Texas Music Forge is the moniker of award-winning Austin-based producer, composer, writer, and musician Ed Kliman. He produces loop and sample libraries, composes and performs scores for theatrical productions, does voiceovers for national ad campaigns, and does music/audio for TV, film, video gaming, websites, audiobooks, and new media. Clients include Dell Computers, Harmonix, Toyota, HBO, Google and Stop'n'Go Stores.
Ed Kliman is frequently a musical director and resident composer for professional theatrical companies in the US and Europe. His credits include composition and performance of scores such as medieval Japanese music for a production of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Trent Reznor-inspired Industrial music for a local production of "Stages," Delta Blues for Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie," and Russian Folk music for a production of Chekov's "Uncle Vanya."
Dark and brooding instrumental is the musical equivalent of a Harley-Davidson engine at a stop light - you know something loud and primal is about to happen. Strong melody lifts this track above most guitar-driven instrumentals and makes this suitable as a character or situational theme. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Whimsical, sentimental and frisky, this ragtime piano piece has a very warm-sounding chromatic harmonica carrying a strong melody. TV theme, radio production, film instrumental, underscoring for credits or ads for food, leisure, seniors, lifestyle or anywhere you need to convey warm and friendly. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Celtic inspired, joyous, soaring melody played on mandolin and supported by bodhran and guitars in the first half smoothly changes to a whistled alternate melody supported by organ, bodhran and guitars in the second half. Great choice for opening/closing and title sequences, historical or nature. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Warm and soulful chromatic harmonica carries the melody over bossa style nylon string guitar. Frisky and flirtatious, this track is all about helping establish a personality for a good story or product. Great potential as theme music for many kinds of TV shows from kids to comedy to drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Harmonica and dobro (a type of guitar played with a bottle neck for a slide) play some toe tapping country blues in the style of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee or Mississippi John Hurt. Perfect for video, TV productions on country living, sporting, travel, history or advertising for almost anything. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
Hand drum rhythms from Congo Square propel acoustic guitar, mandolin and shaker. Track blends the energy of zydeco with the acoustic instrumentation of Cajun music for a sound that is all New Orleans. TV, movie, travel, reality show, sports products. Attitude without overwhelming your message. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Lyrical, enigmatic, stately, graceful and mysterious, the main theme is carried by a dobro with finger picked guitar in a best supporting actor role. Theme music, radio/TV sweep, film, theatrical, documentary, audio drama, ads for insurance, medicine, financial services, technology, cars, lifestyle. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Hand drum rhythms from Congo Square propel acoustic guitar, mandolin and shaker. Track blends the energy of zydeco with the acoustic instrumentation of Cajun music for a sound that is all New Orleans. TV, movie, travel, reality show, sports products. Attitude without overwhelming your message. Instrumental, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Arabic percussion meets rock guitars and punk energy in this aptly titled track. Influenced by Algerian music star Rachid Taha's cover of The Clash's "Rock The Casbah," track is perfect for action TV/movie score, documentaries and audio drama. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
Mandolin and acoustic guitar very much in the style of modern bluegrass-leaning groups like Nickel Creek and the Avett Brothers. Lively tempo, dynamic playing and strong melody make this an engaging canvas to display your story, product or production on. Good for TV, film, adverts, radio sweeps. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Somewhere between Duke Ellington and the "Star Wars" cantina band is this swing instrumental, which uses diatonic and bass harmonicas instead of horns. Melodic, left-of-center and it swings... Instrumental, Americana, Americana
"Hillbilly jazz" finds relaxed, swing-style guitar comping chords 4 to the bar while a harmonica and Dobro carry on a musical discussion. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Contemporary reggae/R&B with a strong antiwar message, sharp guitar work and a sense of history in the tradition of Bob Marley's songs. Need a strong addition to your score for a military action adventure thriller? Look no further. Male Vocals, World Music, Reggae Fusion
Bass harmonica plays the melody over nylon string guitar. Great bumper, intro or character theme for any kind of audio production where quirk and personality are required. Ideal for cartoons or animated kids shows. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
Bass harmonica wheezes it's way through a stately waltz with nylon string guitar providing the underpinnings and loaded with more eccentric charm than an entire family of Jacksons. Quirky, cartoonish theme for kid shows, sweeps, seasonal ads or audio production needing a little edge. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz
REAL trumpet fanfares played by a REAL trumpeter, not cheesy MIDI sounds played by a keyboard. 17 creatively voiced and arranged fanfares offered with no FX to add your own processing to, as well as the same 17 offered with gorgeous reverb for immediate use. Not your great grandfather's fanfares! Instrumental, Dramatic, Dramatic MusicPacks
Chromatic harmonica and manouche style guitar support a strong melody in this track which swings hard despite having no rhythm section. Movie, TV, documentary, closing credits, ads for everything from food to retirement to financial services to technology, this track has something for almost all. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Soulful, energizing harmonica workout percolates over a smooth rhythm section of upright bass and percussion. Spare, infectious and an "in the pocket" groove that won't overwhelm a voice over. Radio production, TV show, commercials or corporate video, this track is waiting for you. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Soulful, energizing harmonica workout percolates over a smooth rhythm section of upright bass and percussion. Spare, infectious and an "in the pocket" groove that won't overwhelm a voice over. Radio production, TV show, commercials or corporate video, this track is waiting for you. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Minor key, nylon string guitar-based instrumental with heavily-processed drums gives an ominous, brooding feel with a thump. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Quirky, charismatic nylon string guitar instrumental breathes quiet charm and grace. Superb for opening, closing and title sequences, establishing character and underscoring quests of all sorts. Ad beds from automotive to finance/banking to pet care products to services. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Mandolin and guitar in an Eastern Mediterranean style reminiscent of cafe music anywhere between Athens and Alexandria. Travel shows, documentaries, ads for spirits, food products (Greek yogurt?), ideal for establishing location in film scores, audiobook production or video games. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
Dreamy, ethereal and driven by a laid back in the groove New Orleans rhythm. This is the same track as Midsummer Nights Dream but with acoustic guitar playing the melody. Great jazz trumpet work in a call and response with the lead voice. Great for film, TV, ads for anything. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Quirky solo nylon string guitar piece. Character entrances, title sequences, ads ranging from banks/financial to cars to personal care products, this track has something for anyone looking for quirky, catchy and which will work to support instead of overwhelm your story. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A collection of 11 short instrumental music cues (stingers), all centered around the nylon-string guitar, for soundtrack work. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate MusicPacks
Nylon string guitar is the shiniest facet in this 30 second jewel of a minor key instrumental somewhere between pop and Latin jazz. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
A smooth but smoldering midtempo groove drives this song with acoustic guitar providing the melody line and a nice "call and response" with keyboards. TV and movie soundtracks are an obvious place for this track, but ads for cars, travel, financial, electronics and personal services would benefit. Instrumental, RnB, Smooth Soul
Hand drums and bamboo flute in a raw, pulsing aboriginal style. Ideal uses for commercials would be energy drinks, all terrain vehicles, sports. TV program uses: Adventure, travel, "Survivor" type reality shows, military, history, nature. Will fit into many African, Oriental and Asian scores. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
A brief, violent knife fight of a bass and drums instrumental track, ideal for action, danger, adventure, outdoors, travel, challenge or radio sweep. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Nylon string guitar in a stately waltz tempo which draws on Italian folk songs. From romantic comedy soundtrack to automobile advertising, this track reinforces whatever mood you need to convey from bittersweet nostalgia to refined elegance. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Muted trumpet over standup bass and piano chords is the music you imagine you could hear if you open the window of your flat in the city and can hear the voices of the night. Strong candidate for film, TV, radio sweep, website video or ads for cosmetics, luxury goods, cars, liquor, technology, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A sweet, wistful, nostalgic mood suffuses this solo guitar instrumental track. Ideal for food, services, pet product and any advertising which needs an understated score. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
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