Simon Wilkinson | Atmospheric Music For Documentaries, Films & YouTube
The track Descent In Amber from my most recent ambient album Stateless is featured in the latest playlist from One World Music Radio and is available to listen to on Mixcloud in the player above or the link below:
https://www.mixcloud.com/OWM/playlist-132-sponsored-by-deborah-offenhauser/
Hear more from One World Music Radio here:
On Monday 9th April, a new 6-part TV series begins in the UK on the Crime & Investigation Network which features my music throughout the 6 episodes. When Life Means Life focuses on some of Britain’s most dangerous and depraved criminals who have committed such extreme crimes that they will never be freed from prison.
Episode 1 (see short clip above) will be shown on Monday 9th April at 9pm on the Crime & Investigation Network which is available to Sky viewers on channels 553 & 555 or on Virgin channel 237. You can see some more online previews of the series all featuring my music on the Crime & Investigation Network website here:
http://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/when-life-means-life/videos.html
Update: after Episode 1 on serial killer Anthony Arkwright, Virginmedia’s TV review page commented on “…its startling, horror film soundtrack” -- job done!
Here’s some lovely atmospheric video footage of Stockholm in Winter from Emanuel Hendal at www.hendal.se which features my solo piano music track Leaving Paris.
I’m extremely honoured to have some of my music featured in this hour long PBS documentary about the legendary comedian Richard Pryor. The show is available on the PBS Network.
“On this all new episode of :ICON, we delve into the life and legacy of Richard Pryor — how he came up through the brothels of Peoria, Illinois, performed on the Ed Sullivan Show, got banned by the networks, and became embroiled in a pattern of self-destruction that threatened his life.”
PBS Network
More details on the PBS website here:
A new collection of ebook apps for the iPad exploring the beauty of oceans and the underwater world have just been released from www.iunderwater.net which feature some of my music.
The collection of 5 ebooks includes information, photo galleries and short video clips from dive sites around the world. Each volume is a coffee-table style interactive book featuring over 100 photographs and over 15 minutes of HD video which feature some of my music.
The underwater footage and photos are beautiful and the apps are a great way to experience some stunning views of the underwater world. All 5 volumes are available individually from iTunes at the following link or you can visit www.iunderwater.net for more info:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-seares/id578092695?mt=11
Without Bound is a fascinating documentary film from filmmaker Michael Tubbs about mobile living that features some of my royalty free music in the soundtrack. The film focuses on the lives of people who have decided to live independently in trailers and mobile homes by using their own alternative resources and off-grid facilities.
The film offers an insight into the perspectives of those who choose to live their lives free from the economic ties that most of us are familiar with. It’s well worth a watch just to remind us that there are alternative options and lifestyle ambitions rather than just big homes, fancy cars and the latest gadgets. You can find out more about Michael’s work and other projects at:
Excelsior is an exciting and dramatic music track for trailers, battle scenes, action videos, TV spots, commercials, stings or promos where intense dramatic orchestral action music is needed to build to a climax.
Tense, dramatic, exciting and full of impact within the space of one minute, this orchestral instrumental track can add instant drama and excitement to your videos.
Short track (1 minute long) ideal for extreme sports, war scenes, danger, excitement, thrilling chase scenes etc. See an example promo video to the right.
Similar in style to intense dramatic trailer music from contemporary artists such as Hans Zimmer and 2 Steps From Hell. You can license this music track quickly and easily to use in your own commercials, trailers, YouTube videos and promos by selecting from the options above.
This mp3 track is also available from these websites and online stores but if you want to use the music in your video you’ll need a license which is only available here at thebluemask.com:
Atmospheric ambient instrumental space music track Frozen White Light by Simon Wilkinson. A glistening and ethereal 30 minute longform piece of ambient music which can be licensed for documentaries, films, time lapse videos (as heard in the full length Dakotalapse time lapse film Horizons), museum and art installations.
Due to its long, peaceful and unobtrusive nature it can also be used as music for studying, writing, relaxation, triggering ASMR, meditation, yoga etc. or even for aromatherapy and massage therapists needing some calm background music to add atmosphere and ambience.
If you’re an insomniac and having trouble sleeping, this can also make perfect sleep music to help lull you into a nocturnal state of calm. Also great music for getting crying babies to sleep (I can verify this from personal experience with my own baby daughter while I was writing the track!)
Watch the promo video here which includes a short 6 and a half minute extract from the full length 30 minute version of the track set to serene, hypnotic and atmospheric visuals to give you an idea how it can work with your own films. Also for fans of ambient space music and artists such as Steve Roach, Thom Brennan, John Serrie and Brian Eno.
“This single 30 minute track is perfect for lulling off for a short nap. This works perfect for me as I tend to automatically wake when the music is complete. The calm, delicate nature of the music is also perfect for reading to or working with.”
Brian Bourassa
“This piece hits a sweet spot for me, it’s kind of music I can float away on.”
Brett Christensen
This mp3 track is also available from these websites and online stores but if you want to use the music in your video you’ll need a license which is only available here at thebluemask.com:
Darkly atmospheric & spooky instrumental track with the feel of a modern day contemporary urban western. Intriguing, ghostly and mysterious late night spy music with strings, subtle vinyl crackle, DJ scratching and a slight eerie Portishead vibe. Spectres is a dark and moody instrumental track that’s ideal for paranormal TV shows, Halloween playlists or ghost-themed documentaries.
This mp3 track is also available from these websites and online stores but if you want to use the music in your video you’ll need a license which is only available here at thebluemask.com:
Eclipse is a dark and ominous music track ideal for film intros. Slow and sparse orchestral strings fade in and out, slowly building in intensity and atmosphere with muted timpani and soft gong hits. After the strings fade out, a combination of slow solo harp and dark piano echoes the main motif.
A mysterious and cinematic track, ideal as atmospheric intro music for impending or looming intro scenes. License this music track for your productions by selecting from the options above.
This mp3 track is also available from these websites and online stores but if you want to use the music in your video you’ll need a license which is only available here at thebluemask.com:
