Jack Wyles is a California-based composer and recording artist who specializes in music for Film, TV, Video Games, and Commercials. A professional sax and bass player, he studied bass and song arrangement with the late Jazz icon Jaco Pastorius, and much of what he learned from Jaco shines through in his hip Jazz and Funk tunes. Jack also writes Dramatic, Orchestral, and World tracks, and he has written soundtrack music for several independent movie releases, including the internationally-released global warming documentary "Cool It" and "Celebrating Kaiser's Black History."
This is a sexy mid tempo, Beyonce sort of song. There are female vocals, but no lyrics. It gives the feeling of being in the club hanging out and being sensual. This song has a wide range of possibilities. It could be in the background of a TV/Movie scene. It could also be up front as a theme song. Female Vocals
This Indie Pop / Folk-Pop song is all about being positive, hopeful, and getting up and going for it! It's upbeat and happy. It's perfect for a commercial. (sound wise and message wise). The acoustic guitar and the 3 part harmony give the song a sense of innocence and optimism. Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
This is a background music bed with a strong, dark Reggae vibe. Great for a podcast, film, or video game. It has a sense of doom, poverty, sorrow, hopelessness. It reflects the somber reality of being on the outside. Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
This is an aggressive hard rock music cue that can be a background for a daring and violent jail break, a daylight bank robbery, or lots of other off centered mayhem you might think of. The drums, guitar, and bass all slap you in the face! Great for a video game or podcast too! Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
This is a great background track for that futuristic cartoon. Robotic, yet humorous and a bit menacing. Also a great background musical bed for your podcast or video games. The future is coming. It may be a bit nightmarish, but there could be some laughter too! This is the music bed for it! Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
This is a slightly ominous, dark, calm, yet edgy music cue track. It's perfect as background music for your Podcast, TV / Film or Video Game Project. It's got some creepy in it too. Have a scene that is a bit twisted and strange? This is a great music bed to underscore it! Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
This track is a campy, fun background music bed for all those Extraterrestrials who want to dance and party! And you thought beings from other worlds didn't get down?! Use this for your podcast, film, cartoon, or video game. It's lighthearted and silly, but still VERY alien! Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Electronica
This is a Reggae flavored music cue. Perfect as an instrumental background for a film, podcast, or video game. Jamaica is an exotic place, and there is adventure. But there is also the risk and peril in the underground, illicit underbelly of Jamaica. This music cue is the background for it! Instrumental, Reggae, Reggae
This Hip Hop instrumental music cue is about being lighthearted with a little ornery thrown in. It's the perfect background for film, videogame, or podcast that deals with the lighter aspects of the Hip Hop culture: The fashion, pranksters, lifestyle, etc. Perhaps an interview needs seem background. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
This is a Latin flavored music cue. It is great for background for your film, video game, or podcast. This is the movie scene where a person's honor is on the line. This could be the fateful date with violence or possible death. A stand out background music cue! Instrumental, World Music, Latin World Fusion
This modern pop-ish Indian music cue would be great as a background bed for your film, video game, or podcast! It could be used in a present day cruise of India setting. It could also be a little campy in a podcast or film about the 1960's and the Indian influence. Definitely a fun tune! Instrumental, World Music, Indian World Fusion
There's romance in the air. But, it might be illicit. And there might be some intrigue and mystery involved. This instrumental music cue is a great background bed for your film, video game, or podcast that relates to these feelings. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
An instrumental Hip Hop music cue that expresses deep sadness, sorrow, and gloom. Perfect as a backgound for your film or podcast where you want to cover the sad aftermath of so much of the violence in our world today. poignant. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
This is a great background instrumental music cue for that lighthearted scene in your film where it's time to flow and groove. A party, a new love, or just an out and about scene. Great too for that light but contemporary podcast interview. A fun time! Instrumental, RnB, Contemporary RnB
Some violent, murdering fool is on the loose. This is a dangerous background music bed with a Hard Rock flavor to help boost that scene in your podcast, film, or Video Game. There is violence in the air. The police are out in force. Who knows how it will turn out! Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
This track is a solid background music bed for that competition scene with passion and drive. Maybe it's the long shot who really has no chance to win. Maybe the desire and spirit to win allows him/her to transcend. Perfect for podcast, film or video game. Instrumental, RnB, Electro-Soul
It's the modern day underworld. A world of intrigue and espionage. And the soundtrack should be Hip Hop! This instrumental music cue captures the whole "deal". Perfect for your film, podcast, or video game. You really don't know what's around the next corner. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
A really solid rock song, done in the style of U2, or Coldplay. It has that feeling of being a "call to arms" song. It inspires and calls upon the listener to transcend and rise above. It has that jangly lead guitar sound. Perfect for a time in someones life where a big decision or change is needed. Male Vocals, Alternative, Garage Rock
Mid tempo, jazzy instrumental song about a real hip guy who is hangin' out on the scene. It features flute and some cool saxophone. It's a jazzy big band/ Acid Jazz cross between Frank Zappa and Henry Mancini. This song is great for a TV or Movie Soundtrack. And did I say it was super cool? Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Time to kick back and sit on the porch, have a few beers, maybe a little weed, and listen to our buddies jam on the acoustic guitars. They are playing some laid back blues. Everyone is feeling good and we haven't a care in the world. This song works for those country, small town scenes in TV / Film. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
You are walking down the street at night. You first hear some strange sounds. All of a sudden you are in the grips of unspeakable terror! Beyond belief. This ambient drone piece takes you there. Great for horror scene and sci-fi. Did I forget to mention video games with vampires and lots of zombies? Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
Authentic alternative rock, power pop song recorded by "The Source" in 1985. The album it was on charted at #15 on National College Radio. It has an infectious percussion laced groove that supports a buoyant, fun melody and XTC like chords and attitude. The words are positive and upbeat. Cool stuff! Male Vocals, Pop, 80's Pop
It's the ending of a romantic relationship, a deep friendship, or perhaps even the passing of someone who means a lot to you. You reflect and get down into how you must let go. But, you know you must go on. This song reflects that feeling. It works great as background or up front in such a scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
This could be the background soundtrack for someone who has had too much beer and pizza before they went to bed. Stomach churning... splitting headache... dizzy and nauseous. It could also be much worse. For example: A heroin addict going through withdrawal, heaving out his guts in pain and despair. Instrumental, Alternative, Garage Rock
This song is in the spirit of Thelonious Monk. It has a lighthearted and slightly campy feeling. The tenor saxophone carries the melody and solo. The vibraphone covers the chords. There is a nice walking bass line throughout. Could be the background for a jazz club, or even a slightly goofy cartoon. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Authentic alternative rock song recorded by "The Source" in 1983. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. Perfect for a nightclub scene in which a bitter, decadent guy goes through his usual lines and actions to pick up a lady or guy for another meaningless sexual encounter. Male Vocals, Alternative, Alt Rock
Authentic, alternative rock, power-pop song recorded by "The Source" in 1985. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. It has the upbeat vibe of The Monkees, Beatles and Weezer with bubbling, jangly guitars. Perfect for 80's or present day film or ad for college age audience. Male Vocals, Alternative, Power Pop
Countdown... Liftoff... A literal journey into space, or maybe a virtual journey to inner space. Either way, this song gives you a sense of a flowing adventure to new realities. Great background for a space documentary. Great soundtrack for a drama about someone transcending difficulties in life. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro Ambient
This song is background for driving in your car, cruisin around during summertime, being mellow, carefree, and enjoying life. It has a sense of upbeat innocence, which could place it in a comedy movie or TV show. That's right, a young couple in love and all of the zaniness it can entail. Good times! Instrumental, Alternative, Indie Pop
This is a lighthearted song about a survivor. Perfect for a "down on your luck" scene. The music, and lyrics reflect an up beat attitude though, in spite of all the tough times. It has a steady, slightly raw sound, expressing a genuine reflection of real life, from depression to thankfulness. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
This song has a buoyant, floating Beatles' vibe to it. It moves along in a peaceful yet vibrant way. It's perfect for a dreamy or romantic fantasy scene. Great for an animated film about peacefulness and spiritual awakening. Also, as a reminder that there is more to life than the hustle and bustle. Male Vocals, Alternative, Jangle Pop
This is a hard hitting, driving instrumental song. The improvisation is jazz, but the groove is straight ahead rock. The soprano sax plays a haunting melody which rides over the flowing rhythm with a sense of determination to keep going in spite of obstacles. The song climaxes into peacefulness. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Authentic New Wave song recorded by "The Source" in 1983. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. Sounds similar to Devo, XTC, early Talking Heads. It would be great as a background (or foreground) for a film from that time. Also fantastic for a video game of Man vs. Machine. Male Vocals
The crime has been planned. All that's left is the execution of it. It didn't have to be like this. But, it is, and there is no turning back now. This is the background music for the moment before the heist, the murder, the betrayal of a lifelong friend. This would be great for a video game. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Upbeat jammin' Country Blues song that has harmonica and slide guitar trading riffs back and forth. The "hanging loose" aspect to this tune would work beautifully in a Butch Cassidy - type robbery scene, a chase scene a la Smokey And The Bandit, or some moonshine outlaws laughingly fleeing the law. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
This ominous instrumental jazz fusion song is mysterious and dark. Something bad is going to happen. It starts out quiet and subtle, and gradually builds to an intense climax. It feels like you are on a scary (real or imaginary) walk that you may not survive. This is a Movie/ TV Soundtrack! Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
This is a dark, droning soundscape. It reflects the horror when an Orwellian reality comes into being. Right is wrong, Truth is False. Left is Right. Up is Down. The nightmare you are feeling is real. This soundscape / song / drone is great for a dark, intense scene in film, TV or a video game. Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
Great background track for a scene with "mental instability" and potential violence in it. Perhaps a Meth addict who is desperate to score. He/she goes into the night, feeling crazy, desperate for drugs. Could be a maniacal killer chasing someone down, Also a violent, heavy action video game. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
This is a soulful, 70's RnB funk rhythm groove. The guitar, bass and B-3 organ lock with the drums in a relaxed, but spirited feel. Could be background for a comedy scene in the hood. Great for a commercial featuring a few older dudes. It's lighthearted, in the spirit of Booker T. and The M. G.'s, Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Authentic alternative rock, power pop song recorded by "The Source" in 1985. The album it was on charted at #15 on National College Radio. This song is just a straight up GOOD time! It's upbeat, it's a bit campy, very celebratory and reminds you of the vibe The Monkees had in their music. Holiday! Male Vocals, Alternative, Power Pop
Start with the driving grunge guitar and vibe of Nirvana, mixed with the groove and flow of The Black Keys, and sprinkle it with a little electric organ via Paul Revere and the Raiders, and you've got the darkness and attitude of this song. It's about determination, protest and resistance. Male Vocals
It's the part in an animated film where the serious, but campy bad guys march their dark forces off to war! This song is the background for that march. There is a mock ominous feeling to this track. Watch out good guys! The enemy is going to make every effort to march off to victory! Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon March
This song has a transcendent, New Age quality to it.. sort of spacey.. It is unique in that the electric fretless bass is used as a beautiful emotional melody instrument, much in the style of Jaco Pastorius. There is a feeling of hope. A lovely harp passage completes the song. Transcendence indeed. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
This song is an atmospheric piece that creates a transcendence, a sense of awe at something we perhaps have never seen before. It is an underscore that communicates a sense of ecstasy and wonder. It is a positive and hopeful flowing drone-like soundscape. Great for TV, Film, even a commercial. Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
It's the early 2000's and you are in a club, maybe a Rave, and you are hearing and/or dancing to this song. It has all of the electronic, yet organic and bubbly qualities for a movie or TV dance scene. Could also be the background for 2 twenty somethings falling in love, or just lust. Very upbeat! Instrumental, Electronic, Electro
From the opening chords, you know this is punk rock in the vein of Green Day. It's aggressive, but lighthearted and fun. It's instrumental, and even has a cheesy organ covering the melody. This could be a chase scene or a theme song for a teenage, grungy character in a comedy movie or T.V. show. Instrumental, Rock, 90s Rock
This is a mellow techno song. Yes, it's got some of the sounds of techno. But, it also has an organic quality, such as a pleasant lead saxophone that creates a smooth flow. This is good background for a post nightclub romance, a sunny afternoon, or beautiful sunset. It is a hopeful lounge song. Instrumental, Jazz, Acid Jazz
Ambient, spacious, drone-like, haunting piece which reflects a moment in time where someone faces a decision. Perhaps a walk, (figuratively, or literally) into the unknown, where he has never been before. Great for a sci-fi scene, a video game, or a psychological thriller. Instrumental, Electronic, Drone music
Authentic Power Pop song recorded by "The Source" in 1985. The album it was on charted at #17 on National College Radio. It is in the style of XTC, The Talking Heads, and The Squeeze. It's about relationships, romance, and having your partner's back. Great for 80's film, or romantic comedy. Male Vocals, Alternative, Power Pop
