Born in San Francisco, John Astor has played and recorded with Lionel Richie, Willie Nelson, and Bobby Few, among others. As a guitarist, John traveled the world before finally settling in Paris, France, where he now lives and composes for visual media. As a composer and songwriter of six CDs and a number of other pieces, he has created pieces using Jazz, Folk, Rock, and Orchestral genres reflecting his sense of melody and rhythm with a free-flowing style.
John Astor's credit's include: ► Lionel Richie, 'Can't Slow Down' - 1984 tour ► Willie Nelson - 'Stardust' 1988 Tour ► Bobby Few - 'Few and Far Between' Live from 2002 - 2014 ► Music for TV Commercials - The Tashjian Agency 1990 - 2004 ► Various films in France including,'Etre Avoir', 'Welcome', 'Un Conte de Noel' 2002 - 2018 ► Live performances in France and Italy - 2002 - 2018
Great Acoustic Guitar and quartet. Melodic solos (guitar, piano, bass) and very similar to West Coast Jazz. In the spirit of Stan Getz, Wes Montgomery, the track is a slow and pretty exploration that is perfect for mellow scenes, intropsection, commercials and web content. Edited versions available! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A really positive uptempo melodic mover with guitars, drums, bass and keyboards. LA 70's, happy and rocking. Works great with cars, excitement, energy and fun. Perfect in transition scenes, credits, beach, running, driving, motivation and inspiration. Sports, dramadies, comedies and positive energy! Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
A very cinematic dark night feel with a strong melody lead by piano notes along with synth support. Great for credits, walking and somber melancholy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A Danny Elfman kind of orchestration with a guitar at the base that moves into a powerful melodic orchestration bringing in the big orchestra with drums at the end for a grand moment! Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A Beatles like track with a magical Mystery Tour guitar line. The song changes a lot and can be used in parts or in its entirety. The ending is really West African sounding and all the melodies are powerful and beautiful. Great for all kinds of mediums. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
A Science fiction or thriller piece that industrializes into an orchestral experience that is perfect for soundtracks, beds, tv and all kinds of visual media. It goes right into a power guitar solo, then ethereal, then really big guitar and orchestra and then a surprise end. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
A stunning blues piece in the spririt of John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. A solo instrumental on the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer with a deep emotional sense that pulls the feelings and reflects a profound soul. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
A bright and vibrant solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song that shines yet has a tranquility that builds into a lovely flower. Unique music for unique projects, scenes, films and tv series. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
With an acoustic guitar leading the way, the song goes through lots of melodic and instrument changes but the guitar connects the whole thing. An intimate piece that explores mellow instrumentations until finally, at the end it gathers power for a grand finale. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A flying drum piece full of action and electronics. Rocking tuned drums with a steady movement in rhythmical consistancy that pushes the limits yet holds control. Great for moving scenes like chases and flying and all sorts of action. Instrumental, Drums, Drums Action Moderate
A jumping and super lively drum zapper. Moves and grooves with spacey, metalic, brush sounds and water klaks to give that sci-fi, progressive feel that can be used as a theme or hurry scene or even credits! Go get that beat! Instrumental, Drums, Electronica Drums
A strong orchestral piece that has romantic and sentimental qualities. It is strong and graceful then with a snare drum roll builds into a beautiful fanfare to end. Really visual, Really elegant and full of emotion. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A melodic theme developing quickly through percussion, strings, flutes, string ensemble with percussion and finally synth bell environments. Excellent for all visual media and audio too! Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Light hearted with deep melodies that move freely lead by the guitar with a flute supporting the sound. Gret percussion and effects that move in a modern way. Super for credits, commercials, web content and theme songs, Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A sweet West African traditonal style up tempo modern feel with accordion. Great for nature, good feeling and/or road style visual medium. Good feelings prevail!! Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
A kind of, 'Here Comes the Sun' with full arrangement and the acoustic guitar that glues it all together. Sparse drums and melodic bass accentuate the buildup until the electric guiar and strings put a large space and sophisticated vibe. A great slide guitar solo lifts the song into new heights. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
A Doors like song that starts off with keyboards and then kicks in with the whole band. There's a great guitar solo and this one is positive with a dark edge. Great for all kinds of visual and audio settings. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
A mellow elctronic series of guitar ans sounds that follow a spacey and airy feeling throughout. Kind of Grateful Dead meets Brian Eno. Good vibes and positive internal emotions are at the forefront. Instrumental, Electronic, Psychedelic
An acoustic rock based song with jazz (like Steely Dan) influences. Talking about magical sensations and has some do-do-do's to use. Great for middle parts of movies or credits too. Instrumental, Jazz, Pop-Jazz
A gentle guitar lead song with accordion and full band. There is a lightness and sweetness in a waltz kind of time. The melody gives a voice to feelings and soft emotions. Excellent for elegant and sophisticated ads, scenes and credtits. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A compelling solo piece with a folk jazzy feel on the solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer. Finger picking style and intimate. The melody moves through five distinct patterns and then returns for another cycle. Great for credits, introductions and melancholy too. It moves and is up yet introspective. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
a relaxing and sweet solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer instrumental piece. You have never heard music quite like this before and will find it perfect if you strive for quality, uniqueness and new marketability. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Beautiful Solo Acoustic melodic jazz guitar. Touching, intimate and full of soft feelings. Great for titles, credits, commercials and web content. Unique and unparalelled! Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Mellow and dreamy that gets into a nice and sweet groove with synths taking it all the way. Perfect for commercials, tv movies and all kinds of audio and visual media. A universal sense of liberation and freedom that has a certain tranquility at the base. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
A very slow and dreamy Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer song. Delicate, dreamy, soft, sweet and melancholic. It's perfect for very intimate moments and reflection. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Lively and happy with a pretty guitar melody with lots of percussion. Super for credits, web conent commercials and documentaries. It develops like a hit single but more underground and less production. This works! Instrumental, Rock, Folk Rock
Super cool jazz acoustic jazz quartet with on lovely non rhythmic intro that slips into a beautiful melody that's smooth and sophisticated. It has that rue west coast feeling, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A bluesy acoustic jazz quartet piece that is lively, up and happy. Not your same old blues. Fantastic for credits, bar scenes and good feelings. Great solos and good times! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A solo Appalcachian Mountain Dulcimer piece. Soft and gentle. A little bit folk and new age too. The melodies move gently and repeat after about 2 minutes. Intimate, friendly and excellent for peaceful and nature approaches. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
Mellow and pretty, jazzy acoustic guitar featured with soft band in the back and really sweet with a repeating melody in first 1:24 then to a bridge that takes it back. At 2:15 there's a great guitar solo. At 3:20, a very special ending. Great for an intimate feelings, gentle moments and credits. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A gentle progressive folk piece featuring the fingerstyle solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer It has an intimate dream nature that has a hypnotizing effect yet melodically moves freely. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A beautiful theme and/or moving moment with a strong melody and interplay with guitar and piano. Great for titles and credits, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A beautiful and melodic piece on the solo Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer that's delicately picked in a most unique and sweet style. Perfect for credits, mellow scenes and themes. Instrumental, Folk, Progressive Folk
A light solo guitar piece that is positive and uplifting yet soft and gentle. Excellent for credits and commercials. Think, mellow and tropical waterfalls for this one. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
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