfect for calls on hold, commercials featuring cosmetics, fashion, family TV, Cooking Home Shopping Network, food shows Film Travel and documentary productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Fun upbeat mysterious rhythmical and whimsical, this ambient marimba inspired track is also slightly dark dramatic & dreamy. Perfect for calls on hold, commercials featuring cosmetics, fashion, family TV, Cooking Home Shopping Network, food shows Film Travel and documentary productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Mysterious whimsical ambient cool breezes at magic hour. Exotic haunting dark dramatic & dreamy. Haunting erotic flute, strings and voices. Dark haunting score, building mystery, drama, TV, Film or Travel and documentary productions, Instrumental, New Age Music, Ethnic Fusion
Mysterious whimsical ambient cool breezes at magic hour. Exotic haunting dark dramatic & dreamy. Haunting erotic flute, strings and voices. Dark haunting score, building mystery, drama, TV, Film or Travel and documentary productions, Instrumental, New Age Music, Ethnic Fusion
Gentle, floating, peaceful music with bells for relaxation, meditation, contemplation and day-dreaming. Great for health & beauty products, spas, resort hotels, fashion and, natural health products. Also useful for romantic scenes in film, TV commercials travelogue corporate training documentaries, Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
This Scary Intense Horror frightening music is great for scary night, Freddy Kruger, Elm Street, Survivor, CSI, dangerous trekking running for your life scary as Hell, mysterious exciting thrilling chilling startling doom dark chaotic creepy horrifying TV Film or haunted house paranormal dangerous, Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Ambient Soundscapes
A beautiful alto flute melody with Glockenspiel and strings. Quiet, serene, evocative of a skyline or beautiful vista at sunset. Perfect transition piece or accent for your TV, Film, or Commercial production. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Sweetness with an edge, evocative vocals of the end of the day under a warm breeze watching the sun rise or sunset. Dark haunting score, dramatic mystery, builds tension. Secretive somber exotic dreamy. TV, Film, Action Thriller, or commercial. Haunting, erotic flute, chimes, Piz bass & percussion, Female Vocals, World Fusion, Middle-Eastern World Fusion
Ambient chill-out groove with a hi-tech feel. A smooth triangle drives this ethereal meditative Features soft d and repeated guitar patterns. Beautiful, elegant and uplifting. Corporate branding, video, science, technology. Future forward, motivational, dreamy and bright for TV News and branding, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
This mystical, magical and meditative score is suitable for science, energy, electronic and travelogue themes. Mysterious and nightmarish musical texture with ominous swells and modulating drone. Great for video games, Horror and Fantasy movies or psychological thrillers. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
This mystical, magical and meditative score is suitable for science, energy, electronic and travelogue themes. Mysterious and nightmarish musical texture with ominous swells and modulating drone. Great for video games, Horror and Fantasy movies or psychological thrillers. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Beautiful bells, soft chorus chanting and a plaintive violin and cello melody this track transitions into an urban dance vibe. Haunting yet lively. Plaintive, solid, sweet, for spa treatment pilates meditation yoga healing reiki and relaxing ambience Fashion Runway documentary films, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A beautiful Waltz produced with small ensemble. Violin and accordion leading accompanied by, cello, viola, guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement and waltz suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials. Instrumental, European Music, European
This Scary Intense Horror frightening music is great for your scary night, Freddy Kruger, Elm Street, Survivor, CSI, dangerous trekking or running for your life scary as Hell, mysterious and exciting thrilling chilling startling doom dark chaotic creepy horrifying TV Film or haunted house production, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
This mystical, magical and meditative score is suitable for science, energy, electronic and travelogue themes. Mysterious and nightmarish musical texture with ominous swells and modulating drone. Great for video games, Horror and Fantasy movies or psychological thrillers. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Dream away with this beautiful Celtic melody. Beautiful solo violin and cello duet. a UK travel show. Great for opens, and transitions for TV, Film, or commercial production with mellow Celtic flavour beautiful, peaceful, pastoral melody depicting quiet seaside scene with Celtic,, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
A beautiful Waltz produced with small ensemble. Violin and accordion leading accompanied by, cello, viola, guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement and waltz suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Whimsical and playful. Bells and a repetitive pizzicato string motif open this track to soulful beat box accent groove. A fun track for something different and surprising. Kid's dog sniffing SFX, sneaky with good beats and a cool vibe. Kids lively productions, cartoons, pranks, comedy and dark humo, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Fun up tempo feel good alternative guitar based indie rock track for high impact action. Great for college themes, sports highlights car chase, high impact moment for television film, technology, comedy commercials, travel and cooking shows, Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Alternative Rock
Fun upbeat mysterious rhythmical and whimsical, this ambient marimba inspired track is also slightly dark dramatic & dreamy. Perfect for calls on hold, commercials featuring cosmetics, fashion, family TV, Cooking Home Shopping Network, food shows Film Travel and documentary productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A beautiful Waltz produced with small ensemble. Violin and accordion leading accompanied by, cello, viola, guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement and waltz suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials. Instrumental, European Music, European
Hopeful and lyrical flutes accompanying female vocals and percussion. Quiet, elegant and ready for your global themed production evocative of Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and beyond. Spiritual, haunting & beautiful. Soulful music, graceful harmonies, indigenous instruments, Female Vocals, Middle East Music, Middle-Eastern Contemporary Dramatic
A beautiful light composition of bells and processed voices. Floating in the clouds or standing on top of the highest peak taking in the grandeur of expansive landscapes, valleys and vistas. Perfect for Science and space TV and Documentary Film projects. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
A slow walk down ivy paths to glory or doom. This somber ethereal track provides underscore for narration or supporting visuals of fantasy and mysticism. Repetitive and production ready for TV, Film, commercial, narration. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
This Scary Intense Horror frightening music is great for your scary night, Freddy Kruger, Elm Street, Survivor, CSI, dangerous trekking or running for your life scary as Hell, mysterious and exciting thrilling chilling startling doom dark chaotic creepy horrifying TV Film or haunted house production, Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Edgy Music
This beautiful lyrical march is based on a traditional Scottish melody. Arranged for String quartet and Perfect when your production needs a light elegant classy piece suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials with restaurant, Resort, Travel settings. Very useful to underscore narration. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
Beautiful bells, soft chorus chanting and a plaintive violin and cello melody this track transitions into an urban dance vibe. Haunting yet lively. Plaintive, solid, sweet, for spa treatment pilates meditation yoga healing reiki and relaxing ambience Fashion Runway documentary films, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
A beautiful lyrical Waltz crafted with small ensemble. Violin, accordion and vibraphone, piano, guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement and waltz suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials. Rich lifestyles, family dinner or party in the manor, charming, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Beautiful ambient, Whimsical dark and playful. Repetitive mallets and piano with lyrical cello melody. Drum and pizzicato bass accent with a shimmer of Bells and cymbal. Something different for your tech, sci fi and electronic productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Beautiful light shimmering, peaceful, mystical, and magic. Perfect for Spas, fitness, Yoga, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Mystery and Magic, healing and Spiritual meditiation themed productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Space Music
Driving, HOT, Powerful and passionate exploding drums for your action adventure project. Big Movie Trailer Drums! Intense & energetic track will make your production pop with excitement, warfare, extreme sports, Survivor, wild chases, game show tension with time running out! Instrumental, Drum Music, Dramatic Drums Action Moderate
HOT up-tempo Jazz Bass and drums. Evolving improvisational performance, not a loop. Coffee house, Resort club, Travel, Underscore Fast visual sequences, Cocktail lounge, Smooth Jazz Club, restaurant, Resort Bar, Travel, underscore narration. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
Funky, electronic track with beat box vocal groove and breaks. Great for Club Scene, Dancing Video Commercials and productions requiring a tech dance feel. Travel, cooking, fragrances, auto promotion, corporate, TV Film. Branding. Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Music
A beautiful lyrical Waltz crafted with small ensemble. Violin, accordion and vibraphone, piano, guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement and waltz suitable for TV, Film, and Commercials. Rich lifestyles, family dinner or party in the manor, charming, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Beautiful light shimmering, peaceful, mystical, and magic. Perfect for Spas, fitness, Yoga, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Mystery and Magic, healing and Spiritual meditiation themed productions. Instrumental, New Age Music, Space Music
Lovely violin and beautiful alto flute melody with strings. Quiet, serene, evocative of a skyline or beautiful vista at sunset. Perfect transition piece or accent for your TV, Film, or Commercial production. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Smoking HOT high energy dance track with powerful brass section riffs, hypnotic bassline & throbbing beat that screams "Dance All Night Long” Ideal for turning up passion on the dance floor or hot n' sweaty workouts. Authentic 70's retro Disco groove, upbeat perfect for fashion and club scenes, Instrumental, RnB Music, RnB Pop
(APRIL 2012)
