US composer Michael Nickolas is a Berklee College of Music Graduate, a former employee of Cakewalk Music Software and a frequent contributing author to “Recording Magazine." He works full time in music creation and has been featured on NBC, ABC and CBS television, including shows like “The Colbert Report," “The Biggest Loser,” and “The Voice." He is a “Boston Music Award” winner and a recipient of the ASCAP "Award for Writer Members."
Michael Nickolas' music has been placed in over 1050 episodes of 350 different TV shows. His feature film placements include 2014’s “Hector and the Search for Happiness” with Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike and Christopher Plummer and 2013’s “Inescapable” with Marisa Tomei. Michael delivers guaranteed quality music for any need.
This has a South African upbeat pop sound. Guitars, bass, percussion, vocal chants and saxophone. Instrumental version is also available. Enjoy! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Mixed Vocals, African, South Africa
Funky and fun, a tight funk band grooves on this party track! Vocals add to the cheerful and cool vibe. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second timing edits. Also available are drum and bass only and instrumental versions along with a loop and a stinger. Vocal Samples, RnB, Funk
Chillout to the calming effect of this piece! It’s soft and calm with female vocal oh’s. Great for yoga, meditation and other tranquil uses. Think of sitting on the end of a pier jutting out into the ocean and watching the waves! Has different timing edits available. Vocal Samples, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Instrumental in the Bollywood style. Lots of energy, percussion and a few vocal samples for spice. Animated, passionate, and traditional! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Indian, Bollywood
Uptempo Hip Hop dance track. Fast tempo with congas, guitars, vocal samples, and keys. Sure to work well to picture. Nice energetic and lively track! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
Done in the style of Thailand using authentic instruments. Has two distinct sections. Percussion, cymbals, hand claps and a marimba type of instrument. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Chinese, Chinese Folk Ensembles
Short Middle Eastern, belly dance piece. Has a bit of a snake charmer sound. Authentic percussion, wood flute and drone. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Male Vocals, Middle East, Morocco
Rainstick, African drums and guitars with a female vocal chant. Ambient, Mournful, and Emotional. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Female Vocals, African, African Dramatic
Middle Eastern with violins and percussion. Vocal chant. Tense and a bit frantic sounding. Energetic, and Mysterious! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Male Vocals, Middle East, Contemporary Dramatic
Chill and romantic this jazzy track has the classic Lo Fi Hip Hop Sound. Mellow saxophone and a sensual female vocal set a peaceful mood. Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Female Vocals, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Authentic and melodic this Bollywood Dance track features female vocals and genuine Indian musical instruments to create an inspirational mood. The important lyrics translated are “Praise Lord Krishna whose words are sweet as nectar” and “Light a candle and extinguish the darkness”. There is an inst, Female Vocals, Indian, Bollywood
Chilly and jazzy this track has the classic Lo Fi sound. Male vocal samples float on top of a mellow electric piano and hip hop beat. A beautiful saxophone melody complements it all. Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Male Vocals, Hip Hop, Trip Hop
Romantic Lo Fi asking the question “do you feel the way I feel?” Soft electric piano, hip hop drums and vocals create a soft and sensual mood. Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Soul
Swinging clarinets and guitar on top of a tuba bass line! Vocal samples and electronics complete this energetic Electro Swing song! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Big tom drums, nice brass section and an old time sounding female vocal singing some of the public domain song “”Billy Boy”. Lots of energy and forward movement! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Cheerful and groovy, a classic sounding old school beat features a male rap performance and saxophone to make a fun and positive track! Male Rap, Hip Hop, Old School
A Salsa version of the public domain Christmas Song "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". Nylon string guitar melody. At the end you can hear my best Santana impersonation! Male Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Latin
Catchy and motivational this track has a contemporary gospel music feel. Live musicians along with vocal chants create a groovy and inspirational mood. Features nice saxophone and piano solos. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Gospel
Traditional style country music song that tells a story. Acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass, drums and even a pedal steel guitar. Great vocal performance with harmonizing background vocals. Male Vocals, Country, Country Traditional
Ok, this is an interesting one. The Public Domain holiday song "Hark The Herald Angels" done with African instruments! I really like it, hope you can use it somewhere! Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas World
Hypnotic and a bit trippy. Might be good for that 1960's flashback scene. Indian instruments and vocal chants paint the picture of an exotic land! A version without the vocal sample is also available, see my profile. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Indian, Indian Dramatic
Poignant and wishful, a slow electric piano, hip hop drum beat and string line combine to make for a sentimental mood. Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, RnB, Quiet Storm
Swinging clarinets, gypsy jazz guitar, and a walking bass combine with modern day electronics and vocal samples for an attention getting Electro Swing Track! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Swinging big band horns, modern day electronics and an old style sounding male vocal singing some of the public domain nursery rhyme “Hush Little Baby”. Lots of energy, a real attention getter! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Emotional and hopeful this track builds nicely. Real musicians and vocals create a contemporary gospel feel. A nice organ part adds to the nostalgic and touching mood. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Gospel
Cheerful and energized, a gospel choir sings along with an up-tempo and jubilant band including a dynamic horn section! A positive and uplifting mood setter for your project. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Mixed Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Gospel
Funky and smooth, a jazz guitar and electric piano combine with electronics, a hip hop beat and vocal samples to create a happy and playful mood. Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Acid Jazz
A calm and laidback groove featuring a mellow horn section (enters at:43), wah guitar and percussion. A female vocal chant enters at 1:27. All combine to make a relaxing and groovy track. Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Female Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
Determined and hopeful the vocal raps that “if you keep on trying you get there sometimes”. Lo Fi piano, bass, strings and the hip hop beat provide the positive backing track. An instrumental version is available. Choose from full, 15, 30 and 60 second edits along with a loop and a sting. Male Rap, Hip Hop, Dramatic Hip Hop
Sad and melancholic, atmospheric piano, laid back guitar and hip hop drums set a bit of a heartbreaking mood. Good to use in a break up scene! An instrumental version is also available here along with 15, 30 and 60 second edits and a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Hip Hop, Trip Hop
Cool and funky, featuring a horn section and electric piano. A vocal chorus joins the band singing “no matter what” to add to the uplifting and strong mood. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Female Vocals, RnB, Funk
Playful and friendly this track mixes gospel with a bouncy beat. A vocal chorus singing “higher” adds an uplifting and optimistic mood. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with an instrumental, a loop and a stinger. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Gospel
Cool and retro meets modern day! Up tempo, but hints at a chillout feel. Saxes, turntable scratches and female vocal samples complete this amazing track! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Chilly and jazzy this track has the classic Lo Fi Hip Hop sound. Electronic sounds and electric piano along with bass, drums and a vocal sample combine for a moody and poignant vibe. Also available here is an instrumental only version. Female Vocals, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Swinging brass, drums and bass with fun vocal samples and electronics on top really makes one want to dance. There’s a great trombone solo in the middle! Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Four on the floor kick drum pushes electronic instruments and synths to a cool dance club vibe. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with a loop and a stinger. Male Vocals, Dance, House
Electronic rock elements mixed with real instruments. A bit foreboding, like something you would hear on a crime show. Lots of emotion, can really set a dramatic mood. Vocal Samples, Rock, Space Rock
Positive and Optimistic, this track features female vocals and a kicking horn section! Great lively performance and promising message! Female Vocals, Dance, Dance-Pop
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