Welcome to Manuka Music Productions. You will find a wide range of instrumental music for different production purposes: from Classical music to Rock/Pop, from short acoustic Blues themes to powerful Band arrangements.
Matthias Wichtrup studied music at the Wilhelms University in Muenster, Germany, and gained other qualifications for popular music while styding there. He released four CDs as a singer and songwriter (My Face Is Not My Face, My Loneliness, Mr. M, and Behind the Horizon) and various CDs for meditation, relaxation and Tai Chi.
Today, Matthias is director of Manuka Music based in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. His passion besides performances is the recording of production music in different styles, ranging from Classical to Modern Music, and songwriting.
Air from Johann Sebastian Bach's 3rd Orchestral Suites or Ouverture No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068. The Air is one of the most famous pieces of baroque music. Bach originally wrote the suite for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt sometime between the years 1717 and 1723. Instrumental, Rock, Symphonic Rock, Johann Sebastian Bach
Blues Shuffle with Drums, Bass, Piano, Electric guitar, Organ and Brass section, Jam session with improvisation part and a catchy hook line, rolling beat in the rhythm section, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
A charming little piece by the German Baroque composer Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). Works great as Classical background or soundtrack music. Arrangement for Flute and oboe, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is one of the most famous pieces of classical music of all time. It is his most famous composition. It was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo and paired with a gigue. It is a Baroque masterpiece commonly played at weddings. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock, Johann Pachelbel
Farewell is an instrumental Ballad for Flute, Piano, Fretless Bass and Slide Guitar. The music is played very emotional and is structured in a clear order of Verses, Bridges, Chorus and Break. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
Composed by the German composer Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). Produced with Harpsichord sound. Perfect for any historical production of the Baroque era. Entrance music in the grand Baroque style suitable for the royal or those with royalist pretensions. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Driving Rock tune with a catchy theme played by electric guitar and keyboards. Typical 70s rock style with two lead instruments. Perfect for any Easy rider and motorcycle documentry or road movie. Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Listen to a powerful Classis Rock piece with atmospheric chord changes. Pounding drum grooves with groovy bass patterns surrounded by wide open synthesizer string sounds and distorted lead guitar melodies. Great for montage scenes in film and TV, or commercials. Instrumental, Rock,, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Well-known tune by J. S. Bach "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". Perfect track for religious themed needs, history channel or weddings. Contemporary Rock Arrangement for drums keyboards and guitars, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock, Johann Sebastian Bach
Catchy tune with a funky slap bass and some driving drum grooves, Warm keyboard sounds and electric guitars. Two lead instruments and quick chord changes. Perfect for any highway or high speed documentry. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
A rhythmic funk track with a rock flair. Big drums, percussion, funky guitars, bass, and grand piano make this piece a perfect contender to get people off their seats and dancing or tap their toes. Great for montage scenes in film and TV, or comedic branding and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Upbeat classic rock instrumental with catchy riffs and licks in 70s/80s style. Party scene for teens, beach party or fitness training. Ideal as a theme track for a TV / Radio show, documentries, movie or commercial. Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Instrumental pop/rock piece of music, using groovy rhythm parts and spacious chord changes. Funky guitar and keyboard riffs in combination with a powerful rhythm and bass section. The music creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere by using a wide variety of sounds. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
A rhythmic funk track with a rock flair. Big drums, percussion, funky guitars, bass, and grand piano make this piece a perfect contender to get people off their seats and dancing or tap their toes. Great for montage scenes in film and TV, or comedic branding and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Funk, Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Great instrumental Dance tune with driving rhythm section and laid-back melodies. Easy-going summer feeling and relaxing mood. Funky guitar riffs combined with cool synthesizer sounds, Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Great instrumnetal Dance tune with driving rhythm section and laid-back melodies. Easy-going summer feeling and relaxing mood. Funky guitar riffs combined with cool synthesizer sounds, Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
A rhythmic, upbeat funk track with a rock flair. Big drums, percussion, funky guitars, bass, and grand piano make this piece a perfect contender to get people off their seats and dancing or tap their toes. Great for montage scenes in film and TV, or comedic branding and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
A laid back and relaxed blues rock piece of music, using a groovy 6/8 rhythm and spacious chord changes. Smooth guitar melodies in combination with dreamy keyboard sounds. The music creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere by using a wide variety of sounds. Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Listen to a powerful Classis Rock piece with atmospheric chord changes. Pounding drum grooves with wide open synthesizer string sounds and distorted lead guitar melodies. Great for montage scenes in film and TV, or commercials. Wide open sky montages or underwater scenes or atmospheres, Instrumental, Rock, Symphonic Rock
