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?
Dark and dangerous pad with Cello and flute statements add quiet suspense, or somber support to your mystery, crime or adventure project. Adventure at Night, cloudy, storm approaching, Evil in the Mist, haunting, Ghost Story. Slow moving, tense, and scary as hell! Midnight murder mystery, forensics. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Psychological Music
A beautiful peaceful atmospheric track. Great for yoga meditation sessions travel documentary series relaxation health spa wellness, massage therapy Reiki TV, Film, commercials, travel, tourism. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Delightful and Upbeat this lively track explores the whimsical melody from the Jack In The Box toy. perfect for Children ad campaigns, joyful festive kids car music kids internet programs vacation trips car rides children's ad campaigns cartoons radio spots kids Website productions TV and Film, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Music Boxes
Smoking HOT high energy dance track with souful female vocal riffs and hypnotic bassline & throbbing beat that screams and moan "You Can Handle It” Authentic 70's retro Disco groove, Ideal for turning up passion on the dance floor, workouts. perfect for fashion runway or nightlife and club scenes. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Quiet, serene, evocative of a skyline or beautiful vista at sunset. Delicate Glockenspiel motif with a beautiful alto flute melody with strings accompanying. Perfect transition piece or accent for yourTV Film Documentary or commercial production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
A church bell opens to a Contemplative oboe and smooth cello motif. This track provides a somber quality for your TV film, Indie, Documentary, History Travel channel commercial production and more. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Ambient Soundscapes
A beautiful peaceful atmospheric track. Great for yoga meditation sessions travel documentary series relaxation health spa wellness, massage therapy Reiki TV, Film, commercials, travel, tourism. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Sizzling party Salsa with hot brass, burning percussion, bass, piano and loads of sensual exotic flavor for your production. Great for travel shows, documentaries, vacation and holiday specials. Laidback, sweet, sassy, flirtatious. Exotic, sensual dancing, Rio nightlife, starlets, limos, chicas, Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Salsa
Dark, brooding and shimmering for an ominous vibe and you know trouble is on the way. Mysterious and nightmarish musical texture with ominous. Great for video games, Horror and Fantasy movies or psychological Thrillers. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Here’s my arrangement of Charlotte Blake’s 1909 piano rag. Terrific as opener, closer and transition for your 19th century theme Travel Shows, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical 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
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, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Sensual and dreamy, this rhythmic Ethnic fusion, featuring deep marimba, Tablas, temple blocks, flutes, Djembe and Oud evokes the influence the Middle East and Africa. PBS, National Geographic, Documentary Films, Web and Commercials, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
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, TV underscore narration. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Moderate Jazz
Gentle, Ambient chill out track for relaxation, meditation, contemplation and day-dreaming. Great for health & beauty products, spas, resort hotels, fashion and, natural health products. Also useful for phone on hold, romantic scenes in film, TV commercials travelogue corporate training documentary, Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
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, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Hot driving percussion with flute accents and accordion. Evocative of eastern European, Mediterranean or Caribbean festivals and celebrations. Great for travel shows and multi ethnic applications. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Relax with dinner and a cocktail in a Jazz Club, Restaurant, Resort Bar. Great for Travel shows, or underscore narration. A Smooth Piano JaZz Trio creates the atmosphere with a med-tempo vibe, not a loop but a naturally evolving tasty swinging performance. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
A church bell opens to a Contemplative oboe and smooth cello motif. Somber & serene, dreamy and magical. Mysterious and suspenseful, moody cellos give this a thriller edge but also works for romantic drama. Escalating & emotional. TV film, Indie, Documentary, History Travel channel commercial, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
The Beautiful haunting sound of a powerful chorus of women chanting a powerful ritual inviting you to join in celebration. Evocative of World adventure, travel, and beyond. Also perfect for Science and space TV and Film projects. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
This Scary Intense Horror frightening music is great for your scary night, Freddy Kruger, Elm Street, Survivor, CSI, dangerous scary as Hell, Discovery Channel Ghost Stories mysterious and exciting thrilling chilling startling doom dark chaotic creepy horrifying TV Film or haunted house production, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
This evocative and beautiful rhythmic percussion is perfect for anasheed productions. Excellent dreamy atmospheric background music for restaurants commercials documentary, travel, hotels desert scenes or exotic cinematic productions, Instrumental, Middle East Music, Anasheed Contemporary
Exciting frantic percussion track for a chases, car commercial, Hot trailer, game, thriller or action battle or fight scene for TV, Film, Documentary or Travel Show or any action sequence your production needing high intensity impact! . Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Hectic Music
An evocative and beautiful female singing and chanting to rhythmic percussion, perfect for anasheed productions. Excellent dreamy atmospheric background music for restaurants commercials documentary travel hotels desert scenes or exotic cinematic productions. Tranquil & mellow, Female Vocals, Middle East Music, Anasheed Contemporary
This evocative and beautiful female singing and chanting to rhythmic percussion is perfect for anasheed productions. Excellent dreamy gulf ocean or river atmospheric background music for restaurants commercials documentary, travel, hotels or exotic cinematic productions, Female Vocals, Middle East Music, Anasheed Contemporary
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
Smooth mid-tempo, small Dixieland ensemble with trumpet and slide trombone duets. excellent for openers, transitions, travel & holiday shows, perhaps a riverboat or casino scene needing a smooth jazzy underscore, family reunions and more. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Camera shutters introduce and accent a smooth drum groove building with synth melodic echoes and bass. Smooth and sexy, an excellent pad for commercials, new product, corporate presentation, fashion runway, TV club scene, trance and underscore narration. Sub sonic bass on downbeats. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Dreamy Bells, chimes and toy piano accompanied by acoustic guitar unite to create this whimsical track. Delightful and fun with a lyrical melody perfect for Childrens Shows or educational productions featuring children. Dreamy, peaceful, tender. Mother and child, sleeping baby, kids layette, nursery, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Sizzling party Salsa with hot burning percussion and loads of sensual exotic flavor for your production. Great for travel shows, documentaries, vacation and holiday specials. Laidback, sweet, sassy, flirtatious. Exotic, sensual dancing, Rio nightlife, starlets, limos, chicas, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Sizzling party Salsa with hot burning percussion and loads of sensual exotic flavor for your production. Great for travel shows, documentaries, vacation and holiday specials. Laidback, sweet, sassy, flirtatious. Exotic, sensual dancing, Rio nightlife, starlets, limos, chicas, Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Longing for a lost loved one? This gorgeous soulful melody, flowing & haunting, with intertwining cello, violin & flute strikes an emotional chord, suggests feelings of sadness passion & desire. Sophisticated documentary, film, tv advertising corporate, rich lifestyles, dreams fantasy epic romance, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Smoking HOT Exciting Authentic and Uplifting African Drumming. Great stinger, intro, segue or transition for safari, adventure, African jungle scenes, travel channel, documentaries. National Geographic TV Films, web flash animation African product placement and ethnic based visuals. Instrumental, African Music, African Drums and Percussion
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
Soft rhythmic Triangle builds into a lively piano, percussion and bass. Jazzy and whimsical, this track is suitable for opens and transitions for your TV, Film, Commercial and Documentary projects. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
A beautiful and contemporary atmospheric track featuring, flutes, bells. Great for yoga meditation sessions, ethnic, exotic travel documentary series, relaxation, health spa, wellness, massage therapy, TV, Film, commercials, travel, tourism. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
The Siren calls sweetly in this dramatic track evocative of exotic places and seafaring adventures. Haunting flutes, Chanting and drone with Tympani accents evocative of suspense and wonder and danger. Excellent for your TV, Film, Documentary or Commercial, Female Vocals, New Age Music, Meditation
Here’s a beautiful lyrical Waltz carefully crafted with small parlor ensemble. Violin, Flute and Cello trading off on the theme, backed by piano, guitar, drums and contra bass. Perfect when your production needs a lighter arrangement. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Scary Intense Horror frightening EVIL music great for your scary night, Freddy Kruger, Elm Street, Survivor, CSI, dangerous trekking or running for your life scary as Hell, mysterious exciting thrilling chilling startling doom dark chaotic creepy horrifying TV Film haunted house. Psycho murderer! Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Edgy Music
This evocative and beautiful female singing and chanting to rhythmic percussion is perfect for anasheed productions. Excellent dreamy atmospheric background music for restaurants commercials documentary, travel, hotels desert scenes or exotic cinematic productions, Female Vocals, Middle East Music, Anasheed Contemporary
Light & sweet Middle East music, like a warm breeze during the sunrise or sunset. Exotic dark dramatic & dreamy. TV, Film or Travelscape. Haunting erotic flute, chimes, Piz bass & wine glasses. Dark haunting score, mystery, drama, builds tension. Secretive somber exotic dreamy desert oasis, nomads, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Scary Intense Horror frightening music 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 graveyard. Evil! Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Ambient Soundscapes
Delightful and Upbeat this lively track explores the whimsical melody from the Jack In The Box toy. perfect for Children ad campaigns, joyful festive kids car music kids internet programs vacation trips car rides children's ad campaigns cartoons radio spots kids Website productions TV and Film, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Music Boxes
(APRIL 2012)
