Nicholas Palmer writes compelling, melodic main themes and underscores for video games, PBS documentaries, film shorts, Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses, and other commissioned works. He has also composed music for live performances on the Classical concert stage. Nicholas' music ranges from Ambient to Acoustic Pop, quirky synthesized tracks, and Dramatic and Orchestral themes that are well-crafted and compelling. His credits include the PBS programs Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue and Gray and Secrets of the Dead: The Deadliest Battle.
The holidays always call for happy background music that is clearly in the season, sleigh bells and all, but not obtrusive and over the top. This rendition of "We wish you a merry Christmas" exudes the sophistication of a jazz trio quietly playing through clever variations on this famous carol. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
This quiet, atmospheric guitar track with light synth drone is great for creating a serious, contemplative mood. The guitar plays simple chords with a halting melody. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Beautiful, easy-listening jazz for flugelhorn, piano, bass, and drums; this is the kind of music you like for a romantic, luxury atmosphere. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Who doesn't love some soft, elegant jazz to create some atmosphere for romance and sophistication? The melody sounds like it came from the 40s or 50s delivered by tasteful artists who lay it onto your ears nice and easy. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Who doesn't love a little quiet jazz playing in the background for an elegant dinner or any place that wants to have an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere? The melody sounds like the 40s or 50s with tasteful artists laying it down gently on your ear. This track pairs well with "Slow and Easy". Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Serene music for piano and harp with vocal background; this track would work well as underscore for scenes about memory, exploration of an old house or a forgotten garden, or for a walk in nature, Humming, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Serene piano and harp music; the track consists of short musical gestures with rests in between for easy snipping and looping. Useful for video game underscore in extended scene play or open world play. Segments can be snipped apart and used as randomly played music elements. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
A beautiful, mysterious piano track in a minimalist style; useful for meditation, commercials with a sad theme, motion picture and other dramatic media usage, Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Creepy, tense orchestral strings overlaid with a slowly pulsing bass and alien-sounding breath create a disturbing atmosphere for a dark, horrible place crawling with bugs and filled with terrors. USES: film / TV / video game underscore, scenes with caves, dungeons, a psychotic's lair, alien world, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A driving track in a minor key using unusual instrument and percussion sounds; perfect for opening credits of a serious psychological drama, sci-fi, thriller series, wild West, anarchy, or anything to do with dark and twisted minds. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
American Plains 2 creates the mood of open vistas, majestic mountains, or other panoramic views of a beautiful land. In this variation, there is an uplifting theme in the middle section. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Ah, Christmas in the tropics! "Joy to the World" played with steel drums, pan pipes, and percussion (sleigh bells included). This track is a little Trinidad, a little Jamaica, and a little North Pole wrapped into one. Uses: commercials, background, listening, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
This Newmanesque track is two minutes of a very steady, quiet mood with occasional brushes of sound that suggest wonder, making a decision, or discovering something mysterious and meaningful. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Think Stravinsky with piano and strings, in a vibrant, energetic dance of whirling energy. Suitable for opening theme for an unusual project, Russian or Central European theme. Instrumental, European, European
Beginning with energetic string phrases that dissipate quickly into a piano figure, the track then builds, layering more and more massiveness moving into an epic conclusion; USES, high end products, design or luxury items; investment portfolio ads; health marketing; sporting goods, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
A subtle rhythmic layer underscores a smooth melody, giving the feeling of forward motion, progress, travel to somewhere interesting and exciting, or of a change in life and circumstances for the better. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Energetic strings play repetitive, mechanical patterns that add on, layer by layer, creating a mood of movement, progress and sophistication: USES: ads for luxury items (e. g., jewelry, cars, industrial process) and financial products, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
A heartbreakingly sad melody played on cello, then with English horn and whistle, accompanied by a hypnotic descending figure played by synth, harp and piano; USES: main theme for productions with a serious, mysterious mood, Celtic radio listening, rainy day listening, Celtic historical documentary, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
The feel of easy living on a sunny Caribbean island permeates the track, bringing instantly to mind aquamarine waters and white sandy beaches. USES: commercials for Caribbean travel, scenes on tropical islands, cruise line background, on hold music, anything that suggests tropical island locales,, Instrumental, Tropical, Caribbean Music
This track will remind you of the scores of Thomas Newman. Floating piano, synth, harp and a variety of light percussion create a wonderful, unique, and slightly quirky mood. USES: opening theme of a personal relationship story, underscore for scenes of natural beauty, introspection, inner peace. Instrumental
Ten beautiful ringtones from Bach and Beethoven, for various instruments; dress up your phone with some elegance for those special occasions or those special people calling, Instrumental, Classical, Classical MusicPacks
Piano and light percussion used very sparsely to create a quiet, tense atmosphere of suspense; USES: TV and film emotional drama or dark suspense, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A perfect chill out track for piano solo that sets a quiet mood for an intimate setting; a descending chordal melody plays throughout the piece, moving slowly through pleasant harmonic mutations; USES: background for restaurant, home, elegant dinner parties, quiet moments, wake up alarm, ring tone, Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A happy, very simple track with guitars, ukelele and sleigh bells to set the holiday mood; USES: Ads for a Christmas scene with children, puppies, kittens, family, shopping, toys, snow, togetherness, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Deck the Halls with jazz! A piano trio plays the traditional tune with some decking of the harmonies and unexpected bass fa-la-las. USES: holiday ads, jewelry, fun shopping, tongue-in-cheek moments, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
A Vivaldi inspired piece with contemporary harmonies and energetic chamber strings that conveys forward motion, a positive attitude, all with a sophisticated Baroque flavor, reminiscent of Coldplay; USES: ads for jewelry, cars, upscale retail, corporate inspirational films, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Classical
A beautiful theme for piano and orchestra, evoking a romantic, nostalgic mood; USES: Film or television love story theme, 18th and 19th century romance, love lost themes, memorial videos, historical fiction, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Positive, inspiring and climatactic, this track begins with piano soloing a simple, uplifting melody, which is gradually joined by various instruments, which play the tune in a four part round, creating an exuberant mood. Listen for the full ensemble at 2:00. USES: motivational, ads about triumph, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Gentle and easy groove with various synthesized pads and beats creates a mood that brings you to the Europop music scene of the 1990's and 2000's; chill Depeche Mode, Telepopmusik. USES: listening, radio play, documentaries, indie experimental psychological drama, Instrumental, Pop, Ambient Pop
Piano, voice and strings create a mood of fear, tension, mystery and sadness. The musical elements are beautiful and elegant, but the harmonic movement is unsettled and disjointed. USES: unusual landscapes, psychological drama, twisted character, paranormal investigation, past horror images, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Creepy, tense orchestral strings create a disturbing atmosphere for a dark, horrible place crawling with bugs and filled with terrors. USES: film/TV underscore, scenes with caves, dungeons, a psychotic's lair, an evil sacrificial altar. Menacing, creepy, scary music. Apprehensive tension rises. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
Literally, one piano note at a time is played, spinning out a beautiful strand of melody that relaxes and puts the listener at ease. USES: listening, radio play, on hold music, TV/film scenes of plot or character movement, family drama, personal drama, Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
This track has a laid back, contented feel, with a gently plucking guitar on a single note, a classical guitar playing a sweet and easy melody, doubled by mandolin, ocarina and pan flute to give it a "world music" sound. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Music for a feel good moment, piano, guitar and ukulele create a mood of contentment, happiness. IMAGERY: depictions of a sunny day, healthy kids at play, family enjoying a moment together, driving in a beautiful countryside, healthy pets, feeling healthy or healed, Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
A simple, romantic melody for piano solo, this lovely theme evokes a bittersweet feeling. USES: TV or film with theme like a doomed love story, a story of difficulty but not defeat, life well lived but ended too soon, innocence lost in life's trials, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A gamelan ensemble bursts out of the gate at full speed, with wooden flute and Mideastern voices, in a feverish dance. USES: tribal scenes, jungle chase, chaotic street market or bazaar, dance scene, Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
A unique track to take you into the wild! The "jungle" elements are drums, percussion and flute, with added piano and synthesized voices. The atmosphere is calm, but pensive and serious. USES: underscore for scenes after a setback, loss or defeat, rejection, lost city or ancient tomb exploration, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Strings and solo cello play an intensely sad, emotional melody with beautiful cluster harmonic colors. The middle section has a flowing inner line that descends to the bass, and is consumed in the overwhelming sadness of the strings. USES: death scene, devastation imagery underscore, epic tragedy, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A bold opening fanfare and heroic theme for orchestra with energetic rhythm, reminiscent of Aaron Copland, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith; USES: TV main theme, news theme, military history, sports history documentary, Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Expressive and emotional, orchestral voices and a chorus of men sing a beautiful and reverent tune reminiscent of John Williams. USES: patriotic scenes, death of a soldier, depiction of a grateful nation, tribute to armed forces, Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
A soothing, romantic new age melody with a contrasting theme in the middle, light and airy, reminiscent of Jim Brickman; USES: wedding video, listening, radio play, retail and restaurant background, Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
A glass armonica moves slowly through a harmonic ground (a repeating series of harmonies) that is slowly transformed by lyrical piano music (at 0:30) from melancholy into contentment and back again. USES: listening, new age radio play, TV/film scenes of water or ice, surreal images, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Hypnotic
The familiar English carol is given a double setting, first very straightforward, then in a flowing, syncopated new age style. USES: listening, radio play, restaurant and retail background, spa, dinner party, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
The beautiful and haunting tune, Greensleeves, is also a well known Christmas carol in the US and is given a very expressive setting for piano solo. USES: listening, radio play, restaurant and retail background, spa, elegant dinner parties, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
An Irish carol for Christmas Day with a beautiful Celtic melody; exquisite piano solo arrangement of this unique tune; USES: listening, radio play, restaurant and retail background, on hold, dinner party, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A beautiful, bittersweet setting of a traditional English carol about the story of King Herod and the Holy Innocents, this is a classic lullaby from the Renaissance; USES: listening, radio play, Restaurant and retail background, dinner party, spa, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Famous German carol set as a beautiful lullaby for piano solo evoking mystery and peace; USES: listening, radio play, restaurant and retail background, spa, dinner party, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
