Based in Canada, Don Garbutt is a master of Electronic/Orchestral hybrid tracks with pounding rhythms, high-tech tones, and fat cinematic sound production. His clients include the History Channel, TSN, Nat Geo, Vision TV, CBC, Military Channel, and BBC. A synthesis expert, Don has worked with legends like David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Chubby Checker, Oscar Peterson, and Procol Harum, and he is Head of Electronic Music at the Harris Institute for the Arts.
Don Garbutt has been short-listed for a Grammy Award (Mario Melo 2011), and he's been the recipient of other awards including First Prize ($10k) for his composition Alien Planet for GenaudioInc's "In The Mix" contest (2008), and a Juno Award for "Best New Artist - Keshia Chante, 2006".
Melodic strings warm the heart, with a positive, uplifting vibe. Garbutt's typical large orchestral sound makes this ideal for celebration, voice-over, elation mood and victory. Flowing strings and swirling orchestration are supplemented with powerful percussion and a great finale. Ideal for docs. Instrumental, Military, Victory
Ominous drums conjuring up a European campaign lead into rich orchestral density. This dark mood is battle music, epic combat with deadly consequences. Climactic and sonically rich, this track would suit Military production or even video game battle music. Strings, horns, timpani are driving hard. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This is a stirring celebration of the heroes, with Elgar-like Pomp and Circumstance-style elegance. Trumpets lead the anthem, with a rousing key change leading to a victory statement at the end. The war is over, the good guys win, and all is well. Great for film or documentary about battle. Instrumental, Military, Victory
Swelling orchestra blast leads into a driving bass, percussion and orchestra sequence. Strings are intense and horns are dissonant and dynamic. Waves of energy roll as epic heroic pressure comes to a strong conclusion. The battle is on, and this energetic track propels you into the engagement. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Pulsing bass drives a sound-design-infested dark metal groove. Percussion is chunky and rugged, with panoramic fx and creepy drone tones. This is both military hard-core and organic. Energy pushes even harder at the mid-point, as the ambience and rhythm step it up. Great track for epic game play. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Ominous sound design introduction leads to powerful drums and horns in Gladiator-style. Powerfully organic sounds transition to orchestra swells and climax with timpani and cymbals. Ideal for setting a mood of danger and anticipation. Great for documentaries or video game scene introduction. Instrumental, Military, Electronica
This is a moody buildup, orchestral with percussion. Full of looming uncertainty, tension is in the air, and things do not look good. Strings add worrisome intensity, with a dark, minor tone, ideal for a bleak look at the future. Instrumental, Military, Battle Prep Electronic
Marching to battle, this is a serious snare and bass drum track, which could also be useful for presenting arms, parade movement, or a short segue-way for voice-over. This is typical military fare, with nice stickmanship on snares and field drums. Stereo ambience is cinematic. Instrumental, Military, War Preparations
Marching percussion lead into a stirring string and brass melody. Hints of Eastern Europe and a slight Bolero feeling colour this epic, determined composition. Full orchestral gongs, timpani, bass drums, cymbals, snares and toms make up the large percussion section. This is chilling and large. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Strong brass, punchy electronics, driving percussion and rich orchestral strings are components of Garbutt's musical palette. This music evokes scenes of perilous adventure and gripping intrigue. Production depth and virtuosic performances show great scope of composition and quality sound design. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Spooky intro leads to a tense mood of strings and running bass notes. This is dark and foreboding, with horns and orchestra. Mysterious droplets of piano are echoed in the string melody, and hints of power lurk in the brass. Chord clusters evoke a stressful worrisome feeling. Great for underscore. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
The skies have cleared, and the sun is shining strongly. Success has been achieved, and joyful celebration will begin. Strings are strong, and brass is noble and heroic. This track is well-suited for dramatic conclusion, military battle aftermath, warm and comforting. Perfect for episode conclusion. Instrumental, Military, Victory
This is a tense, energized, yet worrisome percussion/drone piece which would suit any military battle scene, chase sequence or action situation. Drums are relentless, and the overall feel is organic and firm. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Heroes are home, battle is over and the day is done. This is peaceful, mellow, but melancholy, with a reference to the troops in the end phrase. Piano takes us along for a rich bath of sonic wonder, with orchestra hints hovering in the background. Great for softness, sweetness and heart. Instrumental, Military, Victory
This track has the ominous low bass tones of a pulsing synth, accompanied by industrial metallic clinks and clanks. Large drums add the feeling of power, relentlessness and a no-turning-back situation. Creepy low strings and horns give the gravity of the track, excellent for docs or game darkness. Instrumental, Military, Battle Prep Electronic
This is dramatic Orchestral theme music. Electronic tension mood leads to a triumphant melody, energized by a relentless string pattern. Strings then take the lead and hand off to horns with a touch of sadness, then a triumphant return to the main theme. This is deal for action, battle and pride. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Percussion, heroic horns and strings introduce a tense mood which hangs with anticipation. This would make a good underscore for talking heads or panoramic scene shots. The mood is dark and foreboding. Instrumental, Military, Battle Prep Electronic
Emotional strings relate victory, but undertones of tragedy persist. Rich, anthemic nobility leads to a dark conclusion. Rich orchestration includes percussion, strings, horns and powerful dynamics. A dramatic key change leads through a processional celebration, notwithstanding the cost of war. Instrumental, Military, Victory
A stately, stirring theme is played on horns, with a warm feeling of weariness, conclusive victory and heart. The drums convey Zimmer-esque organic power. Noble and heroic yet tragic, this track has rich, emotional expression, with hints of choir supporting the large orchestral density. Instrumental, Military, Victory
This track suits a scene of finality, with noble and heroic imagery. Rich orchestration tells a tale of majesty with horns, strings and choir. A dash of piano adds melancholy and subtlety, a lovely punctuation to a rich, flowing track. War is over, but casualties have been high. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Triumphant and stirring, this is heroic gallant success music. Horns are regal and strong, with string ambiance providing an ethereal backdrop. This would accompany the return of the war heroes, bold and rich with heart. Instrumental, Military, Victory
Bass drives a thick orchestral density, with twists and turns ideal for dramatic battle sequences. Strings and organic percussion push to a climax in this cinematic battle track. Key changes add further tension and strings drive to the conclusion. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Relentless driving bass and powerful guitar support this energized track which has a Pink Floyd feeling. Great for action adventure, it has a dark, complex character which incorporates contemporary sounds and orchestral density. This would be well suited for chase, action, battle and aggression. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Hard metallic percussion sounds with a pounding rhythm lead to a full-bodied action scene with soaring majesty. Driving bass and panning fx make this cinematic track ideal for a battle documentary, running sequence or dramatic groove. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Building tension, powerful and driving, guitar, brass and orchestra push towards a powerful climax. Thematic and explosive. This is ideal for a chase, air battle or fight sequence. This piece is thrilling and energized. Big full strings cap off a dynamic, pulsing groove. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Intense orchestration with pounding drums and a slight high-tech edge, this track suits action scenes for film, TV or gaming. Organic percussion, tilted harmonies, ghostly piano, sweeping effects and a mounting string tension lead into bombastic orchestral punch. Driving rhythm and synth bass rock. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This piece has the typical Garbutt orchestral palette, with driving drums, horns, strings and organic high-tech elements. There is a lurking spy-type mood which has a hint of Eastern Europe, melding sophistication with rugged intensity. Danger abounds, and strength of character is evident. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This is a psychological stress scene, with military drums and percussive effects supporting some spooky low piano. It is perfect for war planning, stark video game terrain and minimalist tension. Great for investigative scenes or discussion background. A chime strikes early, and time has run out. Instrumental, Military, War Preparations
Military drumming suggests marching, although the intensity is more of waiting and preparing for the battle. There is a lingering string texture which exudes tension, with menacing cellos driving a relentless direction to the battle. Dark and foreboding, this is the soundtrack for stress. Instrumental, Military, War Preparations
Metallic and strong, this is a march with ominous overtones. Clanks and clunks pepper a groove with snares. Great for marching out, rolling out the troops and even game sequences of battle readiness. This would be a great backdrop to a general's speech, war room planning or big machines. Instrumental, Military, War Preparations
Fast percussion and a modern electronic edge makes this a flexible track for battle, game action and fast movement. Orchestral strings present a worrisome riff that explodes in a climax. This Zimmer-style track has some soaring guitar fx seated within the relentless percussive groove. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Driving march-type military drumming takes you through texture changes and arrives at a huge orchestral frenzy. Strings are agitated and transition into a tension-building flurry of full orchestration. Cinematic density climaxes with charged horns and action excitement. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This is a stretched out moment of decision-making, with the haunting snare reminding one of the seriousness of the matter. This is great for documentary interlude or video game backdrop. Electronic drone adds tension and mystery. Instrumental, Military, Military Soundscape
This track jumps right into battle, with chunky strings and driving percussion. Crazy morphed drums lead to a bombastic peak, followed by a sound-design aftermath. This track is huge, full of energy, and vicious. This is ideal for military battle/suspense, international intrigue and mystery. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Eerie drone with crunchy electronic rhythm background leads to a huge orchestral swell as tension mounts to a climax. This is large, cinematic Zimmer-type majesty. Dark and foreboding, this piece is suitable for military prelude to action, air battle, troop movement, war room or runway takeoff. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Action from the start, this fat orchestral track conveys energy, danger and depth. With a full symphonic sound, strings drive forward, propelled by chunky percussion. Horns add a noble touch. This is battle energy, air superiority and drive. Great for documentaries, game action and grit. Instrumental, Military, Battle Action Orchestral
This is epic battle power, rich in timbre and energy. With huge pounding percussion, blasting trombones and relentless guitar, this track provides a dense orchestral punch, organic and full of minute detail. Deep drums and crashing cymbals energize the rich sonic palette: a tense battle soundtrack. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This version adds ripping synth melodies and virtuoso piano elegance. Highly-charged, this is great for an opening theme, majestic and unrelenting. Battle is on, featuring horns, strings, percussion, beefy drums, power chord guitars, Wakeman/Emerson synths, with Zimmer-orchestral muscle and power! Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This is grand, heroic, poignant majesty. This track would make great title music for documentaries or films about power, heart and dedication. In the spirit of Zimmer and Williams, this noble melody makes an unforgettable statement, framed by full orchestrated depth and soaring brass and piano. Instrumental, Military, Heroic Music
Huge toms and timpani support a tense orchestral theme. The full power of thick orchestration builds the tension, ending in triumphant strings. This would suit video game danger/stalking/foreboding. Eery sound design and distant crunchy guitars add edge to this fat, cinematic symphonic work. Instrumental, Military, Orchestral Epic
This track is action right from the start, in the Zimmer/Williams tradition, with edgy swooping power guitar and a huge, original drums. This is a trip into the bizarre, with a thick orchestral sound backed by driving percussion. Great for an opening theme, battle sequence or epic video game play. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Pounding metallic percussion provides the relentless energy of this high-pressure action scene. This track would do well for a video battle sequence, dangerous-sounding with a futuristic dark ambience. Eerie swirling scraping and screeching effects accent the track. Instrumental, Military, Electronica
Large orchestration features horns, strings and pounding percussion. This Zimmer-type energy track captures the feeling of danger, battle and the feeling that there's no turning back. It zooms to a climax, followed by a noble horn statement. Great for TV, documentaries or video game energy. Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
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