Based in the UK, Colette Jonas is a versatile composer and musician who has many facets to her style of writing. From Classical to Jazz, Rock, and World music, she often mixes different genres together to produce a potpourri of fresh, eclectic sounds. Colette started out as a Classical music pianist and violinist, and later discovered a love for Jazz and various Dance genres. She also studied and trained in the UK in music composition and now writes for TV, film, and advertising.
A 1950's/60's tribute to Edward George White and his popular 'Puffin' Billy' (1952) also called the Captain Kangaroo theme. This has a catchy, string melody backed by xylophone, flute, pizzicato strings. Suitable for film/TV docs depicting the hustle & bustle of city/shopping centres. Busy High St. Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
Country Electronic Dance Music (EDM) sounds like 'Wake Me Up' & 'The Nights' by Avicii or 'Timber' by Pitbull. This foot stomping piece features the fiddle & acoustic guitar. Uplifting, optimistic, feel good & motivational this is great for corporate advertising & reality TV documentaries. Instrumental, Country, CCM
A 1950's/1960's tribute to Percy Faith and his well known 'Theme From A Summer Place' of 1960. This has a catchy, sweet, flowing, string melody backed by a gentle rhythm section, flute, harp, pizzicato strings & piano. Suitable for film/TV docs, airline/cruise ship advertising, holiday fashions, Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
Listen & instantly know what part of the world you are in! Great for TV/radio scene setting in comedy, docs, reality TV, light ent. etc. Includes: Hawaii - Aloha 'Oe, Mexico - The Mexican Hat Dance, Italy - O Sole Mio, Spain - España Cañi (Pascual Marquina) & France - Clair de Lune (Claude Debussy). Instrumental, Themes, Street Music
8 short stings (mixed chorus & organ) from the well known Hallelujah chorus of George Frideric Handel's Messiah. This can be used in children's TV, light entertainment, reality TV shows or radio & will inject some levity & light humour into your project. Individual stings are available. Comedy, Spoof Comedy
Short stings (mixed chorus & organ) from the well known Hallelujah chorus of George Frideric Handel's Messiah. Can be used in children's TV, light entertainment, reality TV shows or radio & will inject some levity & light humour into your project. A compilation is available. Comedy, Spoof Comedy
Dum, dum, dum! Dramatic, scary stingers for those yikes! moments. Some are familiar comedic parodies which would work well in TV & radio, others would be ideal for segues between dramatic scenes. A compilation is available. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
A compilation of 10 orchestral 'dum, dum, dum', dramatic, scary stings for those yikes! moments. Some are familiar comedic parodies which would work well in TV & radio, others would be ideal for segues between dramatic scenes. Individual stings are available too, DUM DUM DUM! Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Fanfare flop award given to celebs/politicians/blooper situations that are priceless. Eg 'most embarrassing' award goes to….. most devious, most offensive, most annoying, most boring, most alarming, most hated etc…. several to choose from. Brass,
A compilation of 16 different fanfare flops i. e. awards given to celebs/politicians/blooper situations that are priceless. Eg 'most embarrassing' award goes to….. most devious, most offensive, most annoying, most boring, most alarming, most hated etc. Individual fanfare flops are available. Brass,
Harp glissandos & music suitable for magical moments, dream sequences, flashbacks in time, crystal ball moments looking into the future, going under hypnosis, going into & out of a trance-like state, entering into heaven, Strings,
Harp glissandos & music suitable for magical moments, dream sequences, flashbacks in time, crystal ball moments looking into the future, going under hypnosis, going into & out of a trance-like state, entering into heaven, Strings,
A slow dance-like, floaty, dream-like orchestral piece suitable for TV docs & adverts. Think of the mystical, underwater world or factory automation with industrial robots in an assembly line, or satellites moving out in space. Also good for the new look home/garden 'reveal' after the makeover. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
The 'Sunrise' intro from Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 by Richard Strauss & used in Kubrick's 1968 film. This contemporary version can be used in sporting team tournaments, head-to-head clashes eg tennis, boxing, anything evoking grandeur, Herculean achievement & impressive wonders of the natural world, Instrumental
The 'Sunrise' intro from Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 by Richard Strauss & used in Kubrick's 1968 film. This orchestral fanfare can be used in sporting team tournaments, head-to-head clashes eg tennis, boxing, anything evoking grandeur, Herculean achievements & impressive wonders of the natural world. Instrumental
Think of a lion chasing it's prey & going in for the final kill. This has a dramatic, repeating, African drum, rhythm which builds in intensity & ends with maximum impact. This cue is perfect for travelogues, wildlife documentaries, reality TV shows. Other versions include jungle & 'animal call' FX, Instrumental, African, African Dramatic
Both spiritually elevating & motivational this has african drumming & vocals (non specific lyrics). At 1'35 a string orchestra adds an even more rousing inspirational depth. Perfect for team sports i. e. rugby or intense one-on-one sporting duals like tennis. Would enhance tense & dramatic TV docs. Mixed Vocals, African, African Dramatic
Music for those 'Oops I've messed up' moments- a jazzy arrangement of the well known Clog Dance from the ballet 'La Fille Mal Gardée' (The Wayward Daughter) by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Hérold. The slide trombone is used for comedic effect with pizzicato strings, wire brush drum kit and piano. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Classical
A hooky, horn theme over a house drum beat. This contemporary, fun track is suitable for gameshows, light entertainment panel shows, corporate advertising for the 20/30 somethings, 'how to' menu music. Cutdown versions available. Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
Starting quietly with solo piano & gradually layering up to a wall of sound with brass, strings, snare drum & choir. This is suitable for advertising anything that shows the strength & power of products e. g. cars or the struggle of the human spirit. It has drama & impact- great for sports trailers. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
A compilation of 11 short solo piano stings suitable for the scene changes within a sitcom. Each has a different duration & evoke varying emotions e. g. pathos, humour, thoughtfulness, trepidation, misgivings, optimism. Some stings are thematically linked. In short these are perfect for TV & radio. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
A compilation of 12 short solo piano stings suitable for the scene changes within a sitcom. Each has a different duration & evoke varying emotions e. g. pathos, humour, thoughtfulness, trepidation, misgivings, optimism. Some stings are thematically linked. In short these are perfect for TV & radio. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
This news bed/opening is also suitable for investigative documentaries. It has a subtle intro and dramatic outro using electronic synth sounds, brass & drum kit. It perfectly mixes both classical & contemporary styles to give a polished sound with gravitas. Instrumental, News, News Openings
Perfect for a news bed. Unobtrusive background vibe for daily round-ups. It has a short understated intro and outro. Alternative loops & end sting are available. Electronic synth sound with synth drums make this a current, contemporary sound also great for video games & investigative documentaries. Instrumental, News, News Music
Quirky & upbeat this edit-friendly cue lends itself to a variety of uses e. g 'how to...' TV inserts/infomercial with bullet points, animation, or opening title sequence for a youthful entertainment show. Also great for gaming videos this sounds a bit like the much loved 'Nyan cat' game for kids. Instrumental, Themes, Game Show
A quirky Tango full of mischief. For accordion, sliding strings, castanets, bass guitar & drum kit. It's start stop humorous nature lends itself perfectly to drama - a bedroom farce, embarrassing/uncompromising situation or surreptitious behaviour. Also great for wildlife clips - dance of courtship. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
An electrotango with a classical bent. This has a string lead accompanied by accordion & drum kit. It lends itself perfectly to drama - a chase or stealth like behaviour, escaping from the enemy. Indeed any highly charged situation due to its verve & passion. Perfect for advertising perfume or cars. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
An electrotango with accordion lead accompanied by strings & drum kit. It lends itself perfectly to drama - a bedroom farce or scheming, plotting, or getting caught in an embarrassing/uncompromising situation or surreptitious behaviour. Also great for wildlife clips - dance of courtship. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
Sound-alike-music Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass'. This 50's sound is complete with tenor sax, bass guitar, claps, tambourine, drums & vocals with non-specific lyrics. A happy, up lifting, upbeat sound suitable for corporate commercial projects. Adverts for food, technology, fashion & cosmetics, Vocal Samples, Pop, 50's Pop
Using Greek traditional instruments- Bouzouki & accordion. This rendition is done in 3 ways i. e. solo Bouzouki followed by a slower folk ensemble & a 3rd version whose tempo gradually speeds up, reminiscent of Greek Sirtaki folk dance music. Use as a bed, for intro News, documentary or travel slot. Instrumental, National Anthem, Greece National Anthem
This understated rendition is a solo piano arr. of the USA National anthem suitable for News inserts, Documentaries, Travel shows & Sport. It has a 19th Century classical romantic feel similar to composers like Schubert and Chopin which lends it suitable for voice-overs acting as a subtle bed. Instrumental, National Anthem, US National Anthem
This understated rendition is a solo piano arr. of the Russian National anthem suitable for News inserts, Documentaries, Travel shows & Sport. It has a 19th Century classical romantic feel similar to composers like Rachmaninov which lends it suitable for voice-overs acting as a subtle bed, Instrumental, National Anthem, Russia National Anthem
This understated rendition is a solo piano arr. of the German National anthem suitable for News inserts, Documentaries, Travel shows & Sport. It has a 19th Century classical romantic feel similar to composers like Schubert and Chopin which lends it suitable for voice-overs acting as a subtle bed. Instrumental, National Anthem, Germany National Anthem
This understated rendition is a solo piano arr. of the English National anthem suitable for News inserts, Documentaries, Travel shows & Sport. It has a 19th Century classical romantic feel similar to composers like Schubert and Chopin which lends it suitable for voice-overs acting as a subtle bed. Instrumental, National Anthem, UK National Anthem
Originally composed for solo piano but here arranged for orchestra Frederic Chopin Prelude Cmin No 20 op28 has funereal overtones and indeed is commonly know as the 'funeral march'. It is slow & sombre with a statesman-like, processional character. Perfect for historical documentaries. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Frederic Chopin
A title/end credit theme WITH ATTITUDE perfect for game/chat/panel shows. Features strong horn theme, vinyl disc scratching. Cool, rhythmic, hooky. Instrumental, Themes, Game Show
A sweet, warm-hearted piece with kind sincerity & non specific female lalala's perfect for infomercials, healthcare, life assurance, medical insurance, pharmaceutical products. Family, baby or toddler orientated. Use of double bass, acoustic guitar, strings, glockenspiel, light percussion & marimba. Female Vocals, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Retro 1940's-1950's ska with lyrically non-specific, female vocals similar in sound to The Andrews Sisters. Instruments include jazz drum kit, bass & synth organ. This happy & laid back song is suitable for advertising food, drink, fashion, beauty, leisure pursuits & health enhancing products. Female Vocals, Corporate, Corporate Pop Vocals
Reminiscent of Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson 'Uptown Funk'. Suitable for sport, fashion, beauty & celeb red carpet moments. Motivational - perfect for TV dealing with weight loss, dieting, achieving goals, exercise training, the rich, wealthy & successful, body building, fitness models & self improvement, Spoken Word, RnB, Funk
This lively song captures the essence of the Pharrell Williams song 'Happy'. Vocals have non specific lyrics other instruments include hand claps, organ, bass guitar, tenor sax and drum kit. A feel good retro sound perfect for advertising, corporate videos, TV cooking & entertainment programmes. Mixed Vocals, Corporate, Corporate RnB Music
Piano version of the French national anthem in the style of 19th Century romantic piano music. Ideal for historical documentaries. This would perfectly accommodate a voice over unobtrusively. Instrumental, National Anthem, France National Anthem
Listen & weep! Sergei Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini variation 18 op43. This hugely popular piano orchestral piece brims with passion, longing & romance. It starts with solo piano leading to climactic orchestral swells. Could be used to parody lust & love. Perfect for new car promos. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Sergei Rachmaninoff
