UK composer Colin Willsher has written over 200 scores for major TV broadcasters and production companies, and thousands of individual music cues. He has been published by EMI and featured in Films, Commercials, Network TV programs, including BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Sky and Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Eurosport, MTV, ABC TV, and recently an Oscar de La Renta video. Working in 37 genres, Colin's masterful music will enhance your film, screenplay, trailer, commercial or TV production. Let his star quality inform your next hot project!
A bright light on our site, Colin Willsher's elegant original music is in high demand on both sides of the pond. In addition to the happy clients shown above, others include 888 Poker, Speedo, BAE Systems, Twinings, Swedish Match, Green Flag, DeLoitte, Ernst & Young, Denplan, Eurostar, Sunday Times, EMI Music, KPM Music and Sonoton.
Power The Soul - A mix of funk and rock with nods to 'Lady Marmalade', Beverley Knight and Santana at times! Very cool if you're in need of something a little different. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Bold Aspirations - An aspirational corporate anthem with a strident melody played by string quartet. At times sounding like the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Music
Stand Up - A punchy, retro offering with a solid bassline and modern production. Breakdown section at 2:43 before the pace picks up again. The high strings give this track a real lift. Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Groove
Meet The Gang - A retro remix featuring an eclectic mix of funky drumming, live brass and driving bass. Great fun, with an energetic feel and catchy, feelgood melodies throughout. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Massed Ranks - A menacing military march beginning with a typical snare drum ensemble. With lighter moments as the piece develops, this could easily be used both in a serious setting or as a light-hearted pastiche. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Action Moderate Music
Latino Agogo - A bright latin pop track in the style of Ricky Martin. Features live brass and a stunning trumpet solo. The pace is quick and will liven up any suitable holiday or party footage. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
All Talk - Lively chat show or daytime TV theme with live brass and a catchy hook. Also great for a fun-filled montage. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
The Parish - A hymn without words suitable for religious settings but also reminiscent of "The Vicar Of Dibley". Beautiful cathedral pipe organ, calm and serene, celestial. Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Sundown - A simple piano melody enveloped by rich ambient pads and sequenced synths. A very warm sound which combines well with slow motion or evolving visual elements. Works well as an atmospheric intro for live shows or television. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Spring In The Step - A light and joyful orchestral piece with a hint of nostalgia. Similar to the music used in the film 'Chocolat' and retaining that carefree, feelgood mood. Relaxed, happy, enjoying simple pleasures. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Space Race - An ambient electronic dance track featuring mission control dialogue and vocal ad-libs. Very spacious, trippy and futuristic. No heavy beats, just carefully layered washes of sound. Vocal Samples, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Solitude - Introspective, rippling solo piano cue depicting loneliness and sorrow. A heart-rending piece which will add real emotion and depth of feeling to suitable images. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Red Light District - A dark and sultry atmosphere with temptation everywhere. Keep walking! Jazz quintet consisting of tenor saxophone, vibes, piano, double bass and drums play a very laid back swing, very moody and extremely sexy. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
Raw Deal - Feelgood, electro-jazz track lead by jazz guitar and featuring a live four piece brass section. Stunning multi-instrument solos begin at 2:15 with tenor sax followed by trombone, alto sax, trumpet and guitar. Fades at 3:35. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Praise Hymn - A tranquil, wordless hymn featuring church organ and choir. Useful for scene-setting or where dialogue/voice-over needs to be clearly audible over the music. Also works well as a pastiche for comedy sketches. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns
Playful Piano - A quirky, avante-garde solo piano piece moving through various odd time signatures and bar lengths. Great for portraying the passing of time or manic behaviour. Change to restful mood at 1:46. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Free Jazz
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OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM
(by
Colin Willsher
)
Composed: 2005
Old Macdonald Had A Farm - A good 'ole country knees-up of the archetypal farm song. With animal sound effects to indicate the verses. The five verses included are: "Old MacDonald had a Cow, Pig, Sheep, Dog, Hen/Chicken". Instrumental, Childrens Music, Nursery Rhymes Music
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2:04
Very Fast
NIGHTMARE RAINFOREST
(by
Colin Willsher
)
Composed: 2005
Nightmare Rainforest - Unusual sounds come from every corner of the jungle and grow in intensity. Wake up! Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Night Call - Scouring the city streets in the dead of night. The sparse, tense instrumentation makes this track suitable for the emergency services or investigative material. Fades at 1:30. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
New Life - This long-form track is forward moving and positive with a hi-tech feel. Ideal for corporate films as there is plenty of room for a voice-over where needed. The ending builds very emphatically. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Looking Back - A light, hypnotic march into the past. Acoustic guitar is backed by airy vocals and military drums making this track suitable as an underscore for historic or wartime documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Lift Me Up - A bright, strong dance track with a solid disco bassline and punchy club beats. Lots of interesting, filtered breakdowns amongst the inspirational, energetic choruses. Instrumental, Dance Music, Hi NRG
Keep Looking - A moody and investigative jazz groove featuring tenor saxophone, vibraphone and fretless bass. Fades from 3:05. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Hard Bop
Jazz Highway -West coast jazz fusion played by a live band. Trumpet and alto saxophone take the uplifting melody line and there is an alto sax solo at 1:42 following by an energised key change. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
In Slow Motion - A multitude of uses await this track; cinematic, comedic or otherwise. A pastiche on Vangelis' theme from 'Chariots Of Fire.' Beautiful atmospheric, running, racing, winning. Uplifting, elegant, motivational, determined and triumphant. Hero music, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
I Am The Music Man - He's one talented guy! Sing along now as the instruments join in. The verses have been written for instruments that are easily acquired from toy shops so that tiny kids in school music groups can play along on sleighbells, tambourine, cymbals & woodblocks, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Children Play Music
Eastern Solace - A mesmerizing Indian vocal floats over soothing pads and percussion. Useful for travel documentaries or relaxation, meditation and therapies. Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Music
Funky Armageddon - A gorgeous, slow 'n' dirty rock groove just waiting to explode. This is well-suited to powerful documentaries and film. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Fire Brigade - Lights flashing, the race is on - Let's rock! This piece was written for a chase sequence in a light TV drama series. The more subdued middle section allows an editor to cut away to alternative scenes before returning to the real action. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Music (pending)
Spanish Drama - All the tension and drama of Flamenco. Spanish guitar and rhythms are backed by warm pads and percussion for a modern feel. Instrumental, Latin Music, Spanish Music
Drone Alone - A swirling, evolving, atmospheric but quintessentially neutral drone. Easily loopable and with plenty of rich movement to hold a listener/viewer's interest. Essential material for documemtaries. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Dreamland - A swirling, dreamy texture featuring effected piano, synth pads and driven along by ethnic percussion (tablas). Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Music
Data Overload - Pacey and positive dance track with interweaving synth lines and effects. The hard-hitting opening statement recurs throughout. A fine piece for corporate or technological progress. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Dance House
Dark House - A dark, atmospheric dance track suitable for clubbing scenes, technology or corporate progress. Rich pads, pulsing synths and deep bass. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Colours Of Brazil - There is a lot of mileage in this Latin track of just under 7 minutes long. It covers the ever-changing moods of Brazilian life, from fiesta, through siesta, to a mega carnival. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Pop
Busy Life - Minimalist chamber piece featuring clarinet, oboe, basson and strings. Works wonderfully with archive footage. Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century
Chance Encounter - A simple, yet emotional piano melody plays over pulsing strings. A reflective backdrop for a story-telling narrative. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
Big Ideas - A slowly evolving, chugging rock track which explodes into life at 1:42. Finishes with a powerful, uplifting chorus in the style of Snow Patrol or Editors. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Stepping Out - A lush ambient intro builds to a solid 'rare-groove' track suitable for many background applications. The grimy drums, rhodes piano and clavinet add a retro edge. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Race Ya - Intense and frenetic drum n bass track with an aggressive synth bass line. Breakdown section at 1:10 features a race start announcement ("On your mark, get set, Go!") followed by vocal ad-libs ("Race Ya, Race Ya"). Perfect for sports and action. Male Rap & Vocals, UK Bass, Drum and Bass
Our Monica's Party - Here's one to make you move. An upbeat, happy and funkified dance track with raunchy blues harmonica. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Breakbeat
On The Wind - Gentle, melodic composition for flute and harp. Flourishes in the middle section beautifully convey the title of the piece. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Only The Best - Steady, melodic pop-rock with layered guitars and a very positive attitude. A good motivational track for corporates or sports action. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
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LIKE DAT Y'ALL (WITH VOCALS)
(by
Colin Willsher
)
Composed: 2006
Like Dat Y'All (with Vocals) - A turntable/vinyl FX sequence (speeded up, slowed down, reversed etc.) starts this edgy hip-hop track powered by a booming, distorted kick drum. Contains sparse vocal/rap ad-libs in the style of the Beastie Boys. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Hip Hop
Like Dat Y'All - Edgy hip-hop track powered by a booming, distorted kick drum and in the style of the Beastie Boys. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Hip Hop
I Remember When - A beautiful, romantic jazz ballad written for flugel horn with accompaniment provided by piano, double bass, drums and a delightful chamber string section. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
Hard Sell - Modern pastiche of a 1980's classic. Pacey with solid beats and electronic 'disco' effects. Great for sport, action, design and fashion. Sounds like dance version of "Tainted Love". Instrumental, Dance Music, Hardcore Techno
Gentle Breeze - A traveller's piece describing open plains and the peace of the outdoors. Harmonica, acoustic guitar, piano and fiddle contribute. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Expedition - Deep in the jungle and pushing through the undergrowth. Ethnic flute, harp and heavy percussion set the scene for a tense and thrill-seeking adventure. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Drifting Away - A smooth, sliding electric guitar melody glides over picked acoustic to create a relaxed, contemplative mood. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Do It - Energetic, jazzy dance track with retro hits and one crazy trumpet player. A thumping track for sports, corporate events and upbeat promos, in the style of The Brand New Heavies. Instrumental, Dance Music, Experimental
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DANCE OF THE SPHERES
(by
Colin Willsher
)
Composed: 2006
Dance Of The Spheres - A beautiful opening with glassy textures builds to a compelling contemporary orchestral theme. Has a glorious, powerful rock cello solo at 3:36. Great for contemporary dance, animation or evolving, story-telling visuals. Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century
Up The Celts - A lively, modern Celtic jig featuring the staples of Celtic music - Bodhran, Fiddles and Irish pipes. Appropriate for travel documentaries or creating that Irish party atmosphere. Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
Trek - Marimba and African percussion kick of this lilting South African groove. A constant feeling of forward motion makes this ideal for travel across the African plains. Instrumental, African Music, African Traditional
Toytown Parade - A jolly, skipalong xylophone melody with a circus or carnival feel. Change to a swing piano feel at 0:30. Ideally suited to children's television, animal antics or animation. Instrumental, Circus Music, Amusement Park Music
Totem Dance - Indigenous tribal drums combined with vocal chanting, flute and strings. Providing an atmospheric setting for stories of native American or Canadian Indians. Instrumental, Americana Music, Native American music
The Onion Seller - Accordian backed by warm strings, upright bass and percussion creates the feel of a relaxed, French village or countryside atmosphere. Light and carefree. Instrumental, European Music, French Music
Sunlit Seas - Light bells and rich strings & bells give a slight eastern Asian feel to some purposeful electronica. Great for travel and panoramic landscapes. Elegant documentary, rich scenes, road trip, new romance, infomercial, corporate video, TV, Film introduction. Soft, gentle, sparkling. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Star Traveller - Sci-fi sound effects and warm analogue synthesizers create a futuristic yet retro, Vangelis-style underscore for science and space exploration. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
Spice It Up - A lively slice of India where tablas, sitar and Indian vocals are tossed in with a solid bass and drum groove. The sense of urgency makes this track useful for travel and fast-cut sequences. Vocal Samples, Indian Music, Indian World Fusion
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