Canadian Composer Rick Dickert writes music for Film, TV, Video Games, and Multimedia, with a lengthy client list that includes the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Arden, Ernst & Young, Brokaw Inc, Catholic Charities, and London Business School, among others. His tracks draw from a palette of vintage keyboards, real guitars, percussion, bass, and state-of-the-art virtual instruments. Rick's music is always crisp and professional, and his catalog spans a wide range of styles and genres, including Blues, Dramatic, Dance, Electronic, Rock, and Reggae.
Remix of Beast Trance - Moody synthesizers play hypnotic patterns with reverse audio effects and step-filtered percussion. Suggested for scenes involving altered consciousness, substance abuse, montage, transition and underscoring of narration, voice-overs, ad spots. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Piano is accompanied by strings and French horn in a slow, haunting piece suggested for setting of a formal funeral, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also to underscore images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate money for aid, voice-overs. Key of F minor/106 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Laidback vibes, upright bass, acoustic guitar and drums play bluesy pattern with simple melodic hooks reminiscent of traditional jazz. Suggested for underscoring bar scenes, comic relief, commercials and media spots. Also for friendly, helpful public service announcements. Key of D flat, 113 bpm, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Acoustic guitars, piano, organ, bass and percussion play laid-back Latin arrangement. Suggested for scenes depicting down time, accomplishment, leisure, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, TV and radio production advertisement spots. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Energetic dance groove, similar to David Letterman's Late Night band, has 2 sections which alternate and resolve. Punchy rhythm section with bass guitar, synth, organ, electric guitar and drums. Suggested for upbeat TV and radio production spots, narration underscoring, PSAs. Key of C, 120 beats/mi, Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Brooding instrumental similar to Evanescence, featuring vibrant piano, percussion & Moog & Prophet synthesizers. Uunderscore for an unsettling scene, dark drama, a somber narration, TV radio production spots, voice-overs. Key of E minor, 100 beats/min. Exotic mysterious paranormal urban tension, Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Analog and digital synths with percussion play electronic music box counterpoint, including bridge. Suggested for montage of happy innocent children, wholesome images of simple life pleasures, underscoring of upbeat narration, TV and radio production ad spots, PSAs. Key of B flat, 139 beats/min, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Avant-garde electronic orchestration of synthesizers and beatbox percussion playing melancholic harmony, trading riffs, resolving in 30 seconds. Suggested to accompany scene of boredom, routine or automation, also to underscore narration, public service announcements. Key of B flat, 132 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Syncopated organ and synthesizer play patterns with bass, beat box and percussion accompaniment. Suggested for urban scenes, film sequences involving automation, motivational uses and workout routines. Key of E, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
Electronic retro groove with arpeggio pattern using Moog, Prophet and virtual synths, accompanied by synthesizer bass and drum machine. Suggested for automated, repetitive action scenes. Harmonic progression builds tension, also for underscoring of narration, PSAs. Key of G minor, 153 beats/min. Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
Syncopated bass trance groove with analogue and digital synthesizer pads, percussion and woodwinds. Suggested for mysterious scenes, illusions, hallucinations, public service announcements and underscoring of narration, voice-overs, TV and radio production music spots. Key of E minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Psychedelic
Relaxed, carefree retro Hammond B4 organ and electric guitar, congas and percussion groove with A/B parts. Suggested for uplifting, positive scenes, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, transitions or 60 second TV and radio commercial spots. Key of A, 105 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Soft Pop
Simple piano chords resolve through close harmony pattern, with percussion and double bass. Suggested for supporting, uplifting, positive scenes, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, transitions or 60 second TV and radio commercial spots. Key of F, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Virtual Hammond B4 organ plays relaxed, reflective melody accompanied by guitar, bass, and light percussion, invoking peace of mind, calmness, harmony. Suggested for montage, transition, underscore of narration, voice-overs, public service announcements, 30 second ad spots. Key of B, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Soft Pop
Drums, percussion, synthesizer bass accompany retro analog style synth groove, with clavinet break. Suggested for scenes with tension, transition, montage, seventies flashbacks, dance clubs, discotheques, European style bars, alternative underscore for narration, PSAs. Key of C minor, 130 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Piano, bass guitar, synthesizers, congas and percussion play moody A/B patterns with bridge. Suggested for scenes of intrigue, romance, plotting, scheming, cosmopolitan nightlife and to underscore narration, public service announcements. 135 and 140 beats/min, key of A minor modulates to G minor, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Lush synthesizer track doubles piano, with energetic synthesizer bass and percussion in A/B format. Suggested for transition, montage, traveling shots, European style club scenes, trance sequences, rave settings, to underscore narration, public service announcements. Key of C minor, 135 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
Freestyle psychedelic electric guitar joins energetic track with synthesizer bass, drums, syncopated percussion and synths trading off 2 parts. Suggested for crime-in-progress scene, automated, repetitive action scenes, club or rave settings, underscoring of narration. Key of G minor, 142 beast/min, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Piano, strings and percussion play relaxed, simple melodic A/B patterns. Suggested to underscore bittersweet scenes of intimacy, nostalgic montages, heartfelt narration and quiet settings. Also conceived for use with media ads requesting donations for disaster relief. Key of A, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Raunchy electric rock guitar lead with clavinet, virtual Hammond B4 organ, bass and drums. Evocative of grungy urban strip clubs, rock bar dives, low rent nightlife. Suggested for strip joint sequences, montages, transitions, rock'n'roll flashbacks and music festivals. Key of E minor, 110 beats/mi, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Laidback improvised traditional jazz piano plays blues patterns, accompanied by standup bass and drum kit with brushes. Suggested for cocktail lounge ambiance or fine dining scene, public service announcement, underscoring of narration, TV and radio production spots, Key of G, 122 beats/min, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Simple lush piano chords with percussion, drums and bowed string bass set melancholy mood, in A/B pattern. Suggested for lonely departing or nostalgic scene, underscoring of narration, voice-overs, sunset, sunrise, transition, new day beginning, rebirth, epilogue. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Piano, electric rock guitars, bass guitar and drums alternate restrained patterns with power chord chorus in A/B format. Suggested for motivational underscores, soundtracks, presentations, successful images, television and radio production spots, PSAs, soundscapes. Key of D minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
Simple, peaceful, upbeat solo piano plays quiet arrangement suggested for intimate scenes, commercials, corporate use, TV and radio spots, underscoring of narration and public service announcements. Also for tender, romantic, nostalgic, leisurely scenes. Key of C, 115 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Simple, peaceful, upbeat solo harp repeats motifs till resolution after 60 seconds. Suggested for intimate scenes, commercials, corporate use, TV and radio spots, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Also for tender, romantic, nostalgic, leisurely scenes. Key of C, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Raunchy electric guitars, drums, bass, organ, synth and piano play retro rock pattern in A/B format. Suggested for parties, bar scenes, workout mixes, energetic montage sequences, transitions, main title and end credits. Key of E, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Bass, organ and percussion build to accompany relaxed acoustic guitar progression. Suggested for leisurely holiday scenes, vacation montages, restful images, holiday poolside settings, coffee shops, light dinner music, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Pop
Non-pitched 60 second drum track featuring toms, bongos, congas, timbales and tambourine. Suggested for sports highlights, commercials, TV and radio production spots, workouts or high-energy scenes. Also for crime-in-progress, getaway, fleeing, fight and chase sequences. 4/4 time, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Drums, Rock Drums
Simple peaceful cadence with brassy vintage synthesizer textures trading chords in stereo with subtle percussion. Suggested for relaxed scene of resolution, closure, the morning after, a new day, change of season, solstice, transition, epilogue, main theme or end credits. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
Electric guitars, bass, drums, organ and percussion combine for laid-back, leisurely groove in A/B pattern. Suggested for carefree scenes with vacation activities, beach resorts, sailing, frolicking in the sun, also for underscoring narration, public service announcements. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Solo piano trading motifs in A/B arrangement inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive parties depicting achievement of positive goals, heartwarming montages, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Instrumental pop-rock arrangement of bass, drums, electric guitars, piano and organ inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s, in A/B arrangement. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive party settings, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Instrumental pop-rock arrangement of bass, drums, electric guitars, piano and organ inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s, in A/B arrangement. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive party settings, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Instrumental pop-rock arrangement of bass, drums, electric guitars, piano and organ inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s, in A/B arrangement. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive party settings, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Rock organ plays punchy pattern over synthesizer bass and drums. Suggested for club scenes, energetic transition, montage, slideshow, urban nightlife, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Miami, Los Angeles, TV and radio production spots. Key of C minor, 129 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
Strutting groove with piano octaves, bass, electric guitar, congas and drum kit play light rhythmic Latin pop feel, suggested for laid back urban scenes, vacation resort sequences, leisurely lounge settings. Also for public service announcements, and underscore of narration. Key of C, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
House influenced mix of beat box, vintage Moog, Prophet and virtual synth patterns, A/B/A/C/A. Suggested for club scenes, rave settings, high tech montage, transitions, energy building overture, main theme or end credits. Also for alternative underscore of narration. Key of F minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Lounge, Neo-Lounge
Chromatic harp with pizzicato strings and percussion play a motif-driven piece suggested for intimate scenes of mischief or secrecy. Similar in scoring cues of Six Feet Under, Desperate Housewives. Suggested for underscoring of narration and public service announcements. Key of C, 127 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Piano, organ, glockenspiel, vibes, synths and percussion play moody, tango-inspired patterns suggested to underscore dark sequences portraying espionage, intrigue and romantic courtship. Also to accompany scenes of automation, robotics and precision. Key of C minor, 144 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Automated synthesizer bass and drums accompany organ, piano, glockenspiel and edgy strings for a suspenseful, forward-moving motif, alternated with wistful chime-like pattern, broken up by lush bridge. Suggested for tense, urban, automated scenes, montages, transitions. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Automated synthesizers, staccato piano, punchy bass and clipped percussion play repetitive motifs suggestive of investigative reporting, TV journalism, and news magazine shows. Suggested for main theme, also to underscore scenes of automation, industrial, mechanical action. Key of C, 151 beats/min, Instrumental, News, News Investigative
Delicately orchestrated sample library piece in the style of chamber music with bridge. Piano, harp, harpsichord, strings and flutes trade motifs to resolution and fading final chord at 2 minutes. Suggested for scenes of melancholy, nostalgia, transition, lost love or montage. Key of A, 78 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Remix of Paisley Beat – Retro British invasion style pop rock guitar groove with bass guitar, drums, piano and organ, includes bridge. Suggested for party scenes, positive bar ambiance, spontaneous celebrations, dance sequences, summer holiday, beach settings, montages. Key of A, 115 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Synthesizers play melancholic piece with bridge and modulation. Suggested for underscoring of heartfelt narration, scenes of soul searching, solitude, aftermath of tragedy or loss. Also for sequences involving waiting on critical results i. e. surgery, jury verdicts. Key of C minor/D minor, 115 bpm, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Solo harp plays melancholic piece with bridge and modulation. Suggested for underscoring of heartfelt narration, scenes of soul searching, solitude, aftermath of tragedy or loss. Also for sequences involving waiting on critical results i. e. surgery, jury verdicts. Key of F# minor, 115 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Relaxed piano, bass guitar and percussion combine for laid-back syncopated A/B groove that resolves to final chord. Suggested for relaxed film scenes depicting social ambiance, lighter moods appropriate for coffee shops, hotel lobbies, lounges, tourist areas, boardwalks. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Bass, drums, percussion and rock guitars trade riffs in sixties and seventies nostalgic “hand jive” style, lead guitar repeats rock riffs. Suggested for bar or garage band, party and beach scenes, good times montage, feel-good transitions, workout routines, exercise mixes. Key of G, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Cello plays slow, lonely, somber, haunting A/B solo pattern to resolution after 60 seconds. Suggested for funeral scenes, sad transitions, foreboding film sequences or montages and to underscore narration requesting financial aid for disaster relief funds, voice-overs. Key of C minor, 109 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Piano, upright bass and percussion combine for jazz flavored patterns suggested to underscore scenes of turmoil, action and urgency. Also for chase sequences, cloak and dagger business, theatre and media productions. Key of G minor, 138 bpm, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
