Brockton James is a California composer and recording artist specializing in Classical, Easy Listening, New Age, and World Music. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, he composes and records music to fit any mood or theme. "Rhythm in Solitude" is a moving upbeat track, and an example of his music that's often featured on nationally-syndicated radio, and in local and regional radio commercials. Brockton also excels in composing music and sound effects for live theatrical productions, and influences include Gustav Holst, Yanni, and others.
This is a very small creek, about four feet across. This track has a gentle waterfall and nice bubbling. Good outdoor creek-side ambience. A version of a different part of the creek without the waterfall is also available. Water, Brooks Creeks Streams
Single zipper, zipping up and down in a short rhythm pattern. Could be used as a novelty, or perhaps in a creative rap track to compliment a turntable scratch! Foley,
Stall-type shower. Water turns on and runs for about a minute, then is turned off. Can hear water draining during and after the water is shut off. Obviously perfect for a "Psycho" scene! Water, Bathroom Shower
This is a very small creek, about four feet across. This track has a gentle flow of water. Good outdoor creek-side ambience. A version of a different part of the creek with a gentle waterfall is also available. Water, Brooks Creeks Streams
Classic 1963 Chevy pickup truck with 283 V-8 engine. Door, hood, horn, turn signal, driving sequences, and more! Perfect for when the sounds of an old pickup truck are needed. Cars Specific, Chevy pickup
1978 Honda Civic (CVCC) car. Nice example of a compact Japanese car. Door, horn, engine start and idle, and interior-perspective driving sequences--accelerating, shifting, braking, etc. Cars Generic,
Clocks, and more clocks! All colliding in a rhythmic "symphony." A variety of ticks, winding, and chimes. Towards the end a grandfather clock chimes, and a cuckoo clock makes an appearance! Great for a clock shop, a whimsical clock cartoon, perhaps a holiday-related scene, etc. Household,
This is a set of four small brass bells mounted in a "tree." They're very old, from the 1920s-30s and are likely from China. They are struck with a small brass hammer. Useful sound for meditation, healing, rituals, holiday-related programming, etc. Foley,
Raunchy electronic beat with a "chainsaw" type sound, distorted bass and guitar lines. Arranged in 8-bar segments. Great for adding rap vocals, or as a background for anything industrial, radio production, a video game, website, etc. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro Hop
Small brass hand bell. Short ring followed by a continuous ring for about 8 seconds. Useful as a dinner bell, old fashioned business "entrance" bell, etc. Very nice all-purpose bell with a pleasing ring. Foley, Bell ringing
16" floor tom hit. Deep resonant sustain, with a slightly loose head. Please listen to my version of "Good King Wenceslas." The low tom hit throughout that song is this exact sound! Drums,
This is the type of gourd shaker that has a net of small, seed shell beads around the outside. Can be played in a variety of styles. This track is a rotational "shake." Gives a nice texture and can be used alone or as a compliment to another percussion instrument--a tambourine, hand drum, etc. Achromatic Percussion, Shakers
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) fan. Interior-perspective recording. Fan runs, then shuts off. Long cut, good for interior ambiance. Household,
This nandi bell is actually two small, heavy brass bells on a brass handle. A nandi bell is used in Hindu rituals, but the sound could certainly be used in other ritual, celebratory, holiday, etc. applications. Foley, Bell ringing
Old microwave oven from the early 1980s. An entire cooking sequence: door opens, a coffee cup is placed inside, the door closes, and the oven runs for about :50, after which, the timer bell sounds, the door is opened, the cup is removed and the door is closed. Good for any vintage appliance needs. Kitchen, Appliances
This track features a medium-intensity rainfall for about :20 followed by distant rolling thunder. Good background where only gentle thunder is needed. Nature,
This is the stadium horn typically heard at soccer and other sporting events. Some find it annoying, others, music to their ears! This track has six blasts of various lengths and slightly altering attacks and tones (as much as you can get from a plastic horn). 30-sec length good for a sports advert. Foley,
Dark, foreboding orchestral track featuring heart-pounding basses and suspenseful string and brass parts. Builds, subsides and builds again! Perfect for Halloween or any ominous dramatic scenes. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy