California Composer Jim Underwood is a remarkably inventive multi-instrumentalist. As a touring musician and an independent producer he brings a jaw-dropping versatility and playful creativity to his work. As a former copywriter for a major East Coast AM-FM radio station, he understands the musical constraints of voiceover work as well as the nuances of incidental pieces. Through his association with Live Nation, he’s worked for numerous national acts including Bruce Springsteen, Norah Jones, Tori Amos, and others. We are psyched to have Jim on board with his hot new tracks!
Jim Underwood often refers to himself as a singer/songwriter and obscure novelist. Actually, his fiction has been published by Warner Books in the United States and overseas and by both Crown and E.P. Dutton. (non-fiction) He’s currently writing a screenplay, but assures us his first love is music.
A few soft notes from a Hammond B-3 lead into a soaring melody balanced against a rhythm reflecting the restrained but always potent energy of a quiet sea. Reminiscent of the Ventures surf band at their height complete with period correct Mosrite electric Guitar. Great background for sea and sunset. Instrumental, Rock Music, Surf Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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2:22
Medium
BOSSA NOVA MOMENT
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2010
Lilting, romantic melody, produced with an acoustic quartet bound to arouse that certain mood as only smooth Brazilian Jazz does. Picture a sailboat slipping gracefully across a broad expanse of turquoise sea, or the glimmer of distant city lights on a hot and steamy night. She's in your arms and.. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
A theme that screams impending action. A high flying Stratocaster over a bed of aggressive drums and driving bass, intertwined with an organ line with something to say. For that scene when a determined hero is marching into the final climax, his jaw clenched his gait purposeful. Look out bad guys... Instrumental, Rock Music, 1960s Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Slip back into the mists of a forgotten time. Sense the mystical poignancy of a lost way of life. Close your eyes and see the ghostly images of Cherokee braves as they move through the shadowy forests of the Smokey Mountains. Hear the rhythms of the hunt. Then listen as the dream steals away. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Classic Chet Atkins medium tempo riff with electric nylon string guitar, piano, upright bass and snare played with wire brushes. Cue it up while the credits roll or under any scene or program with a country vibe. A happy little tune with that special blue collar brand of sophistication and grace. Instrumental, Country Music, Country Pop. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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422126
2:07
Very Fast
IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE AND IT'S MAGIC
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2010
A mellow song about the quiet and often romantic moments on Christmas Eve when all the preparations are in place, the kids are finally asleep and the parents can steal some time for themselves. Christmas standard vibe, smooth male vocal, jazz guitar, piano, upright bass, percussion and strings. Male Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Country. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Easy, serenely slow moving melodic elements floating over a gently relentless rhythm. It's early morning in L. A. Perhaps the action hasn't started yet, or maybe he's quietly leaving her place... Pull your jacket around you. Step out into the cool, gray, first light. The mood is set... Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Smooth Bossa Nova ballad dealing with the poignant realization that no matter how much you may love someone there are some mistakes you can't make up for. A sensitive male vocal supported by the classic Bossa Nova quartet of nylon string guitar, piano, upright bass and percussion. Sad but beautiful. Male Vocals, Latin Music, Bossa Nova
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433986
3:50
Medium
LOSING YOU INSTRUMENTAL
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2011
A soothing if melancholy gateway to a daydream. A delicate melody played on a classical guitar supported by a jazz trio and strings takes you south via the signature rhythms of Brazil. Great to establish that special romantic atmosphere Bossa Nova does so well for film, travel promos or commercials. Instrumental, Latin Music, Bossa Nova. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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488847
3:50
Medium
MARCH OF THE BURROS
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2010
A soaring mandolin leads the momentum of syncopated guitars, bass and drums accented by tambourine and kaleste. A theme for a group on the move or an overview of an exotic locale. High energy with a quirk or two to make things interesting. Bring your sombrero and your pistola, adventure awaits. Instrumental, Latin Music, Dramatic Latin Instrumentals. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Soundscape for the inhabitants of a dark maelstrom where forces of good and evil lurk to do battle. Sudden bursts of rushing energy. Syncopated reverberations. Are those faint church bells? Beware of this dimension it will storm your mind. Film. Video games. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Soundscape. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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2:00
No Tempo
MISCHIEF IN THE CITY
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2010
Driving slap bass alternating with a staccato snare and accents from processed electric guitars. An urban feel and a sense of impending action. Engaging edgy moody & bluesy. Good for dialogue or the addition other elements. Picture our hero driving through mean streets at night, watching the bad guy, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Moderate Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Driving surf rock rhythm with the clean shimmer of a vintage Mosrite electric guitar and the counter melody of a Hammond B-3 backed by pounding bass and drums culminating in the thunderous roar of crashing waves against a rocky shore. Great for So Cal action or beach scenes. Like classic Ventures. Instrumental, Rock Music, Surf Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
As if Morrison and Hendrix met, shared pharmaceuticals then gradually fought their way back to consciousness. Hard-edged intro with a jolting transition into an other-worldly sequence then back again. Great backdrop for a scene involving unintended consequences. Strat, drums, bass, pad, weirdness. Instrumental, Rock Music, 1960s Rock. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Trick or treating in a thunderstorm is never a good idea. In this case it's a particularly bad idea. Picture soaked ghosts, soggy witches and dribbling bags of candy and someone who just won't answer the doorbell. Great for a comedy skit as well or a hilarious scene in a film or video game. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Soundscape. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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489035
2:01
No Tempo
TROUBLE'S ON THE WAY
(by
Jim Underwood
)
Composed: 2010
A smooth and somewhat zany track utilizing the standard jazz quartet of guitar, upright bass, piano and drums plus a sly electric fiddle. Ideal backdrop to the comical machinations of a bumbling hero. This tune strongly suggests things are not going as planned. Think Steve Martin or Peter Sellers. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
The classic John Henry Hopkins Christmas carol rendered with mandolin, classical guitar, djembe, shaker and a rich pallet of strings to set your holiday mood. Decorate the tree. Break out the eggnog and get lost in the moment with a fresh take on a tune that has spanned the generations. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Artist Keywords: Rock, Acoustic, Mandolin, Thematic, Experimental
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