Currently based in Brazil, Michael Hennig studied classical guitar, music theory, and composition at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts. He has composed and produced original scores for various feature films such as "The Neighbour," directed by Academy Award nominated Austrian author and filmmaker Götz Spielmann. Apart from soundtracks for commercials and industrial films in styles ranging from Early Music to Orchestral to EDM, he has also written music for theatre and performances, as well as commissioned works.
Powerful and hot guitars with a cool bass and energetic drums, supplemented by staccato string passages and building throughout. Suitable for beer or soft drink commercials, youth fashion, perfumes, and lifestyle, car races and any kind of sports. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
A Samba percussion group playing a vivid samba rhythm, with an emphasis on the tamborim (small Brazilian drum that is beaten with a wooden drum stick or beater). Suitable for holiday travel, FIFA World Cup, documentaries, comedy, sit-coms, and all that has to do with joy, zest for life, vitality. Instrumental, Drums, Latin Drums
A light and charming tune played on a nylon guitar over a plugged rhythm pattern, piano, soft strings, bass and brush drums. Elevation, ease of life, love and heartiness. Reduced versions without drums and piano. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
With an oboe above acoustic guitar, mellow bass, flute-like synth voices, smooth brass and string pads, this track delivers a warm, positive and secure atmosphere. Ideal for any content that needs a soothing, reassuring or sedative mood. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
How would it sound, if some jazz musicians would play one of Bach's most famous tunes in a smokey jazz club late at night in front of a few remaining guests? Maybe like this track. The "Air On A G String" in an intimate arrangement for a quartet with alto sax, piano, double bass and brush drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Johann Sebastian Bach
An electronic track with a somehow light and floating character, starting with a solo lead synth, then with bass and drums and alternated by synth arpeggios to merge with a second theme by a "Wha-Wha" synth and a string-like pad that will change the track's mood more into melancholy towards the end. Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental
A straightforward country or folk rock track with a touch of flower power, featuring acoustic guitars, slide guitar, Hammond organ, piano, bass, drums and background vocals. Works great with a wide variety of subjects such as beverage, beer, farmers, cars, sports and households, just to name a few. Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
A bright and positive folk rock track with acoustic, electric and glide guitars, accordion, bass and drums. It is universally applicable, from agricultural issues to travel to family to corporate and many more. Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
An energetic, powerful electronic track with a female voice over a chopped synth rhythm with a pulsing and nervous bass line and a dominating kick drum, building up to the main theme starting at 0:30. Secondary theme at 1:50. Building throughout. Instrumental, Pop, Pop/EDM
A happy, funny song with female singers, evoking images of beach, summer and leisure, with a dash of Brazilian, Hawaiian, Californian and Caribbean flavors. Ideal to turn anything into either an uplifting setting or into a persiflage of itself, due to its somehow (not very) witty lyrics. Female Vocals, Pop, Sunshine Pop
An emotional saxophone and a 12 string guitar over synth pads create a calm, flowing atmosphere, accompanied by double bass and ethnic percussion. Evokes images of vastness, a rainy summer day, a sunset in the south. With the variations included perfect for use as soundtrack for an entire movie. Instrumental, Jazz, Ethno Jazz
Grooving organ-like riffs, percussive synth patterns and sparse horn stabs over an dry synth bass ostinato and brush drums generate a minimalistic but energetic electronic track with not too obtrusive variations. Ideal for various applications, from fashion news to medicine to technology. Instrumental, Lounge, Neo-Lounge
A classical / romantic waltz for piano and violin with a touch of melancholy and remembrance. Think of classical ballet, 19th century, fin de siècle, Eastern Europe or the aftermath of all the cruelties from the 20th century to present. Submixes with either violin solo or piano solo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Starting with a single strike on a Buddhist bell, followed by the sound of other bells, partly electronically processed, as well as the chanting of monks generate an atmosphere of both meditation and mystery, reinforced by a pulsating synth pattern entering at 0:47. Enigma and devotion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
A calm electronic soundscape with a low rhythmical pattern starting at 0:21 and spherical sounds. Ideal as background for scientific, astronomical and similar topics. Alternate version without rhythm. Instrumental, Electronic, Drone music
Courante is part of a suite for cello solo in the style of J. S. Bach. The suite consists of the following parts that are all available here: 1. Prelude (medium fast), 2. Allemande (medium slow), 3. Courante (medium fast), 4. Sarabande (slow), and 5. Gigue (very fast). Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A funny, happy tune with whistling, dixieland instruments like clarinet, trumpet and trombone, as well as mandolin, piano, tuba, finger snaps and various percussion. Perfect for any situation that requires a humorous and comical feel and tone. Due to it's length, perfect for 60 seconds commercials. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Funky guitar riffs, a crisp bass line, vintage keys and synths, as well as sexy disco strings and horns (except for the underscore tracks) let us travel back to the golden disco era of the 1970s with its stars like Donna Summer or the Bee Gees, as well as the numerous TV series themes in that style. Instrumental, RnB, Go-Go
A short mystical track starting with xylophones, marimbas, glass harmonica, rubbed glasses, litophone, and rattles, with a solo cello chiming in at 0:14, accompanied by orchestral brass from 0:32 on, and building throughout to the final climax. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Gigue is part of a suite for cello solo in the style of J. S. Bach. The suite consists of the following parts that are all available here: 1. Prelude (medium fast), 2. Allemande (medium slow), 3. Courante (medium fast), 4. Sarabande (slow), and 5. Gigue (very fast). Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Starting out with a brass band sounding like a shellack recording from the 1920s, a flugelhorn leads the first part, accompanied by vibraphone, double bass and brush drums, then a classical guitar takes over at 0:36 until the end with bowed crotales and anklung chiming in. Smooth, cool, sentimental. Instrumental, Jazz, Ethno Jazz
A symphonic orchestral track. Starting with the high strings playing long notes, with the low strings entering around 1:08, piling up until the first climax around 1:40 to 2:18, then an interlude woodwinds and harp, with the strings starting the second climax around 2:42 and a very smooth ending. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
A short orchestral action cue, starting with a fugue, played by the strings, with woodwinds chiming in at 0:12, and with a first climax at 0:22 with horns, trumpets and trombones. Building throughout and ending with a fortissimo crescendo in the brass. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Orchestral
A short orchestral waltz with with burlesque, humorous and melancholic elements, small involuntary delays and sudden musical changes. Ends with fast tirades in the woodwinds from top to bottom, with the final notes by harp and celeste. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An eclectic electric guitar introducing a plain pentatonic melody, followed and accompanied by female vocals, Dizi (Chinese flute), plugged string instruments as well as bamboo and mouth percussion evoke images of China, Korea and southeast Asia. Happy and simple. Instrumental, Asian, Asian
(SEPTEMBER 2018) Our Editor's Choice Award for September 2018 could go to none other than this magical and captivating Neo-Classical epic by Michael Hennig. Alternating between the most rapturous intertwining concert ensemble passages and full-blown orchestral escalations, Michael has masterfully captured a rare combination of classical Hollywood Action, Film Noir, and Disneyesque shades in this stunning work.An orchestral track with "film noir" in mind. Think of private detectives and mysterious ladies, but also of danger, horror and crime. From calm but tragic themes to eerie string glissando, brass and woodwind stabs, funeral organ and full orchestra stabs, this track has it all. Suspense assured. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Allemande is part of a suite for cello solo in the style of J. S. Bach. The suite consists of the following parts that are all available here: 1. Prelude (medium fast), 2. Allemande (medium slow), 3. Courante (medium fast), 4. Sarabande (slow), and 5. Gigue (very fast). Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Sarabande is part of a suite for cello solo in the style of J. S. Bach. The suite consists of the following parts that are all available here: 1. Prelude (medium fast), 2. Allemande (medium slow), 3. Courante (medium fast), 4. Sarabande (slow), and 5. Gigue (very fast). Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A rhythmic and minimalistic track, where only sounds of a coffee pot were used and spread across the stereo image, as if several percussionists would improvise, with a climax towards the end, then falls apart. Ideal for dance performances, experimental theater or as a meditative, exotic soundtrack. Instrumental, Dance, Experimental
Two flutes in conversation, based on a Baroque-like counterpoint, and accompanied by electric guitar, bass and drums, results in a typical progressive rock track that resembles a well known piece by a famous British band from the 60s and 70s. Instrumental, Rock, Progressive Rock
A Renaissance style tune with soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists, accompanied by two violins and two violas da gamba. Evokes the era of polyphonic masterpieces of the franko-flamand and later Italian schools in the 16th and 17th centuries. Perfect for any content in context to that period. Mixed Vocals, Classical, Renaissance
Prelude is part of a suite for cello solo in the style of J. S. Bach. The suite consists of the following parts that are all available here: 1. Prelude (medium fast), 2. Allemande (medium slow), 3. Courante (medium fast), 4. Sarabande (slow), and 5. Gigue (very fast). Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
A happy and uplifting samba jazz tune with male voice, flute, piano, guitar, brush drums, and a lively horn section. Great for romantic comedies, party or pool scenes, travel or holiday trips, or anything that requires a lightweight, yet energetic atmosphere. Male Vocals, Brazilian, Samba
An energetic and powerful electronic track with some sort of signaling effect with a repeating motif of an organ-like sound, contrasted by an breathy, fluty like synth coming in at 0:18, a cool and dry bass line, drums and FX. Sort of synth-guitar solo at 0:57. Edgy and loud. Instrumental, Gothic, Cold Wave
A calm ambient track with piano, xylophone-like percussion and bowed Gamelan instruments, spiced with decent sound effects like delays. Think of rainy afternoons or sunbeams that herald the advent of spring. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
A short and calm track for string orchestra, with a solo violin chiming in at 0:35. Meditation, a moment of (self) reflection in the sunny morning light, quiet and peaceful. Opening scenes in a thriller or mystery, with a hint of romance. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
An upbeat big band swing track including individual solos starting at 0:51 (trombone, trumpet, sax), and piano and guitar solos from 1:38. Drum fill-ins at 2:02. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A hybrid choral-orchestral track that starts out quietly with choir, accompanied by strings from 0:24 on, taking over the leading part at 0:55 and leading to a powerful climax at 1:25. Towards the end a rhythmic pattern with a ethereal boy's voice. Very solemn, overwhelming and otherworldly mood. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
