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.
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
Fun and feel good acoustic music! Picture someone happily walking along with no cares. Good family music; use anywhere a positive and optimistic cue is needed. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
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
Calm and dreamy, ethereal sounds weave in and out to relax the listener for meditation or to compliment the beauty of your video footage. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
The sound of nature, poignant drones and a bamboo flute form the perfect peaceful and reflective mood. A great compliment to nature footage! Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
Smooth and swinging, two gypsy jazz guitars and bass guitar perform an original blues that sets a fun and happy mood. Choose from full, no melody, 60, 30 and 15 second edits along with a stinger. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Driving and brash, this funk rock piece features real horns and a great drum part! Percussion, organ and guitar combine with those to create a determined and cool mood. Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Gritty and funky, this funk rock piece features a baritone saxophone, Hammond organ and distorted electric guitar. Check out the solo at 1:06! Funky bass and drums combine with those to create a piece full of energy! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Country Rock with plenty of uptempo electric slide guitars! Full of energy, bright and cheerful. Add an upbeat, uplifting, friendly, fun and feelgood vibe to your project! Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
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
American Country music piece played by acoustic guitar, fiddle, and tambourine. Very authentic, played on all real instruments! You can visualize the performers on the front porch having a good old time! Instrumental, Americana, Americana
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
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
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
Timeless sound of real musicians playing happy and upbeat in the Gypsy Jazz style. Fantastic mood setter played on authentic instruments. Choose from full, no melody, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
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
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
Tons of energy hits you right from the beginning! Classic Latin chord progression with synth horns and a driving beat. Sure to bring attention to your project/presentation! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Tropical, Salsa
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
Set the feel for a contemporary Christmas! Hip hop with sleigh bells and other holiday sounds. Even hints at Dubstep when the bass line enters halfway through. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Pop
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
Gritty rock riff tune! Horn section enters at:34 and check out the sax solo at one minute. Distorted bass and guitar and great drums combine to create a track with energy! Choose from the full track, 15, 30 60 second edits along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
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
Uptempo Jazz - bass, drums, guitar and trombone. Great brush drum kit performance. This could be a source music or score cue! Check out the trombone solo halfway through! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
Okay, this Jingle Bells performed by barking dogs. Why you ask? I couldn't tell you, but here it is. And the price isn't bad considering all the work it took to get the dogs to bark at just the right time! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Big drums and effected guitar bring high energy to this piece! Hip Hop Pop that will sync great to video! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
An emotional Pop Rock instrumental. Medium tempo acoustic guitars, distorted and clean electric guitars, bass and drums make for an "angst ridden" full band sound. Great mood setter. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Sophisticated Latin Dance. Horns, synthesizers, piano, electronic drums and congas all make for a determined yet cheerful mood. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Dance, World Dance
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
Smooth chillout, down-tempo track. Elegant and cool. Electric piano, and guitars, along with various loops and contemporary sounds makes for a very useful track. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Electronic, Chillout
Calm and dreamy, ethereal sounds weave in and out to relax the listener for meditation or to compliment the beauty of your video footage. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
Ominous and tense, this piece is synth driven and electronic in nature. The sounds are composed to create and investigative and foreboding mood. Choose from the full version or 15, 30, and 60 second timing edits, along with a stinger. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
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
Beautifully recorded acoustic guitars perform a traditional version of the public domain holiday season classic "O Christmas Tree". You can see the snow falling and fireplace a blaze! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
O Come All Ye Faithful done with one of the most realistic sounding orchestras you will find! Has nylon string guitar melody. The music is triumphant and uplifting. Great for many uses! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Two acoustic guitars perform this public domain Christmas holiday standard in a traditional style. Beautifully recorded, great for source or score! You can see the snow falling and smell the fireplace! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
