Michael Zaneski is US-based composer and producer who specializes in Modern Classical and Jazz composition, but he also enjoys writing Pop, Dramatic, Ambient, and Electronic music as well. Thomas Newman, Steve Reich, Keith Jarrett, Mike Oldfield, and Peter Gabriel are among his many musical influences. Michael brings a high level of quality and creativity to his music, writing tracks that are distinct, detailed, and suitable for subtly underscoring virtually any type of scene in film, TV, and multimedia projects.
A piece that conjures up black and white, cigarette smoke, and steam wafting up into New York City streets. Perfect for gritty urban detective shows, with or without the Chandleresque voice-overs. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Acoustic instrumental music with a nod towards Indonesia and China. A rhythm section of congas and double bass lays the foundation for some elegant solos from the koto and flute. The overall feel is one of mystery; perhaps some kind of late night clandestine conversation is about to take place. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A joyous, upbeat melody picks up many players, in a short, energetic piece influenced by Steve Reich and John Adams. Perfect behind scenes such as traveling by car or train through beautiful landscapes, or watching a detective, quietly solving a mystery with just paper and pencil. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Music that gently aches from a broken heart, with memorable themes and a morphing arrangement. Perfect for underscoring scenes involving a difficult separation between two deeply in love. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Unsettling music depicting a deviant psychological state of mind. Or perhaps tense vibes for scenes where things just ain't right. Or maybe it's just good ol' micro-tonal music meant for mayhem and murder, because all work and no play have made Jack a dull boy, with a crazy grin-on, dragging an axe. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Ice hotels have a kind of spartan, crystalline beauty about them. So does this music which shimmers with a Northern European coolness. The 12-string guitar's melody has no final destination, for it is already there, enjoying the many gradients within. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
A church organ drones in the background while pianos play intense modal passages, and cymbals keep time. All this works to create a kind of detached, unsentimental but sad beauty that seems to want to escape its confines. Perfect for scenes involving grieving, or characters lost in sad thoughts.. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Electronica jazz with hooks aplenty, with trumpet and piano exchanging solos. The contrapuntal approach creates a slightly "busy" feel, while at its heart there lies a focused tonal center. Scenes involving quiet, thoughtful characters amid noisier surroundings are the order of the day, here. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A quick, tense but classy jazz moment that conjures up city life at night, as in a midnight walk down Main Street, full of decaying bar neon and assorted night-lifers, or perhaps a sophisticated addict walks the Lower East Side, looking to score. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
A rather pious and proud melody is transformed in various ways throughout this orchestral piece that has its heart in Early America, and is perfect for TV/film/media projects recreating 17-19th century American atmosphere. Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
Music for a supernatural mystery. Part sound collage, part chamber orchestra with a dark passenger conducting, perfect for new TV/film in the style of "Supernatural," "Medium," "Ghost Whisperer," and so on.. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A short piece for piano quintet with a slightly atonal feel. Wind and brass play long, sustained notes while the piano bristles with a more staccato approach. The overall effect is Bergmanesque and bi-polar, yet rich, and would work well at underscoring scenes with complex ideas and characters. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A short Jon Hassell influenced piece with hand percussion, strange murmurs, and an altogether otherworldly feel. Perfect for scenes involving little green men.. or perhaps less unusual things that make you stop and stare. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Music that travels on the wings of inspired improvisation, going to many beautiful places, both texturally and melodically, ending up in a rather majestic one, perhaps above the clouds. Perfect for scenes depicting people in travel mode, and enjoying it. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Epic Modern Classical with a post-minimal sound and a Jazz composer's approach to the soloing. Dynamic low strings underneath a beautiful theme played on trumpet and violin. Great for credits, intro or opening scenes in Science Fiction, chaotic chase, timelapse vid, fast assembly line work, pirates, Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Boy meets devil; devil speaks giddily and freely while giving boy a tour of his favorite spots. A musically adventurous piece, utilizing ancient instruments as well as modern, and an sprawling arrangement that follows the lyric. Perfect for post-apocalyptic radio and dystopian TV/Film/Media. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
A short, soft piece to underscore scenes where an overwhelmed character finds a quiet place to try to sort things out. Winds and strings weave contrapuntally through many tonal centers in this brief but thoughtful journey. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Road music or the big outdoors or friends having fun roughhousing in the park, it's manly and determined, positive and euphoric, full of edgy hooks and full-on sunshine. Instrumental, Rock, Progressive Rock
Laid back reggae instrumental with an infectious main melody, and a nice melodica solo that is at times is reminiscent of Augustus Pablo. Suitable for many TV/film/media themes. Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
Playful detective music with kind of an old Jewish folk melody as its main theme. Stereolab meets Mancini, with a decidedly post-rock coda. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Verb-ed-out hand-claps, chants and dank ocean sounds together make a surreal, subtle and provocative musical landscape. One suggestive, perhaps, of a long winter's journey by sea, in any historical era in the last several hundred years. Perfect for dark, sinister scenes on the ocean. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
Inspired solos and creative sonic architecture highlight this bit of European flavored chamber music that brings romance and beautiful landscapes to mind. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A fast, optimistic piece with a fun melody, a bit of a "Linus and Lucy" feel, a little Cajun, a tad Tex-Mex, some childlike naivety and a lot of warmth. Perfect for romantic comedy and children's TV/film/media. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Contemporary pop minimalism with a melody suggesting detective work. This is music that is ready for a chase. Police with eyes peeled, cruising streets, ready to pounce. A string quartet gives the piece a refined and punchy feel. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Post-bop chamber jazz for violin, flute, acoustic bass, and electronics. Exquisite, intricate solos and lingering harmonies humidify the musical air, giving this an abstract but very wet, summery feel. Perfect for edgy, urban psychological drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
The singer tells of a man and woman who seem more concerned with "being right" than working it out. While the lyrics are a second cousin to Roger Miller's "Husbands and Wives," musically there's elements of Midwest rock, baroque pop, New Orleans style drumming, and a bit of Smokey in the vocals. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
The singer has a phantasmagorical dream involving a futuristic opera, vultures, assorted debris, and a "fat" lady who may or may not sing, late in the opera. The music is fittingly foreboding, and rather unique. Perfect for Post-Apocalyptic Radio, TV, and Film. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Stately, vintage orchestral theme suggesting "The News," or a "discuss the issues," point/counterpoint kind of show. Instrumental, News, News Investigative
Sultry, epic Baroque pop song with both a dazzling vocal AND musical arrangement. The lyrics dazzle too, palpably conveying the excitement and passion of a new romance--a romance that jumps right into the fire. Perfect for mature romance TV and film. Written by Kristi McKeever and Michael Zaneski. Male Vocals, Pop, Baroque Pop
A little Java, a little China, a little covered wagon ride to California in the late nineteenth century, with a hot summer sun bearing down on a caravan of prairie schooners, tired, and not quite yet out of Oklahoma. Every throat AND the air is dry, but there's the promise of betters days up ahead. Instrumental, World Music, Asian World Fusion
A modern piece for jazz quartet on the cool side of post-bop. With a sultry, exotic modal melody, it achieves a hypnotic effect with very little repetition, while seeming to evoke a quiet day on the beach, a misty morning walk, or perhaps finding oneself captivated by something a bit otherworldly. Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
With a mysterious, memorable theme and unusual arrangement, this is music that grabs the attention and doesn't let go. This could be the opening credits music to a noirish detective series but this hard to categorize piece would work well in all kinds of projects and genres. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Short piano piece in the style of Keith Jarrett's solo work. Specifically akin those parts of his solo concerts where he has a repeating figure in the left hand, and improvises freely, in the right. This is bright, brisk and rambunctious. Suitable for a variety of media and scenes. Instrumental
Rhythmically intoxicating, and melodically memorable, this is World Music that warms the heart while you move your feet. Think Peter Gabriel meets Dead Can Dance. Liberation and redemption are palpable feelings the chorus stirs up. Perfect for such crucial TV/movie scenes. Instrumental, Gothic, Goth
Imagine floating down a river inside a beautiful subterranean cave. There's risk involved, but that's trumped by all the beauty. Or imagine a busy street, somewhere in the Middle East, on a scorching hot day. Such are possible scenarios for this music, which conjures up rapids, exotica, and danger. Instrumental, World Music, Mid-East World Fusion
Slapstick road, chase, or farce music for a Dukes of Hazard or Raising Arizona style cartoon or video game. Country Electronica, faithfully parodying outlaw country, with a cool lick that gets the theme and variation treatment. A bit of studio banner music starts things off. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Electronica
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