Pennsylvania-born composer and arranger Nelson Hinds creates music in the Dramatic, Rock, Jazz, and Classical genres. Now living in Colorado, he scores music for several symphony orchestras as well as a number of local programs, including the Rocky Mountain Holiday Series and Colorado Historical Society. Nelson's music has also appeared on TV shows such as Breed All About It, Unwrapped, Mings Quest, Busted, Rocky Mountain Holiday Series, Ireland, Disney Weddings, a Parade Magazine TV Special, and many more.
A positive, upbeat track that would be perfect for a corporate presentation. Yes, "the future is yours" if you use this track. It has very positive outlook with a layered melody of guitar, synths and strings. You will feel the future at your doorstep with this piece and you will be tapping your toes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
A driving, up tempo, track for a spy, action or documentary film in a foreign setting. It conjures up a feeling of James Bond, "Bourne Identity" or "To Catch a Thief". You will be transported overseas to locations of beauty and possible danger uncovering secrets and carrying out espionage. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
A lively melody that would be great for documentary, TV or travel video. Jambalaya Pontchartrain with lots of hot sauce. This simple melody will have you traveling the bayous in no time. Its like having Queen Ida along for the ride. The moss will be thick with this catchy tune no matter the occasion, Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
A wonderful variation on a well known Christmas piece. Remember Christmas in the 60's jazzed up. Well, kick up your feet and rest to this laid-back interpretation of a classic with woodwinds and solo piano. Gets you into the mood right away along with the hot buttered rum. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
An orchestral track with dramatic elements.. great for film or documentary. The music has a modern rhythmic base with strings rising at middle of the piece with intensity and conviction recapping and building the suspense at the end. Never mundane, this piece will take you away to far away lands. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Great action track for hunting or tracking in the bayou, swamp or waterway. Think of Deliverance with a modern kick and lots of moss added in. Whether you are in the Everglades or Louisiana, this music will make you feel right at home with the subtle and sparse performances of guitar, bass & rhythm. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
A Cajun track that would be great for documentary, TV or travel video. You'll feel the bayous coming on. Jambalaya Pontchartrain with a good bit of hot sauce. This music takes you to the very heart of the Bayous with its instrumentation of accordion, electric guitar, violin and deep bass. Queen Ida. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Action packed and full of color and fun, this circus piece will have you imagining the big top, with all its crazy escapades. The instrumentation of low brass and high woodwinds along with accordion convey a feeling of a small circus band playing near ringside. Perfect as popcorn and cotton candy. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Music
A delightful and festive melody for a south of the border scene. It immediately brings to mind Mexico and part of Latin America. It starts with two trumpets on the melody transitioning to a lovely bridge playing by guitar and tuba. Within the first few bars, you are transported to festive Mexico!! Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
A track that would be great for a sci-fi film or TV score. Think Star Wars 1 in the alien bar or club with the alien band. A somewhat camp version of all the science fiction movies made in the 50's and 60's and the movie "Mars Attacks" from the 90's. Yes, they are coming for you and they are green. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Alien Invasion
Great track for a TV or radio advertisement or announcement. Its explosive beginning and screaming brass will get everyone's attention in short time. Always remaining busy and exciting, this piece is nothing short of an atom blast. Just the right amount of time to sell a product or an upcoming event, Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
A track that has asian colors and is mystical in nature with percussion slowly building and driving to its anticipated end. It tips its hat to Bruce Lee and all films related with a bit of fun and humor thrown in. One can visualize a the trademark sounds of martial arts whipping its way to a frenzy. Instrumental, Asian, Asian Dramatic
Cute old sailors song. Think of the old man and sea. Visualize a crusty old captain telling tails of the sea. Great for documentaries, comedies (Peter Sellers disguised as an old, crusty captain) and film. This trio of two accordions, tuba and its charming melody will gently take you out to sea. Instrumental, Folk, Sea Shanties
A cheap and sleazy track... perfect for a film or documentary. Think of a run down bar or hotel with some tough guys like Danny Trejo drinking with an attitude. From the first few bars, you will get the point of this piece. Dual guitars play the melody accompanied by cool synth effects. Drink up! Instrumental
A marching band piece perfect for radio, TV or sports events. The first bars are very recognizable with a hint of a great movie and commercial theme. Instrumental, Sports, Marching Band Music
A track that would be great for a middle eastern documentary or film. The melody is played by the santoor (an ancient string instrument) and is supported by a driving rhythm section and percussion building to the end. You will immediately be transported to the region of shifting sands and oasis. Instrumental, Middle East, Contemporary Dramatic
A colorful Asian track that would be great for travel, TV or documentary. A true mixture of western and Asia instruments, this piece will carry you away to the far east with its easy going western beginning of banjo, koto, dulcimer and solo violin that transitions to a beautiful ending with strings. Instrumental, Asian, Asian New Age
Action packed and full of color and fun, this circus piece will have you imagining the big top taking you through the many acts and scenes. Perfect for a full circus act with a lot of action. This piece moves through many colors, rhythms and moods culminating with a wonderfully happy ending march. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Music
A song that would be terrific for an action sequence for film, game video and science documentary. This piece is 100% energy and has intensity from beginning to end. This piece is on amphetamines burning the rubber down the road. There is only speed and more speed so hit that pedal and burn it out! Instrumental, Action, Intense Electronic
This is a variation on the well known hymn. It has, at once, an emotional and spiritual content with melody beautifully played by the oboe and guitar accompanied by string orchestra. It evokes a time long ago in America and would be perfect for an historic documentary. It is moving and powerful. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
A pleasant ballad for documentary or film for a tranquil scene in the summer. This very relaxed piece will have you stretching out at a beach or just dreaming away. Its colors are reminiscent of "Weather Report" ballads. It creates a panorama of summer and leisure that will put a smile on your face. Instrumental
A Cajun track that would be great for documentary, TV or travel video. You can practically see the moss on the trees with tune. There's lots of hot sauce and sweat to go around deep in the bayous. The colorful instrumentation of accordion, harmonica, sax and deep bass transport you to the bayous. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Great corporate or radio stinger that gets right to the point. Up front and center with a minor version of a well known TV quote at the end. Lucy will always be with us and we bow to her talents. Who can forget "Vitameatavegamin" or the chocolate factory conveyer belt. Hilarious and cool. Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
A wonderful, authentic jazz piece from the 20's. It has the style and character of the "Roaring Twenties" with a very catchy melody. It's like Alfalfa and Spanky were with you again from the "Our Gang" series. The bridge has elements of the Louis Armstrong "Hot Five" ensemble and a great ending. Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
A great, percussive, driving track for any documentary or action film using tradition Indian instruments as well as modern instrumentation. The effect is immediate and you are transported to the very essence of India. From start to finish, this uptempo music will take you on the ride of your life. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Dramatic
A perfect track for anything Caribbean with long stretches of beaches and ocean. The gentle, carefree beginning segues to a wonderful section of shouting brass and saxes returning to a solo sax. This piece is a happy anthem to the beauty of the Caribbean in both its solitude and culture. Bon voyage. Instrumental, Tropical, Caribbean Music
A Cajun track that would be great for documentary, TV or travel video. Jambalaya Pontchartrain with a good bit of hot sauce. This music takes you to the very heart of the Bayous with its instrumentation of accordion, harmonica and sax. Its like having Queen Ida playing for you. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
A funny, comic rock track for just about any type of retro 80's feel. Think of Michael J. Fox.... It is action packed from beginning to end with all the comic elements and genre found in those movies. Whether in the valley or at the beach, this zany melody will have you tapping your toes in delight. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Rock
An excellent track for anything Indian. A wonderful melody that can be used at the beginning of a documentary. You will feel like you are there in the first few seconds regardless of whether a visual is used or not. Atmospheric and expressive, the beautiful melody is played by the native sitar. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Light
A lively theme that's perfect for a festive Christmas occasion. Great for a documentary or travel show. This spirited piece starts out with a duet of violins joined by guitar, harpsichord, bass and recorder. This piece is composed in the style of carols of old and it will move you with its spirit. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
A track that would be great for a pet TV or home video. Think Zappa does animal tricks and jumps all around the yard happily engaged in the moment. Yes, whatever dog is being doing, it will hilariously accompany your pet walking or running around the yard doing zany things with its catchy theme. Instrumental, Animal, Dog Music
A great track for anything Indian. It starts with a wonderful melody in the sitar that is imitated by the oboe and guitar that comes to joyous conclusion. Atmospheric and expressive, you will feel like you are there in the first few seconds of this piece, regardless of whether visual is used. Instrumental, Indian, Bollywood
A great urban rock beat for TV, news, radio and corporate events which touches a lot of bases. It is collage of moments you may have heard from radio over the years. "This is FM 109" with its driving beat and station identification. With its soaring guitars and beat, you'll tap your toes & remember. Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
A polka with a well known cliche added for fun. Part march and polka, this piece starts with melody in the accordion and is joined by the tubas, clarinets and percussion to its exciting conclusion. Perfect as a circus or polka-dance number, you will be tapping your toes and smiling with this number. Instrumental, Circus, Polka March
A great polka track that hits all the traditional aspects of the genre. Great for documentary, film and TV. The melody starts in the accordion and clarinets with tuba in the bass and percussion. Perfect as a circus or polka-dance number, you will be tapping your toes and smiling with this number. Instrumental, Circus, Polka March
A track that would be great for an action sequence such as fast planes, cars or motorcycles. Immediately aggressive, this piece will get you into the "Top Gun" mood very fast with is strident guitar melody and driving beat. It screams fast and furious with a winner take all attitude full throttle. Instrumental
