Pete Bayliss is a highly adaptable and forward-thinking composer and sound designer based in the UK. Beginning his career as a keyboard player 30 years ago, he now produces a distinct mix of music featuring synth backbones, heavy orchestral riffs through to melodic ambiances with myriad rich atmospheric textures and ground-shaking tremors. Discovery and progression are vital for Pete and he isn’t afraid to pull things apart, mix it all up, and experiment while recognizing the need for space, enabling a story to breathe and flourish.
Inspired by those positive times when things are really happening and moving in life. An energetic and euphoric electronic track with an increasing build. Completely synth driven with busy yet subtle drum programming. Great for success stories, human documentaries technology or sports features. Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Space, the final frontier and an ultimate journey. What would you see as you move relentlessly forward through the vast expanse of the universe. A big, cinematic, yet chilled electronic piece with an organic feel. Featuring a mix of modern drums and retro synths. Sounds like Jean-Michel Jarre. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
An instrumental rock piece with a classic vintage sound. Features acoustic guitars, rock organ, electric piano and doubled up electric guitar melody lines. Great for 70s era TV shows and films. Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
A vintage sounding fusion rock piece with a predominantly 5/4 swing after an initial 4/4 intro Features rock organ, electric piano and doubled up electric guitar melody lines. Inspired by Dave Brubecks' piece, Take Five. Great for theme tunes, late 60's or early 70's era shows and daytime TV. Instrumental, Rock, Rock Fusion
A retro styled pop piece coupled with modern beats and synths. Great for the background where perhaps music with a quirky style is called for. Instrumental, Pop, Quirky Pop
A wink and a nod to all of those heady, mellow and nostalgic summers. This retro electronic pop / rock track features vintage synths, mellotron, phased electric and acoustic guitars and bombastic beats. Carries a Beatles / progressive rock influence with a modern twist. One for summertime cruising. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
A quirky piece in 3/4 with a Jazz influence. Begins with piano, acoustic bass, bursting into a synth lead section. It further builds with organ, strings and vibraphone before calming down toward the end with a slight decrease in tempo. An easy listening track, great for any light-hearted production. Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
A quirky, groovy electronic pop track. Features retro sounding drum machines of the Roland T-808 and DRR-55, classic organs and acoustic guitar, all mixed with modern synths, pulsing arps and bass lines. Great for corporate films, background music and advertisements. Slight salsa influence. Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
So, here we stand at the shore, at the turn of the tide. Reflective piece which evokes being on one's own. Dramatic folk piece featuring a melodic solo cello, steel acoustic strings and frame drum percussion. Has a very sentimental coastal feel. Great for mature drama and films of a nautical nature. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic
A fun and uplifting summertime club anthem. This synth driven party track features a four to the floor rhythm and pulsing synthesizers and bass line. Progressively builds until 2:44 and then explodes into a half time dub climax. Great for nightclub, holiday scenes, film and advertisements. Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
For those times when life hasn't been easy. You think, you take stock, put the past behind you and move on. A slow reflective ballad featuring mellow piano, acoustic guitars and cello, bursting into into electric guitar melody and percussion. Great for romantic drama and human documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Looking through those old photos, jaded and worn and you wonder where time has gone. A very atmospheric piece, very still and reflective. Featuring a mellow reverberant piano, nylon acoustic guitar and string section which builds to a mild crescendo. Light subs give this piece a real cinematic feel. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
A piece that's as gentle as rain and as dynamic as a storm. A subtle mix of orchestral strings, solo voice, piano and acoustic guitar. The low ends of synth bass and gentle arps lends a true cinematic feel. Dramatic with an air of sentiment. Use to convey longing or situations that have come to pass, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Time. It waits for no one. The days topple like dominoes, relentlessly falling forward, but to what end? This is a very mournful and grave piece featuring piano, nylon strummed guitar and sombre taiko drums. Gentle subs and a wailing synth adds to its dramatic edge. Use in mature dramas. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Things have taken a turn for the worst. Down, out, defeated and walking the city streets alone. What's the next move? Character based piece with a piano motif, underlying suspenseful ambiences, building to a huge cinematic drum, string and horns to the floor conclusion. Use in thrillers and drama. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
This is one for those times when you think and take stock of what has been, what is and what will come to pass. A thought provoking, dramatic piano and sting piece driven around melodic lines and sweeping ambiences. Use in relationship or situational drama to convey reflection or longing. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Based around generative ambiences where rhythm is sparse. Instead, there is delicate life within its slow movements. Experience stillness, the cold frosts and memories of picturesque winter scenes. This slow motion track captures the very heart of winter. Highly meditative. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
Travelling the empty voids of space to destinations we can barely imagine. A vintage electronic piece, inspired by the early space race. Featuring synths of the 1970's and their analog warmth coupled with modern production techniques. Influenced by Jean Michel Jarre, but by no means a sound alike. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
The competition is on. Pounding rhythms of this EDM track are getting you ready for the game of your life. This drum and bass heavy piece gets hotter as it progresses into a victorious climax. Features orchestral strings and vocal chants Purpose built for sports and fitness and all things energetic, Instrumental, Sports, Sports Energizing Music
Sometimes the decisions we make come from one critical moment. If you were given 30 seconds to make an ultimate choice, what would it be? Where would it take you? This is an epic hybrid sting featuring electronic drums percussion and orchestral string riffs riding along a synth backbone. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A short and uplifting new age jingle. Think rest and relaxation surrounded by water. Features ethnic rhythms, stringed instruments and a duduk. Very Zen. Use as a radio spot or for a TV advertisement for anything health and well-being. Instrumental, New Age, Ethnic Fusion
