Classically trained, and a graduate of the first Popular Music degree in the UK, Barry Thompson, the force behind Underwater Music, has played keyboards and sax in assorted Indie Pop, and Ska bands and released lush, quirky Electronica, Orchestral, and Lounge music under various guises, including Baby Grand. His music has been featured on BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, and Radio 1 in the UK, and in various programs worldwide. Underwater Music has also written original music for short films and provided sound design for theatre.
Roll Up, Roll Up! All The Fun Of The Fair! Short fantasy fairground theme, reminiscent of Amelie and Saint Saens' Danse Macarbre. Ideal short stinger for scenes of the circus, funfair, cabaret, burlesque or theatre. Broadway, Twilight Zone, Hall of Mirrors, Bearded Lady. Great fun, campy & scary, Instrumental, Circus, Carousel Waltz
Lush exotica track with swooping strings, cool vibes & gentle percussion. 50s, 60s big hotel floor show lounge style of Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Esquivel. Quirky romantic drama, Bob Hope road show, tropical holiday comedy theme, travel program, island vacation, starlight dancing, Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
You're driving down an Italian mountain road in a red convertible, with the sea glinting in the distance and your blond-haired true love in the passenger seat. Life doesn't get much sweeter than this! Lush seductive alluring and passionate love story, sophisticated romance or elegant adventure, Instrumental, Lounge, Neo-Lounge
Soothing flute and oriental strings over dreamy pads and distant choirs, and a mellow tabla groove. Perfect for yoga, relaxation, scenes of natural beauty and calm, or far-eastern travel. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Driving, action-packed big band swing with fat horns and elegant strings. Similar retro vibe to the New Avengers, Naked Gun themes. Ideal for stylized espionage detective thrillers with shady characters, gangsters, crooks, scammers, embezzelers or wheeler dealers, 1960s 1970s private eye, James Bond, Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Reflective, melancholic piece for piano and string quartet. A simple repeated chord sequence on the piano is joined one by one by expressive contrapuntal cello, bass, violin and viola, building to a poignant, heart-rending climax. For sad times, lost memories and world sorrow. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Whimsical piece for pizzicato strings, oboe and bassoon, reminiscent of the theme to Six Feet Under. The 30s / 15s versions, without the suspenseful final chord, would also work in a nature program under footage of playful young animals, and are perfect for advertisements with a quirky edge. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Gorgeously comic theme featuring flute, bassoon, banjo & tuba. A parody of classic UK sitcoms like Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Steptoe and Son and Rising Damp. Perfect folksy vibe for Soaps, Married With Children, The Simpsons, Family Guy, slapstick comedy, funny pets, families & kids. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Quirky, mysterious harmonica theme in waltz time. Ideal for shows with a spooky / supernatural edge, with a similar vibe to the UK TV series Tales of the Unexpected & Randall & Hopkirk. The crazy orchestral fairground version is reminiscent of Amelie and Saint Saens' Danse Macabre. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Upbeat, poppy theme with chuggy acoustic guitars and a sparkling synth lead that echoes as if heard at an outdoor festival. Similar to Eple by Royksopp. Perfect fun kids video game, animation, theme for teen or tweens or 20-something drama. Romantic comedy, party, sitcom theme, opening, game show, Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Driving, action-packed big band swing track full of horns, strings, and enormous tenor sax and hammond organ solos. Ideal for heist movies and mean streets, shady characters and chase scenes - this track means business. Perfect for Film, TV gangsters crooks, scammers, embezzelers or wheeler dealers, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Inspired by the great spy themes of John Barry, the Ipcress File in particular, this track features spiky tremolo guitar, edgy piano and vibes and dark, brooding horns. Ideal for stylised espionage or detective thrillers with shady characters. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
As the sun sets over the sea, a melancholic melodica theme echoes over the hills, then drops to a chilled house groove and warm sub bass under lush sweeping pads. Ideal for playful scenes of ecstatic clubs, beach holidays, festivals, romance, making love in the afternoon, dancing. Guilty pleasures, Instrumental, Dance, House
Chilled groove reminiscent of Lemon Jelly / Air / Orbital, with filtering piano, shimmering strings, breakbeats and lots more. Ideal club lounge music, 20-something / 30-something party scenes. Instrumental, Lounge, Neo-Lounge
The stricken spaceship drifts silently through the inky blackness... Deep bass drone and plenty of twisted atmospheric sounds make this a track that will work in spooky space, horror and sci-fi scenes. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Hang in there, here's the light at the end of tunnel. Music for when you've come through the storm, the sun is starting to peep through the clouds and you're ready to face the future again with renewed optimism. Sparse pads and movin'-right-along breakbeat builds to a triumphant piano drop. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Deep moody vibe with a sparse groove. Suspenseful and dark, would work in Sci-fi, psychological thriller, horror etc. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Quirky, whimsical piece reminiscent of the cello and saw duet in the film Delicatessen (Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, music by Carlos D'Alessio). Features theremin & cello, bazouki & accordion. Slightly melancholic, ideal for odd situations, bizarre shenanigans or even cute animal antics. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Spooky orchestral waltz - the toys come out to play at night! Similar vibe to Danny Elfman / Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas, or Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice in Disney's Fantasia. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Suspenseful light orchestral track suitable for murder mysteries like Poirot or Murder She Wrote / romantic period dramas like Downton Abbey, Dangerous Liaisons, Pride & Prejudice, Jane Eyre / witty comedies like Jeeves & Wooster, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Lilting romantic theme with a slight melancholic edge, for orchestra and piano. Perfect for a summer romance that's soon to end, or a Donnie Darko -ish dream sequence. May also work with scenes of a boat skipping across the sea. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Lush romantic strings, gentle rhythm and cool Flugelhorn. Reminiscent of Burt Bacharach / Mantovani, ideal for love stories, idyllic scenes of natural beauty. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
This cool, mellow bossa nova has everything but Astrud Gilberto! Imagine Stan Getz playing at an intimate beach bar in Brazil and you're there - golden sand, clear blue sea, palm trees swaying in the breeze, bronzed bodies everywhere. Breathy sax, lilting piano - sophisticated, laid-back and lush! Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
Gentle, undulating theme suitable for natural, pastoral or contemplative scenes - elephants roaming the plains, tropical sunsets, travel/safari documentaries etc. Instrumental, Animal, Animal Themes Music
Big, slightly cheesy horns theme, ideal for game show / chat show or spoof. 30sec / 40sec versions, plus 30sec / 60sec beds. Instrumental, Themes, Game Show
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Downhome tub-thumper with elements of hoe down, cajun, zydeco, bluegrass, creole, New Orleans jazz, Carnival, and Mardi Gras. Yee-haw! Also reminiscent of Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
