Based in Oregon, MotionGo Music is a cross-genre group led by main composer Dennis Hitchcox, who is an accomplished and versatile guitar player. He has been composing and performing in the Jazz, Rock, and Blues genres for over 20 years, and his award-winning compositions often incorporate such disparate elements as Country, Gypsy Swing, Classical, Latin, Dance, and Folk styles. A featured performer at the Portland Jazz Festival, Dennis received a BA in Jazz Compositon from the Ohio State University, and was awarded the Ruth Friscoe Prize in Jazz Composition in 2000.
A steady tension builder and release. This is piece that builds tension and then releases a few times, broken up with variations and lead guitar works. The mellow release part has a unique rhythmic orchestration. Great as a theme or a transition. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Network TV Rock
AFRICAN GUITAR GROOVE featuring an acoustic guitar played finger style, accompanied by jembe in 6/4 time. Upbeat, positive feel. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
HAPPY GROOVY instrumental track featuring several exotic instruments with layered parts, starting with rhythm guitar, bass, clavinet accompanied by a shaker and some congas. Other instruments join in with their parts too - chimes, bells, winds, strings and steel drums add more rhythmic elements, Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
RHYTHMIC GUITAR instrumental track featuring electric guitar harmonies playing the lead. There are also acoustic guitars playing a rhythm and keeping time in the background. Accompanied, by bass guitar and percussion, the main theme plays through three times, each time adding a new layer. Instrumental, New Age, Nature
FUNKY BOOGIE instrumental track featuring electric guitars accompanied by funky drum / percussion loops, e-bass and a low "farty" synth bass, giving it a quirkiness & humorous touch. Some synth rhythms and lots of layers being added throughout, the lead distorted guitar repeats/varies the melody. Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
Instrumental guitar rock piece with a flashback or retro kind of feel to it. A unique beat is laid down by the drums and bass with some guitar swells and effects as the lead instrument. A Rhodes electric piano mellows out the overall feel. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
GUITAR STACKS in this instrumental track featuring electric guitars in various layers. Synth, bass and drums accompany this slow groove. Mysterious minor blues with shredding but tasteful and not excessive, good ambience. Good background for crime scene, sneaking around. Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
FINGER PICKIN' acoustic guitars in a jam session, with a light finger-tapping in the background. Begins with 2 guitars picking a rhythm, and then a 3rd joins in with the melody and some variations. Nice background music for a road trip and for hiking or traveling through the countryside. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
GUITAR HEAVY instrumental track featuring distorted electric guitar on the melody, accompanied by drums, bass guitar, synthesizer and electric piano. Very melodic with various moving parts in the accompaniment. The track breaks down and builds again with a variant theme at the end. Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
SLIGHT SHOWERS: Dark moody instrumental, featuring a mellow electric guitar on lead, accompanied by percussions of cymbals, vibraphone drums and wood block. Bass guitar supports with a dark, laid back groove. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
HAPPY GUITAR POP featuring a real electric guitar playing the main melody accompanied by a blend of bubbly synth patterns, a lo-fi synth bass and a drum machine. Automatic feel good music, positive energy, upbeat, easy to listen to. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
PLUCKING LEAD GUITAR is featured in this mellow countryish instrumental, accompanied by upright bass, some synth sounds way in the background and brushed drums giving it a jazzy rhythmic quality without swinging or shuffling. Kind of has a newer alt country sound, and lots of space, minimal noodling, Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
UPBEAT BACKGROUND track great for zoning out, shopping, commuting. Happy vibe with a steady beat and a laid back, unobtrusive melody fit for voice-over. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
MELLOW GROOVY brief instrumental track featuring electric guitar accompanied by an acoustic guitar, bass, congas and shaker. The track builds in layers, the electric guitar playing a repetitive riff as the main theme and then trails off at the end. Intentionally not busy, laid back, steady groove, Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
TENDER MOMENT featuring a mellow finger-style guitar playing a melody accompanied by piano and harp. Brief interlude piece fit for a wholesome setting, innocent folk music feel for a homecoming or family gathering. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
BOSSA GUITARS is the general idea behind this instrumental track, featuring rhythm guitar, lead guitar, upright bass and bongos. A steady bossa nova beat with a nice bass groove and a pretty melody that repeats at the end. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
PEACEFUL ACOUSTIC instrumental track featuring classical guitar (nylon strings), accompanied by a cinematic studio MIDI string section, and a plucked harp. The same chord progression repeats three times, the first repeat has some variations and then it slows to an absolute ending. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
PSYCHEDELIC GROOVE instrumental track featuring layered electric guitars drenched in delays and effects, accompanied by electric piano, electric bass guitar, drum set and shaker. Soundscape over a slow intoxicating groove. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
SPACE POP instrumental track featuring electric guitars with various effects, accompanied by electronic beats and layers of synth guitars, giving it a spacey, hi-tech, sci-fi ambience with a driving beat. The bass and kick drum play a unique rhythm, maintaining the groove, the end fades slowly. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Space Disco
SYNTHPOP GROOVE in this instrumental track featuring a mellow lead guitar accompanied by alternating synth patterns, basses and beat layers. Main melody on guitar then a short synth interlude with sound effects, then the melody returns and slowly breaks down as an ending. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE in this instrumental track is made up of acoustic guitar, harp, piano, glockenspiel, vibraphone, viola and cello. Starts with a simple idea and then adds a steady tempo, followed by layers of different instruments and melodic themes. Balanced parts, no feature instrument. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Guitar and electric piano play this simple melodic duet with a recurring theme in a call-and-response style. Track provides a mood that supports dramatic scenes, pensive, deep in thought or memories. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
EURO DISCO instrumental track featuring distorted electric guitars accompanied by synth bass, synth drums and keyboards. Repetitive melody with some variation, exciting, high energy dance beat and bass. Could be used behind sports, exercise, gym, or even possibly some commercials or games. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
ACOUSTIC GUITAR instrumental track featuring a nylon-string, finger-picked, classical guitar, accompanied by synth glockenspiel and a small string section. The mood is tense and mysterious, the main theme a variation of it are played and then repeated. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
LOUD GUITARS in this short alternative rock track featuring a heavily distorted electric guitar accompanied by a steady rhythm guitar, electric bass guitar and heavy hitting drums. Pumped up energy, hard workers, determination and keeping in line. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
COUNTRY GUITAR BALLAD: Slow, soft instrumental with a traditional country swing. Features the electric guitar playing the melody and improvised soloing, not overly twangy, subtle tremolo and reverb on the guitar. Accompanied by brush drums, bass and piano. Instrumental, Country, Country Traditional
MELLOW GUITARS featured in this chill, mystical instrumental track. Accompanied by synthesizer pads and mysterious percussion instruments, guitar overdubs (picked electric and plucked acoustic). Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
NATURAL ACOUSTIC instrumental track featuring an ensemble of acoustic instruments performing an interlude of sorts. The quartet is made up of classical guitar, bassoon, piano and celtic harp. The guitar and harp keep the tempo by plucking strings, no drums or bass. Warm, natural sound and movement. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
FALLING SLOWLY: soft jazzy pop instrumental soundtrack featuring piano and synthesizer, accompanied by soft nylon-string guitar, and a swinging upright bass. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
WARM PEACEFUL instrumental track featuring guitar, clarinet, strings, piano, glockenspiel and harp. Layer of acoustic instruments starting with solo clarinet, then piano playing the repeating melodic theme, then gradually building into a pleasant, wholesome-sounding acoustic ensemble. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
SUBTLE TENSION: Instrumental track featuring classical guitar accompanied by a string section. Ideal for film soundtracks, this piece creates tension through dissonant chords on guitar, while using no particular tempo or beat. Calm and quiet, but suspenseful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
REFLECTION: Short, emotional piece featuring a classical guitar and piano. Good use for a transition, thoughtful mood, reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
POLYRHYTHMIC PATTERNS are featured in this experimental electronic piece where rhythms of synth patterns and guitar plucking synchronize and then break apart into two rhythmic trajectories, and then eventually coming back together, also toying with the tempo. Instrumental, Pop, Ambient Pop
ACOUSTIC FOLK instrumental track in cut time featuring an old rickety piano accompanied by a classical guitar and upright bass, along with a heavy foot stomp for percussion. It has an acoustic, rustic European air to it, and also a mysterious noir feel as though from an earlier time period. Instrumental, Dramatic, Eclectic
MELLOW TRANSITION: Brief instrumental featuring guitar and guitar exchanging rhythmic themes and intertwining harmonic layers. Good for time lapse, transitions, pensive moods. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Acoustic
Mellow Melody: slow instrumental piece featuring electric guitar accompanied by electric piano. The guitar uses lots of space, reverb, octave voicings and leads and the Wurlitzer-style piano holds down a steady groove with a repeating rhythmic phrase. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
HIGHLAND SOUNDS: instrumental dramatic track featuring distorted electric guitar and synthesizer, emulating sounds of Scottish or Celtic pipes. Good background for post-apocalyptic scenes, or a futuristic drama. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
ELECTRIC BLUES: Instrumental blues track featuring B3 organ and electric jazz guitar, accompanied by bass guitar and drum set. Traditional swinging shuffle and repeating blues form provide the background for organ and guitar improvised solos. Ideal soundtrack for city scenes or urban night life. Instrumental, Blues, Chicago Blues
GUITAR ROCK: instrumental rock piece featuring different layers of guitars, accompanied by bass guitar, vibraphone, electronic drums and samples. Heavy hits, psychedelic sounds. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
DREAM ROCK: Rock instrumental featuring a quirky lead electric guitar melody, accompanied by a steady bass guitar groove, an acoustic rhythm guitar, synthesizer and drums. Dreamy, positive, happy alternative country sound with a laid back, easy rock beat. Instrumental, Alternative, Indie Pop
Boogie Track: Funky instrumental track featuring drums, percussion, bass and electric piano. Layering with various percussion instruments and interchanging polyrhythms. Heavy beat as in African pop music, with lots of space, ideal for backgrounds. Instrumental, African, African Pop
SOMBER GUITAR MOOD: Short dramatic mood featuring guitar and synth. Mysterious electric guitar repeats a simple theme over a synthesizer and moog bass drone. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
GUITAR POP: Instrumental track featuring lots of electronic drums and synthesizers, accompanied by 80's distorted guitars. High energy, funky in parts, great for dance music, soundtracks, etc. Instrumental, Pop, Ambient Pop
AFRICAN POP: instrumental track featuring electric guitar accompanied by marimba, bass guitar, clavinet and various African percussion instruments. The beat and rhythms emulate modern day African pop styles, the guitar improvises over the main rhythmic theme and the ending is definitive. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
NASHVILLE BOUND: instrumental track featuring electric guitar accompanied by rhythm guitar, bass, a drum shuffle with brushes and a dobro slide guitar nestled in the background. Upbeat driving, road trip, trucking or country guitar music. Instrumental, Country, Country Traditional
SLOW GUITAR JAM: Bluesy, mellow, blues piece with a loose swing, featuring electric guitar on the lead melody. The accompaniment consists of upright bass, brush drums, piano and some synth swells. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
SLOW LATIN GUITARS in this instrumental track featuring nylon-string guitars and steel-string guitars accompanied by upright bass and various percussion instruments. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
ELECTRONICA GUITARUS instrumental featuring funky layers of electric guitar and synth patterns over electronic bass and drum machine and a strange little synthesizer ending. Sounds like 80's new wave blended with some edgy goth-sounding qualities. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
GUITAR FRENZY: tense instrumental track featuring over-dubbed electric guitars collaborating on a rather busy, classically-based theme. The various guitar parts share the task of keeping time and the feel is much like a march or anthem. In a minor key as well, so very intense mood. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
CHILL GROOVE: Minor blues swing instrumental featuring clean electric guitar, accompanied by electric piano, upright bass and brush drums. The guitar plays a theme, improvises and then returns to the theme, the ensemble ends together. Relaxed 60's cool jazz feel, cool jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz