Swedish multi-instrumentalist Per Boysen creates space-age soundscapes by blending Scandinavian ethnic music from past centuries with modern Electronic and New Age elements. He has performed Octophonic surround concerts in South-East Asia, Europe, and the USA, including venues like Présences Electronique in Paris and the North Sea Jazz in Rotterdam. With a background as a major label signed artist and studio guitar player, Per has scored a gold-selling album in Sweden and received recognition from Guitar Player Magazine in the USA.
Weeping lead guitar soaring out a melancholic melody over a sparse concert piano. A classic rock ballad vibe with roots in the seventies glam rock scene. The later part, where the drums explode, is available in the one-minute version of this track. Attitude inspired by Gary Moore, Eric Clapton and.. Instrumental, Rock, Ambient Rock
Symphonic orchestra in the cinematic hybrid style formerly often associated with Hans Zimmer. Suspenseful and dramatical music with a mysterious undertone. Works as an underscore as well as for cutting visuals to cue points. The piece is building over time and has a few wondrous crescendi. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Here's the soundtrack to falling backwards into a spinning void with no bottom. Or the freak's psychotic mind, where a high-speed brain constantly keeps spitting out leads that go off like fireworks, leaving no time for being acted on. Communication overload. Could be wonderfully mind-blowing too. Instrumental, Electronic, Breakbeat
Chill Out track combining electronic instruments with classical like harp, oboe and strings. Ideal for Film Soundtrack, Soundscape, Documentary, Flash presentation, TV Serial, Fashion Show, TV Channel, Travel, Hotel, Fiction. Sounds like Enigma, Claude Challe Buddha Bar, Lounge, Cafe del mar, Moby. Vocal Pads, Lounge, Chillout
Instrumental electric guitar piece in the spirit of Jimi Hendrix, Good Rats and fast cars. Played with a white vintage style Stratocaster guitar and heavy drumming with big toms and a huge kick inside a vibrant room. A good dose of seventies' attitude for timeless spy and action adventures to come. Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
Highly dramatic grand piano, strings orchestra and harp piece. Great for cutting visuals to match cue points. You may easily cut out just a part to use as a shorter cue. The vibe is inspired by Scandinavian folk melodies; melancholic bordering the insane, but partly with a slightly funny touch. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
This atmospheric piece evolves like the traveller experiences a journey. Horizons are wide and open in all directions as we fly into the wide open future. The Stick guitar appears in cascading chords, in bass lines and in reverse recording as first utilised by Jimi Hendrix. Get ready to take off... Instrumental, Lounge, Downtempo
An old Swedish folks song from the region of "Dalarna". This music brings the darkest side of the Scandinavian mind, but also the hope. In the deep forests where the sun is only up three hours on a winter day it is easy to get depressed, knowing that by midsummer the sun never sets. Bipolar music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Electronic track for fashion catwalk show, dancing or inspired listening. Snappy Drum Machine and Lazy Bassline are playing hide and seek around liturgic choir parts, mysterious synth clouds and distant cheesy space movie effects. A dramatic sound design leads the track through different landscapes. Instrumental, Electronic, Breakbeat
Chilled electronic track where an electric guitar plays relaxed melodies with a bluesy touch. Imagine the Dire Straits after-party on an Ibiza beach! A perfect track for setting that stylish and laid-back mode; people sharing a strong emotion, positive expectations and a beautiful wide horizon. Instrumental, Electronic, Ambient House
Sparse acoustic guitar coming to peace in a vast space. Starting out with a big bang the music immediately enters a peaceful flow. Overheated minds can now come to rest, relax and gain new focused energy from the supportive vibe. Softly burning music for Spa environments as well as media productions, Instrumental, New Age, Solos (Strings)
Performance on Alto Flute with live electronics capturing a dense liturgic vibe in a church like concert ambience. The mode is also influenced by Scandinavian ethnic music; minor key dark melodies in slow-mo. An experimental twist corresponds to the latent madness in traditional Nordic folk music. Instrumental, Electronic, Livetronica
You can't go wrong with this classic rock band setup; Fender electric guitars through Marshall amps, big heavy drums, fat bass and Hammond B2 organ with the rotating cabinet. Mangling power pop chords eventually make room for a sensual wha-wha guitar with that creamy blues tone we've loved since 69, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
This atmospheric piece takes the listener on a journey through different landscapes. The harp like tone of the Chapman Stick Guitar is providing shimmering bright melodies as well as groovy bass lines and hovering lush pads. Ambient art rock at its best! Instrumental, Rock, Ambient Rock
This chilled instrumental acoustic guitar track with sparse drums and bass brings a Balearic vibe suitable for Fashion Style, Commercials, TV themes, Photography slideshow, documentary, advertising, radio and web broadcast. In this version, an obvious cue point starts at 1:21 and ends at 1:32. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Acoustic jazz guitar, bass and synth track with a lyrical melody theme that draws on the traditional jazz standard ballad vibe. Electronically treated vocals adding modern cutting-edge textures to fulfill the tasteful design. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Intricate Hang Drum dances over evocative dark drones in variations over a simple six notes melody. It is all about opposite forces that do balance each others weight, like "good and bad", "bright and dark", "beauty and beast", "hate and love". Suspended high tension but yet in a state of balance. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Low atmospheric piece played on steel guitar in a "sad blues religion" mood. Dark, quiet and bittersweet. Halfway through the track a sequencer synth pulse bass comes along, like in some mysterious Tangerine Dream piece. Plenty of space for dialogue and sync sound along this music as underscore. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
Atmospheric piece with alto flute and Stick Guitar. Recorded with interactive live electronics to allow an instantly composing process as well as soundscapes like for example the "reversed guitar playing", as first utilised by Jimi Hendrix. Quite and thoughtful building up for a climax in revelation, Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Acoustic guitar comfortably playing around with variations of a little melody. In the surrounding ambience one can hear seagulls passing by now and then. Or is it bats? On a distance a female choir humming as luring mermaids. It's a serene picture! Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Middle East/Asian inspired music on the Oud-like fretless harp guitar with a cello section made to sound as harsh as a dry desert. Due to some rattle snake like percussion this track may also fit any work dealing with North/South American, Mexican, Canadian projects. Available in different versions, Instrumental, World Music, Mid-East World Fusion
Music for the Chapman Stick with live electronics, backed up by string quartet and oboe. The clear and airy harp-like sound of two-handed fretboard tapping on metal strings is the sonic focus. Thanks to use of volume pedals also a bright flute-like timbre is achieved. The Stick combines air and edge, Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
Starting with a loud slam this music dives into a sparse ambience to investigate a dark landscape where clues might be found as well as pending threats. Except for the short intro and outro there is plenty of midrange room for sync audio and dialogue to blend in. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Funk rock marries Acid House in this bold hybrid style track. Lush female vocals with abstract lyrics over a steady beat of funky guitar, pounding drums and a drooling acid synth bassline. The tempo supports walking, so this track works great for catwalk shows where style and a rough edge is needed. Female Vocals, Electronic, Funktronica
Melancholic acoustic guitar mood opening for a huge sounding alto flute melody backed up by sweeping cinematic strings. Warm, impressionistic, relaxing with a slightly bold and adventurous feel and a sense of the natural and true. Evoking memories of past loves and a sense of "life's long journey". Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Guitar-driven cinematic art rock that passes through musical sections like pictures at an exhibition. Performed on fretless harp guitar, executing the spirit of pioneering bands like the King Crimson and the Yes. Perfect for dramatic synchronizing of visual cue points or just for relaxed listening. Instrumental, Rock, Progressive Rock
This strings orchestra is driving a powerful groove spiced by airy orchestral harps. It induces the same positive emotion as light-hearted a pop song, but with a classical sophistication. Sections pass by like views on a journey and there are plenty of good cue spots for effective visuals cutting. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Pulsating electronic suite building up over time. Shimmering light behind darkness. Cinematic vibe related to the soundtrack work of Vangelis, but this one shows a little more techno influences. The piece evolves through different sections and offers several rewarding cue points for cutting visuals. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Electronic pop track with a positive and optimistic attitude. Clean sounding production with hybrid aesthetics combining bubbling synth grooves with the classical strings orchestra and french horns section. The rhythm applies to running feet, reindeer or horse's hoofs. The piece builds up over time. Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
Sweet sounding melodic piece inspired by music for spinet and harpsichord by J. S. Bach. Performed on Chapman Stick with some guitar-like playing techniques. At 1:58 the music changes character for a while going into a more experimental reign, but still stays highly melodic and sweet sounding. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Guitar
Old-school down-tempo ambient techno with a distant piano, swirly synths and an 808 drum machine. All instruments are dancing with the grooving bass line. This sound came about in the 90s with artists like Future Sound Of London and Solar Stone, but today it is a timeless classic chill-out sound. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Electronic music combining an underwater soundscape with beautiful sounds that float bye like huge jellyfish in space. Performed on alto flute extended with interactive electronics, hence the warm organic vibe in all those unusual sounds. At 1:03 a second more close-up scenery is introduced. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
One minute happy synth pop track with percussive blips and blops but no drums. One may find some cues of a bittersweet strike as well, but the general vibe is positive, energetic and sweet. Evolving music offers distinct cue points between defined sections; like passing landscapes in a travel scene, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Channeling the feeling of setting off into a vast space of nature where the horizon is wide all around. Like a desert, a tundra or Iceland's central plateaux. Starting out with sparse dust in the wind and growing into a bombastic grande final with electric guitars blasting through the stratosphere. Instrumental, Rock, Ambient Rock
Warm and tender jazz guitar sounding Stick among a hord of galloping pizzicato violins. Evokes a fuzzy feeling but with a tongue in cheek attitude. You may almost hear a funny accordion in there! For the outro a rolling finger-picking rhythm guitar takes over, carefully slowing down towards the end, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Fast speed marching snare drum and edgy hot guitar riff in a Pulp Surf fashion leading into an explosive drum fills break by the middle of the track. Then a fast pounding bass chimes in behind the thunderous drumming and guitars sing out in a cinematic melody cue. A bit of an espionage flavour too. Instrumental, Reggae, Ska Punk
Moody and quirky breakbeat track with driving drums and bass. A strong sense of high-strung tension, maybe making fun of someone in a stressed-out situation. Ideal for underscoring sports, automotive, documentary, comedy or modern sci-fi/future productions. Instrumental, Electronic, Breakbeat
Suspenseful and aggressive track with electric harp guitar, industrial synths and full orchestra including heavy drums. Contains two builds towards a crescendo; Evil stalking turns into a full chase twice during this piece. Less loud alternate mixes available by 60, 30 and 15 seconds length. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Extremely busy and aggressive action track with full orchestra and synth elements. Suitable for a chase scene, a fight, a competition or similar. An important cue point at 0:38 divides the track into two scene and the second half happens "under the surface", "after the crash" etc. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dramatic Chase
Dramatic orchestra piece starting rather quietly with oboe backed up by strings. The strings take over and the initial lush and sweet theme reaches its peak at 0:40, stays there to load up before the bombastic horn section fire off the top crescendo at 0:54. At 1:06 music starts calming down to end. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Solo piece performed on the Chapman Stick Guitar with sparse orchestral strings arrangement. Open and ambient music without drums, except for a few parts. Inspired by Irish music but composed especially for the Stick. Includes soft break-down parts with harp-like playing and ambient violin ornamenta, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Expressive sparse melody on Chapman Stick passing through varying piano like chord colours and two main themes before a chorus with a soft rhythm. Half ways through the piece a Cello chimes in. The piece is starting out moody but does cheer up a bit by the chorus. Final outro part is slow adagio. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
The mysterious suspenseful vibe and sound of the African jungle and savannah. A wicked touch comes from the fact that you know there are thousands of animals all around you, harmless and dangerous, but very few can actually be spotted. They are watching you while you, the intruder, can not see them. Instrumental, Action, Impending Tribal
Tasteful synth stab back beat rhythm with sparse "espionage melody" by light bells on a strings orchestra bed. Sophisticated electronic drum beats kicking in half way into the piece. Deep dub bass notes that slide down like giant whales diving. While sparkling filter sweeps glimmer on top. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Smoking-hot guitars and heavy rock drums with a punk edge. Melodic chorus part with singing slide guitar on a strings orchestra bed, almost a bit country rock like The Eagles. Music should be good for anything with high speed, great scenery and a positive energetic mindset. Instrumental, Rock, Hard Rock
Eric Satie's minimal piano piece from 1890 is here performed on the Chapman Stick. Satie's work was a precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, repetitive music and the Theatre of the Absurd. The Stick brings out this piece's ambient qualities and adds a bluesy touch to the music. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Guitar, Erik Satie
An old Swedish folk song from the region of "Dalarna". The history of this melody can be tracked back 200 years but it may be even older. In the deep forests where the sun is up three hours a day in the winter and never sets at all by midsummer this hymn describes life on the distant hill farm side, Instrumental, European, Sweden
Cinematic electronic hybrid orchestra piece drawing on the style invented by Hans Zimmer. Dramatic music that easily lets you set up matching sync points. Suspenseful intro leading to a thinner bridge, well suited for an alternative scene, before the full blown orchestra smashes into a grand finale, Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Slow romantic ballad in a duet between a rough electric fretless guitar and a twangy country-rock biased electric guitar, backed up by strings orchestra with tubular bells and thunderous timpani. The bittersweet melody keeps building up towards the final epic climax. Instrumental, Rock, Rock Opera
