Based in California, CMDess creates uniquely contemporary music that blends Orchestral, Electronic, Rock, Metal, Alternative, and Urban elements. His work has been featured on numerous TV shows, including American Ninja Warrior, The Speed of Life, Behind the Music, Auction Hunters, American Digger, Chopped, The Daily Show, American Idol, Made, Punk’d, and WWF Smackdown. CMDess has also written trailer music that has appeared in ads for The Masters, The Olympics, Person of Interest, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NCIS, Dateline, and more.
All Levels Higher is an electronically driven trailer style cue with some dubstep influence alongside rich orchestral riffs and dubstyle drums. Traditional epic drums are blended with sound fx to create further perplexed grooves. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Recovery comes from the NuMetal era of the CMDess production spectrum. Heavily inspired by top metal instrumentation of the 90ies. Vocals by CMDess. Fits with dark scenes, dark themes, angry conspiracies and such. No Recovery. Male Vocals, Action, Intense RockCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Orchestra behaving badly. Lots of tricks and treats in this unusual dramatic action cue. Performed by human maneuvers riffs and passages. There's an alternative version which is mixed slightly different (brighter) and includes a transformative ending. Explosive Xtacy like only classical provides. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electro-Orch
Harsh. Grunge a plenty. This track is another compilation built for "montages" or to be used in parts. It's from a collection of cues I produced that involved creation of custom sample recordings. Original FX, drum sounds from custom drum kits and unique synth programing. Ideal for dark matters. Instrumental, Gothic, Goth Rock
Dirty FX lead track with dubstep backing grooves and orchestral ambience. Heavy sound design with a variety sources enable textures ideal for futuristic dark worlds. Inspired by stage of the art techniques in sound design. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electro-Orch
Hopeful piece with a spirit of honor. Evolves from an emotional piano backdrop into bright pop'ish ensemble. Featuring unique ambient treatments and hybrid backing instrumentation. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Electro Dub style trailer format track. Gaming quality with unorthodox mixture of epic and bigbeat. Has a youthful accent to the production approach. Not a typical electronic production of the moment. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action Intense
Dialysis Daze has rich metal guitar "tone" similar to late 90ies NuMetal production. The tone is created through unique application of techniques not found in typical metal tracks. Vocals in vocal version performed by CMDess. The ideal piece for any topic related to NuMetal. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Original concept, tap guitar intro trailer / promo impact track. All the plugins in the world can't contend, they can only pretend. Edge gets more grit as piece progresses. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Energizing Music
Low FX lead track with gritty backing orchestra. Machine gun style riffs in the latter half of this epic format electronic ensemble. Original riff textures over big breaks. Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
Even Less takes a different approach to heavy guitar tone usage. This track is has indie accents with unexpected synth and sound design used to fortify the riffs. War, Sports, Wrestling and Spirit. Viper ESP and Marshall stacks implemented. Vocals by CMDess. Male Vocals, Rock, Art RockCaution: Mature Lyrics
Old school DnB/Jungle with dark textural ambience. Good track for game action, chase scenes, montages and the like. Fiery drum section with custom samples used (recorded from kits). Rock guitars and synths serve to support drive. Instrumental, Action, Intense Electronic
I think we know where we stand. Here's one for the call of the wild. Starts with dark country'ish acoustic guitar lead, de-evolves into a dubbed, angry, techzilla rock orbit. Instrumental, Action, Impending Rock & Metal
Abstraction of action tools driven into blackness. Wild delay and tempo maneuvers with override of grungy sound design and enraged confusion. More sound design implemented for this production, blurred underscore dystopia transformed into rectified orchestral phrases. Instrumental, Action, Intense Gothic
Cycle of Emotion is a song based on a thought involving the orbit of our emotions. Running through unpredictable patterns, sometimes attempting to re-live but with unexpected consequences. This track is big beat driven and features unique chord techniques that involve production blending. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electronic
This is a graceful piece with smooth textures and an easy going chill vibe. Makes one think of butterflies or maybe love. Very dreamy with exotic new age chords. Uplifting, polished underscore groove crafted for relaxation. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Mixed up groove for mixed up world. It thinks it's from Asia but it's actually a machine at heart. Tricky meter switching between 6/4 and 4/4. Fast orchestral riffs break apart the traditional motifs of the piece expanding it into sonic revelations. Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
Who needs speed of light when darkness is all consuming. This track has a pirate flair with rectified bass strings and borders into NIN territory towards the end. In the final part of the piece the groove changes into a more metal oriented switch style pattern. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Solo Piano
Inspired by legendary architect R Buckminster Fuller. Flying, furious orchestral phrasing and epic grooves blending with unique textural definition and edge. Distinct, dextrous intro's and endings. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Electro-Orch
Dark Horizon is classical like only found in the music of CMDess. Very explosive mesh of edgy string ensemble progressions. May seem like a Hans Zimmer piece until the piano is introduced. Twisted ending which includes ominous robotic effect accents. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
NoneTrueFriend is an dystopic big beat track with additive stops. Amped and effected instruments of unusual origins were used as the structural ensemble to reinforce the grooves. Dubbed acoustic and electric drum kits were used to power the percussive sector. Instrumental, Action, Intense Electronic
Made for the stuff of pixar and disney. Large string section with massive doses of melody and piano acting of underscore. Building into highly emotional frenzy. Classical styled orchestral ballad with hints of modernism. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
This is the newest version of the spectramax track and features a unique "epic step" colossal groove backing. Material has also been tweaked to represent "responsive" mixing standards for 2015. Instrumental, Action, Intense Electro-Orch
More traditional side of trailer music from the "All Levels Higher" collective. Features choir and medieval ambience. Inspired by my contemporaries in the Epic sphere though more minimalist. Instrumental, Military, Battle Gothic
Invalid Empire has a roman coliseum feel with modern twists and turns. Features unusual piano drop in the break section. Piece is structured for promo format with edits in appropriate places. Less grungy, more traditional. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Electro-Orch
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
It's always halloween for this track. Features CMDess vocals. Traditional NuMetal morphs into some uncharted areas. Edgy vocals and dark synths blended with low grungy guitars. Features ESP Viper Baritone. Explicit words censored for this version. Male Vocals
All custom instruments used for this Comp/Stack track. It was made for high-tech topics like aerospace and invention. Many "found sounds" were used in place of traditional instrumentation. A few points may remind one of the band Air. Nice use of low but not distorted synths. Good bang 4 the buck. Instrumental, Alternative, Rocktronica
Will to Power has unconventional build after the patriotic trumpet intro. It evolves into smacking drums over string backing. Standout main theme is fleshed out as piece moves along into final prideful finish. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Worldly mix with erie chanting. It has been enhanced in this version to reflect modern mixing styles. Enchanted characteristics with funky driving grooves and highly emotional strings. Featured in the show: Madness of Henry the VIII. One of CMDess first placements! Chants by CMDess. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Establish a colony on Mars? Check! This track is a grungy appeal to space exploration and a societal architecture that is dignified for all. Rock, overdriven guitars acoustic drums and synth chorus. Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
Wrong Way World is a big epic beat track pushed the peak. Lots of synths (featuring Heavyocity Aeon) Has a choir in the finale which is a unique touch for big beat (at the moment). Instrumental, Electronic, Big Beat
This track is loaded with styles, sounds and character. World instruments, techie drums, drone pads and other instruments create a world unto itself. Very motivating and progressive piece of modern soul music. Overcoming the death of a loved one, a true friend in the world, kinda setting. Male Vocals, Alternative, Alt Dance
This is an unusual piece and is a remixed version of an early work. The voice sounds a bit like elvis and then the craziness of the production takes hold. The are a lot of transitions and unusual tempo thoughts. It was inspired by emotions of the time with not much thought to what else was around. Male Vocals, Action, Moderate Electronic
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
The electronic variation of reach high with vocals inspired by the late Michael Jackson. Features abnormal production constructs only found in the style of CMDess. Includes many custom sounds created by CMDess field recordings. Male Vocals, Rock, Modern Rock
Break free from bad vibes. This track takes hybrid guitar / orchestra to another paradigm. After chaotic intro comes a slick korn like orchestral riff advancement. By the end you'll find you have free'd up one fist for battle. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Raw grungy punk'ish rock groove with blended synthetics. Vocals by CMDess. Features guitars distorted to the point of plastification (now that's distortion!). This track regards posers. There are more posers than ever and this is a good groove for them, not really. Great hook and sense of paranoia. Male Vocals, Rock, 90s Rock
This track encapsulates the relaxing, chill, care-free spirits of holiday travel, although with a bit of a dark-ish vibe in parts. Has a nice hook, sure to put the spotlight on whatever theme it's supporting. Exuberant and timeless. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
The track is comprised of surfy electronic textures. Has a "game" quality and doesn't really fit a genre but it's very promo friendly. One for the synth lovers. Has some electric guitars to charge up the finale. Instrumental, Electronic, Video Game Music
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A lot of surprises in this promo textured piece. Granulated orchestral elements, driving kit styled groove with ensemble drum supplements. Choppy hybrid orchestral/rock tonality implants throughout. Creepy, haunted, drone effect leads supply the glue for the edgy ensembles. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Android Etudes is a collection of layered piano productions. Pieces are inspired by virtuoso musical works and reflect dexterous performance agility. These pieces are perfect for high drama and nature TV spots and Film as they feature highly emotional ear catching thematic underpinnings. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
