Award-winning L. A. Composer Jason Bradley Livesay began playing the violin at 8, studying with Mildred Lloyd, Chen Yang, Dick Walker, and Todor Pelev. After winning several national awards as a teen, he went on to secure assistantship as a composer on The Amazing Race (CBS), which led to compositions and film scores for DreamWorks, Paramount, Columbia, MGM, Disney/Pixar, and others. Jason has over 40 film and TV credits, including “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the feature films “Bounty” and “Chasing the Green,” and original music for the documentary "Dear Francis."
Jason Bradley Livesay attended Azusa Pacific University, studying violin with Ruth Meints and composition with Phil Shackleton. He later studied film scoring at UCLA, conducting with Jorge Mester, and voice with Calvin Remsberg and Michael Skidgel.
Jason's work with Lee Sanders for CBS Television's The Amazing Race opened the door to many working relationships in the film industry. In addition to the above credits, Jason has teamed with his twin brother Nolan to compose for Warner Brothers, FoxFaith Films, Nickelodeon, CBS, and MTV, and won a Gold Classic Telly Award for "Best Music."
Jason wrote the original music for the award-winning feature documentary "Dear Francis," and additional music and orchestration for the feature film "One Night with the King," starring Peter O'Toole. In addition, he did the electronic programming for Disney/Pixar's "Burn-e" (an animated short released with "Wall-e"). Jason also holds a conducting position with the Golden State Pops Orchestra, and has premiered his own original concert works with the Lake Avenue Chamber Orchestra, the Sonus Quartet, the Golden State Pops Orchestra, and others.
An eerie and creepy figure of a ghost subtly sneaks by with a cold and evil presence in this electronic / ambient suspense cue. Dark dangerous satanic presence, Sci Fi paranormal, aliens hovering, spirits plotting, haunting and mysterious. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
An building and pounding action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a heist getaway to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Military, Orchestral Epic
A steady comedy/drama cue underscoring a delicate scheme and a secret plan. Great for several mildly suspenseful scenes with an element of fun and mystery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A romantic and heart felt piece underscoring the bond between two friends or the love between two lovers. The first half has much more motion, and the second half is more sentimental. Nostalgic piano, harp, strings, and clarinet. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
An intense action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a fast car chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
An intense action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a fast car chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
A very thematic cue underscoring contemplative sentiments and a sense of longing, motion, and time ticking by. Light orchestral with piano melody and subtle percussion rhythm. Romantic drama filled with hope and perhaps a few regrets. Flashbacks, precious memories, bittersweet & moody but hopeful, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
The famous Christmas carol with all the action and energy of ESPN football! Great for Christmas sports specials. Orchestral with big drums and rhythmic percussion. Loud and Proud -- hard-driving, over-the-top holiday track, super for commercials, lively promos and as an attention grabber, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
A joyful and magical symphonic fanfare, in the style of John Williams. Perfect for celebrations, films, corporate videos, and commercials. Orchestral, brass, winds, strings, percussion. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
A very comedic and funny cue underscoring a multitude of hilarious predicaments from a bad date to a bad first impression or bad practical joke. Pizzicato strings piano humor, vibraphone, clarinet, and percussion. Sneaky cat and mouse. House detective, kids cartoon video game romcom, kittens playing, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
A joyous and magical Christmas celebration fanfare, resounding the exciting spirit and cheer of the holiday season. Perfect for any celebratory Christmas commercial, film, or tv show. Orchestral, brass, winds, strings, percussion, sleigh bells. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
A psychological and dramatic thriller cue with a very thematic and building ostinato, underscoring anything from an emotional or suspenseful montage to a crime or paranormal investigation. In the vein of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" used in "The Exorcist." Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
A touching and heart-warming theme with a fun sense of child-like wonder and magic, underscoring anything from a child's dance to a romantic outing in the park. Piano, vibes, celeste, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, and strings. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
A touching and heart-warming theme with a fun sense of child-like wonder and magic, underscoring anything from a child's dance to a romantic outing in the park. Piano, vibes, celeste, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, and strings. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Middle East exotica. Intrigue, mysterious haunting and edgy. Nomads on the move, beautiful suspenseful female chanting over action-packed movie trailer, film score or opening credits. Builds to a big cresendo. Powerful driving mystical and alluring. Street uprisings, harrowing battle, combat, jihad! Instrumental, Middle East, Contemporary Dramatic
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Military, Battle Action Orchestral
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A driving and emotional dramatic cue with a thematic interlude underscoring anything from a kidnapping search to an innocent fugitive on the run. Orchestral with rhythmic percussion, piano, strings, and brass. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
A very dreamy and lovely romantic piece with piano and ambient instruments underscoring anything from love making to a bittersweet homecoming. Romantic drama, lovers reunion. Moody tender atmospheric dreamy & spacious, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A beautifully romantic love theme on solo piano, similar to John Williams' theme from "Sabrina". Great for dramatic and romantic movie scenes such as a walk in the park to a first kiss to making love. Also great for commercials, trailers, and even background music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A dreamy and ambient background piece with driving feel-good percussion and a hopeful sense of magic, building to an inspiring climax. Perfect for corporate videos and commercials. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A dreamy and ambient background piece with driving feel-good percussion and a hopeful sense of magic, building to an inspiring climax. Perfect for corporate videos and commercials. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A suspenseful thriller cue with varying textures underscoring anything from hostage negotiations to a prison break. Orchestral with low piano, percussion, and and ambient fx. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
The famous and festive New Years tune "Auld Lang Syne" with a hip and contemporary twist. Great for New Years holiday specials and commercials. Instrumental, Themes, New Years Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Symph Rock
A driving and emotional dramatic cue with a thematic interlude underscoring anything from a kidnapping search to an innocent fugitive on the run. Orchestral with rhythmic percussion, piano, strings, and brass. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A creepy and eerie mystery/horror cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to an evil presence. Orchestral with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
The famous Christmas melody from Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker. Great for holiday specials and commercials. Traditional orchestral. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch., Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" sound-alike (aka Also Sprach Zarathustra) of the famous Richard Strauss regal fanfare. Perfect for films, TV shows, events, and commercials that need the cliche or anything majestic and presentational. Full symphony orchestra with optional choir. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral, Richard Strauss
An uplifting and inspiring piece with a delicate piano intro leading to a upbeat pop/rock montage. Perfect for underscoring personal stories of sports figures or anyone's touching story. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Dark mysterious music for dramatic film, like choking on fear & uncertainty. Nowhere to hide from vicious, intense & brutal killer. Basic Instinct, Freddy, Elm Street tension, under the subways, hiding in the sewers. Ominous threats everywhere you turn. Metal scrapings, gnawing rats, freaking scary! Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
VERY DRAMATIC! An emotionally uplifting and moving composition for string orchestra with a powerfully developed theme underscoring anything from an epic farewell to an ultimate heart-felt redemption. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
An intensely suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to a mass epidemic, with a riveting climax. Orchestral with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
A very hip and contemporary underscore piece with urban and pop characteristics. Perfect for montages or scenes that need a little edgy mystery with an inner-city vibe. Drums, electric, bass, electronic instruments, guitars, and piano. Instrumental, Dramatic, Electronic Music
The famous Christmas melody from Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker with an urban and edgy twist. Great for Christmas specials and commercials. Orchestral with rhythmic and groove percussion. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch., Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A hip and epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a fast car chase to a battle between man and machine. In the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky ("The Dark Knight" and "Transformers"). Instrumental, Action, Thriller Orchestral
A hip and epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, ending with an emotional theme, underscoring anything from a gritty heist to a battle between man and machine, followed by a heroic theme. Like the "Bourne" movies, "Dark Knight," and "Transformers." Instrumental, Action, Thriller Electro-Orch
A hip and epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, contemporary energy, and electronic drums, underscoring anything from a gritty heist to a battle between man and machine. Very much like Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Zimmer and Jablonsky ("Batman Begins" & "Transformers"). Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
An epic action theme with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a victory battle between man and machine to a hero's theme. Very much like scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky ("Batman Begins" and "Transformers"). Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
A Hans Zimmer / Klaus Badelt style epic action suite with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a pirate sword fight to a full-blown battle of the high seas. In the vein of the Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt scores for "Pirates of the Caribbean. " Instrumental, Action, Intense Orchestral
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
