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
My take on the classic "Bo Diddley" groove. Real drums, guitar and bass. The guitar has a very authentic 1950s, 1960's sound. Builds nicely, has multiple edits and a loop available! Instrumental, Rock, 50s Rock
Lot's of energy and passion! Evokes the feeling of an exotic location. Nylon string guitar plays the melody. A little more expensive than some, but worth it to get such a nice live performance feel! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
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
Up-tempo and pulsing, upright bass, piano and drums burn their way through a short bebop jazz piece. Their high energy will really get your listeners attention! Multiple edits of the full track are available including 15 and 30 seconds, loop, sting and drums and bass only. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Energetic and determined, all kinds of big drums and percussion perform this dramatic trailer piece! Three sections combine to build to the climatic ending. Choose from the full version or 15, 30, and 60 second timing edits, along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Drums, Drums Action Intense
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
This is a "Minimalist" style music cue, great for underscore. Think Thomas Newman and his score for "American Beauty". Sad, sentimental and wistful. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a sting. Instrumental
Tight and funky! Bass, congas, drums, electric piano, horns, electric guitar, organ - this has a bit of everything! Fun, happy and positive. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Acoustic guitar alternate tuning finger picking piece. Instrumental, has a mellow and thoughtful vibe. Good for score, Sounds like Stefan Grossman or Ry Cooder. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic
Medium fast but mellow finger picked solo guitar piece. Has two distinct sections and a definite ending. Great for many uses! Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Indian music cue made up of authentic instruments of India. Good for source or score. Mystical and rhythmic! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Dramatic
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
A quirky cue with a Hip-Hop feel and a hint of funk. Repetitive, catchy and unique! Has multiple timing edits available. Good for children and novelty uses! Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
Picture a happy and carefree stroll down a pleasant dirt road. A nice family track. Acoustic guitars, drum and percussion. Fun and uplifting! Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Medium fast. Played on a traditional Middle Eastern stringed instrument called the “Baglama” or "Saz". Similar to a Bouzouki. Also has authentic Arabic/Middle Eastern percussion. A great mood setter! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Middle East, Middle-East
Action and adventure! Tribal drums give a suspenseful feel and the music builds in instruments and tempo to a big finish! Has multiple timing edits available. Instrumental, Action, Impending Tribal
Seventeen second version of the public domain kids song "Bingo". Nylon string guitar, bass, percussion and piano melody. Simple and effective! Great for your kids program as background or as a transition! Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
An acoustic guitar riff and electric guitar solo ride on top of an exotic percussion groove. Sultry and swampy! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Repetitive fun piece of music for the little ones. Piano, drums, jaw harp, bass and nylon string guitar. Give it a listen! Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Medium slow and warm sounding, slide resonator guitar plays a wistful melody to produce a sweet yet yearning mood. A no melody "bed" version is also available. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
Country Rock with slide guitar and electric guitar melody. Contemporary feel on the drums, pedal point bass. Builds nicely to distorted organ. Rootsy, Proud, and Fun! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Country, Country 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
Nineteen second version of the public domain kids song "Do Your Ears Hang Low". Nylon string guitar, bass, drums and piano melody. Simple and effective! Great for your kids program as background or as a transition! Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Serious Dubstep! Big wobble bass. Not repetitive, has different sections. Dark and gritty textures are sure to set a heavy, determined mood! Instrumental, UK Bass, Dubstep
Old meets new in this fun and unique Electro Swing piece. Features an old style big band combined with modern sounds to make a high energy happy mood. Choose from full, bass and drums only, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, 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
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
A fun and funky piece! Has horn stabs and breaks, groove guitar and funky bass. Think of a tight band performing together! Available in different timing edits. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
South African cue using authentic guitar and percussion sounds. Friendly and happy, it paints a picture of a sunny and pleasant day. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, African, African Traditional
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
Eighteen second version of the public domain kids song "If You're Happy and You Know It". Nylon string guitar, bass, drums and piano melody. Simple and effective! Great for your kids program as background or as a transition! Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Upbeat island calypso! Conga drums, a horn section, steel drum, bass and acoustic guitar. Very positive and friendly with a catchy melody. Good for many uses! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Tropical, Calypso
Thirty five second version of the public domain kids song "I've Been Working On The Railroad". Nylon string guitar, bass, drums and piano melody. Simple and effective! Great for your kids program as background or as a transition! Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
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
A funky version of Jingle Bells with tenor sax melody! Public domain of course. Great christmas party source music. Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Christmas, R&B Instrumentals
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
Energized and positive, featuring happy electronic instruments with a hint of dubstep. Great for corporate, business and internet videos! Choose from full, drum and bass only, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
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
