Critically acclaimed, award-winning composer Matthew Reid has an impressive background. For ten years he created and performed his eclectic scores live for The Second City-Toronto, resulting in many award-winning reviews. Matthew's instrumental songs have been performed by top orchestras in North America to standing ovations. Matthew composes and creates his music for film, television, games, web series, art galleries, museum exhibits, and pyrotechnic events.
A tense electro-acoustic hybrid underscore with a slight build good for adding an edge to thriller or suspense media without going too big. Amplified strings, bass clarinet, alto flute, piano & contrabassoon. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Starting sparse & tense with male chorus, brass and low, dark woodwinds and growing to huge & intense with swooping strings & massive percussion. Amplifying acoustic, orchestral instruments adds additional edge. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dramatic Chase
A tense electro-acoustic hybrid underscore with a slight build good for adding an edge to thriller or suspense media without going too big. Amplified strings, bass clarinet, alto flute, piano & contrabassoon. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A pretty, simple pattern for piano, pizzicato strings, bassoon and harp. Nostalgic and lovely this piece conjures up the innocence and hope of childhood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
A cute, quirky piece for string quartet full of curious good vibes. Innocent and sweet, great for media depicting light fun or mischief. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
A playful, sunny, Latin inspired jazz piece with teasing flutes, joking trombone and grooving piano. Upbeat and positive, good background for sunny city street scenes or travel. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Pulsing guitars, harpsichord and pizzicato strings build to a simple string quartet melody followed by rapid and exciting string runs punctuated with huge drums and swelling brass. Perfect for building positive excitement under media. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Starting simple with minimalistic mallets and electronics and adding a low string melody, it grows to a soaring, swelling and driving piece. Great for high tech and science media requiring a simple build. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Beginning with a simple, pretty piano melody and following with the gentle pulse of marimbas and swells of strings. Good as background media with a slight build, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A moving, inspiring cinematic piece suitable for an Oscar winning speech. Starting quietly with solo brass and proudly and building to a majestic, triumphant climax. Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
Borodin's epic piece from the opera, Prince Igor. A huge, shimmering, ecstatic full orchestra piece suitable for any media depicting triumph or success. Pounding percussion, soaring strings and blaring brass. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Alexander Borodin
A throwback to the synth rock of the early 80's in the vein of Genesis. A syncopated, arpeggiated synth riff over a slamming boom slap rock beat and a fat rubber bass. Button stop. Strong edit points throughout. Instrumental, Rock, 80s Rock
An authentic sounding Renaissance inspired piece for harp, winds and percussion. Suitable for historical or fantasy pieces, Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
Giulio Caccini's (1548-1618) beautiful Renaissance song Amarilli Mia Bella from 1602 arranged for English horn, cello and guitar. Serious & expressive, but quiet & unobtrusive. It's excellent for period pieces & histories, documentaries and source music - concerts, radio, on hold, etc. Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
A charming orchestral waltz in the Italian style with folksy guitar and mandolin melody creates an classy, evocative, background. Perfect for establishing Italian flavour to scenes for commercials, restaurants, travel shows, etc... Instrumental, European, Italy
The elegantly charming and playful scherzo from Beethoven's 2nd piano sonata. Excellent as source music from radio, on-hold, concerts, etc. Sets mood without taking too much focus, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Ludwig van Beethoven
Mellow chillhop tune with a laid back piano solo over lo-fi, vinyl drums and a moving upright bass. Ambient electronics, strings & horns add to the warm, late-night vibe. Jazz fusion with a chilled out hip-hop groove. Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
A charming orchestral waltz in the Italian style with folksy guitar and mandolin melody creates an classy, evocative, background. Perfect for establishing Italian flavour to scenes for commercials, restaurants, travel shows, etc... Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Simple orchestral accompaniment with a guitar and mandolin melody creates an elegant, romantic, waltz. Perfect for establishing Italian flavour to scenes for commercials, restaurants, travel shows, etc... Instrumental, European, Italy
A slow, lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. An impressionist style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. A late romantic style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Bach's beautifully expressive piece from book one of The Well Tempered Clavier played on a soft piano with ambient noises of the piano's inner workings. Ideal as music for relaxation, sleep or background in elegant or romantic moments. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
A lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano. Impressionistic and nostalgic with an expressive, florid melody and peaceful accompaniment this peace evokes quiet introspection, new and lost loves. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Bach's beautifully expressive piece from the three part Inventions played on a soft piano with ambient noises of the piano's inner workings. Ideal as music for relaxation, sleep or background in elegant or romantic moments. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
A lively, joyful sonata by Handel (1685-1757) played on a soft piano. Excellent as source music on radio, background music with class, restaurants, chamber concerts, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, George Frideric Handel
A laid back traditional samba/bossa-nova track led by saxophone. Evocative of Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto's work. Easy going, smoky ittle sexy tune for a restaurant background, swinging sixties lounge, elevator muzak or retro-hip. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Crashing, electro drums under a fat, funky bass, pulsing bass, pulsing synths and silky, affected vocals (often in four part harmony). A nod to the 80's with a modern mix. Cool, rhythmic verses lead to a big, full chorus and a bridge that both percolates and bursts with energy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Rocktronica
John Wilbye's (1574-1638) beautiful vocal madrigal arranged for renaissance instruments, including the iconic crumhorns of the period. Melodic, festive and very authentic sounding, great as source music for festivals, fairs, fantasy settings & medieval taverns, Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
Pounding rock drums under a fat, undulating synth bass, pulsing bass and silky, affected vocals (often in three part harmony). A nod to the 80's with a modern mix. Sexy, grinding verses lead to an explosive chorus and a bridge that both percolates and bursts with energy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Rocktronica
An 18th Century folk song about love and loss done in a pared down, haunting style. Somewhat hypnotic and alluring. Good as source music or for docs, histories, fantasies or gaming. Male Vocals, Folk, British Folk
Giovanni Gabrieli's (1554-1612) rousing work for 8 instruments is a quintessential sound of the Renaissance. Regal, majestic & uplifting, it works excellently as source or background music especially for luxurious or historical media. Instrumental, Classical, Renaissance
Part of the 80's synth rock/new wave revival. Silky, processed and robotic vocals over a throbbing rubber bass and a slamming boom smash rock-disco beat. Serious toned verses with subtly ironic lyrics lead to a celebratory chorus. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Dance
A short, moving and ultimately heartbreaking piece with a traditional folk/Renaissance sounding flute melody accompanied by harp and light orchestration. Somewhat in the vein of Nino Rota's music for Romeo and Juliet. First theme is mournful, second theme shows a glimmer of warmth and hope. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Part of the 80's synth rock revival. Silky, soulful male and robotic vocals provoke over a throbbing synth bass and a slamming boom slap rock beat. Button stops for strong edit points throughout. Male Vocals, Rock, Electronic Rock
A dirty garage rock riff in the vein of the White Stripes. Noisy, distorted guitar plays a classic rock riff over a thumping kick and snare. Great modern pump up piece for reality shows, commercials, etc. Gradual build toward the:30 mark, then comes in heavy. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A dirty garage rock riff in the vein of the White Stripes. Noisy, distorted guitar plays a classic rock riff over a thumping kick and snare. Great modern pump up piece for reality shows, commercials, etc. Starts a little quiet then comes in heavy. Instrumental
A modern, trippy throwback to the psychedelic 60s. A groovy bass lick accompanied by affected guitars, a melting organ and spacey effects. Warm, sunny and feelgood. Repetitive with slight variations. Great for background montages with a summery feel. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Pizzicato basses play a spooky ostinato over a ghostly choir, chirping violin harmonics and a suffocated, percussive beat. Sometimes punctuated by a viola's stinging tremolo or a single boy's haunted voice. Very creepy, chilling background music for any scene requiring static, sustained tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Hushed, mechanical percussion, slowly glossing strings, quietly squealing water phone over an eerie melody by cellos and violas. Piano quietly imitates the lower strings. Inspired by music from American Horror Story by James S Levine, this piece works well as background to any tense, scary media. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Hushed, mechanical percussion, slowly glossing strings, quietly squealing water phone over an eerie melody by cellos and violas. Piano quietly imitates the lower strings. Inspired by music from American Horror Story by James S Levine, this piece works well as background to any tense, scary media. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Ghostly, slightly out of tune strings play a slow, eerie melody over a suffocated, rhythmic thud sometimes punctuated by a very low piano and very high celeste. Distant clay pots echo bumps in the night. Very creepy, chilling background music for any scene requiring static, sustained tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Hushed, mechanical percussion, slowly glossing strings, quietly squealing water phone over an eerie melody by cellos and violas. Piano quietly imitates the lower strings. Inspired by music from American Horror Story by James S Levine, this piece works well as background to any tense, scary media. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
A slow, dissonant melody by violas and cellos create a disturbing sound over muffled percussive thuds and quiet, high string moaning clusters. Inspired by music from American Horror Story by James S Levine, this piece works well as background to any tense, scary media. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Deep, droning bass and cellos and a slow, dissonant melody by violas and violins create a disturbing sound over muffled percussive thuds and eerie bowed bowls. Inspired by music from American Horror Story by James S Levine, this piece works well as background to any tense, scary media. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
An ominous, pulsating orchestral/electronic hybrid. Gamelan like marimba and piano percolates over a quiet, deep bass thud and chaotic glitches. Menacing basses and cellos drone under a swelling string and wood section. Ideal for modern thrillers, sci-fi and documentaries. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A swirling electronic/orchestral hybrid. A bird-call like piano motif twitters over a droning bass while a phasing synth rapidly and rhythmically counterpoints. Rreminiscent of Terry Riley, Philip Glass and Johann Johannsson. Works well in both contemporary dramas, factual and science fiction. Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
An orchestral, electronic hybrid. An ambient piano melody accompanied by a pulsing electronic bass, glitchy percussion and orchestral and electronic swells. A quietly arpeggiating harp adds counterpoint to the main theme. Dark and melancholy great for sci-fi, factuals and psychological thrillers, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
