A classically trained pianist with a reverence for the Big Band music of Glenn Miller and the Dorsey Brothers, and a love of Alfred Hitchcock films, Brenda Elthon's music has enthralled patrons of independent film and charmed her radio audiences around the world. Whether it's a dissonant, impressionist piano masterpiece, or a swinging Country lyrical anthem, or an orchestral trip from Heaven to Hell, Brenda's music pulls out the emotional stops and takes the listener on a magical ride to a new, unexpected place. Sometimes simple. Often, complex. Always special.
Artfully blended of hand and mallet percussion instruments from around the world in a lilting, suggestive, light world fusion contemporary pop rhythm. Multicultural ethnic beat track for mainstream audiences. Game friendly seamless looping. Percussion Loops,
Huge orchestral strings and angelic female choir support piano, guitar and flute in a Nutcracker style waltz of excitement and innocence, building to an epic high point of simple beauty and grace. Unique. An attention grabber. Regal and uplifting, with traditional classical elements. Delicate power. Vocals,
Complex innocence. Quiet, yet determined orchestral strings embrace the vocal choir in a beautifully blended montage of love and tender intimacy. A sweet goodnight. Music magic. Vocals,
Bold harp, piano and string glissando up and down the melodic scale, in major key, with peaceful resolution. A huge and deeply spiritual, comforting musical interlude. Strong and positive. Uplifting. Inspirational. A "sun comes out from the clouds" moment. We are talking a big, bright happy sun here, Strings,
Spare, simple fingered acoustic piano major key melody with gentle chords and steady but hesitant tempo conveying old-fashioned, unvarnished strength, purity and authenticity. No glitz. No whiz-bang FX. Retro. Stripped down up-lifting sincerity. Refreshing. A narrative cue for strength of character. Keyboard,
Brain busting, painful live piano solo dripping with guilty dissonance and cliff-hanger arpeggios. Apprehensive, but bold. A tasty, if somewhat tense, resolution in unexpected major key. Deep, natural acoustic resonance. No computer fixes here. Real. So like life. Emotionally evocative. She gets it. Keyboard,
What does painful yearning sound like? How do you compose and perform deep loss and emotional anguish? What does heartache really sound like? Try this: a poignant, dramatic, and daring symphonic tribute to the sorrowful, classic love theme from Alfred Hitchcock's timeless thriller film "Vertigo. Yes, Strings,
Strong and basic piano rake outro from a classic, traditional sounding WOW lounge jazz style character track. Pulsating; rhythmic; suggestive. A sultry adult mood setter. Keyboard,
Live mixed chorus country choir outro for a retro, 1960's style fast and happy peace rock bed track featuring a fast and furious banjo bouzouki duet, with live country band of guitars, bass, keyboards and New Christie Minstrel style mixed choir outro. Powerful country pop with blue grass Americana. Vocals,
Charming, old-fashioned happy circus polka band, with organ, ukelele, tuba, flute and whacky percussion. Pretty music. A real song. Happy and sweet with the simple appeal of a bygone era. No computer generated whiz-bang sound effects. Authentic; retro; a period piece. Whimsical, wistful authenticity, Brass,
Spare acoustic grand piano accompaniment for profoundly beautiful musical indictment of the failure of American war policy in Iraq. Sung by Grammy winning male vocalist over with soft rock organ and electric bass. Clean, intellectual lyrics that rival anything by Bob Dylan. Riveting. Guilt inducing, Keyboard,
Dead little girl sings the Barney song in "la la la" form in three differing pitches. Creepy and terrifying, yet unbearably sad. What happened to her? Why can't you get her voice out of your head? Why is she haunting you? The truth lurks in the dark and she calls for you to come find it. Be careful. Vocals, Haunted singing
Dead little girl sings the Barney song in "la la la" form in three differing pitches. Creepy and terrifying, yet unbearably sad. What happened to her? Why can't you get her voice out of your head? Why is she haunting you? The truth lurks in the dark and she calls for you to come find it. Be careful. Vocals, Haunted singing
Slow cautious haunting and sinister Piano solo with deep, heavy reverb signaling danger, lurking just beyond your gaze. The knife behind the shower curtain, the rapist waiting in the darkened corner of your room. Searching in despair, you can't see him; but you know he's there and coming closer. Run, Keyboard,
A haunting, creepy yet beautiful choir of dead people sing a melodic "ooh and aah" sing-song in perfectly pitched harmony. No drone: a lovely but disturbing vocal symphony that makes your pulse quicken. You know something bad awaits. Go ahead. Open that cellar door or climb the attic stairs. Do it. Vocals, Haunted singing
Deeply resonant, unrelenting acoustic piano bass notes play a drone-like bed with upper register chorded piano dissonance highlighted by suggestive wood block clicks. Stark. Clean. Like a knife. Then comes the bongos. Sinister live music, the old fashioned way. A retro Hitchcock freak-you-out sound. Keyboard,
Deep acoustic piano bass notes play a painful, unrelenting series of minor fifths, punctuated with single finger upper register dissonant three note melody. Bam. Bam. Bam. Weird, but effective. Unjuiced by a computer. Real. Raw. The point is not to be pretty, but to be tense, apprehensive, sinister. Keyboard,
Confident and positive major key chorded outro for successful resolutions. Big, strong chords played nice and loud on a studio acoustic grand with solid, natural reverb. The stereotypical "all's well that ends well" sound. Perfect for mainstream middle America. Authentic. Non-computery. Real. Keyboard,
Crisp and beautiful minimalist acoustic piano arpeggio. Bare, stripped down elegance. No glitz; just raw power and brilliance. Contemporary classical in the style of Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Sophisticated. Serene. Simple says it best. Keyboard,
At the end of the show the big red velvet curtains come down and the stage is quiet. The audience, thrilled and gratified with the performance, files out of the theater. The lead actors rush to their dressing rooms, but the understudy with dreams walks out on the stage to silent applause. Imagine. Strings,
Up-lifting, positive orchestral segue or outro. Regal and magestic in major key. Evokes feeling of deep satisfaction as a matter is finally resolved successfully. "Yes we prevailed and can now move on." Sometimes faith in oneself is rewarded and the spoils of self earned victory are especially sweet, Strings,
Yearning and nightmares. Hidden desires. Secrets. Blinded by a passionate love that is beyond your reach-that has slipped from your grasp. The future holds no promise; happiness lies in the past. Can we recreate what once was beautiful? Can we again hold that which was/is so precious? Pain. Guilt. Keyboard,
Charming, old-fashioned happy circus polka band, with organ, ukelele, tuba, flute and whacky percussion. Pretty music. A real song. Zany and sweet with the simple appeal of a bygone era. No computer generated whiz-bang sound effects. Authentic; retro; a period piece. Whimsical, wistful authenticity. Woodwinds,
Majestic high church pipe organ performs regal and dramatic religious processional hymn. A new and unique song, but with the classic traditional form and musical elements of old Christian liturgical ceremonial music. Nice reverb on bass pipes with sweeping chorded melody. Authentic. Inspirational. Keyboard,
The sound of the most beautiful magic wand in the universe. Rich and full strings play major key glissando glide up and down the musical scale. The sound of joyful wonderment and happy surprise. The pumpkin turns into a carriage. The ruby slippers take you home. The cloak turns you invisible. Strings,
Beautiful choir of violins and harps enters the Pearly Gates and the full orchestra enthralls the Heavenly Hosts with a rich, epic, and up-lifting symphony of hope, serenity and everlasting joy. Angels in Heaven. Orchestral track of sublime beauty. Infinitely memorable and up-lifting. A stand-out. Strings,
Acoustic piano finale for fast and happy swingy tween pop fun time tune featuring piano and drums. Broadly appealing light, lilting melody repeated in rhythmic, buoyant waves. A "let's do this thing" "make it great," "stuck in your head" music branding track for family times, sharing, and teamwork. Keyboard,
A wistful and nostalgic "Charlie Brown" solo piano outro or segue, steeped in charm with a touch of sadness. Life doesn't always reward good efforts. Winning takes luck and, too often, the luck just can't be found. Struggles against adversity are too often rewarded with second place. No trophy. Keyboard,
She knew that all eyes would be on her at the palace that night. Everything must be perfect: her hair, her gown, her manners, her dancing style. All must please him. And so she practiced the deep curtsey in front of the mirror, each time, striving for perfection. Like this classic virtuoso piano. Keyboard,
Live mixed vocal choir sings proud and happy chorus of "oohs" and "aahs" in an up-tempo, positive, up-lifting folk melody with traditional roots and blue grass elements. A live country style production featuring award winning voices. Sounds like the New Christie Minstrels. Refreshing, pure Americana, Vocals,
Spare acoustic grand piano accompaniment for profoundly beautiful musical indictment of the failure of American war policy in Iraq. Sung by Grammy winning male vocalist over with soft rock organ and electric bass. Clean, intellectual lyrics that rival anything by Bob Dylan. Riveting. Guilt inducing, Keyboard,
Fun, positive, up tempo pop dancing tune for mainstream middle America performed live by Grammy winning bluegrass Americana country string band featuring WOW acoustic guitars, bass, piano and percussion. Rhythmic and happy, with clap along back porch sentimental charm and a bit of rock music swagger, Guitar,
Fun, positive, up tempo pop dancing tune for mainstream middle America performed live by Grammy winning bluegrass Americana country string band featuring WOW acoustic guitars, bass, piano and percussion. Rhythmic and happy, with clap along back porch sentimental charm and a bit of rock music swagger, Guitar,
Suggestive guitar twangs the "wah wah wah" statement that underscores the point, says the obvious, adds the exclamation mark, underlines the statement, and conveys the message. A hot segue or outro. Urban. Edgy, but classic. "Hey, I know what you mean." Guitar,
Ooh, that hurts! Zinger dinger stinger! Edgy, urban, sophisticated piano/bass/percussion/orchestral segue/outro, featuring glitzy dissonant iced piano arpeggio that climbs up all of the keys. Fast. Wow. Those guys really know how to play! Keyboard,
The classic sound of a chubby fellow lumbering his way across the stage. Melodic and charming. The traditional sound of slow walking. Exactly as you remember it. Nostalgic and magical in the way it provokes smiles of understanding in all audiences. Happy times; silly times; family and kid times. Brass,
Tuba and trombone play the little ditty everyone loves and remembers from the old Mighty Mouse cartoon show. Yes, the brave do-gooder is on his way to fight the bad guys and win a victory for all the little kids and the Forces of Good. A sweet, happy smile-provoking cue for a little giggle or two. Brass,
What lay ahead, one cannot know. What lays in the past must now stay forever buried there. Your old home lost, like the simple times in which innocence, hope and sweet new love was easy and natural. Now, you ride alone in the train toward an uncertain future. Look out the window to the hills. Ponder, Keyboard,
They have betrayed you and you have taken your revenge. Now, with their blood on your hands, you tally the gains and losses. You have also betrayed: your own sense of dignity, courage and honor. Where is justice? Where is truth in a world weary of war and retribution? Grief abounds and all mourn. Keyboard,
Whimsical cartoon circus calliope toots a sweet little finale and the clowns take a bow. Light and quick, with a tiny grace note ending. Smile-maker. Happy times. Keyboard, Calliope
Classic old time Hollywood silent film Wurlitzer organ plays eerie "sneak up on you" wavering melody of fear and apprehension. For an authentic, retro sound of lurking danger, creaking floors, knocks on the door, fluttering curtains, fast escapes, and scary creeping ghosts, monsters and bogeymen. Keyboard,
Classic military bugle call featured in wild west films and cartoons, played by a sweet muted trumpet. The stereo-typical call to action. "Get up and get going! CHARGE!" Brass,
Classic military bugle call featured in wild west films and cartoons, played by a sweet muted trumpet. The stereo-typical call to action. "Get up and get going! CHARGE!" Brass,
Westminster Abbey style church organ plays the traditional hymn and service musical finale, in long form, where the congregation sings "Amen" three times. Grand. Resonant. Keyboard,
Single, crisp metallic ding. Not a triangle. Not music. The sound of a small piece of metal hitting a hard surface: an old key dropping onto the floor; a little hammer at work; a cobbler at his bench. A cartoon "I've got an idea" sound. A light clink. Sweet and clear, and not "too much." Achromatic Percussion,
