Dopey Dobro Band
by Darin Münch
Here's a short but fun little folk-blues ditty. Some slide dobro and knee-slap percussion give it a bit of a bluesy vibe. This one sounds a little bit country with a pleasant down-home feel. Features dobro slide guitar, knee-slaps, and a laid-back vibe. This might sound good in a Western or in a biography about someone's southern roots.
Daytime TV
by Darin Münch
Here's one for stock videos that need a very sentimental sound. This is basic piano with some light backing strings to give it a bit of extra sugar. This one is slightly cheesy, but sometimes cheese hits the spot. Features major-key piano, strings, and a happy, emotional feel. This would sound great in a daytime TV series or as backing track for a biography interview.
Fingernails on Bass
by Darin Münch
This one is pretty much what it sounds like -- fingernails run across a bass guitar with some randomly tapped minor chords and other odd sounds. This one is slightly unsettling, but don't worry -- it can't get too far under your skin! Features bass guitar, SFX, and a creepy reverberant vibe. This would sound great in a horror movie or on a video that needs a touch of grit and mold.
Mariachi Trumpets
by Darin Münch
Very quick little Mexican trumpet duet here. This one employs some chromatic harmony, but it still (hopefully) manages to sound authentic enough. I made this as part of a series for a biography about an elderly Mexican man who enjoyed a larger-than-life reputation in a small village.
Mexican Piñata Fiesta
by Darin Münch
This is a fun little snippet of fiesta music. This is straight-ahead mariachi party fare with short breaks for Mexican trumpet runs.
Strings of a Feather
by Darin Münch
Here's a noble-sounding string symphony inspired by the songs of George Fenton, composer for BBC's various nature documentaries. Also reminiscent of Star Trek: A Next Generation, this piece has a gentle sense of flight with a good dose of adventure. Standard symphonic instruments here include strings, french horn, timpani, percussion, flute, and other breathy effects. This would sound great for a project related to flight or soundtrack that needs an avian vibe.
Swift Cello Duet
by Darin Münch
This quirky cello duet-triplet came about as an offshoot of some of my earlier chamber experiments. A happy, breathy song that takes on an allegro-presto pace, this one is designed to put a bewildered grin on your face. Inspired by the Goron Mine theme. There's even a touch of old Broadway show tunes here and there.
East or West
by Darin Münch
Here's a weird one that came outta who-knows-where -- staccato strings, stacked piano, and sitar join forces in this breathy, major chord east-west pattern. I suppose this is a sort of Philip Glass-style take on classical Indian music (or is it...?).
Memories of Mexico
by Darin Münch
Here's my attempt at a 'vintage' Mexican love song. Unsteady strings and trumpets trade melodic phrases over a scratchy-sounding backing band. This was originally written for a biography about an elderly Mexican man with a larger-than-life reputation. Sweet and nostalgic, this one simply is what it is.
A Hero's Return
by Darin Münch
Here's a nice theme to celebrate bravery and heroism with a touch of sentimentality. One of my early attempts to squeeze the most out of Apple's Symphony Orchestra samples, this one has an epic and noble little heart.