Kansas pianist, composer and arranger Tod Demuth's music reflects much of America’s finest, most revered music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. His music is featured in short films by Cinemadog Productions, the Vancouver Film School, Tuscarora Films and Always Hopeful Ministries, promotion spots for LA Theatre Works, and in video games with Oberon Media. Tod has played in Jazz combos, Top 40, Big Bands, Country Bands, and show bands, and formally studied piano and composition -- all leading to an inspiring and fun series of piano tracks perfect for all media.
Traditional burlesque barrelhouse style piano tune with flirty intro, building to a full out ending. Flirtatious yet reserved, old-fashioned, touching & endearing music. Old time Honky Tonk music for innocent family fare, or also great for 40s and 50s Burlesque, Vaudeville or tasteful striptease. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
An ethereal piano solo rendition of Blessed Assurance. Quiet and subdued, yet retaining the power and strength of the original intent of the lyrics. Perfect for communion or prayer. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
A contemporary rendition of solo piano with influences of Jackson Brown and Jim Brickman. Elegant and heartwarming, hopeful, divine and inspiring. Beautiful, tender soothing and peaceful music. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An easy going Dixieland piano renders a picture of contentment as if laying back in the shade of a big sycamore tree along the sunny riverbank, your shoes kicked off as you watch what there is to see along the river. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Clever, saucy, and with a swagger, piano and drums present this children's tune in a minor key with a 1930's Jazz flair; like the big, black ugly "gangster boss" spider of the old black and white cartoon days. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Sauntering swing piano, with easy going drums to create a cool cat jazz stroll that puts a smile on your face with an "everything's good and going my way" feeling. Works well for end credits, sitcom, public relations media, documentary, family productions, music bed for radio, tv or video games. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Music
An old fashioned romp and scurry on piano in the style of the Keystone Kops, with a bright quick intro that builds to a big ending. Fun, campy, and great for 1920's and 1930's slapstick, silent film from Hollywood's Golden Era of movies. Rousing music for Speakeasys, saloons or bar scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
A docile dixieland rendition of New Orleans favorite with stride piano and drums. Beautiful, filled with hope and praise. Lovely traditional rendition that makes this song sing with warmth and memories for a bygone era when life was simpler and friendlier. Great American music from 20s, 30s and 40s. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Light, bright piano solo of Joplin's first hit song; a driving toe-tapper great for commercials and light hearted family friendly media projects. Spry fun wholesome, families and kids. Hot fast and playful. Rhythmic happy joyful, toe tapping, dancing, old timey, delightful & exciting piano playing. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano, Scott Joplin
Using the melody of this old hymn as twine, solo piano twists and ties the melody to create a strong, peaceful place of rest and resolution. Quiet with a slight resolution of past mistakes, with a feeling of moving on. Works well for church media, prayer or service background. Instrumental, Spiritual, Instrumental Gospel
Upbeat Swing Style boogie piano, high energy with a sense of "cool," in the style of Fats Domino. Superb 1950's rock and roll piano, think Dick Clark's Bandstand and Pink Cadillac. Instrumental
New Orleans style blues with solo piano. From the early 1900s this has been recorded over 250 times, by Count Basie, Louie Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman... "He was her man, but he was doing her wrong!" Story: Frankie shot Johnny dead "rooty-toot-toot" when she caught him with Nellie Bly. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
Quiet solo piano rendering with the charm, sweetness and simplicity of childhood. The lyrics of this famous song are memorized at an early age by many Southern Baptist children across America. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A collection of solo piano - 10 full tracks of beautiful contemporary hymn arrangements and ambient piano. Excellent background for church media or services from weddings, communion, funerals, or prayer. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
A rhythmic yet fluid driving accompaniment, while the melody speaks as if to one who needs to slowing down -- and take time. Based upon Take Time to Be Holy for solo piano. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Echoing, haunting solo piano, elegantly melancholy, seductive and mysterious. Excellent for high end luxury advertising for wine, exotic travel and experience. Works well for music bed for credits, tv, radio and internet media. Beautiful fashion jewelry romance, new love, soap opera. Tender sweet, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
With the sounds of the Great Gatsby, of gangster and flappers, rum runners and G men, this track is right out of the era of prohibition. Rousing music for Speakeasys, saloons or bar scenes, gangster shootouts and heists. Piano and drums capture the character of the time. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Old fashioned "traveling" music from vaudeville days. Bouncy and upbeat with a childish feel. Bouncing piano with drumsticks rattling on the snare rim, gives a happy go lucky feel of an old mime clown or mime routine. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
A rich and majestic presentation of this Celtic hymn for solo piano. Calm and stately, yet flowing with a motion for still photo segments for documentary or historical media, with a meditative quality for music bed or background. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
A peaceful contemporary piano solo rendition of a favorite hymn. Played in many Southern churches, at prayer meetings, and for both joyous and sad occasions. Rich traditional American music beloved by both Christians and the secular world. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano
All's well that ends well - with an air of sophistication, this 60 sec full track makes a great postlude for PBS type program, travel documentary, advertising or commercial production media. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
The game is afoot! A touch of intrigue and suspense with sophistication of Royalty and High Society. An ebb and flow of a PBS mystery in a 60 second track - piano foreshadows scandal and deception in the Victorian upper class! Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Very melodic piano solo, with rich harmony to create a very sad and despondent background with a mystery of magical aire. Excellent for a sound picture of the forlorn and quiet misery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Reflecting the spirit of the 1920's, this jaunty piano presents the optimistic spirit of living in the US during this time. Cheery, positive solo piano with striding bass line. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A bright rendering of the chorus from Tishomingo blues by Spencer Williams. Also recognized as opening tune for Prairie Home Companion. Bright and happy circa 1920, will turn your sepia tone media to full color. Instrumental, Blues, Jump
A warm moving piano solo like incense, intimately bathes a romantic couple with warmth and strong devotion. Enhancing a feeling of the present as one reflects upon the times of the past. Excellent for commercials, weddings and drama productions. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Jazz Trio swings this American spiritual tune, nice for children's project, with an upbeat swaggering feel. Fun loving rendition with a sense of "cool." Excellent music bed or background, advertising, cartoon or children's media. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Peaceful solo piano rendering quiet Americana sound to this old hymn. Excellent background for memorial, prayer or offering, or an added richness suitable for documentary or flash media. Similar to the piano work from Civil War Series of Ken Burns. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Sauntering piano plays an easy going melody in the spirit of a summer evening picnic. Important American music from earlier decades in America, 1920s, 1930s. Fun, flirty, jazzy, with good beats. Down-home, sweet, wholesome, and uplifting tune. Quite frisky, too! Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
This driving rendition of this little Sunday School song puts energy at the front of this. Percussive, rhythmic piano with crisp, rock and roll style. Unique, driving music for your project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Traditional solo electric piano hymn, quiet and prayerful, rubato in tempo with powerful dynamic phrasing. Familiar and comforting, excellent for church media, anniversaries, weddings, communion, funerals, prayer meetings and worship services. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Lively and exhilarating rendition of Beethoven's theme from his 9th Symphony known also as Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee. Percussive, rhythmic piano with crisp, contemporary style. Unique, driving music for your project. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
A touch of Persia to this orchestral rendition of a Christmas Classic. Woodwinds create the spirit of solemness and longing of search, interrupted by the horns and tympani with the royal triumph of a daydream come true, yet reality returns as the piano drives the mundane work of desert travel. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Almost as if straight from one of Al Capone's speakeasys, this classic jazz standard with drums, piano and a smoking hot running bass. Smooth with a dash of Dixieland this track is fun, fast and wild. Great music from the golden era of American music for historical media. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
With a boogie woogie bass, yet smooth swing of Glenn Miller, piano and drums put a twist on the Fats Domino-sound for a swinging version of this old American Folk tune. Jam session feel, makes great jitterbug track for dance teams or high energy media presentations. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Dark atmospheric solo piano, sounding defeated, anxious and lost, with tearful anger of depression and helplessness. Excellent music bed for documentary, public service piece or drama requiring dark and unsettled feeling. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano
A lonely, agonizing time as painted with solo piano. Dark, mournful atmospheric music, sounding defeated and lost and alone, with tearful anger of depression and defeat. Somber scenes for documentary or advertising media. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano
A hearty and energetic river boat era tune, with show stopping solo piano and good dynamic changes through sections. Wonderful track for documentary or historical works. Put the spirit of Mark Twain in your media project with this tune. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Devil may care, shoulder - swingin', honky tonk blues piano that sounds of blue collar Americana. Upbeat, feel good music for advertising, or corporate media - even credits for family programing. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A classic rendering nostalgic golden oldie with a smattering of swing in the middle with piano and drums. Excellent choice for a message of a return to the good old days - tradition and better times. Festive infusion of fun from the golden era of hot music! Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Piano and drums swing this American spiritual favorite. Upbeat feel good toe tapper; great for children's project, radio, television or other media. Excellent music bed or background. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz
Quiet solo piano paints a backdrop of the lyrics of this American folk tune, its bittersweet message expressed without words. Contemporary in sound, excellent for farewell scenes in all forms of media. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Traditional solo electric piano hymn, quiet and prayerful, rubato in tempo with powerful dynamic phrasing. Familiar and comforting, excellent for church media, anniversaries, weddings, communion, funerals, prayer meetings and worship services. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
Fast Jazzy Swing piano with snappy drums lay the background to the stereotypical babysitter vs baby battle. A touch of the Looney Tunes of yesteryear makes great chase music or background for lighthearted funny family media. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz
Jazzy honky tonk piano with drums makes for a variety of music from Keystone Cops' chases to the antics of the Little Rascals. From the Roarin' 20s to the Dirty 30s, the simple duo keeps the sound simple and straight forward as the times they represent. Great pack to have on hand! Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
19 full tracks of rolicking fun old time piano music; from blues to ragtime, from simple segue to show stopping tunes. Great for period styled work, cartoons, comedy, documentary, silent film or slapstick media projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
