A classically trained pianist with a deep 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 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.
Brenda Elthon hails from Virginia, and has been featured in numerous independent films and web series, and enjoys great international radio play. Working in numerous genres, Brenda's music online here covers Christmas, Classical, Country, Dramatic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Soundalikes, with both instrumentals and vocals for our clients' productions.
The elegance and bold simplicity of Aaron Copland makes his music timeless despite being relatively new. Stark and emotionally evocative, this clarion call to action played expressively on acoustic piano stands as a tribute to Copland's belief that minimalist music best tells honest truthful stories, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Swinging country love ballad sung by Tim McGraw soundalike. Positive; up-tempo; warm and snuggly. Soldier sings to his wife in bed on his last morning home and then kisses his wife goodbye. Duty. Smiles through the tears. High styled, lavish production of (real) guitars, bass, piano and percussion. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Pop Easy Listening Music
Even when all is lost there is a survivalist spirit in some that enables them to rise up in the face of personal devastation, gather together what remains of their cause, and live to fight another day. While burying their dead, they plan a future for those still living. Strength; faith; love; truth, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Even when all is lost there is a survivalist spirit in some that enables them to rise up in the face of personal devastation, gather together what remains of their cause, and vow to fight on. While burying their dead, they plan a future for those still living. Strength;faith;courage;love. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Huge, dramatic orchestral journey spiraling down slowly, majestically, into the Pit. Deep double bass call out to violins and a choir of cellos answer: "All is lost. All is lost." Foreboding; loss; despair. Orchestral track of growing darkness and complexity; edgy; beautiful. Hitchcock inspired. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Orchestral
Hushed joy overcomes the faithful on Christmas Eve as they gather at midnight in Christian churches throughout the world for the reading of the Christmas Gospel, the lighting of candles and the singing of beloved hymns for Jesus birth. Hear a new hymn with organ, bells and choir in traditional style, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
Hushed joy overcomes the faithful on Christmas Eve as they gather at midnight in Christian churches throughout the world for the reading of the Christmas Gospel, the lighting of candles and the singing of beloved hymns for Jesus birth. Hear a new hymn with organ, bells and choir in traditional style, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
Brilliant, exhilarating acoustic piano "cat and mouse" game on the keys. Frenetic and busy central theme and diminutive, gentle resolution at close. Positive. Up-beat and confident. Sophisticated and charming, yet teetering on the knife edge of self-control. A silk blouse about to bust its buttons. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Happy, mellow, reverberating major key acoustic piano outro for serene and sophisticated moments and uplifting final scenes. Goodness and right has prevailed and we can rest confident in the path ahead. Thank God. Time for a group hug and a round of smiles for a job well done by all who tried hard. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Bass guitar drives it home with fancy picking electric guitar and rock piano running along behind. Top hat heavy percussion has it pressed to the floor. Yes, we're cool, but we're getting there too fast. A laid back instrumental Coldplay soundalike rockin' it to make it feel right at night time. Hot, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
Even when all is lost, there is a survivalist spirit in some of the vanquished that enables them to rise up in the face of personal devastation, gather together what remains of their cause, and vow to fight on. While burying their dead, they plan a future for those still living. Faith;strength;love. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Even when all is lost, there is a survivalist spirit in some of the vanquished that enables them to rise up in the face of personal devastation, gather together what remains of their cause, and vow to fight on. While burying their dead, they plan a future for those still living. Faith;strength;love. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Elegant minimalist piano solo, in the classical style of film composer, Philip Glass, played with wrenching emotion. Rich and sophisticated accompaniment to Adele and Justin Bieber soundalike love duet. Stunning and unique. Timeless in appeal: Romeo and Juliet; Princess Diana; war torn lovers. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Had Leonard Bernstein been there that day when the heart of his city, New York City, hemorrhaged blood and tears on that day when thousands died and thousands more lost their dreams for the future he would have composed a passionate neoclassical symphony of heartbreak to commemorate the city's pain, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
Had Leonard Bernstein been there that day when the heart of his city, New York City, hemorrhaged blood and tears on that day when thousands died and thousands more lost their dreams for the future he would have composed a passionate neoclassical symphony of heartbreak to commemorate the city's pain, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Orchestral Music
The agony of lovers separated by time and distance is as old as humankind: the burning desire; lonliness; worrries about loyalty and fidelity; the fear of a lost love. So listen to a love letter sung by a John Legend soundalike. Quaint in a text message world, perhaps, but soulful and deeply moving. Instrumental, Pop Music, Easy Listening
It's time to slow jam. A mellow, slow groove R&B jazz track built on bass, guitar, samba and piano for that drive down the Coast. Your head back; the sun on your face; the wind in your hair; your girl. You know what comes next: love on a blanket; wine at sunset; the sound of the waves on the beach. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
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 Sounds, Synth music / new age
Soulful, almost folk/Americana style piano solo waltz of bittersweet love and reflection. We live in our head and our hearts and not in the real world. Look inside to find strength from your memories. Simple though they may be, they sustain you in turbulent times. Peace;love; home. The good things. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Folk Music
In the face of despair and unbearable personal suffering the human spirit finds comfort in a treasure trove of happy memories from the past, before war and famine and all of the world's struggles interfered with passionate love. Hear the symphony play the war widow's smile through tears. Profound. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Exotic, evocative, heart-rending love song sung by award winning singer in Adele's signature soundalike style. A message piece of stunning intensity and deep beauty that asks for peace and forgiveness for the mistakes of the past. Deeply moving. Soaring;reverent. Subtle acoustic piano accompaniment. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Regal piano solo in the style of Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Simple, strong, determined. A clarion call to action. Music to demonstrate that we see it clearly and understand our dilemma."Make a plan and pray for the courage to fight for our dream;together, we can face this and we can win." Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Bass guitar drives it home with fancy picking electric guitar and rock piano running along behind. Top hat heavy percussion has it pressed to the floor. Yes, we're cool, but we're getting there too fast. A laid back instrumental Coldplay soundalike rockin' it to make it feel right at night time. Hot, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Rock Music Piano Lead
Like the sun breaking through the clouds, this emotional piano segue/intro/outro suggests that love, hope and faith will prevail. Positive. Motivational. Accompaniment to Adele soundalike love song. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Wistful, solo piano arrangement of the traditional Christmas classic, but with a modern touch of impressionist dissonance. For times when the standard, upbeat arrangement is too happy. Sentimental; suggesting a yearning for the past. Epic. Nostalgic and comforting. Some memories get better with age. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
It's time to slow jam. A mellow, slow groove R&B jazz track for that convertible going fast on PCH along the Pacific cliffs. Your head back; the sun on your face; the wind in your hair; your girl. You know what comes next: love on a blanket; wine at sunset; the sound of the waves on the beach. Yes. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate RnB Music
Mellow, pulsating menage a trois jazz trip with bass, guitar, piano and bongo. A slow jam chill. Suggestive. Inviting. Succumb to the undulation and float down into the deep end of the cool, blue pool. Long track built on successive rhythmic waves of repeating theme, intensifying, then the release. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate New Age Electronic Music
Soulful, soft, yet angry love song featuring glamorous and powerful Adele style female vocals. Society gets in the way of young love. The girl can see it but the guy is blind. Yearning; pleading; warning; crying. Soaring, emotional vocals by award winning singer. Elegant acoustic piano accompaniment, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Bold, simple piano notes call out: Action! Action! Time to make that big decision and then go forth into the sun. A bold track that shouts out with elegant audacity: be clear! be brave! no tricks or gimmicks, just purity and courage and simple, ingenious brilliance. A singular character track. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
While the young soldiers, new to battle, celebrate military victory with drunken revelry, the old, battle hardened veterans can think only of home: the place, the people, the nation for whom they have fought. Somber and reflective, with resolve to carry on, this symphony tells their courageous story, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Mellow, pulsating menage a trois jazz trip with bass, guitar, piano and bongo. A slow jam chill. Suggestive. Inviting. Succumb to the undulation and float down into the deep end of the cool, blue pool. Long track built on successive rhythmic waves of repeating theme, intensifying, then the release. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
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! Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Rock
Swinging country love ballad sung by Tim McGraw soundalike. Positive; up-tempo; warm and snuggly. Soldier sings to his wife in bed on his last morning home and then kisses his wife goodbye. High styled, lavish production of (real) guitars, bass, piano and percussion. Instrumental, Country Music, Contemporary Country Music
Simple tones played emotionally in a soulful piano solo evoke deep feelings of emptiness and regret. When all is lost many questions of right and wrong, good and evil, are left unanswered. Somber; melancholy;regretful. Will nothing good come from all of this? The question is posed but never answered, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
New Age meets 70's style "Chicago" brass and guitars in this instrumental track with the swagger suspense and urban grit of Coldplay's best. The driving rhythm of brass, guitars, piano and top hat dominated percussion collide in tight bonded sound in this edgy alt pop track for stalking hot streets. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Rock
Elegant and dramatic classical solo piano waltz in formal style of Frederic Chopin. Romantic Period with high-impact opening; modern, glitzy arpeggios. Hushed, romantic close (suitable for a soft, balcony kiss). Very danceable, easy to choreograph. Wistful, memorable melody. New love or engagement. Keyboard Sounds, Piano / acoustic
Dark and sinister piano/bass track of heightening tension. Brooding, contemplative; clean, sophisticated. Deep bass notes thunder an unrelenting heartbeat. Upper register tries to flee but is caught in the net. In the end, the bongo beat consumes both. Apprehension turns to fear. FX a la Hitchcock. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Soulful, soft, yet angry love song featuring glamorous and powerful Adele style female vocals. Society gets in the way of young love. The girl can see it but the guy is blind. Yearning; pleading; warning; crying. Soaring, emotional vocals by award winning singer. Elegant acoustic piano accompaniment, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Solo Piano
Even when all is lost there is a survivalist spirit in some of the vanquished that enables them to rise up in the face of personal devastation, gather together what remains of their cause, and vow to fight on. While burying their dead, they plan a future for those still living. Faith;strength;love. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
In a music world filled with dubstep, trance and mindless dance club electronica, the time when music advocated peace seems quaint. So'60's. Yet, powerful political lyrics and inspired melody transcend time and speak to our Nation's yearning for an end to war. Our wars. Listen. Bring the guys home. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
It's time to slow jam. A mellow, slow groove R&B jazz track built on bass, guitar, samba and piano for that drive down the Coast. Your head back; the sun on your face; the wind in your hair; your girl. You know what comes next: love on a blanket; wine at sunset; the sound of the waves on the beach. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Brilliant, exhilarating acoustic piano "cat and mouse" game on the keys. Frenetic and busy central theme and diminutive, gentle resolution at close. Positive. Up-beat and confident. Sophisticated and charming, yet teetering on the knife edge of self-control. A silk blouse about to bust its buttons. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Pop Easy Listening Music
An elegant solo piano tribute to the Danny Elfman jewel "Little Alice." Passionate, yet innocent. Adventurous and emotionally charged. A virtuoso classical ballet romp up and down the keyboard, just like a young girl learning to become a young woman. A dance for a princess who dreams of being king. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Yummy! Reheated leftovers on a plate! Open the door; shove the food into the mike; set the timer; wait; buzz; open and hey, pass the ketchup! Kitchen Sound Effects, Kitchen appliances
The end had come and he lay there knowing that he would never be able to finish those things he had started; would never make back the money lost in bad investments; never regain his only true love; never say "I'm sorry" to those whose forgiveness he now needed. Sick. Alone. Out of time. He cried. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
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, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
In the face of despair and unbearable personal suffering the human spirit finds comfort in a treasure trove of happy memories from the past, before war and famine and all of the world's struggles interfered with passionate love. Hear the symphony play the war widow's smile through tears. Profound. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
The classic Christmas hymn, "O Holy Night." Here, played in sophisticated and elegant form on an acoustic piano with impressionist grace and emotion. For grand, luxurious, upper class adult holiday moments where no expense is spared. It's about more than just kids and toys. Indulge yourself, people. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns
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