California composer James Barry's innovative approach combines hypnotic interlocking melodies with criss-crossing counterpoint to create moods ranging from ethereal and dreamy to dense and edgy. He has composed for and recorded/performed with a wide variety of artists and ensembles, including Joshua Radin, Ozma, Tears of the Moosechaser, Tinhorn Justice, and Falsetto Teeth, among others. James is a Cal Arts-trained cellist and a skilled bassist, guitarist, and accordionist, and he makes every attempt to combine those abilities with his programming and sequencing skills.
Fluttering synthesizers shimmer around dive-bombing phase effects while swirling through an overdriven bass line and pumping drum beat. Ideal music for a video game or futuristic city-scape, would also be perfect for a computer or gadget advertisement. Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Shimmering bells float over lush cello harmonies, trembling guitar lines, and a punchy bass line paint a neo-noir dreamland great for a modern detective or spy scenario. A mysterious but romantic chord progression keeps your mind guessing while a pumping drum beat has your feet moving. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Pulsing electronics meld with interlocking guitar and organ patterns to form a hypnotic and ethereal percussion-driven soundscape. High-tech and futuristic yet organic and flowing. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro Ambient
Fluttering Rhodes melodies intertwined with swerving electronics and echoed guitar lines take you on a flying taxi ride through a distant future metropolis. Cello harmonies float through the breakdown and outro sections and as your journey reaches it's profoundly majestic destination. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electro-Orch
Dueling plucked cellos break into a fanfare of bowed strings, twangy guitar and flowing accordion floating over a brushed snare drum kit. Ideal for a television or radio promo spot or Indie film trailer or opening sequence, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Droning cellos gradually morph into intricate criss-crossing patterns accompanied by fleeting guitar and organ accents over a foundation of popping percussion sounds, ideal for a car commercial or Indie Film soundtrack. Rhythms bring to mind the music of Steve Reich or Phillip Glass. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
