Critically acclaimed, award-winning composer Matthew Reid has an impressive background. For ten years he created and performed his eclectic scores live for The Second City-Toronto, resulting in many award-winning reviews. Matthew's instrumental songs have been performed by top orchestras in North America to standing ovations. Matthew composes and creates his music for film, television, games, web series, art galleries, museum exhibits, and pyrotechnic events.
A romantic, early 20th century style operatic humming chorus accompanied by light pizzicato strings and flutes. The prima donna soprano enters part way through. Expressive and airy, this piece works well as source music or as background music for documentaries or period pieces. Mixed Vocals, Classical, Romantic
An excerpt from the 2nd movement of Schubert's Piano Sonata in Bb Major. This movement in C# minor, slow, evocative and expressive is perfect as background or source music meant to evoke a serious atmosphere. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Franz Schubert
A very groovy, funky contemporary electro funk track. Full of filters, glitches and dynamics. Heavy funky bass and clavichord riff builds to several brassy chorus, Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Pounding rock drums under a fat, undulating synth bass, pulsing bass and silky, affected vocals (often in three part harmony). A nod to the 80's with a modern mix. Sexy, grinding verses lead to an explosive chorus and a bridge that both percolates and bursts with energy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
A cool, smooth jazz groove for electric piano, flute, muted trumpet and strings. A seductive piece good for late night, sexy scenes, elevators and corporate lobbies, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
very groovy, funky throwback to the 1970's in the style of Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes and Herbie Hancock. Fusion of "Freddie's Dead" and "Shaft." Heavy funky bass and clavichord riff builds to a 1970's cinematic chorus. Music originally composed for Second City's hit show, How to Kill a Comedian. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Mozart's composition from his Requiem still packs a powerful emotional wallop. A large, lamenting choir matched with a classical era orchestra screams grief with elegance, Mixed Vocals, Dramatic, Sad Music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A classic, 50's Hollywood thriller soundtrack reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock score. Soaring, angular violins punctuated by a dissonant chord of brass and timpani. A tense, quiet middle section as characters question their sanity. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A playful, 1950's style space age instrumental inspired by Homer Simpson's daydream about the Land Of Chocolate. Good for parodies, comedies, montages or nostalgic throwbacks to the age of Leave it to Beaver and scares about invaders from abroad. Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
A nimble and serious piece in the Baroque style for harpsichord, flute and cello. Good for bringing a touch of class (or pretentiousness) to the background of scenes. Sophisticated and charming for scenes of pride or craftsmanship, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A throwback to the synth rock of the early 80's in the vein of Genesis. A syncopated, arpeggiated synth riff over a slamming boom slap rock beat and a throbbing rubber bass. Button stop. Strong edit points throughout. Instrumental, Rock, 80s Rock
A laid back traditional samba/bossa-nova track led by saxophone. Evocative of Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto's work. Easy going, smoky an a little sexy tune for a restaurant background, swinging sixties lounge, elevator muzak or retro-hip. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
Pounding dance music with white hot buzzing synth bass and robot vocals. Occasional ambient moments contrast with the opening and rebuild to the full driving mix. Good for scenes in the club, partying, chaotic montages and lost weekends - not to mention video games with an arcade feel. Male Vocals, Dance, Rave
A laid back traditional samba/bossa-nova track led by saxophone. Evocative of Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto's work. Easy going, smoky ittle sexy tune for a restaurant background, swinging sixties lounge, elevator muzak or retro-hip. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova Jazz
A lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. Impressionistic and nostalgic with an expressive, florid melody and peaceful accompaniment this peace evokes quiet introspection, new and lost loves. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A laid back, traditional samba/bossa-nova track led by saxophone. Evocative of Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto's work. Easy going, trilling ittle sexy tune for a restaurant background, swinging sixties lounge, elevator muzak or retro-hip. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Mellow chillhop tune with a laid back piano solo over lo-fi, vinyl drums and a moving upright bass. Ambient electronics, strings & horns add to the warm, late-night vibe. Jazz fusion with a chilled out hip-hop groove. Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
Bach's fascinating chorale prelude for organ, creating a musical picture of sin and guilt. Chromatically twisting, mysterious and complex, a dark, brooding alternative to the usual church organ cues, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Henry Purcell's beautiful aria from the 17th century opera Dido and Aeneas. One of the most melancholy pieces ever composed: a beautifully sad melody, here performed by an English horn and accompanied by chamber strings and lute. Suitable for any tearjerking moment. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Henry Purcell
Mellow chillhop tune with a laid back piano solo over lo-fi, vinyl drums and a moving upright bass. Ambient electronics, strings & horns add to the warm, late-night vibe. Jazz fusion with a chilled out hip-hop groove. Instrumental, Electronic, Acid Jazz
The second movement from Arcangelo Corelli's (1653-1713) exciting work for solo strings and string orchestra. Dramatic & serious, yet nimble and brilliant, a classic example the Italian Enlightenment. Excellent as source music or background music for serious, Touchstone moments. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A dirty garage rock riff in the vein of the White Stripes. Noisy, distorted guitar plays a classic rock riff over a thumping kick and snare. Great modern pump up piece for reality shows, commercials, etc. Starts a little quiet then comes in heavy. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A throwback to 1960's France in the humorous Yé-Yé style. Cheesy organ, accordion, whistling, saxophone, nonsense lyrics all point to something a little weird. Great for comedic, fun or ironic montages or travel, fashion & nostalgia media. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
An imitation of Alfred Newman's famous logo for 20th Century Fox, probably made most famous by it being the first thing you hear at the beginning of a Star Wars Movie. Big drum and brass fanfare counterpointed by the sweeping string melody. Start your Star Wars inspired material with this. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
A playful, 1950's style space age instrumental inspired by Homer Simpson's daydream about the Land Of Chocolate. Good for parodies, comedies, montages or nostalgic throwbacks to the age of Leave it to Beaver and scares about invaders from abroad. Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
A melodically seductive retro instrumental evoking the sound of 1960's orchestral pop with Latin flavour. Smoky alto saxophone plays an expressively jazzy melody over a bed of soaring strings, Latin percussion and sweet flute flourishes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
traditional sounding oompah tune led by clarinet and accordion and rhythmically accompanied by tuba, drums, trombone, trumpet and alto sax. Happy & playful - great for your Oktoberfest or German/Polish needs. Instrumental, European, Germany
A fun and uplifting march in the tradition of John Philip Sousa. An explosive chord is followed by several lighthearted and joyful melodies by brass and winds. Perfect as a parade, circus or marching band cue or a patriotic cue for Independence Day, July 4th celebrations. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Music
A warm, romantic, operatic aria without words in the late Romantic, Italian tradition. A slow waltz that begins peacefully and grows to a passionate conclusion. Reminiscent of Mascagni's Intermezzo used in Raging Bull and The Godfather III. Excellent for scenes of high romance or of opulence. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
A disturbed and terrifying piece of psychological horror. Creepy, irrational chords scrape on high strings; Ghostly chirps of violin harmonics; unpredictable cellos and basses, loudly thunking; haunted waterphones. Ideal for horror films/crime dramas & documentaries/psychological thrillers/Halloween, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
A whimsical, fun. magical orchestral piece inspired by the Nutcracker full of tip-toeing chimney entrances and swooping, waltzing flights through Christmas Eve's night. Great for holiday specials, commercials or media involving magic or wide-eyed wonder. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Suitable for any profoundly creepy setting, this track consisting of eerily distorted celeste and piano, ghostly, shrieking strings, random thuds and the really disturbing beathing of a boys choir is great for horror movies/backgrounds/reality T.V./Halloween music. Mixed Vocals, Horror, Horror Ambience
An inspiring speech recited before the final battle. The odds are against our heroes, but they will rise to the occasion. Simple, expressive trumpet melody, brass choir and booming drums, leads to winds building up to an epic, full orchestra climax. Similar to Jones' score, Last of the Mohicans. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
Three flutes, a violin a piano a tympani and very, very creepy. Similar in feel to the quiet orchestral cues in The Shining. Ghostly counterpoint between flutes and piano lead to an anguished violin solo and the final chords of quiet doom. Good for horror, experimental drama, crime drama/docs, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Tielman Susato's (d. ca. 1561) Renaissance dances from 1551 performed on crumhorns & percussion. Festive, authentic Renaissance music perfect as source music for histories, documentaries or as background music in faires or video games. Public domain. Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
George Frederick Handel's Famous piece from the Keyboard Suite in G Minor. Performed on the piano. Nimble but serious, an intelligent and classy piece, either as background or source music: concerts, cocktail parties, radio, etc. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, George Frideric Handel
An excerpt from the beautiful second movement of Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 20 in A Major. Slow, stately and expressive, great as source or background music for scenes requiring sad, classy piano music. Quiet with very little changes in dynamics. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Franz Schubert
A catchy, funky bass riff with a playful, retro synth melody over contemporary beats, percussion and remix fx. Positive, optimistic, rhythmic & driving. Great for lifestyle commercials and montages. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
A sweet, soaring, retro orchestral waltz for strings, clarinet, trumpet and french horn inspired by the romantic instrumental music of the early 50s. Nostalgic, romantic and expressive, great in the background of any era but especially of the 1950s. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Bach's beautifully expressive piece from book one of The Well Tempered Clavier played on a soft piano with ambient noises of the piano's inner workings. Ideal as music for relaxation, sleep or background in elegant or romantic moments. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
A dirty, hard rock riff in the vein of the White Stripes. Noisy, distorted guitar plays a classic rock riff over a thumping kick and snare. Great modern pump up piece for reality shows, commercials, etc. Starts a little quiet then comes in heavy. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A quiet, electro-acoustic instrumental inspired by Son Lux and Pink Floyd. Pulsing electric pianos and electronics slowly jam with vinyl strings, baritone sax & contrabassoon for a moody, noir feel. Great for darker moments in independent films or reality media. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A throbbing electronic bass over a four on the floor beat with dub effects and smooth jazz melodies by muted trumpet, flute & synth. A laid back track right out of Paris' Buddha Bar. Instrumental, Dance, Deep House
A groovy, laid back funky electric piano, drum and bass foundation with echoing muted trumpet and flute. Great for that chillout, Buddha bar feel in the background. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Short dramatic choral piece with full orchestra. Good for dark, brooding moments, funerals or over the top moments of loss in reality shows or extreme sports. Starts big, soars for a little while, then fades away. Male Vocals, Dramatic, Sad Music
A lazy, Dixieland track for all your Prohibition era; wacky comedy montages; or Chicago, the Musical sound-alikes. Playful clarinet, muted trumpet and blasting tuba in a big Dixieland jazz band will give you drunken, musical splendour every time. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
A calm, meditative composition for marimba, winds, percussion and electronics. A peaceful, dreamy and relaxing suitable for slow-mo montages or spa music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
A minimalist chamber piece in the vein of Steve Reich and Phillip Glass for vibraphone, strings, percussion and electronics. Mellow and meditative, it's perfect for time lapse pieces, montages, relaxing or inspiring imagery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
A mellow, minimalist, new age composition for strings, waterphone, harp & world percussion. Good for scenes of a mystical or meditative nature or spa/relaxation music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
A calm, meditative composition for string quartet, guitar, percussion and electronics. A peaceful, dreamy and relaxing suitable for slow-mo montages or spa music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
