Based in South Dakota, Winthrop Brookhouse is a talented composer who writes in the Jazz, Latin, World, Electronica, Dramatic, and New Age genres. He studied with Brazilian composer Moacir Santos, who gave him a strong background in Latin music, and with Pete Robinson at Dick Groves Studio in Hollywood. Using thematic and melodic sounds with a focus on orchestrating a wide variety of instrumentation, he composes a broad range of styles. With over 170,000 streams, Winthrop’s compositions are relevant in mainstream music.
A short disquieting dramatic piece. The melody is haunting but also holds suspense. Film, television, segue, animation, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A fast paced Latin jazz instrumental. Melody is carried by guitar with riffs of guitar and bass duet. Film, video, background radio, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A fun lighthearted tune with electric guitar lead and relaxed easygoing accompaniment. Standard rock progression styled for easy listening. 60 second TV or radio commercial. Nice segue or transition for audio book or radio production, Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
A moving ensemble piece with French horn and strings carrying melody. Celtic harp, tubular bells and crotales give a charming accent. Television, film, segue or intro. Memeorials and ceremonies also. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A brass section with piano, electric bass and percussion. A jazz style with a Latin flair, Big band harmony and melodic structure. Television film opener on hold radio DJ, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A Chinese traditional song, called “Jasmine Flower”, with variations of the melodic content. A soft flowing feel for mellow moments. Film, television, world lounge, travel, relaxation and spa. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese New Age
As the name implies, a fast paced, high powered metal rock adventure. Games, film, television, club or corporate. It pushes and sets the world on edge. An industrial feel with distorted guitar in an almost vocal plea. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
A dramatic electronic and acoustic piece featuring Bass Clarinet and French Horn. A deep and evolving melodic structure. Rhythmic underpinning varies and shifts. Film, television, games, streaming, documentary. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A Debussy inspired piece for piano and flute. Piano intro with flute then stating melody followed by up tempo b section with flute and piano. Then return to flute original melody closing with soft ending. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A solo guitar piece with a folk style and an easygoing melody. restaurant, bistro, lounge, hotel, on-hold, streaming, film, television. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
A charming woodwind trio in 9/8 time. The melody is quirky and fun. Great for children film television animation or corporate, Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
A Latin jazz number with a easy going melody carried mainly by the Alto Saxophone. Nice rhythmic quality that keeps everything moving, but with taste. Restaurant, hotel lobby, bistro, jazz lounge, wine bar, television, film, travel, upscale retail, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
An electronic world fusion piece that has an Asian flair and haunting melodic structure. Film television clubs radio documentary, Instrumental, World Music, Asian World Fusion
A building deep brooding piece. Strings, Brass and Woodwinds in a cinematic blend of melody and atmosphere. Film, television, games, documentary. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A Dramatic New Age electronic piece. Melodic line is endearing and powerful. Film, television, streaming, spa, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
A laid back jazz quintet with a sophisticated melodic structure. Alto flute and tenor sax weave the melody around the piano. Television, film, lounge jazz, wine bar, cafe, upscale retail, dining, club or radio. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A guitar and clarinet duet in a contemporary classical form. Nice interplay between both instruments. bistro, film, television, streaming, sidewalk cafe, radio, Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
A cool jazz ensemble short and sweet with short fun statements of the melody. Sparse and punchy. interlude segue or commercial e-book, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
A dreamy dub step type piece that floats on an ethnic drum pattern with a nice melodic interchange. TV Film corporate trailer radio, Instrumental, Electronic, Dubtronica
A duet for acoustic guitar and cello with a Spanish flair. The piece has nice dynamic range and interchange of melodic materials. Ethnic restaurant, film, television, travel, documentary, bistro, club, streaming or radio. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
A fun upbeat mambo rock with strong bass part and melody carried by electric guitar. Radio production, film, television, children’s show, leisure, corporate, comedy and games, Instrumental, Rock, Latin Rock
A jazz fusion piece with alto flute and acoustic guitar carrying the melody. “A” section is in 7/4 time with bridge in 5/4 and ending in 3/4. The percussion is all ethnic. wine bars, film, television, travel, Continental Jazz, bistros, wineries, easy listening, restaurants, on hold, club, lounge, Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A classic romantic build. Starts with harp and strings and adds horns. Soft and lovely with an uplifting swell with nice intertwining passages. works well in period and present day treatments, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
A rock jazz instrumental with a nice rhythm and tempo. Strong melodic line with breaks of melodic flight. Good for anime, tv or film, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
A string ensemble renders this moving classical melody with strong solo passages and rhythmic background passages. TV film drama documentary, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A Latin influenced piece with a smooth delivery by flute, tenor saxophone backed up by piano, bass, bass drum and bongos. lounge, club, streaming, on-hold, film, video. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
A clear crystal sound of bells and synthesizer gives this piece a spacial characteristic that is good for film, video, streaming, documentary, spa, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
A Latin Pop piece with electric guitar, flute, electric bass, electric piano, drums. Nice relaxing groove. Close dancing. Film, television, club, lounge, bistro, streaming, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Pop
A dramatic journey with strings, woodwinds, synthesizer and electric bass. Rich and lush scoring. Film, television, music library, streaming, documentary, Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
A dramatic electronic piece with a dreamy, drifitng lush feel. Film, television, music library, New Age, streaming, Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
A fast paced jazz rock piece with trumpets, trombones, synthesizer, electric bass and percussion. Dance up booty off with this one. Club, lounge, disco, streaming, on-hold, film, video, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
A dark electronic work with synthesizer, percussion and bells. streaming, film, video, games, documentary. Becoming forever and beyond ones awareness, Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
A jazz ballad with piano, electric guitar, bass and drums. Soft and sweet. Film, television, streaming, lounge, bistro, club. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A jazz fusion piece with a spacey atmosphere. With Tenor sax carrying the lead and electric guitar, synthesizer, drums. Club, lounge, bistro, streaming, film, video, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
A trio of flute, lead guitar and rhythm guitar. A jazz folk style with a relaxed delivery. Film, streaming, bistro, restaurant, on-hold. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A world jazz piece with Alto saxophone, piano, synthesizer, electric bass, drums. Dramatic and hard hitting refrains. Film, television, games, streaming, online content, music library, Instrumental, Jazz, World Jazz
A contemporary jazz quintet with trombone and vibraphone carrying the melody with guitar, bass and drums supporting in a rich harmonic landscape. Guitar and bass have the improvisations. Bistro, lounge, club, hotel, streaming, film, television, on-hold, Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A bluesy lounge jazz quintet piece with a free open approach to the melodic structure of the piece. Trumpet and trombone carry the basic melodic delivery backed up by piano, bass and drums. Club, bistro, cafe, streaming, television, film, credits. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A New Age piece in 6/4 time with strings, synthesizer, electric guitar and piano. Streaming, film, video, club, bistro, on-hold, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A jazz rock piece with plenty of grit. Tenor Saxophone, electric guitar, electric bass and drum kit. film, streaming, club, lounge, party, on-hold. games, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
An ambient electronic piece with synthesizer. Streaming, film, video, games, club. A sparkle of understanding and brightness with a spacial environment. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
60 second loop. Strong and dreadful sense of threat closing in.. Brass, drums, strings, synthesizer. Audio books, games, film, television, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
A fast moving jazz ensemble piece with baritone saxophone and trombone holding down the melody. Accompanied by electric piano, bass and drums. Lounge, club, film television, streaming, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
