Dr. Daniel Barry is a highly accomplished composer, conductor, and trumpet player based in Seattle, Washington. His intriguing music falls primarily into the Jazz genre, but integrates elements garnered from advanced Classical music studies and residency and festival performances throughout the world, in particular Brazil and Peru. Daniel was recently honored with a Fulbright Scholarship, and will serve as Composer-In-Residence at the Univeridade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, in 2012. He also currently writes for and performs regularly with his chamber music group Walk All Ways.
An orchestral jazz theme with a sophisticated urban feel. Underscore for a hip detective show with elements of mystery, tension and jazz atmosphere. Solving crime, building a case, hatching a plot. LA at night, Manhattan, Reminiscent of classic jazz television score. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Electro-acoustic ambient music recorded in an unusual natural acoustic space. Simple compelling electronic harmonic structures and brass. Trumpet and trombone. Slow, majestic, melodic, supernatural. Lots of mystery, sonic intensity, space and vibe. 2001 A Space Oddyssey, Fanfare for the Common Man. Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
Progressive jazz fusion ensemble piece built on samba rhythm with orchestral gestures that add tension, latin urban flavor. Intensity of mood and tempo. Busy life, workweek. Percussive, bustling, progressive. Big city dramatic underscore with a rhythmic beat. Brass, sax solo, vibes, vibraphone, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
confused whispers and demonic sounds weave in and out of an eerie choir. Great for a nightmare scene, exorcism, creatures in a cavern, alien music. New world order conspiracy, Da Vinci Code. Ghosts, gremlins, demons, hell, gossip, purgatory. Recorded live in a reverberant underground cistern. Mixed Vocals, Horror, Horror Psychological
Starts with 50 sec composed brass and winds intro that has romantic latin sentimentalism and a clean break at 0:50. 2nd part is detective big band jazz with great orchestration. jazz piano solo at 2:18 Tenor sax at 2:41. Arrangers chorus at 3:28, Last chorus starts at 3:50, big end brass over drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Brazilian influenced big band jazz. Latin jazz with beautiful orchestrated counterlines. Builds from start and releases to Flugelhorn solo at 0:44. Big ending. You'll also find the full track grouped here as an alternate mix with 3 minutes of solos as well as arranged sections. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Combining traditional Fugue with modern elements including folkloric rhythm and improvisation. The chamber ensemble starts very proper, but the piece starts to become dissonant as the accordion enters. An interesting play between restrained classical perfection and uninhibited improvisation. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
This Suite in 3 movements has beautiful orchestral underscore to support many emotional moods. 1st and 3rd movements consist of a series of gestures, which have also been posted individually in this grouping. The 2nd movement is rhythmic/ecstatic release to movement 1. 2 different recordings avail. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
This Suite in 3 movements has beautiful orchestral underscore to support many emotional moods. 1st and 3rd movements consist of a series of gestures, which have also been posted individually in this grouping. The 2nd movement is rhythmic/ecstatic release to movement 1. 2 different recordings avail. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Dramatic string chamber intro with slow dramatic gestures. At:55 into a tense, dramatic composition over a menacing vamp with dissonant orchestration. Percussion section builds tension. Supports tension, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A traditional Afro-Peruvian "Lando" beat with powerful Cajon-based drumming underlays a slow classical chamber composition. Great dramatic underscore for settings in Peru Brazil Ecuador Colombia Amazon river basin, Angola. Passionate culture clash murder intrigue fear exploitation, Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
A spare, slow bass clarinet improvisation over an accordion and acoustic bass drone. A loose interpretation of a Klezmer "doina". Emotional, mournful, nostalgic. Sweet tender and moody. Relationships, Eastern Euro documentary, Middle Eastern film noir, melancholic and cautious. Instrumental, Middle East, Klezmer
Broadway operatic track fused with Pop and Jazz elements featuring a gorgeous female vocal reminiscent of Kate Bush's style. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Dramatic Operatic
Orchestral latin music played by a full big band. Starts with a building section that breaks into a full blown 1950s style mambo. Marimba solo. Sax solo, arrangers chorus. Big cha cha ending! Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A wacky ethnic ensemble with a humorous group dynamic. Band shouts, tremolos, rattles and rumbles make way to an appealing simplistic melodic groove. Draws kids attention. Provokes smiles! simple but sophisticated afro-pop guitar/ calypso / jazz groove. More zaniness at 1:50. Free improvisation. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens World
This feel good, uplifting world music party starts with bass and accordion. A simple, happy repeating melody. Simple yet sophisticated., this track has the feel of a National Public Radio Bumper. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate World Beat
Large ensemble free jazz with lots of urban tension. Jazzy gutbucket solo trumpet starts, Groove starts at 1:42, dissonant big band horns at 2:23. Piece completely transforms at 3:00 to a melodic latin piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Free Jazz
Awakening in a strange place, sci-fi, acid trip, after armageddon, emotional revelation, discovery, fantasy. This unusual, all acoustic piece was recorded in an underground cistern and provokes an intense sense of eerie calm and strangeness. One solo instrument slowly unfoldsafter another. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
Corporate motivation inspiration and quality. Think out of the box! A traditional classical composition by Domenico Zipoli fused with traditional Afro-peruvian drums to create something elegant proper cultural businesslike while incorporating a distinctly different idea. NPR corporate sponsor ID, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Strange and exotic scene opener. A sunrise in a distant country, a market opens, a wonderous new world unfolds. Evokes India and the Middle East. This track creates a sense of exoticism, expectation and awakening, then recedes at the end. Takes you on an inner journey. An unfolding soundscape. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Like a Carnivale parade in Rio de Janeiro. Starts with textural rattles and shakers, A simple marimba riff enters, instruments join and build into a samba street jam with african influences. Big percussion with various ensemble and solo sections. This track is a big happy global street party! Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Tense orchestration builds slowly over a hypnotic afro-peruvian drum and bass groove. Violin, cello and wind ensemble lines reflect tension, determination. dissonance. Builds then retreats. Thinking, emergency, reacting to out of control events, alert, afraid, action in a time of crisis. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
A meditative short suite of individual instrumentalists performing live meditative music in an authentic reverberant underground cistern. Beautiful slow live acoustic sounds in an unusual setting. Sets the space for meditation, reflection, relaxation. Yoga, massage, holistic therapy, Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
A melancholy, reverberant, haunting requiem. Aftermath of tragedy, war, At the gravesite, viewing scenes of destruction, natural disaster, hospital bedside, contemplation of forces beyond us, evaluation, end of the world, flood, tsunami, world sorrow, family loss, ancient battleground. Evokes "Taps" Instrumental, Military, Military Brass
A pretty wind ensemble piece with a gentle melodic flavor. Builds nicely with building points and cymbal washes. Has a "cultural programming" vibe to it, great for NPR, Corporate sponsor or Charitable Foundation. Reflective, important, intimate, trusting, inspiring confidence, yet gentle and smiling, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
A dreamy soundscape for a journey into the unknown, an expedition into a jungle, an alien landscape, a future world, a strange mental space. Native Americam overtones, an Indian burial site, ghost town, outdoor thriller, man against nature, Solo flute and winds recorded in an underground chamber. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Lush tropical exotica in the spirit of Martin Denny. Let the mysterious enchantment of exotic lands wash over you in this slightly tongue in cheek tribute to the great bachelor pad recordings of the 1950s. Vaguely dissonant elements raise an eyebrow and ask "is this paradise real?" Nostalgia, luxury, Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
A solo trumpet in a natural echo chamber playing a baroque style warmup pattern. Music practice, determination, confusion, passing of time. Eerie, summoning ghostly warriors. A compromised fanfare or bugle call. Makes a cool ringtone! Instrumental, Dramatic, Warm Ups
A gentle orchestral jazz ensemble with lush wind writing. Slow moving melodic lines, vibes solo. Light latin feel. Pleasing and mellow, paints a musical portrait a long drive in the country on a sunny afternoon or similar family activities. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Here's a hip, angular modern jazz composition featuring vibes and dissonant bebop horns. Urban attention deficit atmosphere. At 1:12 the track moves into a slower more mysterious middle section with "Pink Panther" undertones. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Big band detective music played by a killer live conducted ensemble. A film noir tenor sax introduces us to the main theme that escalates through a series of bold, brassy gestures. Sax solo at 2:25. Band interlude at 3:38, main theme re-enters at 4:25. Various edits also availa, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Strange and exotic scene opener. A sunrise in a distant country, a market opens, a wonderous new world unfolds. This track creates a sense of exoticism, expectation and awakening, then recedes at the end. Be amazed by this new day! Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Here's an eerie electro-acoustic Theremin track recorded live in an underground echo chamber. Creates an eerie retro sci-fi ambience. Drug sequence, dream journey, odd location, mental illness, post-armageddon, disturbed state, meditation, western desert, science like an eerie shakuhachi, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Ambience
Sophisticated salsa / big band jazz. Urban feel. Opens with a brass fanfare, a vibraphone montuna and then this piece takes off! Great stinger. Instrumental, Tropical, Salsa
A super sassy tango performed by big band, Big horns, exaggerated gestures. Bold melodic lines that convey Film Noir, vintage detective mystery, dance floor competition thrills or sexy Burlesque striptease. Great nightclub action sequence, even comedy! Dramatic end at 3:10 Tempo kicks in at 0:19. Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
A super sassy tango performed by big band, Big horns, exaggerated gestures. Bold melodic lines that convey Film Noir, vintage detective mystery, dance floor competition thrills or sexy Burlesque striptease. Great nightclub action sequence, even comedy! Dramatic end at 3:10 Tempo kicks in at 0:19. Instrumental, Latin, Tango
Blazing uptempo big band swing. Breaks into a Sing Sing Sing style drum break with sax and trumpet solos. Building riffs over drums at 2:33. Lots of good edit points and killer breaks! Great for swing, lindy hop dancers, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz