California composer Thomas VanOosting has been writing scores for 10 years and is featured in numerous short films, features, documentaries, and video games. He holds a Certificate in Film Scoring from the UCLA Extension and a Degree in Cinema and Photography from Southern Illinois University. Specializing in Orchestral and Synth compositions with a Classical bent and an emphasis on film music, Thomas’ favorite composers are John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith and Danny Elfman, and his credits include Behind The Music and Chef's Table (Netflix).
You're floating in space, not a care in the world. You've left your troubles behind. Features organic synth pads and piano/keyboard sounds. Dreamy and hypnotic. Cathartic and peaceful. Mystical and mindful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Grab those pitchforks and crucifixes! There's a war on for Halloween! A fun, playful, campy orchestral piece featuring booming brass, adventurous strings, and plenty of thrilling percussion. Feels like a mix between an 80's Spielberg family film and Beetlejuice. Does that make it Harry Potter? Instrumental, Action, Adventure Gothic
A darkly dreamy piece with an epic science fiction feel. Dynamic and melancholy. Features organic synth elements as well as an aching solo saxophone and timpani. The future is dark and bizarre. Lots of neon colors surround you. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
A thrilling, fun, classic Hollywood action track. Has a similar to feel to Jurassic Park or Harry Potter. Adventurous and epic. Features a full, expressive orchestral sound. Brassy with heavy percussion. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
Dreamy and hypnotic. Sounds like something out of a star lab. Features organic synth sounds as well as piano. Makes you ponder the deep questions: How big is the universe? What's our place in the world? When will Neil deGrasse Tyson be giving his next lecture? Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A soaring magical piece. Dreamy and epic. Sounds like something from a Disney fantasy movie. Dare to dream the impossible. Let your heart sing. Features sweeping strings, harp, woodwinds, and then adding choir for the climax. Melodic and lyrical. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
A dopey, melancholy cartoon waltz. Slow but playful. Would be suitable for either an animation or a quirky drama like Benny & Joon. Features strings, woodwinds, and light horns. Instrumental, Cartoon, Orchestral Contemporary
A playful fun percussive piece featuring "tick tock" percussion, woodwinds, and harpsichord. A little bit Asian. Sounds like tin soldiers marching forward. Or maybe it's a sumo wrestler bouncing from side to side. Might be fitting in a Wes Anderson style scene. Instrumental, Cartoon, Orchestral Contemporary
A fast paced, whimsical piece for solo piano. A little dreamy and adventurous. Lovely and ticklish. A wholesome fairy tale. Would be suitable as cartoon music, children's music, or in advertisements. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A fast paced horror adventure track. Relentless and bouncy. Furious staccato strings with Bartok pizzicato. Plus bursts of woodwind flourishes. A nightmarish chase scene. Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
A quietly uplifting piece for solo piano. Fast paced and whimsical. A little dreamy and adventurous. Confident and hopeful. Would be suitable in life affirming films or advertisements. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
A thoughtful introspective science fiction piece. Features soft expressive strings and organic synth elements. Almost celestial. Dreamy and a little disturbing. Sounds like it comes from an artsy dystopian philosophical film. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
A light, breezy, imaginative piece featuring piano, pizzicato strings, and acoustic bass. Magical and innovative. Suitable for advertisements, video games, or other scenes going for a whimsical, classical flavor. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Piano
A boisterous, joyous fanfare! A spirit of patriotism and adventure. Sweeping and magical. Sounds like something that could be featured in a sporting event or a grand opening. Welcome to 100th Annual Quidditch Cup hosted at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
An expressive live solo flute performance. Slow, a little creepy, and alluring. Impressionistic. Don't enter that dark chamber! And don't listen to the whispers of the spider. It likes to crawl up your arm and tickle your flesh. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
There's bound to be war. The armies have gathered. The smoke has cleared. It's a red dawn and blood must be spilled. An action/adventure piece with a percussive, tribal feel plus plenty of brass. Has a good bloodthirsty rhythm that makes you want to move to the beat. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
A fun, old school adventure piece in the spirit of John Williams or classic Disney. Bouncy, bombastic, brassy and percussive. Grand and theatrical. Let's go save the world! Hop in my spaceship and let's blast some enemy Gorgons! Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
A chilled out pop piece featuring recurring bass, an epic killer beat, and spacey synth. Sexy and grinding. Makes you want to get up and move. Be transported. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
A lush epic old Hollywood romance featuring strings and solo violin. Passionate and expressive. Warm, lovely, and sentimental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A lush epic old Hollywood romance featuring strings, harp, and solo violin. Passionate and expressive with a strong recurring melody. Slightly Asian. A stately, traditional love theme. Hopeful and sensual. Nothing is sweeter than a stolen kiss at nightfall. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A playful, stately piece suggesting the entrance to a grand hall with lots of dancing and frivolity. Regal, joyful, and bright. Features staccato strings with woodwind accents plus brass and timpani punctuations. May I have this dance? Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A lively, whimsical piece similar to what you might here in a comedic Harry Potter scene or Matilda. Silly. Magical. Enchanting. Fast paced and flighty. Features staccato woodwinds and pizzicato strings. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A romantic, nostalgia piece bringing to mind a past affair in a distant land. Features gentle passionate strings with added chorus by the end. A solo flute section in the middle. A few moments of solo violin. Expressive and longing throughout. Reflective and a little bit magical. Never say goodbye. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Sounds like a horde of enemies from World of Warcraft are approaching. Lots of heavily armed soldiers. They're invading your base! Better build up your defenses! Brass, heavy percussion, and staccato strings throughout. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
A positive, open, ethereal track. Atmospheric and warm. Slow. Features organic synth sounds and gentle strings. A cosmic bath to cleanse the soul. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
A deep, wondrous, mystery, sci-fi piece. A little threatening but mainly awe inspiring. Sounds like something from Arrival or Interstellar. A cosmic, epic, soundscape. Features dreamy, ethereal synth sounds. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
A quirky playful piece with a mellow, sneaky feeling. Also a sprinkle of magic. Featuring pizzicato strings and twinkly instruments like celesta and vibraphone. Sounds a bit like Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Oatmeal never tasted so good. Mmmmm. Scrumptious. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
You wanna come to the party tonight? A fun EDM piece with a catchy beat. Makes you want to get up and MOVE. Carefree, playful and joyful. The hot new thing. Ecstatic and stimulating. Get your freak on! Instrumental, Pop, Pop/EDM
A deeply relaxing track with soothing synth atmosphere. Close your eyes. Breathe it in. And let yourself drift off to sleep. Slow. Quiet. Deep. Magical. Peaceful. Dreamy. Celestial. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
A silly, farty piece suitable for cartoons. Features bassoon solos, low brass, and an adventurous jungle atmosphere. The hero in our story is a vigilante cow who's on the hunt for villains. Moooove over, there's a new sheriff in town. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Goof Music
I can't keep the thoughts out of my head. They're tearing me apart and I don't know what's going to happen! A dark atmospheric piece with strings and moody synth elements. Nightmarish and dreamy. Mysterious. Suspenseful. Morbid. Like falling into a black hole. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
A lovely classical romance piece featuring strings, solo violin, clarinet, and celesta. A sense of hopefulness with a nice helping of magic. A Jane Austen feeling. Or maybe one of Shakespeare's comedies. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A silly, fun children's piece featuring piano, marimba, xylophone and light percussion with woodwinds and timpani added by the end. Bouncy. Confident. Joyful. Merry. Upbeat. Magical. Whimsical. Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
A sneaky, playful spooky piece featuring solo pizzicato and staccato strings as well as piano. A bit wicked, but also fairly wholesome. Mainly a fun, whimsical, mischievous piece. Imagine a kids movie with Jim Carrey as the villain. Instrumental, Cartoon, Orchestral Contemporary
A deliciously hectic piece featuring scratchy staccato and pizzicato strings. Also low farty woodwinds. The occasional snare drum and Bartok pizz with brass joining in at the end. Finally, cymbals get added at the finish for a big climax. Sounds like it would fit right in with a Tim Burton film. Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
A frantic, tense, classical piece for string orchestra. Nervous, dark, and epic. Sounds like something from The Da Vinci Code. Or a psychological thriller. Cinematic. Killer violins. Dramatic. Energetic. Intense. Sinister. Criminal. Scary. Orchestral. Angry. Mysterious. Suspenseful. Feverish. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A playful melodic waltz that brings to mind a scene from Harry Potter or Home Alone. Naughty, mischievous and magical. Definitely suitable for a family friendly fantasy film. Features clarinet, bouncy strings, and light timpani. Instrumental, Cartoon, Orchestral Contemporary
There's something there in the corner... don't you see it? Please tell me I'm not the only one seeing it. Staring back at me. A slow scratchy strings piece with a strong feeling of foreboding. Dangerous and ominous. Slow. Patient. Unhealthy. Disturbed. Paranoid. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
A playful, curious, upbeat piece featuring pizzicato and staccato strings with a woodwind melody and brass accents. A little bit twinkly. Magical and family friendly. Think Matilda going to the library discovering the magic of books. Classical. Orchestral. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A slow brooding horror choir track featuring a solo soprano voice. Oddly beautiful and alluring. Hypnotic and dreamy. Mystical. Have you ever seen a ghost? Then don't look over your shoulder. It's frightening back there. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Haunted Choirs
Sounds like a horde of zombies are leading an attack. Or the pirate captain's battle ship is charging ahead. Confident and adventurous. Bold and courageous. Brassy, percussive, heavy action. Instrumental, Action, Theme Pirates
Easy breezy indie pop featuring piano, bass, drum set, and acoustic guitar. A feel-good piece where you can let go of your stress and just enjoy living. You be you and the rest will take care of itself. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A lush mystery/romance piece that whisks you away to a distant land. But there's trouble on the horizon. You're being pursued by sinister agents. Will love be enough to save you? Features solo oboe, harp, harpsichord, piano and sweeping strings. Melodic and rich. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
A sweet piece that sounds like a music box for a princess. Or a Baby Einstein video. Calming and reassuring. Features piano, celesta, vibraphone, and marimba. A lovely fairy tale to fall asleep by. Magical. Soothing. Melodic. Enchanting. Instrumental, Childrens, Lullabies
A sweet, romantic, flowing piece depicting true love. Orchestral with a classical feel. Beautiful and sincere. Features strings, flute, harp, and celesta. A bit of a Jane Austen feel. Pleasant and uplifting. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
I know it's wrong, but it feels so *good. * Dreamy and romantic. Sounds like something Thomas Newman might write. Features solo oboe, subtle background strings, as well as other organic synth instruments. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A fast paced spooky adventure track. Frenetic and bouncy. Devilish low piano mixed with hectic pizzicato and staccato strings. Plus bursts of fat brass. It's like something out of Nightmare Before Christmas or Corpse Bride. Tim Burton's little imps are on the attack! Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
A quiet brooding nightmarish piece that's also oddly beautiful. It sounds like a whale crying in the deep, lonely ocean. Features organic, slowly pulsing synth sounds with the addition of strings and oboe around the middle. Tempting. Hypnotic. Ambient. Ominous. Spooky. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
You don't dance at your church? Well we do at ours! Bonfires every Saturday night - you should come! A fun, playful dance featuring fiddle and various traditional percussion instruments. Bouncy and delightful. Finger lickin' good. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Those bears may look cute but they'll hunt you down and slap you silly with their giant paws. A goofy children's piece that gets epic by the end. A fun beat with a tribal feel throughout. Villainous and features low swaggering piano as well as brass. Instrumental, Cartoon, Orchestral Contemporary
