Composer and Keyboard Artist Joey Curtin began her career in the San Francisco Bay area, and now performs concerts all around the world. Her music, a fusion of Jazz, New Age, Americana, and Celtic styles, is uplifting and inspirational. Joey's performances have included the Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park; Legionaires Seminary, Rome Italy; Sheraton Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her music is on Public Radio, PBS documentaries, Pandora Radio, and a best-selling kids' audio book. Joey also received the ASCAP Plus Awards 2006-2011 for her compositions and concerts.
Joey Curtin has a busy work schedule these days, with a growing fan base much inspired by this talented composer's fresh, bright music and sounds. By incorporating grand piano, violins, guitars, synthesizers, and percussion, Joey creates sophisticated and elegant music atmospheres. Joey has an incredible team of musicians which includes Marc Cooper on electric guitars and production, Jasmine Kinney on violin, and Patrick Curtin on acoustic guitar. Earlier performances include the Sheraton Palace San Francisco; Texas Medical Center, Houston; and the Peace and Renewal Center, in Northern Ireland.
13TH AMENDMENT SUITE
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Lonely piano, lap steel guitar and steam engine train set the mysterious ambient backdrop for a Civil War documentary about the struggle to end slavery. Imagine the underground railroad with a story about Harriet Tubman smuggling slaves to the north. Joyful harmonica symbolizes freedom. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
World-Folk interpretation of a beloved song. The meter is changed from 3/4 to 4/4 by passionate strumming of the Celtic mandolin. Beautiful entrance of electric bass followed by synthesized harp, accordion and African wind instrument. This could be a Coca-cola world peace message or travel document. Instrumental, Folk Music, Christian Folk. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Lonely beautiful solo piano builds to climax where mandolin, percussion, and stand-up bass enter with a playful exuberance that makes you want to dance. This dramatic soundscape will set your film, short story or documentary in motion. A serious human interest story that evokes tears and laughter. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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447206
3:42
Medium
ANGEL IN THE MIST
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2012
Ethereal backdrop for your Saint Patrick's day message. Mystical synthesizer with harp and flute harmonies in the style of Enya or Clannad. Instrumental, Theme Music, Saint Patrick's Day Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
The piano forms a rainstorm with rumblings of thunder, rain drops & stormy winds. A subtle emotional string bed adds wonderful texture. Then the sun comes out. Imagine an epic IMAX weather or nature presentation, PBS special, romantic drama or film noir. A step beyond George Winston or Jim Brickman, Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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437892
4:57
Med Fast
BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Bagpipes, horses, gunfire, and a lonely piano in the middle of a battlefield; are joined by a solo clarinet which builds to a complete symphony with powerful field drums. Wind in silence followed by chimes, clocks, bells. Patriotic documentary for 4th of July done Ken Burns style. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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438175
6:19
Med Slow
BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC (2012 REMIX)
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Lonely piano with surreal soundscape plays in a Ken Burns documentary style as this beloved song builds with drum corps, woodwinds, brass and symphonic strings. A wonderful new arrangement of this amazing song. Instrumental, Americana Music, American Patriotic Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Variation(no sound effects)
540530
3:31
Med Slow
BE THOU MY VISION
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2000
Enchanting arrangement of an ancient folk tune. Electric guitar swells take you into the Irish mist as new age wind instruments and flutes are the melody. An orchestral crescendo heightens with powerful, but gentle harmony. Like Enya without vocals. Imagine a new Hobbit or Lord of the Rings romance, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Mystical, magical arrangement of a familiar melody that transitions into a wonderful jazz improvisation without losing the original tune. Use in upscale galleria to enhance shopping. Great for Christmas drama, Disney theme park, Zales diamond commercial. Sounds like David Benoit and Vince Guaraldi. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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433447
3:45
Med Slow
COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2011
Piano, synthesizer, and lap steel guitar create a beautiful backdrop of heavenly sound for a documentary or drama from the roots of America. Imagine the story of families trying to survive the drought and hardships of the 1930's and praying to God for the locusts to leave and the rains to come. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Mandolin and guitars with deep bass on the front porch in Georgia. Like early Led Zeppelin doing unplugged performance for the BBC. Wonderful setting for southern documentary or Civil War drama, PBS special on slavery, cotton fields. Hiking, camping, backpacking, road trip. Coffee or grape harvest. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Prelude of beauty, strength, and promise through synth soundbed with solo piano. Evokes truth in emotions of the listener. Set up your film or documentary with steady purpose. A love story or romance of the young or elderly. Imagine a married couple who has struggled through difficulty and tragedy. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Prelude of beauty, strength, and promise with solo piano. Evokes truth and honesty. Set up your film or documentary with steady purpose. A love story or romance for all ages. Imagine a young couple whose dedication grows stronger and deeper through extreme trials. Sounds like Jim Brickman. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
West meets East in this ambient soundscape of guitar and ethereal synth pads. Takes you to ancient Persia riding a camel on the Silk Road with spices for trade. Wonderful backdrop for a middle eastern documentary, travel show, or global news magazine. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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495158
3:38
Med Slow
DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Beautiful new interpretation of the old English Carol where solo piano plays powerful chords to symbolize bells ringing. A happy George Winston style. Create the perfect Christmas ad for clothing, jewelry, or sparkling wine with this catchy melody. Great for background scene in holiday drama. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Musical comedy of Beethoven's beloved Fur Elise. Synthesized A Cappella scatting in Bobby McFerrin style. Serious, classical intro that breaks into joyful jazz and bop variation. Wonderful for a light-hearted commercial, animated clip or dance video. A Capella, Comedy Music, Parody Music, Ludwig van Beethoven. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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492775
2:03
Mixed
FIRST SNOW (FOR LAURIE)
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Snow is falling, Santa is coming soon! Elegant solo piano, magical & dreamy. Great winter drama or documentary. Vibrant romantic delicate soothing & relaxing. Heartwarming PBS Special for Christmas holidays. Warm fireplace, sweet loving reunions family memories, watching snow fall, mistletoe romance, Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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433430
3:27
Medium
GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
New jazz piano arrangement of traditional carol. Sounds like an acoustic solo Mannheim Steamroller. Wonderful improvisation in the bridge section could be used for Christmas marketing of your favorite ski resort or gift boutique. Create the right atmosphere for holiday drama or human interest story, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Round and round on the merry-go-round at a beautiful children's park. The piano and bells create an innocent and beautiful sunny afternoon for a documentary. Imagine a Hallmark special about a child fighting to survive a medical complication and the joy that the family finds in everyday life. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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440477
2:39
Medium
GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Acoustic, celebratory, rejoicing arrangement of an old carol. Intro is a question-answer play on the melody line. Then a powerful marching from the low end of the piano which turns into get-down jazz improv. Think of Woodstock and Snoopy on Christmas. Great for shopping galleria or Disney theme park, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Fantasy land of Ireland in days gone by when grandfather was a wee lad and the mist and the bogs were full of beautiful birds and creatures. Angels coming to earth with messages of love from heaven. Flowing and dancing piano great for documentary about a child or place. Like Enya without vocals, Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
English folk carol sets the tone for a beautiful holiday special. Synthesized Guitar, and harpsichord melody with string section captures the memory and hope of holidays past and present. Evokes feeling of Charles Dickens era. Beautiful sound scape for television Christmas special. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Ensemble. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Fun, happy, cheerful sounds for the next video game craze. Electronic sounds that stretch and pop and make you feel good! Dub step for kids. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Dancing piano with digital delay to take you to another realm. Playful, happy, enchanting rhythm. Christmas magic with a new melody. Great music to sell a holiday perfume or diamond jewelry; the latest specialty coffee drink at Starbucks. Set the scene for a Christmas drama or children's show, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Acoustic. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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433458
2:43
Med Slow
HAVE YOU SEEN (OUT TAKE)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Guitars, drums, and vocals with an attitude. Sounds like a fusion of Neil Young and Green Day with Led Zeppelin drums. Perfect song for background setting for motion picture with pub scene or road trip. Angst, passion, roots/rock. Male Vocals, Sound-Alikes Music, Neil Young Soundalikes. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Elegant waltz with piano, bass, and heavenly synth voice. Imagine a small child hiding in the safety of the good king's robes while dancing in the presence of evil. Perfect for luxury car commercial or Michelin tires that carry your children safely on a treacherous road in the middle of a storm. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Hauntingly beautiful folk tune from the Native American Indian Huron Tribe. Solo piano interpretation of the Great Spirit sending us his only son. The right placement of this song in a winter scene for a Ken Burns style documentary could make a new film come to life; sounds like George Winston, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
This beautiful piano lullaby has an ethereal feel with children's voices laughing and playing while baby is sleeping. Ambient sound scape for birthing rooms, family drama or documentary. This would be a precious diaper commercial, baby food ad, or medical infomercial for a children's hospital, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Lullabies. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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441968
3:34
Med Slow
HUSH LITTLE BABY (VOCAL)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2011
Beloved children's lullaby done in a soft jazz version. Female vocal has the loving, honest passion of a young mother singing her baby to sleep. Great for diaper, formula, or auto commercial. Imagine the infant safe and sound in a Volvo while the family drives through a storm. Female Vocals, Childrens Music, Lullabies. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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493983
2:33
Med Slow
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2000
Beautiful lonely piano is joined by solo violin and a Pat Metheny-esque synthesizer heightens the song which flows to a hopeful ending. Gentle bell sounds & short French horn part. Sounds like Daniel Lanois or Brian Eno. Ambient, tender and gentle passion. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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433575
4:42
Slow
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
This is a tender solo piano waltz arrangement of the familiar carol. Nice, soft, jazz chord intro sets the atmosphere. Sounds like George Winston in a happy, playful mood. Wonderful for marketing Starbucks coffee, Zales diamonds, Estee Lauder perfume or the latest Target sweater for the holidays, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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439379
4:14
Med Slow
JACKELYN AND DAVID
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2000
Precious interpretation of a mother's love for her two young children. Piano, strings, synth and fantasia bells give a lullaby nursery-rhyme feel while retaining an elegant sophisticated sound. This would be a wonderful soundscape for a family medical drama or human interest story that inspires many, Instrumental, Childrens Music, Lullabies. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
The sounds of Santa's workshop with a magical assembly line. Imagine all the toys coming to life as the elves work with a twinkle in their eyes. Electronic bells, percussion loop and a smooth synthesizer give this favorite classic new life. Jingle Bells for young and old! Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Experimental. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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504726
3:10
Slow
JOY JOY JOY TO THE WORLD
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2011
Electronic drum track with pizzacatto cellos, bells, brass, and world instruments in the style of Mannheim Steamroller. It makes you want to dance with anticipation of the wonderful Christmas season. Perfect for Hallmark holiday special that brings the whole family together in celebration. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Electronic. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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500980
4:32
Med Slow
MANY HANDS MANY LANDS
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2010
East meets West and acoustic gets electric in this world folk song which is a prayer for all of God's creation. Imagine swimming with dolphins, peace treaties in Israel, trekking in Nepal, teaching children to read in Cambodia and feeding the hungry in Africa. Wonderful for a non-profit film. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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442249
5:26
Medium
MARIGOLDS IN OCTOBER
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Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2003
Lonely, acoustic guitar joined by soft strings and synth that builds. Gut emotion and grief at the loss of a loved one. Perfect soundbed for documentary or drama about death in the family. Dealing with disease, heartbreak, divorce, estrangement. Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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448275
1:56
Med Slow
O COME O COME EMMANUEL (WITH SYNTH)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2010
Floating, ethereal sounds with a familiar Christmas melody creates a sentimental feeling that will draw the audience into the production. Solo piano with synth pads that echo heaven. Perfect for PBS type drama or mini-series. Imagine Brian Eno arranging a traditional carol or George Winston electric, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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439168
5:15
Slow
OF THE FATHER'S LOVE BEGOTTEN
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Beautiful, flowing, soothing piano melody derived from a Gregorian chant. This arrangement has a repetitive bass line that sets a wonderful atmosphere for a documentary or film project. Christmas Peaceful Ancient Catholic Mystical Lonely Adoration Heavenly Incarnation. Sounds like George Winston. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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439599
4:16
Med Slow
ONLY BEGOTTEN SON
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2007
Heavenly fusion of classical harmony & jazz chord structure, evokes great passion. Intro strumming of the strings of the piano harp. Perfect for serious film documentary or romantic drama. Intimacy beyond words ala George Winston. Elegant flowing delicate ala Lyle Mays, David Grusin. Christmas piano, Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Flowing piano and celtic violin duo that sounds like the gentler side of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer with some Jean-Luc Ponty or Mark O'Connor jazz/roots influence. Middle section plateaus in a sea of tranquility, then tumbles back into the river of life. Excellent for a National Park presentation. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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433578
5:06
Medium
SPOOKY FUDGE FOR ORGAN
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2011
Dramatic pipe organ with creepy intro in F minor. After three horrible chord stabs and a clock chime, strings and organ take off with a rushing melody that makes your heart race as you feel the monsters and the goblins chasing you in a dark swamp. Humorous style great for kids. Insert screams! Instrumental, Horror Music, Halloween Whimsical, Campy, or Parody. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Guitars, Bass, and mandolin take you back to the front porch of Georgia. Sounds like Led Zeppelin unplugged or T-Bone Burnett, Jerry Douglas and Union Station. Energy, soul, joyful, playful. Americana roots with a bit of rock. This track would make any project come to life with integrity and honesty, Instrumental, Americana Music, Americana Roots. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Imagine tear drops falling on the piano keys as someone has lost their loved one to death, disaster, addiction, abuse, broken relationship. Dramatic slow backdrop for a documentary or drama made for television. Troubled, paralyzed feelings that go beyond words. Speechless, no hope, in shock. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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490752
2:11
Very Slow
THE COMING TOGETHER
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2000
Magical piano with strings and celestial bells create anticipation. The track comes to a grand and majestic climax with pipe organ. Imagine as background for a Narnia or Hobbit type production. The forest animals are waiting for a kind new ruler to be crowned and set them free from the evil curse. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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444036
6:08
Med Slow
THE DRAGON SONG (SHORT)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2010
Enchanting voice rhyme on top of a bell and percussion loop with two kids begging for a dragon. Misty, foggy, dragon sounds in the bridge with a fender rhodes interlude. Too much fun! You will be singing and dancing. This song is great for a Sesame Street special celebrating Chinese New Year. Childrens Vocals, Childrens Music, Children Singing | English. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Variation
509421
1:42
Medium
THE IMMIGRANT SONG
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Lush piano chords simulate the waves on the ocean backed by a lone violin and European concertina (accordion) create a mystical voyage of immigrants across the ocean; later to be joined by a victorious symphony. Perfect for documentary of early emigration to America or modern day sailing adventure. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Full Track(Complete song)
437502
5:26
Medium
THE IMMIGRANT SONG (TRAILER)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Lush piano chords simulate the waves on the ocean backed by a lone violin and European concertina (accordion) create a mystical voyage of immigrants across the ocean; later to be joined by a victorious symphony. Perfect for documentary of early emigration to America or modern day sailing adventure. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
Variation ( w/symphony ending)
484762
2:56
Medium
WAMPANOAG (PEOPLE OF THE FIRST LIGHT)
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Morning dawns on the Native American Wampanoag Tribe on the east coast of the United States. Loons, bird whistles, and drums of changing seasons. Beauty and sorrow as the land changes with the coming Europeans. Wonderful for Sundance, Ken Burns style documentary or IMAX documentary, Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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438734
4:55
Med Slow
WE THREE KINGS ELECTRIC AMBIENT
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2011
Middle Eastern percussion track takes you back two thousand years and ambient electric orchestra gives an ancient futuristic feel to this classic Christmas song. Mystical flute, clarinet, concertina and bells. Great soundbed for a modern look at Bethlehem today. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Experimental. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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505842
4:17
Medium
WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS
(by
Joey Curtin
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Composed: 2008
Ancient folk melody with new age Asian sounds. Harp, strings, flute, electronic sounds. Perfect for a documentary on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan . Beauty that brings heaven and earth together. Minor chord patterns resolve with a major ending symbolizing hope. Sounds like Enya without vocals, Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian New Age. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!
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