Frans Absil Music, MP3 and SoundCloud Audio Demos

MP3 Audio Archive

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1. Functional Music: pieces for film, documentary, ambiance and commercials.
2. Band Music: compositions and arrangements for fanfare and concert band.
3. Various: various orchestral, chamber and electronic music compositions.
4. Videos: Link to YouTube channel video content.

Gradually, audio content will be moved to the SoundCloud account.

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Functional Music: pieces for tutorials, film, documentary and commercials

• Schillinger Symmetric Harmonization of a Diatonic Melody (1'04), orchestral composition used in series of YouTube tutorials.
  Frans Absil · Symmetric Harmonization and Strata Harmony Orchestra
• Layered Hexachords (2'24), example from YouTube tutorial on composing with polychords from pitch-class sets.
  Frans Absil · Layered Hexachords
• Sketching with Schillinger (4'14), orchestral composition used in series of YouTube tutorials.
  Frans Absil · Sketching with Schillinger
• Three-Motif Theme: Imitation, Diminution Hocket and Harmonization (1'54), for orchestra.
  Frans Absil · Three-Motif Theme
• Double Exposure (3'32), composition for orchestra.
  Frans Absil · Double Exposure
• Exploring Stratospheres (2'33), composition for orchestra with Schillinger Strata Harmony.
  Frans Absil · Exploring Stratospheres
• Waltzing with R (3'00), orchestral composition example used in YouTube tutorial.
  Frans Absil · Waltzing with R
• Chasing da Capo (3'04), a 128 BPM chase music cue for orchestra and synths.
• Ini Kabal (2'29), a cue with 8th note rock mood in irregular meter and ABA form.
• Nika Albi (1'12), Spitfire Audio Albion ONE Trailer scoring competition entry.
• Reminiscing Our Unfathomable Liaison Amoureuse (5'43), Melancholic Waltz for Symphony Orchestra.
• Police Precinct Five (2'12), Thrill Music Cue.
• The Victorious Ride of Prince Uberti (7'36). Woodwind, brass, percussion and strings (Epic Orchestral, 9.1 Mb)
• Under the Spell of Orlua (7'18), Fantasy Music for Orchestra with Percussion Group.
• Zenobia's Farewell (4'27), Woodwind, horns, keyboards, percussion and strings.
• Tension Cue 13 (0'34). Synthesizers, brass, strings and percussion (Film music, 0.7 Mb)
• Suite Benjamin Button (4'52). Woodwinds, horns, strings, percussion and electronic sounds (Film music 5.8 Mb).
• Dr Faust in the Hall of Mirrors (3'48). String orchestra, harp, celesta, French horns and electronic sounds (Ambient Textures 2013, 4.4 Mb).
• Fast Rhythm (2'31). Pulsating rhythms with rock rhythm group (Ambient Textures 2013, 2.8 Mb).
• Strings in Stress (6'19). Orchestral and electronic suspense (Ambient Textures 2013, 7.2 Mb).
• Slow Groove (6'51). Slow rock with synth solo (Ambient Textures 2013, 7.8 Mb).
• Medium Bossa (3'48). Electro Latin - Bossa Nova 120 BPM (Ambient Textures 2013, 4.8 Mb).
• Suspense Scape (3'33). Suspense atmosphere for strings, E-guitar and percussion (Ambient Textures 2013, 4.0 Mb).
• Triumphant March (3'04). March for band and orchestra (Ambient Textures 2013, 3.5 Mb).
• Dimanche Bleu (3'10). Film music theme for accordion, guitar and strings (XmasTextures 2012, 3.8 Mb).
• Soundscape #12 (4'06). Relaxed mood soundscape and moderate rock (Xmas Textures 2012, 4.9 Mb).
• Slow Suspense (4'36). Slow suspense soundscape (Xmas Textures 2012, 5.2 Mb).
• Emostrings (5'58). Mood Music for string quartet and orchestra (XmasTextures 2012, 6.8 Mb).
• Film music for "The Entertainment Experience" (TEE Project 2012, 3.7-9.2 Mb):
  • Episode 2 (3'18);
  • Episode 3 (5'06);
  • Episode 4 (6'36);
  • Episode 5 (5'36);
  • Episode 6 (8'06);
  • Episode X (4'44).
• Preludes for a Well-Tempered Nature (Semaine du Son 2011 project):
  • Shock and Awe (1'11). Volcanic activity (Iceland/Hawaii) soundscape, dissonant brass chords (1.3 Mb).
  • Savannah Shuffle (1'16). Elephant infrasound communication signals, African percussion ensemble (1.4 Mb).
  • Black Gravity (1'05). Gravitation waves, emitted by spiralling black holes, 12-tone string chords (2.4 Mb);
  • Trapped (1'11). Mouse and rat ultrasound distress calls, reverb piccolo and flutes (1.3 Mb);
  • Switched on Bubbles (1'15). Flowing water with air bubbles, synthesizer counterpoint and pizzicato strings (1.4 Mb);
  • Rock in Space (2'18). Solar wind, Jupiter and Saturn electro-magnetic signals, 16-th rock (2.6 Mb);
  • Whaling and Wailing (1'07). Killer and Beluga whale feeding and echolocation sounds, 12-tone series for harp, celesta and vibraphone (2.5 Mb).
• Going to Church (Ter Kerke Gaan) (4'36). Chorale theme with variations for choir and organ (Film music for the Harenkarstival 2008 Project, 5.2 Mb).
• Venetian Violins (2'26). Fast tune in classical/rock style for studio orchestra and electric guitar (2.5 Mb).
• On Purpose (1'04). Title music for management course video tapes (1.2 Mb).
• Un épisode à la campagne (7'40). Main theme orchestral music for French countryside movie (9.2 Mb).
• Shotgun Soliloquy (2'11). Western mood piece for solo trumpet and orchestra (2.5 Mb).

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Band Music: compositions and arrangements for fanfare and symphonic wind band

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• Moon River (3'43). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (4.5 Mb).
• Stevie Wonder Medley (9'50). Arrangement for concert band (11.8 Mb).
• The Shadow Of Your Smile (3'12). Latin - Rumba Bolero (3.8 Mb).
• Roof Garden (2'45). Funk Rock, arrangement for concert band (3.3 Mb).
• Over the Rainbow (5'08). Arrangement for fanfare band (brass octet version, 6.2 Mb).
• I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (3'06). Arrangement for saxophone quintet (3.7 Mb).
• Radio Rumba (5'36). Latin music (Harenkarstival 2008 Project, 6.4 Mb).
• Oorlog in de polder (War in the Low Lands) (6'37). Short tone poem for extended concert band (Harenkarstival 2008 Project, 7.5 Mb).
• De strijd tegen het water (Fighting the Sea)
  Tone poem for symphonic wind band (Harenkarstival 2008 Project, 9.3 Mb).
• Round Midnight (2'41). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (3.0 Mb).
• One Note Samba (2'33). Bossa nova, arrangement for concert band (2.9 Mb).
• Hello (2'58). Rock ballad, arrangement for concert band (3.3 Mb).
• Just the Way You Are (2'53). Latin-Rock, arrangement for concert band (3.2 Mb).
• The Blue Danube Makeover (7'12). Arrangement (symphonic/jazz/latin) for concert band (8.2 Mb).
• It's Only a Paper Moon (1'46). Up-tempo rock, arrangement for concert band (VBR, 2.6 Mb).
• Suspension and Bridge (5'26). Ballad for concert band (6.2 Mb).
• Part of Your World (1'37). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (1.8 Mb).
• Ningao Valley (5'26). Latin for concert band (orchestral audio version, 6.2 Mb).
• Let It Snow (3'26). Medium swing, arrangement for concert band (3.9 Mb).
• It Might As Well Be Spring (3'09). Mambo, arrangement for concert band (3.5 Mb).
• The Summer Knows (3'06). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (3.5 Mb).
• Autumn Leaves (3'21). Up-tempo swing, arrangement for concert band (3.8 Mb).
• Dinghy Rock (1'36). Moderate rock, for fanfare / concert band (VBR, 2.4 Mb).
• Smart Latin (3'33). Cha-Cha for fanfare / concert band (4.0 Mb).
• My One and Only Love (3'17). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (3.8 Mb).
• Life is a Cabaret (2'15). Up-tempo swing, arrangement for concert band (2.6 Mb).
• Misty (3'44). Ballad, arrangement for concert band (4.2 Mb).
• Lightweight Concerto in F (2'21). March for concert band (VBR, 3.1 Mb).
• Blue Moon (3'31). Slow Bolero, arrangement for concert band (4.1 Mb).
• Bone in the Barrio (7'27). Latin for concert band and solo trombone (8.5 Mb).
• P'Teeth Suite:
  • Mvt. 1 Fish Finger Frenzy (5'33). Allegretto for concert band (Mvt. 1, 6.3 Mb);
  • Mvt. 2 Slay Right (1'26). Moderato for concert band (VBR, 1.9 Mb);
  • Mvt. 3 Sad Ballad or Bad Salad? (4'16). Ballad for concert band (4.9 Mb).
  • Mvt. 4 Tea, Biscuits and Muffin Dance (3'11). Folk tune for concert band (3.6 Mb).
  • Mvt. 5 Dutch Roll (4'20). Rock & Roll for concert band (4.9 Mb).

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Other Music: various compositions

• Tante Acide, la soixantaine lucide (5'53), composition for studio orchestra.
  Frans Absil · Tante Acide, la soixantaine lucide
• Frankie Fret Could Not Forget His Online Gig With The Roulettes (4'32), composition for studio orchestra.
  Frans Absil · Frankie Fret Could Not Forget His Online Gig With The Roulettes
• Two Bars, I Owe You Two Chocolate Bars (5'58), composition for band and orchestra.
  Frans Absil · Two Bars, I Owe You Two Chocolate Bars
• Route l'amour perdu (6'44), composition for big band.
• Baila Ink (2'15), relaxed bossa nova with feature for flugelhorn.
• Funky Duck (3'57). Medium tempo funkrock (Xmas Textures 2012, 4.8 Mb).
• Bossa Groove (6'19). Latin - Bossa Nova (Xmas Textures 2012, 7.2 Mb).
• Medium Rock (2'36). Medium tempo rock for rhythm and strings (Xmas Textures 2012, 3.1 Mb).
• Dancevention
  Lively tempo dance music (Xmas Textures 2012, 4.8 Mb).
• Mediocrity Lane (6'58)
  Latin mambo for studio orchestra (8.0 Mb).
• Segovian Sadness (4'34) Melancholic piece for solo acoustic guitar (5.5 Mb).
• Songs:
  • To Sleep (2'54). Song for mezzo-soprano voice and clarinet quartet (VBR, 3.6 Mb).
  • Song of Innocence (2'27). Song for mezzo-soprano voice, flute and string quartet (VBR, 3.2 Mb).
  • L'Horloge (2'36). Song for baritone voice and guitar (VBR, 2.3 Mb).
• Birthday Blues for Malu (2'18). Up-tempo swing for jazz big band (VBR, 3.6 Mb).
• Forging Felix (3'01). Theme with variations for jazz big band (VBR, 3.7 Mb).
• Pizzicato Pride (5'50). Allegro - Andante, for pizzicato string orchestra (7.0 Mb).
• Ningao Valley (5'26). Latin for studio orchestra (6.2 Mb).
• Menacing Marimba (5'58). Piece for mallets, choir and chamber orchestra (6.8 Mb).
• Caribbean Night (8'26). A tropical short story for small orchestra (9.6 Mb).
• Wind Quintet:
  • Blues Waltz (3'57). Mvt. 2 Presto - Vivo (4.5 Mb).
  • Ballade (2'44). Mvt. 3 Andantino (VBR, 2.8 Mb).
  • Finale (5'07). Mvt. 4 Allegro (5.8 Mb).
• Danse Arabe (4'56). Soldat Tadelos for chamber group, Mvt. 3 Vivace (5.6 Mb).
• String Quartet Epitaph for a Dear Friend:
  • Living in Innocence (2'30). Mvt. 1 Andante tranquilo (VBR, 3.3 Mb).
  • Living in Excitement (2'35). Mvt. 2 Vivace (VBR, 3.4 Mb).
  • Living in Agony (3'29). Mvt. 4 Adagio - Allegro (VBR, 4.9 Mb).
• Frühling (2'53). Three Heine songs for mixed choir (here: synth sounds, 3.3 Mb).
• Five Miniatures for Saxopohone Quartet:
  • Break Dance (2'18). Mvt. 1 Rock, Allegro (VBR, 2.9 Mb).
  • Syzygy (4'29). Mvt. 4 Sarabande (5.1 Mb).
  • Pia Zollfrei (4'53). Mvt. 3 Tango, Allegro (5.5 Mb).
• Sonatine for Harp:
  • Lento tranquilo e rubato (2'02). Mvt. 2 (VBR, 1.6 Mb).
  • Presto giocoso (2'15). Mvt. 3 (VBR, 2.1 Mb).
• Brass sextet Shuffle and Deal:
  • Queen of No Hearts (5'43). Mvt. 2 Marcia maestoso (6.5 Mb).
  • Jack of All Spades (3'31). Mvt. 3 Jazz Waltz (4.0 Mb).

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Videos: YouTube channel content

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