Based in New York, James Bigbee Garver creates sonic inventions, soundscapes and music for film, interactive media, and live performance. He mixes the timbres of acoustic instruments with abstract, synthetic audio to achieve an emotionally powerful blend of otherworldly music. He often creates both sound effects and original music for theatrical productions. In addition to his compelling SFX, James composes music in a variety of styles and genres, including Dramatic, Quirky, Whimsical, Electronic, Rock, Ominous, and Dance.
Take cover! This classic air raid siren conveys danger and impending doom. Nothing says "threat" more than this ear-splitting horn. Can be used as a flood warning or other natural disaster distress signal. Emergency,
This is the real thing! Put your listener in the middle of Manhattan. 5 minutes of walking through downtown New York City (up Broadway & across 14th St. to Chelsea) on a busy Friday evening. Taxis honking, police sirens blaring, hip-hop playing, many different languages selling many different things, Ambience,
A very low spaceship hum accompanied by the ship docking. Can be used as an airlock or similar effect. Artist will expand this effect if desired. Science Fiction,
This is a general applause track captured in a room of about 40 people. Can be used to convey polite appreciation after a speaker or event. Humans, Clapping
A true-to-life recreation of a prize fight from the mid 1940's. In the style of Don Dunphy. Sounds just like an old radio broadcast. Complete with crowd cheering boxing bells and an ad at the top. Sports, Boxing
