British Composer Alec Makinson has been creating compelling original music for media for over 25 years. His growing work of over 2,300 tracks includes Corporate, Christmas, Dramatic cues, Exotic World Beat, Children's tracks, Documentaries, TV/Radio commercials, jingles, and stage productions. Alec’s compositions enjoy a wide range of major clients, including USA National Cable TV, BBC Radio 1, BBC 1 Television, BBC 2, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, National TV ads in the UK, and many others worldwide.
Charm, grace, and a delightful original Holiday track -- "Enchanted Holidays" easily won our Editor's Choice Award for December. Perfect for warm family films, TV Commercials, Radio Spots, or a Romantic Comedy. Enjoy the sleigh bells and chimes as Santa and his Elves are getting busy...
Alec Makinson is a genius in the variety and high-quality range of music he offers. He relishes the challenge of composing in a wide range of musical genres, and has created music that would fit nicely and enhance greatly just about any production under the sun.
Thoughtful, considered & romantic historic air from 14th century AD England. Slow, gentile & courteous dance, depicting remorse & lost loves or sweet romance. Features authentic instruments from the period including Recorder, Celtic Harp & Lute. Perfect for drama, travelogue, historic documentary. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Action fairytale adventure, with a hint of the Emerald Isles. Soaring over gently rolling hills until suddenly the land dramatically drops away over the edge of a cliff with the roaring waves below. Opens with tin whistle and voice and gradually builds and expands with cinematic drums and strings. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
New Age, dreamy, beautiful, floaty Celtic atmosphere. Features authentic solo female Celtic vocal with light accompanyment and angelic choir. Main mix and 30sec commercial versions, Female Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
Cheeky, rousing and jolly fun Pub piano style 30sec commercial. A real good-time, happy sing-a-log and knees-up. Typical of the old East end of London. Great for standing out from the crowd and adding your own vocals in the British Cockney style. Light hearted commercials. 30sec, Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Gentile, whistful, warm and inviting version of the traditional English folk classic. Fairly pacey, with movement, great for garden related commercials, garden products, plants, fresh products. Also good for country fairs, fetes, and events. Features acoustic guitar, strings, mellow bell synth. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Regal and stately grand orchestral version of Great Britain's national anthem. The 3 verse version opens with string orchestra, middle woodwind section and ends with full orchestra. The 1 verse 40sec version is strings & orchestra. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Considered, regal and grand full orchestral strings version of the British national anthem. Full of pomp and ceremony for the Queen of England. Features two verses of lush strings. Ideal for documentary, historal & Jubilee celebrations. (full orchestral and rock guitar versions also available), Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Stately, period and gentile version of 'Ye olde English' traditional folk tune. Very Baroque style and period. Featuring period instruments - harpsichord, mandolin and flute. Perfect for historic English applications. Main mix, underscore and sting versions, Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Old English processional May dance that conjours up warm summer afternoons enjoying this slow-med dance performed by traditional cloggers or Morris dancers. Features tradtional instruments - fiddles, melodeons, bell-sticks, whistle, drums. Also known as 'The Floral Dance'. Main mix & 30sec mix. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Regal, gracious and stately string orchestral theme. Very sprightly and noble with a baroque feel, depicting grandure and proud history. Features strings, english horn, bassoon and french horn. Perfect for English history, documentary, Kings & Queens etc. - Main, 60 & 30 and strings only versions, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Light, lyrical and atmospheric orchestral version of the tradtional Irish folk tune 'Danny Boy'. Features haunting english horn lead, flute, harp, lush strings, male voice choir and percussion. Great for travel and anything Irish from the Shamrock Isles. Main mix, chorus 42" & flute verse 38" Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Historic, jolly & lively 13th Century AD jig or dance from England & Europe. Full of merriment and splendour, a circular reel, from the crusades period. Features authentic instruments including the recorder & the dulcimer. Ideal for period drama, documentary, travelogues & radio & TV commercials. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Fun, Zany, Runaround knees-up style programme cue. Great for novelty quiz, game show theme, or kids. Has a sort of modern rag-time feel. Features synth lead, strummed banjo, organ and piano. Full mix 16sec cue, 16sec underscore cue and talk-over bed. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Jolly, medieval or baroque, 'Ye Olde' England uptempo jig. Back in time to the 1500's around the period of King Henry VIII, a merry dance for gentry and peasants alike. Featuring oboe, traditional percussion, lute. Great for documentary, historical, travel, & Re-enactment commercials, Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Very retro, straight from the swinging 60's, this twangy electric guitar lead track is in the style of the early guitar greats like The Shadows, Duane Eddy, and Jet Harris & Tony Meehan. Takes you right back to the time of the British invasion, mini skirts & flower power. Great for pop documentary, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Oldies
Early 14th Century Renaissance dance. Melodic, sweet, tuneful, circular and progressive. Suitable for peasants and gentry alike, a sociable and gentle dance. Features recorders, crumhorn, English horn, harp & flute. Great for Historic documentary & period drama between 12th & 17th centuries. Instrumental, European, European
Uplifting, jolly & lively Irish style reel. Full of the flavour of the Shamrock Isle and good craic! Features authentic instruments - acoustic guitar, Accordion, Concertina, Tin Whistle & Fiddle. PERFECT FOR ST PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONS, Travelogues, History & documentary. 60,40 & 30sec versions, Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Gentile, warm and inviting, yet reflective version of the old English folk tune. Pastoral and romantic. Features poignant solo violin, flute, acoustic guitar, harp and strings. Great for Commercials, documentary and travelogues, romantic love story, engagement or wedding music. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
Old Scottish traditional patriotic folk tune which has become a strong contender for it's national anthem. You can almost smell the heather and the haggis. Featuring large band of drum and fife or bagpipes and snare drums. Perfect for travelogues, commercials & all things scottish. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
Gentle, dreamy and haunting version of the traditional Scottish or Celtic folk song. Romantic and softly lilting notion of a rowing boat journey, a short way across the sea, to the Isle of Skye with all it's breath taking scenery. Perfect for vacations, travelogues, documentary and history. Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
Jovial, light and carefree whimsical theme, quintessentially English and typical of the Victorian or Edwardian period. Ladies and gentlemen of all classes promenading in the park, taking in the fresh air and slightly quirky characters. Great for Reality TV, Comedy, Slapstick & Children's TV. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Jolly & upbeat version of the traditional English folk song from Northumberland. Also known as 'Dance Ti Thy Daddy' or 'Thou shall have a fishy'. Opens with whistle & harmonica, then acoustic guitar joins, building to accordion band style - versions with & w/o sea fx. Instrumental, Folk, Sea Shanties
Historic, English, medieval style slow-medium jig. Very definate and stately, features authentic instruments - lute, whistle, harpsichord & traditional drums. GREAT FOR HISTORIC, PERIOD, PAGEANTS, DOCUMENTARY to RADIO & TV COMMERCIALS - 30sec. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
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