Steve Rice is a versatile composer, keyboardist and accordionist based in Philadelphia. He records and writes with several outstanding ensembles including "Rouge" (French Cabaret), "Big Squeezy" (Zydeco), “Troy Kline” (Retro Vegas Lounge), and the Steve Rice Quintet (original Jazz). Steve's interests include Jazz, Classical, World, Traditional Ethnic, and Electronic music, as well SFX. He has a Film Scoring degree from Berklee College of Music, where he received the prestigious Oscar Peterson Award. Steve also tours part-time as pianist for the Harry James Orchestra.
Traditional American Folk Song / Children's song also known as "On Top of Spaghetti" . Played solo on a child's melodica. This version has reverb added, Free Reed, Melodica
a solo melodica version of the nursery song "Pop Goes the Weasel" Suitable for scenes, ads involving toddlers, babies, young children. 3 versions: Full version has grace note on "pop". Variation A is in Bb (lower key), Variation C is slower tempo. Recorded dry. Free Reed, Melodica
Here's a jazzy rendition of Red River Valley (Traditional) played on solo melodica. Good for a campfire scene / outdoorsy comedy sketch. novelty kitschy campy comic sketch, Free Reed, Melodica
A fairly straight rendition of Red River Valley played on solo Melodica. Sounds similar to harmonica. Paired with the "Jazzy" track, you could build a campfire/ outdoorsy mood with this track and deliver a musical punch line with the jazzy. Good pair for a comedy/sit-com, Free Reed, Melodica
