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.
Sophisticated, simple, quiet piano samba accented with bongo and shakers. Swaying, suggestive rhythm. An erotic slow dance. A casual, yet elegant sound for upscale, high end, mellow and serene adult moments. White evening jackets. Cool. Memorable. Not just sound; a song groove that sticks with you. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate World Beat
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. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Reflective acoustic piano waltz in neoclassical style of Anton Dvorak. Obscure and unusual with curious interplay between left and right hands. The upper register seeks peace through melody. The lower register insists on defeat through dissonance. Common ground lies in surrender. A metaphor for life, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Profoundly beautiful musical indictment of the failure of American war policy in Iraq. Sung by Grammy winning male vocalist over spare acoustic grand piano accompaniment with soft rock organ and electric bass. Clean, intellectual lyrics that rival anything by Bob Dylan. Riveting. Guilt inducing. Male Vocals
Exotic contemporary love song of stunning intensity that asks for peace and forgiveness for the mistakes of the past. Sung by a beautiful, classically trained alto voice with huge vocal range, backed by subtle piano. An emotional tour de force. Beautiful music with a message. A poignant heartbreak. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
Lavish live electric guitar country band backing for stirring, George Strait style swing and swagger patriotic tune about a proud dad and his soldier son who volunteered in Iraq and his heart-breaking return home. Touching and mainstream Middle America. Beautiful proud music. Inspiring and uplifting, Male Vocals, Country, New Country
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, Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
Grammy winning tenor sings heartbroken love letter to his girl back home, accompanied by acoustic piano and rock organ. A tear-jerker, with storied, clean, family friendly, lost love lyrics, sung by a beautiful voice with impeccable, Frank Sinatra timing and Al Jarreau vocal range. Unique. Timeless. Male Vocals, Dramatic, Broadway
"We are in love, but apart, and it is killing me!" So sings the lonely young woman to her brave young lover so far away. A love story tear-jerker duet ballad with Adele sounding female vocal and Justin Bieber sounding male vocal. Separated by war and longing for each other. Heart-tugging yet hopeful, Mixed Vocals
Clean pain. Raw beauty. Clarity through stark and lovely dissonance. Submissive. An acoustic piano acceptance of the inevitable. Bow your head before a masterful show of deep love of the piano and respect for its ability to communicate deep-seated human emotions. A very nice track. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Dark Magical
Soulful, melancholy and haunting contemporary classical style piano accompaniment to Adele sounding love song. Bach "Two Part Invention" type opening passage, followed by resonant, hesitant chorded melody. Stark. Soaring and sophisticated. Full of emotionally evocative stand alone stunning passages. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Bluegrass banjo solo intro to a huge, live country band acoustic ensemble of banjo, bouzouki, guitar, bass, piano and percussion playing up-tempo Americana marching tune with strong country, folk and blue grass elements. Swinging. Positive. Appealing to family values middle America, young and old. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Simple, sweet and emotional solo piano waltz with heavy, natural grand piano reverb, laced with deep nostalgia and emotion. Reflective. Hesitant, but strong, as childhood memories tend to be. Pretty music with classical style elements and song structure. A quiet call to the past. Sophisticated charm, Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Sublime and relaxing waves of quasi-music featuring sexy, languid electric guitar and bass, supported by gentle piano bass notes, drums and shakers. Erotic. Mellow squared. A formless, undulating, pulsating chilled liquid groove. A slow dancing walk on the beach while sipping your third margarita. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Waterworld Music
Foreboding; loss; despair; you are trapped by Satan in a bone rattling, ecstatic, unrelenting journey into the cruel majesty of the Pit. Retro Hitchcock style orchestral track spiraling down slowly down into Hell. Deep double bass, violins and choir of cellos. Terrifying, yet beautiful. Dramatic. Instrumental
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, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Country
Zingy up-tempo piano "wake-up; sit up and pay attention" track. Glitzy arpeggios rise to a crescendo, with gentle falling chords in a hushed and sophisticated finale. Set the stage; make an introduction; survey what lies ahead with confidence. A show-starter, show-off track to get you noticed. Wow! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Piano
Daring classical piano sonatina, in the style of The King's Speech. Vigorous and brilliant. Exhilarating audacious live performance on acoustic grand piano. A human "cat and mouse" game on ivory keys. Elegant, fancy central theme and diminutive, gentle resolution at close. Regal. Strong. Confident. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Classical
Happy and inspiring bluegrass pop Americana acoustic country tune featuring a toe-tapping banjo bouzouki duet, with live string band of guitars, bass, keyboards and New Christie Minstrel style mixed choir. Strong. Powerful and uplifting. Positive middle America, with old fashioned, traditional charm, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Folk
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, Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
High spirited, up-tempo swinging piano rock song with big drums and high-hat percussion. High energy. A happy "go get 'em" "fired up" "we did it" track made for big smiles, group hugs and boogie dancing. Kids love to rock out with arms high in the air, heads shaking and feet flying. Here's the song. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop