Colorado artist Paul Carlson has over 25 years experience working as a composer, songwriter, and musician in a variety of settings. He specializes in Dramatic, Orchestral, Ambient, Rock, New Age, and World music, and he's also worked as a recording/mixing engineer on a host of big projects. From thrilling action pieces like "Taken By Storm," to the haunting and majestic "Prelude To Ascension," Paul's diverse compositions work well for almost any production, including Film, TV, Commercials, Online Media, and New Apps.
Begins softly with harp and strings and builds with a simple, flowing melody. Great for any type of scene or production where a sense of wonder, marvel or affection needs to be conveyed. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Upbeat and positive track with piano, electric guitar and synthesizer. Works well for a wide variety of uses from commercial and corporate use to dramatic productions. Determination, home coming and positive outcomes. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
Mysterious and dramatic, this track utilizes orchestra, piano and synthesizer to portray a sense of tension and adventure. Great for fantasy, Sci-Fi and other dramatic productions that need to evoke emotions of suspense with a hint of hope. Instrumental, Dangerous, Epic Hopeful Suspense
Epic orchestral track starts low and mysterious; builds dynamically using string, brass and percussion sections. Great for use in fantasy, Sci-Fi, adventure and other productions. Trailer, credits, underscore and theme music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Driving drums, electric guitar and synthesizer elements make this a great track for fantasy, exploration and Sci-Fi adventure productions. Space and earth based expeditions and discovery, theme and credit music. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Electronic
Drum kit and distorted guitar drive this short rock track. Upbeat tempo and hard rhythm make this a great bumper track for podcast, sports, commercial and even dramatic productions. Attention grabbing and energetic. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven - The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C♯ minor, first movement Adagio sostenuto. Rare and interesting arrangement for mandolin, violin, cello and double bass at a slightly faster and consistent tempo for use in video productions. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Ludwig van Beethoven
Traditional Christian hymn for Christmas and Advent. Instrumental version with Solo Cello, Violin and Piano with string orchestra entering as the piece builds. This is a great track for Christmas productions and background music. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Brass ensemble arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol. This joyful and uptempo track is perfect for either background or up-front music on any Christmas production. 'God bless you, merry gentlemen! May nothing you dismay!', Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Mysterious and powerful piece with full orchestra, piano and synthesizer. Starts off tense and low and builds to a pounding and epic finish. Great for adventure, fantasy, sci-fi and dramatic productions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Pounding and aggressive drums, with a little bit of "chunking" distorted electric guitar. This track is great for battle, chase and general action sequences where you just need some powerful and strong sounding drums. Adventure, fantasy and Sci-Fi. Instrumental, Drums, Drums Action Intense
Feel the big buildup of this energetic, powerful and aggressive. This cinematic track features brass, big percussion and epic strings. Great for Adventure, Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi productions. Trailers, introductions and bumpers. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Beings low and contemplative with piano and subtle synthesizer then builds with strings and orchestra. Ends determined with big brass. Great for dynamic adventure, dramatic and sci-fi and fantasy productions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Soft and relaxing featuring piano and woodwinds with a lush string ensemble. Great for evoking remembrance, romance and nostalgia. Positive, meditation and optimistic. Subtly builds and releases throughout the piece. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Hybrid orchestral with synthesizer, string orchestra and heavy percussion. Spy, military suspense, crime drama and cinematic adventure. Building and dynamic with low and tense start that builds to a heavy hitting finish. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Dramatic and dynamic with lush orchestral strings and electric guitar. Subtle synthesizer, percussion and rising chord progression give this track a sense of evaluating yet uplifting and positive. Building, memory, montage, underscore and credits. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Dark, ominous and edgy, this track begins low and tense and builds throughout with a big ending. Great for dramatic, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi and mysterious productions. Also works well for trailers, transitions and themes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Haunting and mysterious track with piano, synthesizer and lush strings. This track works great for adventure, fantasy, sci-fi and dramatic productions. Cinematic, tense and even a little weird Also works well for theme and credit music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Dramatic, epic and cinematic, this track has pounding percussion, majestic brass and driving strings. Great for use in action, adventure and fantasy production. Also works great for advertisements and corporate presentations. Big music for big film and television productions. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Begins soft and mysterious with a great melody then builds to a soaring and epic climax. Features strings, woodwinds and horns; great for dramatic, fantasy and adventure productions. Lord of the Rings, quest, discovery and Disney.. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Lush, beautiful and epic, this track has a simple and elegant melody with rich string accompaniment. Builds throughout with majestic brass and percussion. Romantic, adventure and fantasy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Epic and cinematic, this is an awesome track for Sci-Fi, fantasy and adventure productions. Features lush, full strings, majestic brass and heavy hitting percussion. Also great for documentary, advertising and discovery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Feel the full impact of this energetic powerful, aggressive and epic track. This cinematic track features brass, big percussion and electric guitar. Great for Adventure, Action, Fantasy and Sci-Fi productions. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Lush strings and mysterious chanting female vocals evoke a wide range of emotions from sadness and nostalgia to mystical discovery. Majestic brass enter halfway through piece to uplift and offer some hope. Epic fantasy, dramatic and romantic. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Let Me In! Begins with sparse pizzicato strings, adds plodding single note piano and then builds with string orchestra and percussion to a suspenseful and heavy hitting finish. This piece increases tension and suspense as is progresses and is great for adventure, horror and thriller productions. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Epic, dramatic piece with ostinato piano, accompanying strings and subtle synthesizer. Builds dynamically throughout and is great for adventure, drama, romantic and nostalgic productions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Mysterious and haunting, featuring female vocal chants, Qanun and Duduk which give this piece a Middle Eastern feel. This is an amazing track to use in fantasy, adventure and mystery productions. First half of track is subtle, second half is more overt and powerful, great for multiple uses. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
One of Luigi Boccherini's most famous pieces, this work is often used in dramatic and romantic productions in addition to advertisements, weddings and more. The minuet is the most played of this quintet and is often played by itself. Minuet and Trio from String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5, Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Luigi Boccherini
Fantasy adventure orchestral music begins with light harp and celesta giving way to lush strings and vocal melody. The music builds to a dramatic and cinematic peak with brass and strings, then ends with light harp, celesta and dulcimer. Epic, climactic and powerful.. Vocal Samples, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Action packed, powerful and cinematic track with majestic brass, big percussion and full orchestra. Great for trailer, action, adventure and dramatic productions. Super hero, military, battle and science fiction. Big music for big film, television and video productions. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Spooky and suspenseful, this track includes chilling vocals, eerie instrumentals and a mysterious melody. Perfect for any video or production that portrays horror, suspense, supernatural or creepy themes. Spine-chilling, Halloween and tense. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
Dramatic and epic orchestral piece will set the mood for adventure, heroism and triumph. Driving percussion and hum-able melody builds to an awesome finish with majestic brass and big drum hits. Great for action, adventure, fantasy and war epics. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
A lively and peppy little number with a catchy melody line and driving groove. Great for all dramatic productions, theme music, source music. Also corporate, game show, sports, commercials and documentary. Instrumental, Pop, Pop-Jazz
Dangerous, ominous and edgy, this track begins low and tense and builds throughout with a big, hopeful ending. Great for dramatic, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi and mysterious productions. Trailer, credits, underscore and theme music. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Solo piano provides a calm and soothing background or pensive and contemplative feature. Also great for romantic scenes, credits and advertisements. Breakup, family and nostalgia. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano
Moving and poignant track featuring string and woodwind orchestra. Soft, soothing and reflective, this track works very well for romantic, goodbye, montage. Perfect for any scene that needs to portray deep feeling and emotion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
Lighthearted, merry and happy instrumental evokes images of winter, Christmas and holiday get-togethers. Features harp, glockenspiel, strings and woodwinds. Also great for dramatic, fantasy, fairy tail and children's productions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
Dynamic, energetic and fun come together in pounding stomps, spirited claps and crisp snaps, along with catchy percussion. Bring electricity, excitement and thrill to your production. Instrumental, Drums, Stomp-Drums
Happy, peppy and fun instrumental track featuring piano, glockenspiel and pizzicato strings. Great for use in presentations, advertisements and promos. Also works very well for lively dramatic productions, credits, intros and montages. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Beautiful and delightful work by Edward MacDowell from Ten Woodland Sketches, Op. 51. Arranged here for Electric Rhodes Piano, Upright Bass and Drum kit. Great for romantic love, relaxation and lullaby. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Features piano with backing string section. Evokes emotions of sadness, longing and heartbreak. Great for dramatic, romantic and nostalgic productions. Also works for credits, transitions and themes. Somber, sorrowful, lost and pensive. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Atmospheric and relaxing ambient chillout lounge track featuring a catchy piano line, synthesizer and soft pads. Works great for television and film underscore, advertisements and corporate music as well as spa and relaxation. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
