Based in the UK, APM is led by classically-trained pianist and Oxford University music graduate Alex Plowright. He writes library instrumental music in a wide variety of styles, with clients including Coca Cola, Nokia, Crayola, Mercedes, BBC Radio 4, AOL, Channel 4 (UK), MTV, UPS, FedEx, Braun, L'Oreal, Bravo, BBC Three (UK), Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Kellogg's, The Prince's Trust, BBC Lifestyle, Red Lobster, and CBS.
This is the opening from the epic piece of music that was used as the theme for '2001: A Space Odyssey'. The section, entitled 'Sunrise', begins with a low drone, followed by a trumpet 'dawn' motif, epic major-minor symphonic chords and a timpani solo. It will add tension and excitement to any scene, Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral, Richard Strauss
Epic trailer music. Starts with soft piano and horns, building in energy and volume towards a full symphonic climax. Features operatic vocals, fast strings and woodwind over cinematic chords. Would work in scenes involving anticipation and excitement, particularly if they involve sports and battles. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
Rolling minimalist piano arpeggios, accompanied by majestic string chords. Gradually builds up towards a passionate climax with a full symphony orchestra. Dreamy, romantic, optimistic and uplifting. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Energetic electro/dance track with a driving distorted bass riff and breakbeat drums. Features ticking synth sounds and disc scratching. Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
Bold, heavy rock track with an extreme sports feel. Lots of distorted electric guitars and heavy synth sounds. Energizing and exciting. Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
Romantic classical style symphonic piece. Cinematic, tense, brooding sound that gradually builds towards a majestic finale. Melodies are played by oboes, strings and glockenspiel. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Tension-building underscore with a big orchestral sound. Starts with a heartbeat drum rhythm and harps, and gradually more instruments are added. Contemporary and majestic. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Bold electro-orchestral piece, featuring symphonic strings, echoing percussion, melancholic piano and a processed drumbeat. Can be used to add a sense of excitement and anticipation to scenes. Has a sophisticated, corporate feel, although it can also be used for sporting and competitive applications, Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Atmospheric, spacious indie rock instrumental. Starts with echoing guitars over a synth pad, and gradually builds, to include bold drums, pumping bass, human whistling and symphonic strings. Conjures up images of sunsets and deserts. Could be used as a theme tune, or for Westerns and adverts. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Bold orchestral sci-fi theme. Starts with a quiet, unusual chord progression, and builds to a triumphant horn melody. Romantic/classical style, mixed with modern influences. Space theme. Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
Atmospheric, beautiful instrumental track, with subtle synths, echoing piano and deep bass. Simultaneously melancholic and uplifting. Can be used to set the scene in documentaries or scenes involving dark situations or scientific discovery. Various pulsing beats and reversing percussion add tension. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Slow, orchestral jazz piece with a mournful sound. Cinematic introduction, with scraped piano strings and building strings, followed by a bluesy jazz ensemble. Instrumental, Action, Impending Jazz
Fast-paced energizing heavy rock track with an extreme sports feel. Features lots of electric guitars, tight rock drums and an overdriven bass line. Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
Cinematic track with a repeated romantic melody, building from solo piano to full symphony orchestra. Bold, panoramic, thematic music. Mysterious, edgy and builds magnificently into an epic track perfect for film noir, dramatic films, trailers, and as an intro showing big expectations ahead. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Deep and dirty bass riff with funky drums and hand claps. Mysterious chords on electric piano with high strings. Features wah-wah guitar in a 70s style. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Grooving, heavy electro-rock track with melodic retro synths and a deep bassline. 70s heavy rock mixed with more modern elements. Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
Bold, dramatic, energizing track with orchestral strings, buzzing electric bass, big drums and operatic vocals. Builds up to a climax with a new chord sequence, then winds down. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Electro-Orch
Brooding, cinematic orchestral piece. Starts with slow, majestic strings with military drums, them changes in tempo and style towards ambient, minimalist electronica. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Tension underscore, with a heartbeat bass drum throughout. Features subtle ethnic instruments, echoing piano, trip hop beats, swirling synths and orchestral strings. Gradually builds to a climax. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Bold cinematic theme in a spaghetti western style, with jangly guitars, tubular bells, and inspiring strings. Also features some operatic vocals and shouts. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
