UK's Paul Cooper-James creates eclectic soundtracks, Ambient 'beds,' Classical arrangements, Asian Ethnic music, thrilling pieces for psychological dramas, and amazing, exciting TV and Film music. How does Paul make instruments speak? As a proficient pianist, organist, clarinetist, and harpist, he brings these instruments alive just as his extensive choral experience lends itself to writing vocal music. At times deeply spiritual, other times excitingly rhythmic, dark, or simply light and fun-loving, Paul’s tracks are highly adaptable.
Paul Cooper-James has composed and conducted music in numerous cathedrals and concert halls around the UK and became a music adviser for the Midlands and South Wales. His influences include spiritual mantras as well as large-scale cinematic composers such as Hans Zimmer, Rupert Greyson-Williams, Christian Welde, and John Tavener. Paul acquired his musical skills through church music and a love of popular music while earning a degree in music and a Master's degree in musical engagement. He is a proficient organist, pianist and accompanist, and a trained tenor and counter-tenor. Paul has continually performed in public throughout his life with established regional, national and international choirs, ensembles, and soloists.
A mysterious, atmospheric and engaging track which builds gradually. Suitable for scenes linked to following, chasing, spying or investigating or scenes leading up to a final 'reveal' or lack of success. Also suitable for light industry processes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A deep and empathetic meaningful piece on solo piano, suitable for scenes of loneliness, spark and cold scenes. Conversely suitable for scenes of luxury, relaxation and sophistication. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A deep, dark and mysterious rendition of Beethoven's famous Moonlight Sonata on solo piano. Suitable for scenes linked to dereliction, dark night, sophistication, rich luxury, quiet reflection, a serious atmosphere or slow gathering forces. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Ludwig van Beethoven
A dusty windy and snowy 'bed' track suitable for stormed in a polar or desert scene where the weather is extreme. Also suitable for anticipation or elevating the senses whilst investigating new discovered environments. Also suitable for slow moving objects. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
A magical fantasy waltz suitable for any Halloween scene with a bit of an edge. Suitable for a Witch that wants to dance or waltz! A twisted waltz for scenes linked to grand ballrooms in Gothic settings or magical scenes. Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
A rhythmic, exciting and percussive building piece with metamorphosing textures. Ideal for a slow build up where adversaries may gradually circle a victim or a cunning plan coming together. An element of humour intermixed with ominous feelings. Industry, espionage or exciting discoveries. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Risers
Quiet and reflective and thoughtful track suitable for any scene linked to empathetic thoughts or realisation that time is short or a build up to a life changing event. Also suitable for scenes linked to quiet flight such as ballooning or gliding or scenes linked to Autumn or the end of life. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Maurice Ravel
Engaging high 'bed' backdrop suitable for science fiction indicating ethereal eternity. A slowly changing transforming texture also suitable for accompanying deep space images and slow moving objects. Suitable for discovery of the unknown. Vocal Pads, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
An intense and exciting 'riser' written with an 'arising evil' in mind. Suitable for any scene involving an approaching catastrophe, an huge occasion, figure or rising edifice. Ideal for a gradual build up towards a momentous even involving many forces. Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic Risers
A thrilling, exciting rendition of the famous Minute Waltz by Chopin performed on the piano. Suitable for a signature theme, scenes related to busyness, ice skating, chase, circle patterns, industrial efficiency or a quick job done well. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Frederic Chopin
An inspiring and spiritual Indian music track in the Alap, Jor, Jhalla, Gat structure using traditional indian instruments. Suitable for indian themed scenes, films or TV travel programmes or Bollywood dance /chase. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Folk
An unsettling and atmospheric backdrop 'bed' soundtrack for any gradual build-up in a horror or thriller scene. Ideal 'approach' music to an inevitable event or happening. Ominous overtones. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Ambience
An intimate soulful piano prelude by Debussy. Impressionist, so suitable for any scene related to water, rain, lakes or rainforest. Scenes related to admiration of girls with flaxen hair as well as wistful nostalgic scenes of youth. Can be used for sad scenes after a disaster, water, flight, seasons, Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
An enthralling, imaginative and wonderful piece by Tchaikovsky from the Nutcracker closely linked to the Christmas season. Magical celeste over orchestra. Suitable for scenes linked to delicate dance and sparkling imaginations, Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
A gentle harp piece suitable for commercials linked to softness, delicate textures or beauty. Also suitable for scenes linked to existential self-reflective thought and spiritual inspiration. Romance or romantic scenes and backdrop for emotional attachment or idyllic country scene. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
A highly Gothic track ideal for any scene requiring the chill factor. Large cathedral organ with a loud combination organ stop suitable for any horror of terror scene. Halloween evening atmosphere. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A joyful and sprightly happy track featuring a cathedral Willis organ. Suitable for wedding scenes or those that want to achieve a feeling of positive lifestyle, busyness or scene linked to royal history, royalty or architecture. Suitable for fireworks, current affairs programmes, product launches. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, George Frideric Handel
Engaging and alternative instrumental version of the great Flower Duet by Delibes. Suitable for an advertisement, trailer or series focused on holidays, other cultures, travel or stunning geographical scenes. Features paired pipes and string accompaniment, pizzicato and arco. Calm and romantic. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Leo Delibes
Exciting wedding piece Widor's Toccata on the Willis organ. Suitable for any wedding scene or grand open views of beautiful country or large scale spectacle. Feelings of achievement and victory such as winning a battle or achieving a personal target. Depiction of large edifices. Highly adaptable. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Foreboding and fearful sound strongly suggesting liquid movement. Deep sound feel suitable for mysterious occurrences near water or scenes of drowned people. Suitable for the search leading up to the find or awareness of a mysterious presence. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Droning
Thrilling orchestral version of 'The Blue Danube' by Strauss. Suitable for a wide variety of uses, but particularly for changing scenes of life and experiences in sport, adventure, life reflection, 'builds' to major events. Suitable for stop-start motion changing and 'calm before the storm' scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Johann II Strauss
Haunting soundtrack / bed for perception of eternal space and the universe. Ideal for missions into space where weightlessness is portrayed and endless space. Science or science fiction, Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
A gripping but psychological track which can emphasise calculating harm in a scene or as a backdrop to hot weather. String harmonics emphasis the heat of the day or passive realisation of malevolent forces. Atmosphere setting. Would also suit an fearful state of mind. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
A thrilling version of the classic by Bach with strings, organ continuo and trumpet solo for the chorale melody. Suitable for pastoral scenes, architectural beauties, royalty and ceremonial scenes as well as scenic cities. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Uplifting theme well known and inspiring. Suitable for wedding scenes, TV signature, scenes of victory and achievement, discovery and celebration or spectacle or large event. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ethereal and spacey, sonorous track suitable for any scenes of investigation of the unknown leading to discovery or revelation. Suitable for space or heightened awareness of a greater force or floating experiences. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
An engaging and mysterious gradual 'build' using a light orchestra arrangement providing easily editorial music for television or film series. Suitable for mysteries, detective or plotting scenes as well as gradual tension music. Suitable for travel motion, approaching bad weather or tragedy scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
An exciting fusion EDM track with acoustic solo instruments embedded. Suitable for any scenes linked to being chased, hunted, threatened or suspiciously followed. Good accompaniment music to a fast rail ride or build up to a major event or happening. Vocal Samples, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Bright and sprightly Prelude from Bach Suite No 3 arranged for Woodwind Quartet. Suitable for light chase scenes mischievous activity or following people private detective comedy surreptitious and naughty. Swift light rhythms suit sharp wit and intellect underscoring, Suitable for family films. Instrumental, Classical, Classical, Johann Sebastian Bach
Sultry Instrumental treatment of Bizet's Carmen 'Habanera' dance strongly Spanish in flavour suitable for any holiday or cultural programme. Passionate and sexy in tone suitable for commercial selling of sophisticated perfumes/cologne. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Georges Bizet
Psychological cold lonely track with some emotional intensity scored for strings in harmonics, viola solo and pizz. bass. Suits psychological dramas, innovative and original drama or documentaries or pensive scenes in films. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Surreptitious, nervous or mischievous tremolo and pizzicato strings suitable for accompanying mischievous activity or 'bed' for product competitions, commercials or daytime TV series or cartoon. Soundtrack, beds and stingers provided. Slightly comedic. Sit-com. Trick or treat. Challenges. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Classical
String quartet with an element of psychological depression and bleakness. Suitable for an isolated and lonely scene with little comfort. Solo violin unaccompanied to start, then section with varied string techniques. Third section homophonic in texture. Music not dissimilar to psychological 'shorts', Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Reflective and poignant, but sad track suitable for a lone person in deep thought. Suitable for any scene when a person needs to be on their own for while to think things through. Suitable for a gradual realisation by a character something is wrong or for a tender love scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Sound Track suitable for a Sink Hole drama or vast large invading armies. Repeated and thundering timpani with percussive vocals and erratic rhythms in lower strings. Tam-tam pauses. In two sections; Short build up separated with a tam-tam to the second section which has a driving threatening feel. Vocal Pads, Action, Impending Orchestral
Engaging, but reflective and emotional track highlighting romance or regret or heartbreak. Easy listening, but with more intensely emotional viola solo. Suitable for breakups, scenes of loneliness, coping with negative situations. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Deep enthralling drone with quiet anthem to start. After foreboding lull builds to some intensity followed by a short fade. Suitable for foreboding scenes. Vast new areas of space or civilisations. Liquid sound included. Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
Exhilarating track based upon the famous carol illustrating the different audiences of the nativity. Solo flute, followed by oboe, choir and orchestra. Inspiring last verse arrangement. Easy to edit sections for media. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Carols
Exciting Western 'Magnificent 7' type film music suitable for films set in the 1970's or Western tradition. Broad expansive melodies above a repeated rhythmic chordal orchestra suitable for retro film or horse riding scenes. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
A magical short story music for a Christmas commercial depicting a child creeping downstairs on Christmas night and experiencing the magic of presents and gifts leading to the heavenly special gift. Suitable for varied Christmas surprises and magical expectations. Female Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Orch Voc
A yearning engaging piece with serene viola solo followed by a pizzicato double bass and 'dropping coin' sound in the background. Reflective flute solo with tremolo strings. Suitable for any sympathy scene or romantic emotion. Oboe solo and harp section adds to strong love emotion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A descriptive orchestral dramatic entrance music to indicate the fear of alien aircraft in vast numbers followed by music for their departure. Creatures in great numbers. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Alien Invasion
Indulgent smooth quiet jazz-like piece with a hint of melancholy. One sole piano suitable for any emotional or reflective scene romantic breakup or dealing with serious issues. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Upbeat bright and positive French waltz scored for pizz. double bass, piano accordion and soprano sax. Suitable for commercials, french cooking or travel programmes or french detective series. Instrumental, European, France
Engaging deep Tibetan chanting with full choir building to a climax and quiet coda. Really deep sound voices growing into a metamorphosis of vocal sound. Visionary in its feel and suitable for heavenly visions, divine qualities in advertisements or illustrating new alien worlds or super large items, Mixed Vocals, Asian, Asian
Emotional and patriotic arrangement of the Israeli National Anthem suitable for any film or documentary centring on the Jewish homeland, Jerusalem, or suffering or history of the Jewish nation. Complete with Shofar 'call'. Instrumental, National Anthem, Israel National Anthem
A mock version of the James Bond music with mix of electric solo guitar, strong bass riffs with baritone sax and shaker. Suitable for commercial or comic or serious '007' type scene or adventurous exploits! Action and drama. Instrumental, Action, Impending Jazz
Enthralling and thrilling vibrating track with edge and sparkle: Sounds like cinematic build-up to an event or picture a thrilling and exciting discovery scene. Suitable for family magical adventure films as well as building excitement. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Mystical and wondrous admiration of the sky at night music. Features bell type sounds and synthesised linear strands of sound. Very atmospheric and suitable for any scene viewing constellations or wonders in the heavens. Suitable for other scenes that create wonder and of wonderful new alien life. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
A 'building' track with strong suggestions of mischief turning into naughtiness. Scored for woodwind and pizz strings and timpani. Suitable for comedic elements as well as mischievous ones. Daytime TV, short reports or comedic sequences coming to an abrupt end. Pending arrival or effects of a storm. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
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