Doug Michael is a seasoned composer, guitarist, instrument builder, and educator. He’s been a regularly featured composer on the syndicated TV show “Planet X” since 2010 and scored a Hyundai car commercial narrated by Jeff Bridges. Doug has had music placements with Pawn Stars (History Channel) MTV, A&E, CBS, Sports Illustrated, This Old House and has written music for commercials in Portugal, Turkey, Hungary, Germany, and Canada.
Inspirational and Atmospheric music forming a calming pleasant musical environment. The music creates a sonic environment of spacious knowing and soothing relaxation, evoking a sense of peace and serenity. Lush ambience surrounds the listener into spiritual bliss. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
An upbeat peppy Drum and Bass Electronic Music track. Contemporary in style but yet retaining a memorable melodic sense and catchy riffs. Fast paced and packed with a positive vibe for any uplifting scene or hip product placement. Instrumental, Electronic, Breakbeat
Ethereal atmospheric music forming an immersive sonic environment that transports one to another place. A spacious soundscape filled with a calm unease. A lush ambience that fits well with any apprehensive scene. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
A driving, rhythmic, Rock Instrumental with a slight dark feel. Energetic and Dynamic the music grooves and pushes the listener to the edge. Big guitars and rocking drums provide for a powerful soundtrack. Perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, or Sports TV. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A World beat with a pop sensibility. Catchy melodies and a motivational upbeat chorus completes the optimistic and hopeful music. This works well for positive product placement and/or an affirmative, inspiring scene. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
A rocking classic with roots in Blues and Southern Rock. A tune perfect for today’s reality TV show or any outside TV setting looking for some classic music that is easily recognizable. Stomp your feet, kick up your heels.. Electric Guitars, Bass and Drums make this tune a solid choice. Instrumental, Rock, Southern Rock
A slow tempo Hip Hop groove with a gritty, determined beat. A purposeful and unflinching instrumental. Perfect for a gritty scene filled with intrigue and mystery. Complete with melodic flourishes and the Hip Hop clap. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
A Happy & uplifting tune that will bring a smile to all. An Uplifting, Whimsical instrumental that’s Upbeat with a acoustic guitar rhythm and bell melody. Quirky, Fresh and Optimistic, this song makes one think of Sunny Skies and the Perfect Day. Super for TV, Film, Advertising, Commercials, Radio. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
An lyrical moderate tempo instrumental pop song with a hopeful and optimistic vibe. Complete with inspiring melodies and bluesy guitar solo. Motivational and Inspirational, Perfect for the Corporate Presentation, TV commercials or as a backdrop to an upbeat film scene or commercial cue. Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
A upbeat, driving, fast paced energetic Rock Instrumental. There's an edge to this music that gives it a contemporary feel and yet still retaining the classic rock influences. Dynamic, Powerful and determined, perfect for any High Energy TV/Film production, Action/Adventure show, or chase scene. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
An Uplifting, Whimsical Ukulele instrumental that’s Upbeat and Optimistic. This music puts a smile on your face and makes on think of Sunny Skies and the Perfect Day. Super for Advertising, Commercials, Radio, TV, Film, Reality TV or lounging on the beach. Instrumental, Hawaiian, Hawaii
Classical Piano in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach. A 2 part Invention complete with counterpoint and melody. Great for Film, TV, or Documentary scenes that are Historical, or Nostalgic. Perfect for films set in the 1800’s or earlier. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A contemporary sounding upbeat Piano pop instrumental with synth accompaniment. Pleasant, bright, and encouraging in mood with a catchy sing song melody. The optimistic mood of this music is perfect for the hopeful shopper who is about to make a purchase. Great for positive scenes and/or ads. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
A hard rocking, uptempo, driving, song. Power chords drive the music with a rhythmic synth verse. Strong Drums and Electric Guitar. Powerful and determined, perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, Sports, Racing, or Action filled footage. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Network TV Rock
A smooth chill-out track. Good for corporate logos, motifs and/or product ID’s. Simple chords topped with strings and synths that drive along providing an upbeat vibe. This track has a solid drum beat and is a perfect background for Fashion, Educational Films, and/or TV commercials. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
Lush ambience, smooth textures, and spacial atmospherics providing a contemplative backdrop of musical space. The music creates a sonic environment of calm and soothing relaxation, evoking a sense of peace and serenity. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
A straight ahead unobtrusive, driving, upbeat, rhyhthmic, Rock Instrumental. Energetic and Dynamic the music provides an optimistic, positive groove. Perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, Sports, Racing, or Action filled footage. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A mid tempo acoustic pop rock instrumental complete with catchy riffs and melodic acoustic guitar solos. The music creates an optimistic mood and an adventurous driving spirit. Works well for TV and/or Film where the scene needs to progress. Great background music for storytelling. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
An Acoustic Pop tune flavored with a fingerpicked intro, catchy melodies, and an upbeat bluesy chorus. The music creates an optimistic mood and an adventurous spirit. Works well for TV and/or Film where the scene needs to progress. Great for background for storytelling. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Moody and dark atmospheric ambience. Sounds from another world creating a sonic environment like no other. The music has moments of ebb and flow, calm and tension as the builds which builds a sense of movement and uneasy tension. An excellent soundscape for mysterious or paranormal activities. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
An upbeat acoustic pop feel good song. Lush textures with orchestral strings and guitar harmonics. Melodic and pleasant, perfect for an inspiring scene or positive product placement. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
A somber ambient soundscape that begins with a sense of unease and uncertainty. Once the melodic guitar emerges the music settles into a call and answer melodic texture with immersive swirling guitars. An interesting piece for a scene that is open for question or has an unknown outcome. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A solo Classical piano piece written in the 4 voice style of Bach. Great for Film, TV, or Documentary scenes that are Historical, or Nostalgic. Perfect for films set in the 1800’s or earlier. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
An Uplifting, Whimsical, Ukulele instrumental that’s Upbeat and Optimistic. This music puts a smile on your face and makes on think of Sunny Skies and the Perfect Day. Super for Advertising, Commercials, Radio, TV, Film, Reality TV or lounging on the beach. Instrumental, Hawaiian, Hawaii
An Uplifting, Whimsical Ukulele instrumental that’s Upbeat and Optimistic. This music puts a smile on your face and makes on think of Sunny Skies and the Perfect Day. Super for Advertising, Commercials, Radio, TV, Film, Reality TV or lounging on the beach. Instrumental, Hawaiian, Hawaii
A light fun melodic tune that brightens up the day and brings joy to all who listen. Complete with a catchy melody and room for brand identity narration. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
A mid tempo Americana acoustic pop rock instrumental with a sprinkling of country. Filled with Inspiration and Hope this music is complete with catchy riffs and familiar chords. A soundtrack for the open air road trip. Great for commercials, car advertisements and TV cues. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Styled after a typical Jazz standard. The music has a singable melody performed on Guitar and two solo sections with Alto Sax and Trombone. The piece ends as it began with the Guitar melody. Good positive mood, perfect for an upbeat scene that needs some easy listening Jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A driving, rhythmic, Rock Instrumental with a slight dark feel. Energetic and Dynamic the music grooves and pushes the listener to the edge. Big guitars and rocking drums provide for a powerful soundtrack. Perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, or Sports TV. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
An uptempo, all Acoustic guitar blues instrumental with a slide guitar melody. A good time positive blues - perfect for the Travel Channel and/or Discovery Channel where an optimistic down home vibe is needed to reinforce the onscreen activity. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
A highly charged up tempo dance tune in the EDM sytle. Guaranteed to ramp up the energy in any scene or advertisement. Melodic and driving with a contemporary sound that is pervasive in all the clubs. Pulsating rhythms and catchy melodies make this a sure thing. Instrumental, Pop, Pop/EDM
A contemporary sounding upbeat pop EDM instrumental. Powerful, strong, and confident in mood with a hopeful melody. This music is perfect for the growing character that becomes successful. Good for a confident product placement or brand ID. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Moody and dark atmospheric ambience. Sounds from another world creating a sonic environment like no other. The piece has moments of ebb and flow, calm and tension as the music builds a sense of movement and uneasy tension. An excellent soundscape for mysterious or paranormal activities. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Ambience
A mid tempo Americana acoustic pop rock instrumental with a sprinkling of country. Filled with Inspiration and Hope this music is complete with catchy riffs and familiar chords. A soundtrack for the open air road trip. Great for commercials, car advertisements and TV cues. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Home starts with the cry of a far away horn and soon fades into an ambient, alien soundscape. Quickly it ascends into a top fuel beat complete with melodic guitar and a feisty bass line. Ideal for documentary, science, trailers, video games, high action sporting event or crime and thriller shows. Instrumental, Rock, Space Rock
Lush ambience, smooth textures and spacial atmospherics providing a contemplative backdrop of musical space. The music creates a sonic environment of calm and soothing relaxation, evoking a sense of peace and serenity. Enchanting atmospherics form a pleasant mood for positive product branding. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
"A smooth ambient and understated Electronic chill-out track. Good for corporate logos, motifs and/or product ID’s. Simple restrained chords with a transparent melody that floats above a solid 4 on the floor drumbeat. This track is a perfect background for fashion, branding and TV commercials. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
An upbeat current Electronic Rock instrumental with catchy melodies and memorable chorus hook. In the Style of Metric and Phantogram. Lush synth layers and guitar textures with a driving beat. Inspiring and Motivational this music would work work well for a TV theme or promotional campaign. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
A slow tempo Hip Hop piece complete with gangsta synth lead line and powerful kick and clap combination. Perfect for a gritty scene filled with suspense and street action. A serious beat for somber occasions and after party gatherings. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
An upbeat acoustic pop folk flavored tune performed on the Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar, and Mandolin. A feel good song perfect for any positive tropical island or Hawaiian scene. Also fits well for surfing, snowboarding or any inspiring sports activity. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
An inspiring, uplifting, and inspirational instrumental music track perfectly suited for the TV commercial spot or theme song. Very rhythmic with a strong dance beat, the music will get everyone moving. Catchy and happy, ideal for the positive branding desired in any advertisement. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
A mid tempo mellow electric Guitar centric piece with a determined and serious mood. Melodic Piano and Guitar with just enough percussion to propel the music forward. Perfect for a TV Theme song or documentary. Earnest and hopeful all in one. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
Moody and dark atmospheric ambience with some IDM influenced percussion and an ethereal edge. Chordal accents give the music a sense of movement and uneasy tension. A good soundscape for mysterious or paranormal activities. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
A melodic mid tempo instrumental pop song. Beautiful guitars and memorable melodies all contribute to the positive vibe of ‘New Day. ’ Well suited for positive TV, Film and/or Documentary film. Instrumental, Pop, California Pop
An upbeat and energetic Instrumental Rock tune with modern Synths complete with a guitar solo and Harpsichord ending. Edgy, dynamic with a lot of twists and turns. Powerful and determined, perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, Sports, or Action filled footage. Instrumental, Rock, Space Rock
An upbeat acoustic pop feel good song. Filled with Inspiration and Hope this music is complete with rhythmic acoustic power chords along with catchy melodic phrases. A soundtrack for the open air road trip. Great for commercials, car advertisements and TV cues. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
An ambient, enchanting, atmospheric music forming a reflective musical environment. A spacious, calming, ethereal track filled with mystical moods and contemplative deliberations. The music creates a sonic introspection that evokes a sense of hope and good things on the horizon. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A slow moving scary track that easily fits into the beginning of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. An Eerie, Haunted Instrumental, perfect for Halloween fears and supernatural spooks. Screams in the night and sounds from the deep, this track will wake the fears that surrounds your eternal being. Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Horror
A driving fast paced rocking instrumental tune with hard hitting drums and lively electric Guitars and Bass. This piece goes well with any Sports clips, Action and/or Chase scenes. Energetic and spirited, this track will definitely liven up any action/adventure scene. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Stevie Ray Vaughan Pride & Joy style. An Upbeat, Back to the Roots, Acoustic Guitar Blues piece. Clap your hands and stomp your feet to this one. It grooves and goes well with a down home country, out in the woods TV show. Perfect for American Pickers, Swamp People, Alaska State Troopers type shows. Instrumental, Blues, Texas Blues