Canadian Composer Rick Dickert writes music for Film, TV, Video Games, and Multimedia, with a lengthy client list that includes the American Red Cross, Elizabeth Arden, Ernst & Young, Brokaw Inc, Catholic Charities, and London Business School, among others. His tracks draw from a palette of vintage keyboards, real guitars, percussion, bass, and state-of-the-art virtual instruments. Rick's music is always crisp and professional, and his catalog spans a wide range of styles and genres, including Blues, Dramatic, Dance, Electronic, Rock, and Reggae.
Rick Dickert's early musical studies resulted in bronze and silver medals from Trinity College of Music (London) for musical theory exams. Additional clients who have licensed his tracks from Audiosparx for their projects include:
Barbados Association of Retired Persons, Kilmer & Kilmer, Mysamaris, Inc., Missing Link Studio, Altava Media lda, Actum Imago Productions, Hartbeeps Music Ltd, AACCEPT (Autism Awareness & Creating Community), inoursity films, BHMI, Waterwerks Communications, TMG Strategies, Symbology Creative, Tomorrow Pictures Inc., CYBF, Jackrabbit Design, Roger Schillerstrom, and Advanced Media Solutions.
Piano, upright bass and drums accompanied by sleigh bells combine for a simple melody. Suggested for use under narration of happy, feel-good moments or to underscore warm, nostalgic winter holiday scenes, for traditional Christmas reunion of extended family a la Norman Rockwell. Key of G, 80 bpm, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
Slow, sad solo piano composition suggested for setting of a formal funeral, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also to underscore images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of F minor/100 beats/min. For more orchestrated version, audition “Atlas Requiem Chamber Mix”, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Slow, sad solo piano composition suggested for setting of a formal funeral, serious narrative or bittersweet, tragic love scene, also to underscore images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of F minor/100 beats/min. For more orchestrated version, audition “Atlas Requiem Chamber Mix”, Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Piano and antique sleigh bells combine for a simple, nostalgic A/B pattern. Suggested for use under narration, happy, feel-good moments or to underscore warm, touching, nostalgic winter holiday scenes, for traditional Christmas reunion of extended family a la Norman Rockwell. Key of A, 80 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Orchestrated version of “Winter Holiday Music Box” track. Antique sleigh bells, strings, harpsichord and marching snare accompany simple dream-like music box melody. Suggested for electronic holiday greetings, slideshows, media ads and children’s seasonal theater events. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Bittersweet, melancholy melody played on syncopated pizzicato strings, harp and percussion. Suggested for underscoring of formal funerals, serious narrative, tragic love scenes, also for media production cues, images of natural disaster relief and calls to donate. Key of A, starts at 78 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Acoustic and electric piano, strings and light percussion accompany quiet, reassuring woodwind and horn melody suggested for use as a subtle alternative fanfare, prelude or underscore to heartfelt narration. Also for voiceovers, public service announcements, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Real classical guitar and antique sleigh bells combine for a simple, relaxed, laid-back melodic A/B pattern. Suggested for happy, light-hearted, seasonal soundtracks, heartfelt narration, sentimental holiday scenes a la illustrations of Norman Rockwell and Thomas Kinkade. Key of D, 100 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
Analog and digital synths with percussion play electronic music box counterpoint, including bridge. Suggested for montage of happy innocent children, wholesome images of simple life pleasures, underscoring of upbeat narration, TV and radio production ad spots, PSAs. Key of B flat, 139 beats/min, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Simple, peaceful, upbeat solo harp repeats motifs till resolution after 60 seconds. Suggested for intimate scenes, commercials, corporate use, TV and radio spots, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Also for tender, romantic, nostalgic, leisurely scenes. Key of C, 124 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Antique sleigh bells accompany nostalgic piano melody with bridge. Recommended for touching winter scenes, underscore of seasonal PSAs, holiday ecards, warm, heartfelt narration. Beautiful and traditional, heart-warming for family times during Christmas and year end parties. Key of G, 113 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Acoustic guitar, drums, shaker/maracas, percussion and wind chimes accompany flute playing laid back cue inspired by native North American culture. Suggested for new age media use, transitions and aboriginal influenced ambiance. Key of D, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Vibraphone, upright bass & hihat cymbals play simple pattern a la The Pink Panther. Vibes rising & falling to build suspense. Devious deceitful sneaky comic scenes, underscore humorous tongue-in-cheek voiceovers or narration. Laidback 60s private eye, dark humor. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Solo stride piano piece played similarly to piano roll style, suggested for nostalgic scenes, transitions, and early 20th century flashbacks. Also for silent movie sequences and underscoring narration of historic events accompanying vintage video or photo slide-shows of yesteryear. Key of C, 125 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Brass, woodwind and percussion sounds in A/B arrangement of traditional marching band play upbeat, whimsical march. Suggested for comic scenes and general public assembly sequences involving parades, marching bands, high schools, pep rallies, graduation, student gatherings. Key of C, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Themes, Street Music
Antique sleighbells, horse bells, piano and organ play laid-back seasonal arrangement suggested to underscore heartfelt winter holiday scenes, ecards, commercials and PSAs. Also for montages, slideshows and images in the tradition of Norman Rockwell and Thomas Kinkade. Key of C, 110 bpm, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Bass, organ and percussion build to accompany relaxed acoustic guitar progression. Suggested for leisurely holiday scenes, vacation montages, restful images, holiday poolside settings, coffee shops, light dinner music, underscoring of narration, public service announcements. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Pop
A/B arrangement of sad, single note piano motif, to quicker animated bridge of subtle optimism, returning to initial pattern. Suggested for scenes of heartbreak, tragedy, natural disaster, underscoring of serious narration, lost love and live theatrical performance use. Key of C Minor, 85 beats/min, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Remix of Paisley Beat – Retro British invasion style pop rock guitar groove with bass guitar, drums, piano and organ, includes bridge. Suggested for party scenes, positive bar ambiance, spontaneous celebrations, dance sequences, summer holiday, beach settings, montages. Key of A, 115 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Classic Rock
Drums, bass and electric guitars accompany retro organ leisurely improvising 12 bar blues solos a la Late Night with David Letterman and The Late Show. Suggested for carefree transition to humorous montage, also for frat parties, keggers, beach, bar, and leisure scenes. Key of A, 112 beats/min, Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Antique sleigh bells accompany harp playing relaxed melody. Suggested to underscore traditional, nostalgic holiday scenes of family and community gatherings a la Norman Rockwell, sentimental narration, media spots, Powerpoint presentations and Flash animations. Key of G, 80 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Antique sleigh bells, real bass guitar, electric rhythm, drums and string samples accompany melodic electric lead guitar hook in up-tempo MOR pop/rock instrumental. Suggested for happy, light-hearted, sentimental Xmas scenes, energetic seasonal classic rock soundtracks. Key of D, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Rock
Piano, strings and light percussion accompany quiet, reassuring woodwind melody suggested for use as a subtle alternative fanfare, prelude or underscore to heartfelt narration. Also for voiceovers, public service announcements and romantic, nostalgic or family value scenes. Key of E, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Remix of Beast Trance - Moody synthesizers play hypnotic patterns with reverse audio effects and step-filtered percussion. Suggested for scenes involving altered consciousness, substance abuse, montage, transition and underscoring of narration, voice-overs, ad spots. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Simple piano chords resolve through close harmony pattern, with percussion and double bass. Suggested for supporting, uplifting, positive scenes, underscoring of narration, public service announcements, voice-overs, transitions or 60 second TV and radio commercial spots. Key of F, 110 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Piano, bass guitar, synthesizers, congas and percussion play moody A/B patterns with bridge. Suggested for scenes of intrigue, romance, plotting, scheming, cosmopolitan nightlife and to underscore narration, public service announcements. 135 and 140 beats/min, key of A minor modulates to G minor, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Simple dream-like music box melody played by glockenspiel and subtle Minimoog V patch, accompanied by shaken antique sleigh bells. Suggested for electronic holiday greetings, background music for slideshows, advertising and underscoring of children’s seasonal theater events. Key of C, 114 beats/min, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Music Boxes
Non-pitched 60 second drum track featuring toms, bongos, congas, timbales and tambourine. Suggested for sports highlights, commercials, TV and radio production spots, workouts or high-energy scenes. Also for crime-in-progress, getaway, fleeing, fight and chase sequences. 4/4 time, 142 beats/min, Instrumental, Drums, Rock Drums
Uniquely resonant antique sleigh bells in 51 second stereo loop with subtle reverb, suggested for use in music tracks and Foley applications, to underscore heartfelt seasonal narrative for TV, radio and internet production spots. 80 bpm, Holiday,
Moody jazz-inspired arrangement of acoustic piano, vibraphone, upright bass, drums and percussion suggested to underscore laid-back lounge scenes, cocktail party sequences and fine dining scenarios. Key of F minor, 120 bpm, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Pianos, synthesizers, acoustic guitar and drums play driving arrangement suggested for underscoring of motivational images, travelling sequences and scenes depicting motion. Key of A, 133 bpm, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and percussion combine for laid-back jazz-influenced arrangement suggested to underscore lounge settings, urban nightlife and fine dining scenes. Key of A minor, 138 bpm, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Energetic arrangement of upright bass and drums inspired by jazz and blues, suggested to underscore scenes involving comedy, espionage and fifth business. Key of E minor, 70 bpm, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Piano, upright bass and drums play traditional jazz-inspired arrangement suggested to underscore club scenes, party sequences and nostalgic slideshows. Key of E flat, 70 bpm, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Antique sleigh bells, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, bass and Latin percussion combine for energetic, upbeat groove suggested to underscore images and scenes of holiday celebration in tropical settings. Key of D, 125 bpm, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Latin
Moody, trance-inspired groove combining electric piano, synthesizers and drums suggested for scenes of espionage, urban nightlife and mystery. Key of A, 80 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Laidback country-influenced arrangement of guitars, piano, bass and drums with a jazz-inspired chorus. Suggested to underscore scenes of relaxation, leisure and downtime. Also for rural settings and small town USA. Key of D, 133 bpm, Instrumental, Country, CCM
Laid-back arrangement of piano, electric piano, acoustic guitars, bass, drums and strings suggested to underscore scenes of contemplation, decision making and thoughtful relaxation. Also for romantic slideshows, underscoring of feel-good sequences and nostalgic images. Key of A, 137 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Electric guitar, organ, piano, clavinet, bass and drums combine for a quirky, syncopated, reggae-influenced rhythm suggested to underscore party scenes, sequences depicting shady business and crime in progress settings. Key of E minor, 124 bpm, Instrumental, Reggae, Contemporary Reggae
Tango-inspired arrangement of accordion, upright bass and percussion suggested to underscore scenes involving cafes, restaurants and patios. Also for vacation slideshows and world travel sequences. Key of C minor modulates to D minor, 136 bpm, Instrumental, European, European
Sounds of player piano, drums, cymbals, organ pipes, marimba and glockenspiel combine for a calliope-inspired mechanical band arrangement suggested to underscore fall or state fair settings, nostalgic silent film sequences and nostalgic slideshows. Key of C, 66 bpm, Instrumental, Themes, Street Music
Synthesizers, electric pianos, electric guitar and drums combine for a moody arrangement suggested to underscore scenes of mystery, espionage and discovery. Also for sequences depicted altered consciousness. Key of G, 70 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Piano, synthesizers and percussion combine for a dark, moody arrangement suggested to underscore scenes of turmoil, espionage, danger and escape. Key of A minor, 105 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Pianos, organ, guitars, bass, drums and percussion combine for a laid-back, southwestern-influenced arrangement suggested to underscore scenes of relaxation, down time and leisure. Key of D, 120 bpm, Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Bittersweet, subtle solo piano arrangement in the style of cocktail lounges, suggested to underscore serious narration, scenes of reflection, heartfelt sequences of personal loss and calls for charitable donations. Key of A minor, 78 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
