Brockton James is a California composer and recording artist specializing in Classical, Easy Listening, New Age, and World Music. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, he composes and records music to fit any mood or theme. "Rhythm in Solitude" is a moving upbeat track, and an example of his music that's often featured on nationally-syndicated radio, and in local and regional radio commercials. Brockton also excels in composing music and sound effects for live theatrical productions, and influences include Gustav Holst, Yanni, and others.
Brockton James's musical influences range from Classical composers to contemporary artists like John Tesh and Lorena McKennitt. He is well-versed in a variety of musical styles, having grown up listening to the likes of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Police, and the music of the '70s and '80s.
Brockton is an exciting addition to our site. His music could kick your productions up a notch or two in a variety of media projects.
This is a piece featuring a full orchestra with solo piano passages. There is a long, soft and flowing bridge which quickly escalates into the final chorus. This track would be perfect for anything romantic, reflective or even dramatic and a bit regal. Would also work for travel and documentaries. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
This is an easy-going, yet fun, mid-tempo blues/boogie track featuring piano, harmonica, guitars, upright bass and drums. Suitable for a bar/club scene, history, travel channel, etc. Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Imagine yourself in the land of the Pharaohs! This sweeping, majestic orchestral track evokes images of the pyramids, the Sphinx, camels and lots of sand and heat! Suitable for any Egyptian/No Africa-related scene or scenes depicting the African desert. Perfect for travel and documentary programs. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Atmospheric, dreamy, yet rhythmic track featuring huge synth pads and leads, acoustic guitars, drums and electric bass. This piece evolves from one mood into another. Great for a variety of uses from mystical to sci-fi, travel, adventure, and such. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
This is a sweeping, soundscape featuring many digital production elements. Suitable for any project requiring a new age, atmospheric background. At approximately 2:00 the beat becomes more alive with tablas and bass. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Inspired by the music of Yanni, this upbeat orchestral track is further enhanced with synthesizer, drums and bass. Also has a nice ethnic-flavored bridge with hand drums. Suitable for a variety of happy/positive moods and scenes for film/TV. Also great for phone on-hold, restaurants, cafes, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Unique East Asian-inspired melody produced with a blend of orchestral and world instruments and percussion. This track has a heavy bass and drums foundation. Fun, with a bit of an edge. Suitable for Asian-related scenes, themes, travel, documentaries, history, etc. Instrumental, World Music, Asian World Fusion
The piece features a Native American inspired sound using a light orchestra, drums and percussion, medicine drums, and a bamboo saxophone which sounds similar to a low-pitched wooden flute. This underscore would be perfect for many Western scenes, especially any scene featuring Native Americans. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Easy-listening blend of a light orchestra, classical guitar and piano. Excellent for romantic moods, documentaries, travel, history, phone on-hold, department stores, restaurants, cafes, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
As the title implies, this track is a lazy, melancholic solo piano piece with no particular tempo. Suitable for any situation where a somber, bittersweet, somewhat sad piece may be needed. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Great ambient background track for Halloween or other horror/science fiction uses. This song is loaded with eerie sounds from evil fire to tormented spirits! The song evolves like a movie in your mind. A calm, 3-note bass line, an "in your face" drum kit, and suspenseful strings add to the emotion! Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
This track evokes an image of a vessel gliding along, a fast car effortlessly negotiating a winding mountain road; any type of motion. Pulsating drums and bass with smooth orchestral passages. Also great for crime scene investigation, a documentary, anything sports related, a car commercial, etc. Instrumental, Sports, Sailing Music
Very percussive piece with a variety of percussion instruments, like wood blocks, shakers, bells and drums. This track also features low strings, and a wooden flute. A bit ominous and haunting at times. Great for a variety of Travel, Nat Geo, History type projects! Instrumental, Drums, Tribal Drums
Very different arrangement of a holiday classic! Features an orchestra with light hand percussion. Leads played by oboe, strings, flutes and clarinet. Very suitable for most holiday moods! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Beautiful Christmas/Holiday melody in the classic tradition! Full orchestra with bells, counter melodies and nice dynamics! Suitable for any holiday-inspired scene, or romance, peacefulness, dream sequence, etc. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Upbeat holiday original, featuring orchestra, piano, alto saxophone, guitars (electric and acoustic), bass, percussion and of course, bells! Suitable for many holiday-themed moods and any other celebratory mood the year-round! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Experimental
This is one of the most popular, traditional holiday pieces enjoyed by the inhabitants of the icy, yet peaceful planet Neptune! Synth pads, leads, bells, metal, and other gentle effects make up this track which has both festive and serene moments! Great for your sci-fi, spacey holiday celebration! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Experimental
Very ethnic/folksy-sounding version of the popular holiday melody! Features accordion, guitars, mandolin, harmonicas, flutes, organ, oboe, blended with ethnic percussion! Very interesting, organic, "earthy" sound textures, suitable for many holiday-related applications! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
Unique version of a holiday standard! Blends elements of easy-listening and world. Features acoustic guitars, saxophone, flutes, piano, bass, orchestra and ethnic percussion. Suitable for most holiday moods, especially if a "distinctive" texture is required! (10-sec stinger edit is also available.), Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World, Felix Mendelssohn
Interesting version of a Christmas classic! Opens with a saxophone and flute, then bass, piano, harp and ethnic percussion are introduced! Has an unusual bridge with percussion, bass and short instrument passages! Suitable for many holiday moods or a scene requiring an out-of-the-ordinary version! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas World
This version of the Christmas classic features an alto saxophone accompanied by a light orchestra, ethnic percussion and bass. A bit jazzy in spots! Very suitable for a variety of holiday-related themes and moods! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
Unique instrumental version of a Christmastime favorite! Every "item" in the song is represented musically, utilizing an orchestral or percussion instrument! The piece builds as every part is introduced. (The track preview begins about midway, so you can get a good feel for the song.), Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Experimental
Classic Christmas song, using the melody most commonly known in the US, although there are passages of the European version added to provide a medley feel! Very simple combo instrumentation with flute, guitar, vibes, viola, bass and drums. Suitable for any holiday mood requiring a light background. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Christmas classic, featuring a solo flute accompanied by piano (Fender Rhodes), acoustic guitar and stand-up bass. Very simple, peaceful and gentle arrangement suitable for many holiday backgrounds, documentaries, children's programming, websites, ecards, phone on-hold, advertising, etc. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
Sensational, dramatic version of a very popular holiday classic! Features an alto saxophone lead with a full orchestra accompaniment. Starts mellow, but the drama builds as the piece progresses. Will fit many holiday-themed moods where a touch of poignancy is required! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos, Adolphe Adam
Originally a trad Swedish song about spring, this song has become associated with the holidays! This version is very light and a bit whimsical, with flutes, clarinet, acoustic guitars and hand perc. The last part of the track features the instruments in a "round" (like "Row, row, row, your boat"). Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
This is the melody most commonly used in Europe as the Christmas carol, "Away in a Manger." Very simple arrangement with flute and acoustic guitar. Suitable for any holiday mood requiring a very basic, beautiful, gentle rendition. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Solos
One of the most popular Christmas melodies ever! This rather different version features acoustic guitar and harp, accompanied by East Indian tamburas, harmonium, and a light violin and viola. (A:60 edit is also available.), Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas New Age
Old Scottish traditional drinking song, now mostly associated with New Year's Eve! Very organic, folksy version with acoustic guitars, piano, mandolin, harmonica, flute, bass and drums. Medium slow tempo, perfect for sing-along! Will fit most New Year's Eve or other celebratory moods! Instrumental, Folk, Drinking Songs
This track features a gentle, "haunting" melody played by an English horn and a flute. It also features a Theremin towards the end. This piece is suitable for not-so-scary mystical scenes, sci-fi, and even Travel and History channel documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Mildly aggressive, mid-tempo atmospheric piece featuring a heavy synth bass line (a bit reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Thriller"), lo-fi drums, sequenced synth parts and organ parts. This track would be a great underscore for any Gothic/horror scene, or some sort of Halloween related project. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
This track features haunting, disembodied voices that one may hear in a graveyard at midnight! A low, pulsating undertone and Latin percussion instruments provide an accompaniment for these spirits! This track would be great for any haunted, creepy scene, whether in a graveyard or a haunted mansion! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Haunted Choirs
This track has a dark, spacey, "hollow" sound with very light percussion. It features synth pads and leads with flute passages, and a "wind" effect at times. Useful for sci-fi, anything mystical, mysterious as well as meditation. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
Excellent choice for paranormal investigation programming, this gentle, mysterious and haunting track features light strings with a simple piano melody. Moaning spirits enhance the mood about a minute into the track! Good background for any scene requiring mystery, intrigue or tense moments. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Very haunting soundscape with a sense of mystery and tension. The track features synth pads and leads, with processed strings and piano parts. Great for any type of Halloween related project, horror, sci-fi, mysteries, etc. Would be perfect for some type of "Haunted Places" documentary! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Ambience
Slow, somber, melancholy orchestral piece, great for any scene requiring a sad musical underscore. Would fit perfectly into a forlorn soap opera scene, a broken romance, a tragic drama, documentary, a poignant historical scene, etc. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Haunting soundscape featuring an oddly disjointed string passage with interwoven synthesizer parts. Evokes a sense of uneasiness and tension. Great for any type of Halloween related project, psychological thriller, horror, mysteries, etc. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
Reminiscent of 1950s-1970s science fiction movies, this spacey texture also features some "cheesy" synth passages. Suitable for old school sci-fi and horror, mystery, and anything involving spaceships and aliens! Would also work for many Halloween-themed projects. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
Meditative, mystical soundscape/atmosphere featuring large synth pads and leads, a sampled voice effect, an orchestra and acoustic guitar. Perfect for scenes involving landscapes, water, dreams, fantasy, etc. Also good for a variety of Sci-Fi applications, documentaries, space, health and healing. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
New age atmosphere of synthesizer pads, swells, low strings, a gentle flute and bells. Peaceful, yet has a touch of mystery! Suitable for scenes depicting nature, space, or anything relaxing. Also suitable for practicing meditation, yoga, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
This track is a serene, meditative piece featuring a flute accompanied by acoustic guitars, hand percussion and a light orchestra. There is a nice orchestra-based break starting at 1:50. Suitable for scenes of landscapes, waterways, travel channel documentaries, etc. Also meditation, yoga, etc. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Suspenseful, frantic track, featuring a relentless string line, "in your face" drums and an electronic bass line. Great for chase scenes, crime scene investigation, crime in progress, etc. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hectic Music
Raunchy, thrashing, hard-edged track featuring drums, distorted bass and electric guitars. Great for horror/modern vampire scenes, chase scenes, industrial use, etc. Could also work for a head-banger dance scene or a martial arts fight scene. Instrumental, Action, Intense Rock
Off-beat electronica track featuring guitars, synths, flute, piano, bass and drums. Evokes a feeling of uneasiness and chaos. Good for sci-fi, crime scene investigation, a psychological thriller, etc. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
Experimental electronic track, with a touch of whimsy. It mainly features arpeggiated synth parts, with some percussion and pads. Useful for anything with a scientific, yet tongue-in-cheek mood. Could also be used in crime scene investigation, paranormal investigation, etc. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Electronic
Slow, simple track with a string quartet and piano. Useful whenever a short, simple "melancholic" piece is needed. Could also work for a "bittersweet" romantic scene, travel scenery, documentary, history, etc. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Fantasy soundscape with electronic blips, chimes and a simple piano. Would work nicely for a magical, dreamy scene, space and sci-fi, or even for a romantic mood. Also suitable for a commercial. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
Experimental, electronic rap beat featuring an electronically filtered voice effect. Also features synthesized brass lines. The piece is a bit whimsical and "cheeky." Good for any application where an out-of-the-ordinary beat is needed. Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental
Spacey soundscape, with a light, but dramatic orchestral flair! Suitable for a variety of space, sci-fi and fantasy scenes, educational documentaries, space-related presentations, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
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