DC McAuliffe is a Chicago-area musical composer. His eclectic scores are featured in several films ranging from comedy, (Fangs Vs. Spurs, 2016) to drama, (High on the Hog, 2017), (Day 1, 2016) horror, (Dead Girls 2014) and (The Muck, 2014) which was premiered at the 2014 South By Southwest film festival. His score for (Bled White, 2009) won Best Music Soundtrack at the 2009 Hollywood Investigator Tabloid Witch Awards.
A Jazzy drumbeat opens while a stand-up bass solo glides over the intro, leading to a piano and bass-driven melody that is light, but a little sinister; Piano, Drums and Bass only. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A dark, rumbling drum rhythm plays under a menacing synth bass and other synth and electric guitar elements; An evil synth lead takes over then is joined by a strange female vocal elements, building in intensity until it all winds down. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Short mood-setter for a road trip feel; full rock and blues band featuring an electric guitar melody is joined by a classic rock organ to its conclusion. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
A sinister guitar and synthesizer leads to a group of tribal drums including claves, shakers, toms & ceremonial drums; the rhythm proceeds with a piano melody; vocal phrases make the mood more ominous until its conclusion. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
An ethereal synthesizer intro becomes more menacing and darker until tribal drums fade up; tribal vocal elements ramp up the intensity | joined by string instruments to a climactic conclusion, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A jamboree country-feel band plays a festive melody, a bar piano bridge is joined by light percussion and then returns to the main melody; a second bridge features a solo electric guitar and a background vocal accompaniment; the main melody returns for the conclusion, Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
80's electronic drums kick off a nostalgic synthesizer melody that leads into a chorus of retro video game overtones; the main melody builds to an exciting finish, Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
Electric and acoustic drums usher in a booming synthetic guitar that plays a fiery melody | distorted screams in the background add to the tension | pounding away up to its conclusion, Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
Retro-feel 70s uplifting track; a piano and funky percussion in the intro gives way to soulful full band featuring wah guitar and synth accents; the melody changes at the end to a more somber | smoky synthesized mood to its conclusion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
An energetic combination of Jazz drums and saxophones kick off the tune, joined by a piano, stand-up bass, cool finger snaps and finally some silly voices enjoying the music. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
A smoky opening with a synthesized lead opens to a slow dance string section with a smooth drumbeat; another synth lead melody leads to a lush vocal element refrain that repeats to a slow climax. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A romantic piano melody flows over an angelic choir, soon joined by a lush string section, building to a full and romantic conclusion, Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
A group of acoustic guitars and a mandolin intro opens into a strong melody with ambient synthesizer elements underneath to a lush conclusion, Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
A low droning synthesizer gives way to a hypnotic pulsing; a strange synthetic vocal element accents the dar feel until suddenly a creepy bell melody, reminiscent of an ice cream truck plays until an explosive crash concludes, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
A cautious acoustic guitar melody rides over deep, sparse percussion, joined by an ethereal electric guitar; the melody is broken by a dark synthesizer background while an electric guitar leads the way to a dark conclusion, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Bollywood style trailer feel starting with a vocal-element over world percussion, erupting with massive drums escalating the melody; a middle section stops all rhythm as a mournful solo violin plays over a dark background; a final section pulsates with a synthesizer base. Instrumental, World Music, Indian World Fusion
An electronic bass tone intro is joined by strange vocal elements until tribal, acoustic and electronic drums lead a menacing melody full of bizarre vocal elements through to its conclusion, Instrumental, Electronic, Electro-Industrial
A somber piano melody with synthesizer accents are joined by East Indian and Peruvian Vocal elements; a strong vocal bridge intensifies the emotion and the original melody brings the conclusion, Instrumental, New Age, Spiritual
An explosive intro leads to a menacing string section, pulsing underneath an ethereal vocal-like lead synthesizer until a huge tribal drum concludes, Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Dynamic, trailer-style track opens with ominous synth and percussion elements, but breaks into an action-packed melody lead by an electric guitar; a brief pause gives way to a thrilling end, Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
A foreboding orchestral section builds up a suspenseful feel until several menacing spikes and stabs are brought to the forefront; before the terror fades, a final stinging stab concludes, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Action Intense
Road trip or party vibe bursts in with an electric guitar melody backed by drums, bass and percussion, joined by some female "Ooh" vocal elements; the electric guitar carries through to a brief and abrupt synthesizer end, Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
A full electronic drum rhythm is joined by a low synth bass followed by a distant synth brass section that is taken over by a saxophone solo; the instrumentation build with additional brass then winds down to its conclusion, Instrumental, Pop, Pop-Jazz
Traditional sounding 'wake up' music; an arpeggiated harp is the backdrop for a slow flute melody that is joined by a glockenspiel to its slow conclusion, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A Bluesy, slow-rock intro gives way to a smoky melody accented by drums, electric piano and synthesizer elements and a slow finish, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A dark piano melody accented by synthesizer sounds slows to a somber melody that fades into a dark mid section; a swelling gong brings a more foreboding piano section until a final lonely piano ending concludes, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A synthesizer build up leads to a pulsing acoustic guitar pattern, joined by an acoustic slide guitar; the tension builds slowly with synthesizer elements; a sudden tempo change brings in electric guitars that build in intensity to its fiery finish, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A foreboding wind chime intro gives way to a massive orchestral march of terror backed by huge drum accents to a menacing conclusion, Instrumental, Horror, Gothic Intense
A somber piano melody that sounds as if it is the next room is joined by a viola string solo; underneath is an abstract synthesizer sound similar to water, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
An electric slide guitar intro leads to a southern-rock melody joined by acoustic guitars | electric bass and drums; country and rock elements come to a final conclusion, Instrumental, Rock, Southern Rock
Short mood setter, fast-paced drum beat plays underneath a festive melody punctuated by chants of 'Hey!' and laughing. Fun road trip music. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
An ominous Zheng harp opens this short mood setter joined by eastern chanting and moody synthesizer drones and accents. Creepy! Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
A Jazzy drumbeat opens while a stand-up bass solo glides over the intro, leading to a piano and bass-driven melody that is joined by a saxophone to an abrupt conclusion, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A sultry electric guitar solo over piano, drums and bass transitions into a memorable melody for a slow-dance romantic mood; soft conclusion, Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
A single bass drum beat intro explodes into a fiery melody of electric guitars, synthesizers and abstract synthesized vocal elements, booming through to its conclusion, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
An EDM kick drum keeps a foundational beat while synthesizer melodies and vocal accents begin building on each other, strong lead melodies keep the excitement going until all elements come together for a percussive ending, Instrumental, Dance, Techno
A dark and thunderous drum roll opens to ethereal vocal and choir elements that float over a sinister synthesizer pad. Creepy! Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
A somber synthesizer pad slowly opens to a lush orchestral string section that slowly builds to a menacing transition with female vocal elements, then revisits the melody in a larger string and synthesizer section, lush piano ending, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Retro-feel 70s uplifting track good for a bar backdrop or a road trip setting. Good Rhythm guitar up fromt with a rock organ underneath. Nostaligic and fun rock, Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Perfect opening for a crime or detective show. Pulsing synthesizer melody transitioned to a louder, action section and a pronounced ending, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Evokes a night-time drive through a busy city. Classy Piano melody rides over a slow hip-hop beat producing a consitent chill vibe. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
