California Composer Jim Underwood is a remarkably inventive multi-instrumentalist. As a touring musician and an independent producer he brings a jaw-dropping versatility and playful creativity to his work. As a former copywriter for a major East Coast AM-FM radio station, he understands the musical constraints of voiceover work as well as the nuances of incidental pieces. Through his association with Live Nation, he’s worked for numerous national acts including Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, Tori Amos, and others. We are psyched to have Jim on board with his hot new tracks!
A collection of six solo piano segues in a variety of moods separated by a brief quiet space for ease of editing. Also available as individual tracks with descriptive titles to save your valuable previewing time. Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
A smooth modern Jazz jam that offers a tip of the hat to the melody and then simply lets things flow. A great mood setter for film, restaurant, lounge, in-store background or personal listening. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Trouble looms in the frigid weightlessness of outer space. Collisions and impacts foreshadow impending catastrophe for astronauts and alien beings alike. Beam me up Scotty or on second thought... An FX only high altitude action packed soundscape for film or video games. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
A few soft notes from a Hammond B-3 lead into a soaring melody balanced against a rhythm reflecting the restrained but always potent energy of a quiet sea. Reminiscent of the Ventures surf band at their height complete with period correct Mosrite electric Guitar. Great background for sea and sunset. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
A straight ahead roots blues riff with acoustic guitar, resonator, harmonica, bass and drums. Need a commercial bed to promote a blues club, a motorcycle dealership or anything with a "knees in the breeze" vibe? This could be the one. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Lilting, romantic melody, produced with an acoustic quartet bound to arouse that certain mood as only smooth Brazilian Jazz does. Picture a sailboat slipping gracefully across a broad expanse of turquoise sea, or the glimmer of distant city lights on a hot and steamy night. She's in your arms and.. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A theme that screams impending action. A high flying Stratocaster over a bed of aggressive drums and driving bass, intertwined with an organ line with something to say. For that scene when a determined hero is marching into the final climax, his jaw clenched his gait purposeful. Look out bad guys... Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
A pulsating track with aggressive electric guitars, drums, organ and bass that ends with a flourish on open high hats. Great for commercials related to extreme sports, adventure, personal achievement, or any dramatic moment when the victory is at hand. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
A pulsating track with aggressive electric guitars, drums, organ and bass that ends with a flourish on open high hats. Great for commercials relating to extreme sports, adventure, personal achievement, or any dramatic moment when the victory is at hand. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
A pulsating track with aggressive electric guitars, drums, organ and bass that ends with a flourish on open high hats. Great for commercials relating to extreme sports, adventure, personal achievement, or any dramatic moment when the victory is at hand. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
The mist slowly rises up from the forest floor. A solitary flute punctuates the morning as mystical spirits rush to escape the darkness. The hesitant drumbeat of a new day beckons a lone warrior to rise as carefully as the mist. A mood setting piece before the action begins in a film or video game. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
Slip back into the mists of a forgotten time. Sense the mystical poignancy of a lost way of life. Close your eyes and see the ghostly images of Cherokee braves as they move through the shadowy forests of the Smokey Mountains. Hear the rhythms of the hunt. Then listen as the dream steals away. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A smooth, medium tempo Chet Akins style logo complete with ticking clock. A perfect opening for local color programming, informal talk show, travelogue, human interest feature or similar. Good natured riff with more than enough sparkle to peak an audience's interest. Guitar, piano, bass, brushes. Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
Classic Chet Atkins medium tempo riff with electric nylon string guitar, piano, upright bass and snare played with wire brushes. Cue it up while the credits roll or under any scene or program with a country vibe. A happy little tune with that special blue collar brand of sophistication and grace. Instrumental, Country, Country Pop
An ominously rumbling soundscape of the deep. Hear cavitations and shuddering hull noises along with an eerie rattle and whine as a dark behemoth vessel approaches and then slides by probing the watery void. Great for anti-submarine warfare scenes or something otherworldly in film or video games. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
A smooth, romantic, easy listening baritone vocal about a man’s hopeful longing to reclaim a lost love, supported by piano, strings, acoustic guitar and tasteful percussion with a Latin flavor. Useful for film, TV, travelogue, background for restaurant or retail, as well as streaming. Male Vocals, Pop, Easy Listening
A tip of the hat to the Ventures surf band with pounding drums, shimmering vintage Mosrite guitars, reversed symbol splashes and an airy organ interlaced with a few surprises. Surf's up Dude... Great for promos and clips of all types of So. Cal. and particularly beach related activities. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
A disturbingly beautiful and swirling flight of fancy. As if chaos and spirit had united and taken to the air together. Great for moments of sudden disorientation or emersion in alien dimensions in film or, in particular, fantasy based video games. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
A sensitive Brazilian melody that captures that romantic moment when her smile says more than words. Flowing classical guitar supported by traditional Boss Nova accompaniment. Ideal background for film, TV, travelogues, restaurant, in-store entertainment or call waiting. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
A sound track for that daydream about escaping for some Caribbean sun and sand down time. Ideal mood-setting background for film, travelogues, promotional videos, restaurants or retail with an island/tropical theme. Instrumental, Tropical, Caribbean Music
A mandolin slowly weaves a mood of romantic expectation over the soft chords of an acoustic guitar supported by a subtle, dramatic bowed bass. Sensuous, slow tempo sets the tone for just the right moment of intense poignancy. Romantic drama filled with longing, sentimentality, bittersweet memories. Instrumental, European, Italy
A mellow song about the quiet and often romantic moments on Christmas Eve when all the preparations are in place, the kids are finally asleep and the parents can steal some time for themselves. Christmas standard vibe, smooth male vocal, jazz guitar, piano, upright bass, percussion and strings. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Country
A high energy track with an "in your face" sixties vibe very reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix, the Doors and Cream. Useful as a bed for commercials that employ images and graphics as opposed to voiceover, or as a film or TV underscore for scenes set in the era. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Rock, British Invasion
Easy, serenely slow moving melodic elements floating over a gently relentless rhythm. It's early morning in L. A. Perhaps the action hasn't started yet, or maybe he's quietly leaving her place... Pull your jacket around you. Step out into the cool, gray, first light. The mood is set... Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Smooth Bossa Nova ballad dealing with the poignant realization that no matter how much you may love someone there are some mistakes you can't make up for. A sensitive male vocal supported by the classic Bossa Nova quartet of nylon string guitar, piano, upright bass and percussion. Sad but beautiful. Male Vocals, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A soaring mandolin leads the momentum of syncopated guitars, bass and drums accented by tambourine and kaleste. A theme for a group on the move or an overview of an exotic locale. High energy with a quirk or two to make things interesting. Bring your sombrero and your pistola, adventure awaits. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
A grand piano spills poignant rolling chords into the arms of subtle but building strings. A theme for that moment before the epiphany that turns things around, or for the heartbreaking realization of loss. Perhaps, for a gripping funeral scene or the overhead shot of a decimated battlefield. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Soundscape for the inhabitants of a dark maelstrom where forces of good and evil lurk to do battle. Sudden bursts of rushing energy. Syncopated reverberations. Are those faint church bells? Beware of this dimension it will storm your mind. Film. Video games. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
Driving slap bass alternating with a staccato snare and accents from processed electric guitars. An urban feel and a sense of impending action. Engaging edgy moody & bluesy. Good for dialogue or the addition other elements. Picture our hero driving through mean streets at night, watching the bad guy, Instrumental, Action, Moderate Rock
Picture a lone surfer out on his board waiting for that last wave of the day before he has to pack it in, and then it comes... Like the Ventures surf band complete with Mosrite electric guitars, drums, organ, bass. This one has a transistion. Paddle on Dude and then get up for one last ride... Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Driving surf rock rhythm with the clean shimmer of a vintage Mosrite electric guitar and the counter melody of a Hammond B-3 backed by pounding bass and drums culminating in the thunderous roar of crashing waves against a rocky shore. Great for So Cal action or beach scenes. Like classic Ventures. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
A sexy high energy track with a sophisticated big city vibe that infers danger. Smooth strings and airy pads in counterpoint with distinctly urban rhythms. A good fit for a commercial that needs the elements of anticipation, mystery and intrigue to draw the listener in. Multiple edits available. Instrumental, Electronic, Big Beat
A moving tribute to the to those who fought on both sides of the Civil War. Composed for documentary use, Civil War Museum audio-visual displays and other commemorative and educational purposes. A strong male vocal with banjo, snare drum, guitar, harmonica, bowed bass and orchestral strings. Male Vocals, Americana, American Patriotic
A very quiet and contemplative track utilizing a grand piano supported by subtle strings. As useful for inferring the wonderment of a starry night as it might be for dramatizing a scene of great pathos, grief and suffering. A meditative moment, both bittersweet and yet thought provoking. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A tip of the hat to the Ventures surf band complete with vintage Mosrite guitars, high energy drums, a lead guitar line that will remind you of Dick Dale and an organ counter melody to keep things moving. The sky is dark. The wave is is building. Point your board toward the beach and good luck. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
A tune reminiscent of the swing bands that emerged in the middle '30s complete with "walking bass line," baritone sax, brass section and vintage Gibson jazz guitar. Effective as a mood setter in nostalgic scenes or to infer the values of an earlier time in commercial music, or perhaps just for fun. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
As if Morrison and Hendrix met, shared pharmaceuticals then gradually fought their way back to consciousness. Hard-edged intro with a jolting transition into an other-worldly sequence then back again. Great backdrop for a scene involving unintended consequences. Strat, drums, bass, pad, weirdness. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
Trick or treating in a thunderstorm is never a good idea. In this case it's a particularly bad idea. Picture soaked ghosts, soggy witches and dribbling bags of candy and someone who just won't answer the doorbell. Great for a comedy skit as well or a hilarious scene in a film or video game. Instrumental, Action, Thriller Soundscape
Hard driving and edgy voice over bed opening with an attention grabbing device. Meant to lay a foundation under that "screamer" promo. High energy throughout. Great for extreme sports, concerts, and anything that needs an "in your face" sales approach. Lots of crunch and bite with aggressive drums. Instrumental, Rock, Thrash Metal
The cruise ship is in and the passengers stream off the gangway with one thing in mind: Let the party begin. Dance to the steel drum, ukulele and guitar. Eat, drink and explore until the moon hangs low on the water. Ideal for film, TV, documentary, Tiki bar, specialty retail and travel promotion, Instrumental, Tropical, Caribbean Music
A smooth and somewhat zany track utilizing the standard jazz quartet of guitar, upright bass, piano and drums plus a sly electric fiddle. Ideal backdrop to the comical machinations of a bumbling hero. This tune strongly suggests things are not going as planned. Think Steve Martin or Peter Sellers. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
An intimate Bossa Nova melody, unpretentiously produced with classical guitar as its tastefully improvisational centerpiece. A romantic mood-setter for film and TV, or a soothing background for restaurant, retail, professional office or call waiting. Instrumental, Jazz, Bossa Nova Jazz
The classic John Henry Hopkins Christmas carol rendered with mandolin, classical guitar, djembe, shaker and a rich pallet of strings to set your holiday mood. Decorate the tree. Break out the eggnog and get lost in the moment with a fresh take on a tune that has spanned the generations. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
A smooth, contemplative and hauntingly beautiful piano solo that exudes the quiet longing we feel when we are separated from the one we love by distance, circumstance or misunderstanding. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz