Thomas Beckner draws upon a wealth of experience that shines through in his music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Tom's life got very busy as he toured for 8 years with comedian Bob Nelson and his cast of zany characters. Tom's comedic influences have shown up in music for TY Beanie Babies, a Superbowl ticket giveaway, a Scholastic Books circus promotion, and a new game app for the iPhone. Clients enjoy Tom's diverse musical styles which span the centuries from Medieval to Contemporary, and dramatic underscores to hilarious kids' music.
Down the road at the break of dawn. Beautiful background to a pastoral scene, sweeping country landscapes, traveling across the country. A contemporary instrumental with a trumpet melody accompanied by a strummed acoustic guitar with piano, bass and drums. heartwarming and inspirational, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Get packed for a caribbean vacation. Come down to the pool for a tropical happy hour. Relax on a secluded island beach. A smooth jazz track with piano, guitar, marimba, steel drums, accordion and percussion. Instrumental, Tropical, Calypso
An American Folk Song performed as a duet with trumpet and piano in a contemporary arrangement. A fresh take on a classic spiritual. A perfect soundtrack to all of the paths through life, from weddings to funerals. Great for religious services, videos, or web sites. Flute or vocal arrangements also. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
A guitar driven rock rendition of a patriotic anthem backed up by funky drums, 12 string guitar and Americana style piano accompaniment. Instrumental, Military, Patriotic Contemporary
A guitar and flute duet paints a picture of a time long ago. Travel with this troubadour back to Renaissance or Medieval times. A heartfelt theme which longs for an unrequited love. Will this minstrel's call be answered? Instrumental, Classical, Medieval
A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock from the 60's but with a modern spin. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
A trumpet fanfare leads an ensemble of strings and percussion in a dynamic Breaking News theme that will command attention. An exciting intro and outro with a percussive pad in between. Great for a TV, radio, or internet news broadcast. Instrumental, News, News Breakthroughs
Put another nickel in. Enjoy the show. Come to the Carnival! The Carousel calliope can be heard for miles down the country road. The steamboat pulls up to the dock as the passengers disembark for an evening of fun, frolic, and games on the midway of the summer fair. Instrumental, Circus, Carousel Waltz
Dark, dramatic piano theme with strings and electronic accompaniment. Suspense builds throughout the piece. Good for an introspective news report, medical theme trauma in the ER, CSI. Establishes a pensive mood with increasing intensity in the backing tracks as the piano theme repeats. Instrumental, Dramatic, Clock Music
Dark, dramatic piano theme with strings and electronic accompaniment. Time accelerates as the suspense builds. Good for an introspective news report, scientific investigation, medical theme, trauma in the ER. Establishes a pensive mood with increasing urgency. CSI, fringe. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Droning
The big game starts now. Updates on all of todays scores throughout the broadcast. News Theme for network news program or sports presentation. Powerful guitars resonate throughout the stadium as the fans cheer for their favorite team. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Anthems
A timeless melody from the renaissance played by a trio of guitar and 2 flutes. Listen as the minstrels take you back to Elizabethan times. Walk the streets of London on a Christmas eve long ago to the tune of What Child Is This. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Acoustic
It's hard to stay calm in this zany zoo. The Gorilla is loose again and he's headed straight for the elevator. What level will he be found on next? Otis where are you! The exciting chase alternates with a sneaky tip toe interlude. Great track for a video game or web site. Instrumental, Circus, Amusement Park
The marching band plays an energetic college fight song as the team takes the field. A rousing kickoff to a first place football season. Great as a sports theme, marching band, or circus piece. Performed with a mix of live trumpet and virtual electronic orchestration. Peppy, high energy, ESPN, Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon March
Contemporary Christian rendition of a traditional hymn, featuring acoustic guitar and piano. Appropriate for praise and worship, communion meditation or adoration. instrumental. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
A recently unearthed manuscript of Frederic Chopin’s Etude in Jingle Major. He was a classical composer by day, a wild Christmas party animal by night. Jingle Bells played in the style of Chopin, alla the Etude in Gb major. Perfect as background for a holiday web site, commercial or tv show, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A contemporary sleigh ride romp through the snow as the jingle bells chime, followed by a reflective moment on a Silent Night, and then back in the sled as the Christmas cheer continues. Perfect as background for a holiday web site, commercial or tv show. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Electronic
Dark, dramatic theme with synthesized strings and electronic accompaniment. Suspenseful piece. Good for an introspective news report or medical theme, trauma in the ER, impending death. Establishes a pensive mood. Instrumental, Horror, Horrorcore
The suspense slowly builds. An eerie chill lurks around the next corner. An ominous, haunting melody played by a string quartet. Dissonant intervals and a persistent rhythm add to the tension throughout. Alternate mix includes the chime of a bell and tympani to add a feeling of impending doom. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Torture Music
This quirky tune has a comical feel that would work great as a theme song or background music for a funniest videos, blunders, goofs type segment. Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
A minstrel's song played by a guitar and flute duo invites you to journey with them back to the Renaissance or Medieval times. This melody of the troubadour expresses longing for his true love to answer the call of his heart. Instrumental, Classical, Classical MusicPacks
A courtly dance played by harpsichord and flute invites you on a journey to the Renaissance or baroque time periods. This melody of the troubadour longs for his love to answer the call of his heart. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Lute and recorder trio playing a lyrical piece in a medieval style. Also available with percussion or as a guitar solo. Beautiful, regal and romantic. Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
A tender, lyrical instrumental, played by an acoustic quartet of piano, guitar, upright bass, and drums. A simple folk melody with a little jazz improvisation that does not veer far from the romantic melody. Similar style to the midwestern sound and wide open spaces of Pat Metheny's acoustic music. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A popular opera aria performed by a soprano accompanied by piano, violin, bass. From Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini. Also available as an instrumental or accompaniment track. Original or New Intro. Key Ab. Instrumental is public domain but the vocal track is licensable in the US only until 2040. Female Vocals, European, European, Giacomo Puccini
Church organ rendition of a traditional first communion hymn. Appropriate for a church service, procession, praise, worship, communion, meditation or adoration. instrumental. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
Smooth jazz composed in the mid 60's modal style of Herbie Hancock but with a contemporary spin. Piano is the featured instrument with trumpet, saxophone, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
The whistle blows and they're off, around the corner, down the home stretch, neck to neck at the finish line. One lap or two? Too zany for the olympics but perfect for a comedic race or Kids video game. Carnival, circus, Cartoon chase music. Instrumental, Circus, Amusement Park
A light and uplifting acoustic guitar and piano instrumental. The snow is on the ground, but the sun is shining down. Spring is on the way. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Acoustic
An anonymous composition but one of the most famous guitar solos ever, played here as a duet with guitar and flute or a solo. A romantic melody from Spain, it's simplicity gives it a timeless quality. Perfect for Valentines day or a wedding ceremony. Instrumental, Classical, Medieval
Contemporary Classical piano solo in a minimalist Philip Glass style. Falling droplets create soft ripples of concentric waves in still waters. A haunting melody floats over an undulating note pattern. Peaceful, calm, serene, elegant, stylish and beautiful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Dramatic News theme with a solemn tone. May be used as a background for news reports, breaking news, tragic, sorrowful or solemn news. Electronic orchestral instrumentation with piano or trumpet melody, Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Dark, dramatic piano theme with strings and electronic accompaniment. Suspense builds throughout the piece. Good for an introspective news report, medical theme, trauma in the ER. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Dark Magical
A quiet piano interlude, with influences from the green dales of Scotland to the peaks of appalachia with a few jazz inflections too. A perfect soundscape to a travel documentary. Great for a tribute, remembrance, dedication or funeral. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Contemporary Christian Rock rendition of a traditional hymn. Appropriate for praise and worship or adoration. Also known as Pange Lingua, Sing My Tongue, or Down In Adoration Falling. instrumental. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
A new Christmas standard. Is Christmas about getting presents or the Presence that enters our lives in this joyful holiday season? Sweet female vocals great for childrens specials, films, documentaries about the joys of Christmas. Jazzy commercials, warm holidays, family and kids, loving celebration, Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
Troubadours and Minstrels provide the soundtrack for a journey to a distant time with this collection of classic and original period pieces. Courtly dances and melodies of romance create the mood for a historical documentary, film or video game. 5 full tracks with various arrangements (23 tracks). Instrumental, Classical, Classical MusicPacks
A lounge jazz piece in a Bill Evans style. Stir the rocks in your cocktail, take a sip, and sit back and listen. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz Piano
A Delightful children's dance in a tarantella rhythm. Suitable for circus or cartoon type uses. Fun exciting and bouncy. Happy kids, families, having fun on a sunny day. Playing running swinging racing, bringing smiles to moms and dads everywhere. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Music
A bit of confusion in the Pumpkin Patch. Dad says which pumpkin would you like? and a little girl replies "Witch Pumpkin sounds good to me". A comical halloween song. Also available as an instrumental with a campy harpsichord and creepy pipe organ. Childrens Vocals, Horror, Monster Pop
A bit of confusion in the Pumpkin Patch. Dad says which pumpkin would you like? and a little girl replies "Witch Pumpkin sounds good to me". A comical halloween song. Also available as an instrumental with a campy harpsichord and creepy pipe organ. Childrens Vocals, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
