A classically trained pianist with a reverence for the Big Band music of Glenn Miller and the Dorsey Brothers, and a love of Alfred Hitchcock films, Brenda Elthon's music has enthralled patrons of independent film and charmed her radio audiences around the world. Whether it's a dissonant, impressionist piano masterpiece, or a swinging Country lyrical anthem, or an orchestral trip from Heaven to Hell, Brenda's music pulls out the emotional stops and takes the listener on a magical ride to a new, unexpected place. Sometimes simple. Often, complex. Always special.
The sharp and loud sound of authentic, incessant mechanical engine noise as steam or air is released from a steel chamber. Harsh, authentic industrial noise. The job site performing at peak capacity. No whiz bang computer generated FXs. Real; believable, with "slowing down" sound changes at the end, Mechanical,
The piercing, loud noise of authentic, incessant mechanical engine noise as the machine does its work. The sound of a motor running well, performing its job at peak capacity. No whiz bang computer generated effects. Real; believable, with "slowing down" subtle actual sound changes at the end. Mechanical,
Rivets hold the world together. Just ask any construction worker. Here is the real deal. Authentic, radio ready audio of a line worker using a small compressed air powered rivet gun to attach metal pieces together in a factory workshop. Loud and unpleasant work day ambiance for do it yourselfers. Tools,
A downpour of cold rain and you stand there, by the side of the road, hoping for mercy from a passing vehicle. An intermittent stream of cars drives past. Will anyone stop and offer you a lift? A large truck passes, and then silence -- just the sound of raindrops hitting the road. No ride. No luck. Ambience,
Police helicopter circles low (very low) overhead, scoping out the neighborhood, searching for perpetrators. Rotor sounds grow in intensity as the helicopter flies directly above you. Crisp and clear, radio ready, authentic audio captured on the morning of a nearby presidential visit. The real deal. Aircraft,
Police helicopter circles low (very low) overhead, scoping out the neighborhood, searching for perpetrators. Rotor sounds grow in intensity as the helicopter flies directly above you. Crisp and clear, radio ready, authentic audio captured on the morning of a nearby presidential visit. The real deal. Aircraft, Robinson 44
Dirty waste water races over rocks, bottles, tires and trash in an old polluted urban sewer. Relentless churning and bubbling as the grimy urban stream rushes through the old brick aquaduct on its journey. Quiet city truck traffic sounds in the distance. The unrelenting sound of foul liquid garbage. Water, Sewers
Happy young elementary school children run, laugh and play, and teachers call for order, in suburban school playground. Authentic, radio ready, high quality audio. Crowds Kids, Playground
Big, professional chainsaw cuts through the heavy trunk of an old oak tree. Loud and powerful. Unrelenting. Authentic, live audio recording with no FX added. Versatile. Industrial and commercial usage as well as horror and terror usage. Tools,
Hot rock - R&B fusion with a twist of emotional pain. Rhythmic piano bass line with bass laying contrasting line on top. Electric wah-wah B. B. King style guitar picking fights back. Top hat heavy drum kit percussion with shakers. Lush orchestral strings. A lovely montage of perfectly blended music. Instrumental
Big commercial passenger jet descends for a landing at the nearby airport, and its engine noise disturbs a large flock of big birds that are gathered in the surrounding woods. The birds make loud "caw-caw" type sounds, like mean black crows. It serves them right. Aircraft,
Midnight Munchie Time! Open the refrigerator and find a whole lotta food. Hey, there must be something good in here! Bottles, bags, jars and drawers open and close in a frantic search for a big plate of yummies. Kitchen,
Sublime and relaxing waves of quasi-music featuring sexy, languid electric guitar and bass, supported by gentle piano bass notes, drums and shakers. Erotic. Mellow squared. A formless, undulating, pulsating chilled liquid groove. A slow dancing walk on the beach while sipping your third margarita. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Deeply emotional, sad and lonely acoustic piano solo played with the impassioned hesitation that comes from a forever broken heart. A simple, dissonant, yet tragic melody that says "I understand your sense of loss, for I have felt that pain, too." Evocative. Revealing. Beautiful and unforgettable. Instrumental, Military, Defeat
A powerful orchestral track of sad and painful beauty. A haunting, contemporary classical melodic cry for lost fathers, sons and brothers. Emotionally transporting. Listen and you will see the blood-soaked fields and pock-marked wooded hills. Epic, in a "less is more" way. Mighty music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Dazzling, intricate piano solo in classical minuet form inspired by the works of Mozart and the warmth of Tschaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet "The Nutcracker." A brilliant sweeping piano performance with lightning arpeggios. A singular tract of intelligence;devoid of gimmicks. It's the real deal, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Regal symphony in the style of Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring." Simple, strong, determined. A clarion call to action. Music to demonstrate that we see it clearly and understand our dilemma. "Make a plan and pray for the courage to fight for our dream;together, we can face this and we can win." Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
The classic Christmas hymn, "O Holy Night." Here, played in sophisticated and elegant form on an acoustic piano with impressionist grace and emotion. For grand, luxurious, upper class adult holiday moments where no expense is spared. It's about more than just kids and toys. Indulge yourself, people. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Charming, old-fashioned happy circus polka band, with organ, ukelele, tuba, flute and whacky percussion. Pretty music. A real song. Happy and sweet with the simple appeal of a bygone era. No computer generated whiz-bang sound effects. Authentic; retro; a period piece. Whimsical, wistful authenticity, Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
Crisp, elegant and emotionally evocative Aaron Copland style dramatic orchestral track with strong chorded melody and delicate contrasting melody in mid-section. Clean and simple. A WOW virtuoso performance that conveys a sense of timeless truth, sincerity and authenticity. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Old fashioned, strong yet simple waltz melody that conveys the timeless and traditional themes of grace, surrender and faith. A song, not just sound. Clean; somewhat stark; devoid of gimmicks. Pure. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Old fashioned, strong yet simple waltz melody, played with raw emotion by someone who well remembers her old hometown. Authentic acoustic resonance that conveys the timeless and traditional themes of grace, surrender and faith. A song, not just sound. Clean; somewhat stark; devoid of gimmicks. Pure. Instrumental, Pop, Piano Pop
Regal, melancholy procession down the symphonic scale in ever increasing dissonance. Lead by low pitched violins and cellos, your gut feels the deep and reverberating sound of utter and complete loss. Huge. Stark. Uncompromising. Painful beauty that you cannot turn away from. Power. You can smell it, Instrumental
"Less is more." In this case, definitely. Incredibly simple, yet sublime piano notes combine, one by one, to form a deeply moving underscore worthy of Hollywood's finest films. Here is proof that, sometimes, the most profound emotions can best be supported by spare, lovely music devoid of gimmicks. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Strong, simple, somber symphonic tones build to a towering climax for the victor as the sun breaks through clouds. Neoclassic elegance and serenity. Sunsets and mountain tops. The view from afar. A sincere prayer that time and distance will ease the pain and soften the hard edges of horrific memory. Instrumental, Military, Victory
Romantic, uplifting symphonic piece reminiscent of the theme from "Up." A beautiful waltz, with lilting touches that promise a perfect ending. Determined, strong, elegant, with a touch of heart-rending whimsy. For love lasts beyond life for some. And those love affairs inspire hope in everyone else. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Glorious soaring orchestral symphony of triumph. The king walks to his coronation and the crown is placed on his head. Majestic and dignified, with streams of sunlight pouring in through cathedral windows. Hushed and awe-struck subjects bow at the champion's ornate throne. Inspired and traditional. Instrumental, Military, Heroic Music
Glorious, soaring piano solo of triumph. The king walks to his coronation and the crown is placed on his head. Majestic and dignified, with streams of sunlight pouring in through cathedral windows. Hushed and awe-struck subjects bow at the champion's ornate throne. Inspired; soaring and traditional. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
The true meaning of Christmas is overlooked in almost all Christmas music. The trappings of commercialism and the gimmicks of sound production obscure the essential meaning of the holiday. But not here. This symphonic arrangement of the holiday classic is pure. A beautiful, huge love song of peace. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
A poignant arrangement of the traditional Christmas classic performed in a lovely, dissonant, impressionist style, for times when a cheerful version of the tune is too happy. A song for those who find the holidays a difficult time. For those alone at Christmas comforted only by memories of the past. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Slow, steady and unrelenting acoustic Piano bass notes in waves of a scary unrepentant three note melody accented with studio quality hollow reverb. Tolling deep like distant church bells, but growing in strength and urgency, signaling unseen danger. Terror, in classic Hitchcock inspired simplicity. Instrumental
Sometimes nothing works out. Big plans for the future-dreams and hopes-crushed. And it was your own blind faith that made it happen. Now what? Who to turn to for help? What's the best way forward? Nothing is clear, except you and the dog walking uptown on Riverside Drive on a cold winter afternoon, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Stunning, huge, dramatic piano landscape. Tumultuous dark waves of sound crash in deep reverberation. Where there once was beauty and hope, now there is only darkest, most profound despair. Majestic canyons of destruction evoked by simple deep and somber acoustic piano; inspired. Emotionally charged, Instrumental, Action, Thriller Classical
Sophisticated, simple, quiet piano samba accented with bongo and shakers. Swaying, suggestive rhythm. An erotic slow dance. A casual, yet elegant sound for upscale, high end, mellow and serene adult moments. White evening jackets. Cool. Memorable. Not just sound; a song groove that sticks with you. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate World Beat
Beautiful choir of violins and harps enters the Pearly Gates and the full orchestra enthralls the Heavenly Hosts with a rich, epic, and up-lifting symphony of hope, serenity and everlasting joy. Angels in Heaven. Orchestral track of sublime beauty. Infinitely memorable and up-lifting. A stand-out. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Reflective acoustic piano waltz in neoclassical style of Anton Dvorak. Obscure and unusual with curious interplay between left and right hands. The upper register seeks peace through melody. The lower register insists on defeat through dissonance. Common ground lies in surrender. A metaphor for life, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Profoundly beautiful musical indictment of the failure of American war policy in Iraq. Sung by Grammy winning male vocalist over spare acoustic grand piano accompaniment with soft rock organ and electric bass. Clean, intellectual lyrics that rival anything by Bob Dylan. Riveting. Guilt inducing. Male Vocals
Exotic contemporary love song of stunning intensity that asks for peace and forgiveness for the mistakes of the past. Sung by a beautiful, classically trained alto voice with huge vocal range, backed by subtle piano. An emotional tour de force. Beautiful music with a message. A poignant heartbreak. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
Lavish live electric guitar country band backing for stirring, George Strait style swing and swagger patriotic tune about a proud dad and his soldier son who volunteered in Iraq and his heart-breaking return home. Touching and mainstream Middle America. Beautiful proud music. Inspiring and uplifting, Male Vocals, Country, New Country
Soulful, soft, yet angry love song featuring glamorous and powerful Adele style female vocals. Society gets in the way of young love. The girl can see it but the guy is blind. Yearning; pleading; warning; crying. Soaring, emotional vocals by award winning singer. Elegant acoustic piano accompaniment, Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
Grammy winning tenor sings heartbroken love letter to his girl back home, accompanied by acoustic piano and rock organ. A tear-jerker, with storied, clean, family friendly, lost love lyrics, sung by a beautiful voice with impeccable, Frank Sinatra timing and Al Jarreau vocal range. Unique. Timeless. Male Vocals, Dramatic, Broadway
"We are in love, but apart, and it is killing me!" So sings the lonely young woman to her brave young lover so far away. A love story tear-jerker duet ballad with Adele sounding female vocal and Justin Bieber sounding male vocal. Separated by war and longing for each other. Heart-tugging yet hopeful, Mixed Vocals
Clean pain. Raw beauty. Clarity through stark and lovely dissonance. Submissive. An acoustic piano acceptance of the inevitable. Bow your head before a masterful show of deep love of the piano and respect for its ability to communicate deep-seated human emotions. A very nice track. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Dark Magical
Soulful, melancholy and haunting contemporary classical style piano accompaniment to Adele sounding love song. Bach "Two Part Invention" type opening passage, followed by resonant, hesitant chorded melody. Stark. Soaring and sophisticated. Full of emotionally evocative stand alone stunning passages. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Bluegrass banjo solo intro to a huge, live country band acoustic ensemble of banjo, bouzouki, guitar, bass, piano and percussion playing up-tempo Americana marching tune with strong country, folk and blue grass elements. Swinging. Positive. Appealing to family values middle America, young and old. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
