Following 25 years as a singer, songwriter, and composer, Corder is adept on the guitar, piano, and a range of traditional African instruments. He became a citizen of the world after graduation from Swarthmore College, with bases in San Francisco, Paris, and Nairobi. Corder is focused on his Kenyan band, BWK, and composing music for film. Working with the top Kenyan directors and artists, Corder records in the Alternative, Afro-fusion, Folk, Film, Pop, and Singer/Songwriter genres. Influences include Peter Gabriel, Eric Satie, Camille, and others.
"Dream On," Jason Corder's smoky male vocal, with a little grit, a little rap and a lot of funk, captured our Editor's Choice Award for January. Perfect for urban stories and the complications of contemporary romance, plus flashbacks, and more...
Corder’s greatest gift is his voice, and he has been singing his own compositions along with other artists as diverse as Shawn Fanning, Attack Formation, BWK, and Her Space Holiday. He has released an LP, a single, and a track with BWK for film. Corder recorded his album at Shawn Fanning’s home studio, and has since released a single, “Dream On, ” written by Philippe Dalecky in Paris.
Corder's many influences also include Beck, and Ayub Ogada, a Kenyan icon who is famous for his work on Peter Gabriel's Real World music label. Corder has lived in San Francisco, France, Thailand, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and his music is as eclectic as his travels. Jason's catalog is on target for an array of contemporary media productions, including Film, TV, documentaries, and commercials.
Most of Corder's work is about bringing people together, and about putting the audience into a deep and reflective state whereby they can explore themselves and the world further. He tends to create music that is soothing, ethereal, and makes people feel calm but also ready to conquer the world.
The smash-hit from Jason Corder's Kenyan band BWK that the continent is talking about, this Afro-Fusion positive message grooving in this melodic track will get you dancing and feeling great about life. A must for any project requiring a cutting edge African vibe. Great vocals in English and Swahili, Male Rap & Vocals, African, Kenya
Crunching hot guitars, a blistering beat and melodic sexy male vocals make this an absolute must track for 2012. Think Beck on speed, Green Day, MGMT, Arcade Fire on Red Bull, a contemporary take on a 90's groove. Great for film or tv trailers or used in a commercial meant to utterly energize. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
The most beautiful tender & poignant film music of 2012! Slowly pulsating harps and strings with an exquisite lilting piano that will make your girlfriend or boyfriend cry and then kiss you for hours. Perfect for film or tv, for a romantic scene showing emotion without dialogue. Nostalgic memories, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
The third single from Corder's Kenyan band, this sexy love song features the signature of Corder's vocal hooks in English and the sublime Swahili rapping of MC Kah. Urban scenes, love stories, jazzy nightclub scenes, documentary, African, city scenes, lounge scenes, smoky backrooms. Male Rap & Vocals, African, African Hip Hop
This extremely atmospheric string piece will move you and leave you standing with your jaw open at its engrossing power as it builds, climaxes and finally soothes, going through the beautiful cycle that is making love. Perfect for an extended film sequence or a haunting tv theme. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Melodic and ethereal keyboard composition that slowly builds to a climax and then releases. Perfect for any film that involves scenes with people in motion. Also perfect for tv, commericals and ringtones. Dreamy and luscious, this piece is also great for any love-making scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
The third single from Corder's Kenyan band BWK, this luscious African fusion hit surprises like the others with the sweetness of its hip hop sound. Featuring Corder's vocal hooks and the Swahili rapping of MC Kah. Doesn't sound like anything else!. Male Rap & Vocals, African, African Hip Hop
A brilliant cross between a club hit and a signature Corder acoustic groove, this song presents harmonies with multiple voices, a luscious guitar hook and a seriously danceable beat. The last half is devoted entirely to beats and loops giving an extra chance to dance. Massive Attack, club scenes, Male Vocals, Pop, Acoustic Pop
A West African sounding guitar riff and ethereal, haunting vocals give this track a global feel and a very moving experience for the listener. Sounds like Ayub Ogada, Devendra Banhart, Dirty Projectors. Perfect for any film set in Africa or any exotic film scene, tv scene or commercial. Male Vocals, World Music, African World Fusion
A deep and beautiful instrumental track that could be about lovers, about brothers or sisters, about love in general. This composition celebrates the bonds between us and is as uplifting as it is compelling. The track cries out for a film interlude, for tv or even as a ringtone. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
An ethereal and beautiful track with a sexy guitar and sexy vocals. Recorded in Paris by Philippe Dalecky (The Doors) the song is perfect for love scenes, break-up scenes, lounge scenes, independent film or tv, commercials or even ringtones. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Slow, melodic and grooving alternative pop song with a great, catchy hook. Deep and sexy, this song is perfect for upbeat film sequences or mellow tv interludes. Sounds like Beck meets Coldplay meets 90's San Francisco grunge. Perfect for any scene with lovers, dreaming of being with each other. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
This highly alluring and exquisite Indian sounding lute lulls you into a state of meditative calm and makes you ready to conquer the world. A must track for moving film, sexy tv, loop or ringtone. You could be in a quiet alley in Mumbai or a meditation hall in Lhasa. Ponder the beauty of the worl, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Perfect for summer, this track has a dreamy and sexy mellowness to it. With great vocals and guitar, this indie song is the perfect intro for any film or tv. Daylight, stay with us and let the beach party never stop. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Perfect for summer, this track has a dreamy and sexy mellowness to it. With great vocals and guitar, this indie song is the perfect intro for any film or tv. Daylight, stay with us and let the beach party never stop. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Heavy and driving pop song about riding in a greycar, an analogy both for old age and for the delicate state of the planet. Melodic, yet edgy, this song presents luscious heavy guitars, great vocals and amazing drumming. Sounds like Jawbreaker, Green Day, Pavement, Hole, NIrvana, Soundgarden. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat groovy and at times heavy song featuring great vocals, drums and guitars. Melodic, yet edgy, this song presents luscious heavy guitars, great vocals and amazing drumming. Sounds like Jawbreaker, Green Day, Pavement, Hole, NIrvana, Soundgarden. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This exquisite wrist-cutter presents a perfect male vocal with a sweet and story-telling guitar. Great for any emotional scene or vibe in film or tv. You are lulled into a quiet, beautiful and melancholic world but ultimately redeemed as the band kicks, offers a reggae beat and all is good. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
An insane, funny and irreverent rap song about living among duck farmers in rural france that then morphs into a sweet and poppy acoustic song about Corder's children. Typical unexpected Corder experimentation, humor and fun sounds. Good for urban scenes, club scenes, exotic or worldly scenes. Male Rap & Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
This catchy mellow acoustic track includes great vocals, sweet drums and a lovely Rhodes. Sounds like Beck, Ben Harper, Her Space Holiday, Pavement. Great for beach scenes, romantic comedies, travel shows, commercials, for heart-to-heart family talk scenes, growing up, moving on. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A moving catchy song about a young brother that passed away. Features beautiful vocals and harmonies, poignant lyrics and a catchy melody. Sounds like Elliot Smith meets James Taylor meets Her Space Holiday. Good for a film about lost loved ones or tv of same subject. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
A 2004 folk lament about politics and war and the George Bush era. Subtle yet biting, but without anger or aggression, this track presents a lonesome solo vocal and melodic guitar hook, sparse and beautiful, controlled and compelling, good for any piece about the early first decade of the millenium, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
(JANUARY 2017) Sizzling and catchy lyrics in Jason Corder's "Dream On" captured our Editor's Choice Award for January -- hip and cool beats for clubs, urban scenes, and designer gear -- or for guys looking for romance and redemption. In today's fast times, Jason's storyline will capture the imagination of any age demographic...Recorded by Philippe Dalecky (The Doors) in Paris in 2007, this dance track will touch you and make you get up and groove. Sounds like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Beck, this composition is perfect for dance scenes, commercials, party scenes, urban film scenes, urban tv, nightclubs. Male Vocals, Corporate, Corporate Pop Vocals
From the 2004 LP Reptile Land, this acoustic guitar song is about a union between two long-time lovers and the games they play. Includes the beautiful drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday, Attack Formation) and the guitar and vocals of Corder. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mellow and soothing acoustic rock song that sounds like Beck or a non-depressed Ben Harper. Off the 2004 LP Reptile Land this song includes the sublime drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday, Attack Formation) and the signature guitar and vocals of Corder. Jack Johnson, beach barbecues, Summer, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mellow and soothing acoustic rock song that sounds like Beck or a non-depressed Ben Harper. Off the 2004 LP Reptile Land this song includes the sublime drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday, Attack Formation) and the signature guitar and vocals of Corder. Jack Johnson, beach barbecues, Summer, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Mellow and soothing acoustic rock song that sounds like Beck or a non-depressed Ben Harper. Off the 2004 LP Reptile Land this song includes the sublime drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday, Attack Formation) and the signature guitar and vocals of Corder. Jack Johnson, beach barbecues, Summer, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
Upbeat and fun 46-sec piece with Afghan string instrument and crashing drums. Song builds, offers 2 secs of silence, as our hero looks around the market where he is being chased, and then offers an awesome "drop" when the drums come exploding back in again and our hero is off again. Fun and sexy. Instrumental, World Music, Indian World Fusion
Heavy, distorted, yet melodic song with abstract lyrics: sounds like The Beatles, Tomorrow Never Knows, Pavement, Attack Formation, Beck. The highlight of the song is the unconquerable drumming of Eyad Kaileh (Her Space Holiday). Great for an indie scene, punk scene, urban scene, band scene. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Alt Rock
A sexy club groove that could be from Beirut, Tel Aviv or Mumbai. Thumping beats and a sitar-like guitar. Sounds like Beck meets Air meets Ravi Shankar meets a club dj in London's East End. Perfect for any film with exotic appeal whether it's at home or abroad. Also great ringtone or commercial. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Haunting and touching instrumental track that builds tension and a sense of longing and love lost. Features an ethereal piano and a poignant violin. Dark streets at night, a woman longing for her man, people searching the streets for each other. Perfect for dramatic film or TV, old or new setting.. Instrumental, Dramatic, Clock Music
A sexy and romantic feel give this track a MUST USE heading for any romantic comedy whether it's TV, film or even for a feel-good commercial. Features a catchy acoustic guitar, beautiful vocals and nice breaks. Boy meets girl, boy woos girl, girl tries to catch his eye... Male Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
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