South African-born American composer Emlyn Ellis Addison centers his moody Electronic works on unconventional instrumentation, complex rhythms, and unusual meters. His beautiful, craning melodies and lavish rhythmic patterns are organic, driving, and seductive, with influences from Massive Attack, William Orbit, and Radiohead. Emlyn's Orchestral works recapture the spirit of courage and entrepreneurship of the American West, with sensibilities of Copland, Glass and Reich, while often employing minimalist rhythms and transformations of popular melodies.
Energetic, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Intimate, unsettling and searching. This is calm, thoughtful music for adapted solo piano. Pensive, compassionate music that resonates with meaning. Dare we share our deepest revelations? Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Playful and searching, this quirky and unconventional music suggests a cheeky exuberance and a come-what-may chutzpah. Rambunctious drums and pensive melodic turns make strange bedfellows in this midnight carousel. Fun, whimsical and independent-minded. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Lush, sensual and chilled out with a cool retro electronica vibe and lo-fi sound treatments. This is spacious, memory-evoking music that feels big and meaningful. Ambience and intimacy. This is mellow downtempo music for lazy afternoon sun showers. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Inspiration Music
Throbbing, pulsing vibrations punctuated by moody motifs and muted beating. A space for reflection and contemplation. This is music for thinking, for working out the logic. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl static. Old and new done fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A very quiet and intimate instrumental work for solo piano, enhanced with subtle electronic ambiance. Reflective, thoughtful and modern in style. Contemplative, inspiring music that suggests thinking, decisions and resolve. This is a pensive, slow-paced work. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An intimate, romantic instrumental arrangement for piano and string ensemble. Soft, gentle and sentimental, this music suggests love, affection, sympathy, and understanding. A very slow-paced work that is ideally suited for serious subjects. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Upbeat, energetic, lo-fi electronica in the style of William Orbit, Jon Hopkins, and Paul Oakenfold. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly wrapped in old cassette tapes and vinyl. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A tender, somber, intensely intimate work for solo cello. Ebbing and flowing passages that suggest loss, sadness, and tragedy. Rich and evocative, this produces a poignant and moving experience. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Electronica for optimists, this forward-looking music throws caution to the wind and dares to dream. Mellow, joyful EDM for can-do millennials. Instrumental, Themes, Theme Music (pending)
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
Driving motifs that persist with confidence, hope, and careful optimism. Raw electronics and calm strings juxtaposed for an uncertain but steadfast mindset. Where there's a will... Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Taking account of one's life. A gentle and intimate instrumental work for solo piano, string orchestra and subtle electronic ambiance. Reflective, thoughtful and accepting, this is contemplative music that suggests thinking, decisions and uncertainty. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Upbeat, energetic, lo-fi electronica in the style of William Orbit, Jon Hopkins, and Paul Oakenfold. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
In anticipation of what is to come. Calm, pensive and thought-provoking, we trace a gentle, poignant curve from our most recent memories to where our emotions take us. Deliberate, reflective, compassionate music that resonates with meaning. We might yet surrender. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
In anticipation of what is to come. Crisp, brooding and pensive, becoming more insistent and more powerful as the frequencies soar. Deliberate, reflective, compassionate music that resonates with meaning. Crackling electronic rhythmic motifs underscore magisterial electronic resonances. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Moody melodic motifs over hypnotic rhythms. Spacious, intelligent backing music that evokes reflection, purpose and determination. Edgy and dynamic but restrained; this is music for thinking. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Moody strings, unsettling piano motions and electronic ambience over a persistent, throbbing rhythm. Uneasy, somber and slightly nostalgic. There is a consuming sense of foreboding, though not without hope. New clues call for difficult decisions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Driving, pulsing, determined. This is music for making your case. Throbbing rhythms, raw electronics, and moody percussion keep this grounded. It's not what you say, it's how you say it. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
Hard-edged industrial electronica for thrill seekers, speed freaks and party crashers. Moody electronic riffs, chunking power chords and thumping rhythms. Spacious, intelligent backing music that evokes determination, strength and a can-do attitude. Do or die. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Moody, rhythmic background music that suggests resolve, determination, and thought. Subtle but commanding, this music of texture and motion plays on rhythmic motifs to reinforce visuals, driving it home with deep pulsing and muted pads. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
(JANUARY 2021) Emlyn Ellis Addison's "The Eve of Nowhere: Touching and Dreamy5" is our January 2021 Editors' Choice Award-winner. Understated and sublime, this song is an uncanny fit for the present moment of dual pandemic and political exhaustion. This production shines with ultra-sparse keyboards and digital swells and effects, evoking a magical inner sanctuary that we all need to escape to from time to time to rejuvenate and prepare for what comes next.A slow, delicate theme over moody, shimmering ambience and expansive string orchestra. Heartfelt, nostalgic and touching. In the vein of Thomas Newman's iconic track from "American Beauty", this is a meditative and thoughtful work that evokes reflection and nostalgia. What was to be tomorrow. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Subtle, sophisticated acoustic-electronic background music with a focus on pulsing rhythms and moody textures. This music suggests contemplation, problem-solving, understanding, perseverance, and resolve. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Subtle, sophisticated acoustic-electronic background music with a focus on pulsing rhythms and moody textures. This music suggests contemplation, problem-solving, understanding, perseverance, and resolve. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Subtle, sophisticated acoustic-electronic background music with a focus on pulsing rhythms and moody textures. This music suggests contemplation, problem-solving, understanding, perseverance, and resolve. Variant with percussion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Moody, rhythmic background music that suggests resolve, determination, and thought. Subtle but commanding, this music of texture and motion plays on rhythmic motifs to reinforce visuals, driving it home with deep pulsing and muted pads. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Moody ambience and crisp, pulsing electronics over a subtle but driving rhythm. There is a sense of purpose and motivation, but danger and caution are prevalent themes. Some answers only produce more questions. Follow the evidence... Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Moody ambience and crisp, pulsing electronics over a subtle but driving rhythm. There is a sense of purpose and motivation, but danger and caution are prevalent themes. Some answers only produce more questions. Follow the evidence... Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Energetic, fast-paced and optimistic, this is EDM for dreamers. Wide-eyed melodies and thumping rhythms looking to the future. Unmistakeable dancefloor DNA brings a new hope for what the future holds. Today's stargazers are tomorrow's storytellers. Instrumental, Themes, Theme Music (pending)
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of 70s electronica neo-retroists. Dusty, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental
Somber and restrained but threatening to break open at any time. This is spacious, sophisticated and forward-thinking music that suggests an uncertain future. With great power comes great responsibility. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
Spacious, sophisticated and uplifting, this is inspiring, memory-evoking music that suggests optimism, hope and reflection. There are no boundaries if you free your mind. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Mellow, rhythmic background music for clear heads and wide horizons. This is optimistic, sometimes confident music. Minimal melody/harmony and an economy of instrumentation keep the music in the background, and pushing visuals forward. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl static. Old and new done fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody, rhythmic background music that suggests resolve, determination, and thought. Subtle but commanding, this music of texture and motion plays on rhythmic motifs to reinforce visuals, driving it home with deep pulsing and muted pads. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music