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.
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
Sparse piano is accompanied by pizzicato strings and French horn melody similar to arrangement style of Desperate Housewives, suggested for formal scenes, fine dining, ceremonies, transitions and period settings. Key of C minor, modulates to B. 122 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Solo piano alternates light jazz riffs with 2nd part of lush chords, resolving after 60 seconds. Suggested for minor key cocktail piano scenes, or moods of quiet anxiety. Also to underscore sequences that are playful, flirtatious, alluring, seductive, TV and radio spots. Key of G minor, 89 beats/min, Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Piano, harp and strings accompany slow romantic A/B theme by French horn and oboe. Suggested for a subtle main theme, end credits, love scene, transition, montage or emotional, sentimental, romantic sequences. Also for underscoring heartfelt narration, voice-overs, PSAs. Key of E flat, 102 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Bowed bass plays simple motif with sparse piano. For scenes involving mystery or intrigue, resolves after 60 seconds. Brooding edgy dark dramatic. Clandestine ops, spying, lurking. Murder mystery, suspense, terror. Menacing, cautious & tense. Duping swindling secretive. Key of G minor 106 beats/min, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Solo stride piano in a simple, medium speed piano roll style. Suggested for nostalgic scenes, transitions, early 20th century flashbacks, silent movie sequences and to underscore narration of historic events accompanying vintage video or photograph slide-shows of yesteryear. Key of C, 125 beats/min, Instrumental, Circus, Nickelodeons
Piano, strings, French horn and light percussion play slow, lush emotional A/B pattern. Suggested for end credits, main title sequences, dramatic montages, bittersweet romantic scenes of lost love, underscoring of serious narration requesting donations for relief aid. Key of D minor, 102 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Piano, strings and light percussion play slow emotional A/B patterns suggested for end credits, main title sequences, dramatic montages, bittersweet romantic scenes of lost love and underscoring of serious narration requesting donations for relief. Key of F minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Retro rock guitars play 12 bar blues pattern with organ, bass and drums. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions. Also for altered consciousness, grungy urban strip clubs, low rent nightlife, rock'n'roll flashbacks and music festivals. Key of E minor, 94 bpm, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Retro rock guitar plays dirty lead line accompanied by clavinet, organ, bass guitar and drums. Suggested for nostalgic 60s and 70s bar scenes, flashbacks, montages, transitions, altered consciousness and grungy clubs. Key of E minor, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Upbeat, carefree vacation resort groove. Synthesized electric piano trade motifs with steel drums among congas, percussion, flutes, piano and bass. Piece builds a relaxed energy to resolution. Suggested to underscore scenes of leisure, celebration, and holiday montages. Key of B flat, 154 beats/min, Instrumental, Tropical, Steel Drums
Drums, synth bass, organ, piano and electric guitar play deliberate, syncopated funk groove. Suggested for urban or club scenes, especially suited for depiction of hesitation, distraction, altered consciousness, indecisiveness, substance abuse, drugs, alcohol. Key of E, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Syncopated groove with real electric guitars, electric bass and organ accompanied by percussion and drum tracks suggest elements of funk and tango. Suggested for avant-garde dance sequences, urban ethnic club scenes, energetic 60 second radio and TV production spots. Key of B minor, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Dance, Experimental
Electric guitar plays laidback subtle country licks accompanied by antique sleigh bells, acoustic and bass guitars, piano and organ. Suggested for electronic holiday greetings, slideshows, media ads and underscoring seasonal narration of rural, farm and country topics, PSAs. Key of A, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Country
High energy sports anthem composed by Brad Moore, co-produced by Brad Moore and Rick Dickert for the 2008 NHL Hockey Night in Canada anthem contest. Real lead guitar combines with orchestral arrangement, suggested for sports show theme, montage track for sports highlights. Key of C, 134 beats/min, Instrumental, Sports, Sports Symphonic Rock
Electric rock guitars, bass, drums and synths play energetic shuffle patterns in style of sports highlight reels. Suggested for action scenes, chase or crime-in-progress sequences, video games and underscoring of energetic voice-overs. Key of F, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
Solo piano plays simple, haunting arrangement suggested to underscore scenes of mourning, grief or serious narration. Also for scenes of heartbreak, tragedy, natural disaster relief, lost love, and live theatrical performance use. Key of C minor, 73 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A/B arrangement of sad, single note piano motif, to quicker animated bridge of subtle optimism, returning to initial pattern. Suggested for scenes of heartbreak, tragedy, natural disaster, underscoring of serious narration, lost love and live theatrical performance use. Key of C Minor, 85 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
