This sequence is based on the emotional main theme from Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, composed by James Horner. Background For those that haven’t seen Braveheart, stop reading this blog post, and go watch it. Holding a firm spot in my top-5…
This sequence comes from the main theme to Rick and Morty, written by Ryan Elder. Television For me, television is a rare treat that I use to waste time. I know there are plenty of shows out there that are…
This sequence is based on the sizzling horn line that starts Sky is the Limit, the first song off of Rebelution’s 3rd studio album, Peace of Mind. Background Rebelution started in the mid 2000’s on the campus of UC Santa…
On Friday 8/28/20 I gave a solo recital to kick off the Monterey Symphony‘s new concert format called Balcony Sessions. Watch it on VIMEO Watch it on FACEBOOK PROGRAM (click composer name for more info. Steven Verhelst On Your Own Now…
This sequence is based on the main theme from Hans Zimmer‘s score to Muppet Treasure Island. Background After the successful release of The Muppet Christmas Carol in 1992, Jim Henson Productions and Walt Disney Pictures decided that the next Muppets…
This sequence is based on the melody from the British Naval song, Spanish Ladies. Background With origins somewhere between 1650-1750, this British Naval song predates the Sea Shanties (merchant songs) of the mid 1800s. The lyrics tell a story about…
This sequence is based on the opening lick in John Debney‘s main theme for the 1995 film, Cutthroat Island. Background I’m a child of the 90s, so Cutthroat Island fell squarely in my most impressionable years. I watched it countless…
This sequences is based on the song Presenting the Hook, from John Williams‘ score to Steven Spielberg‘s 1991 film, HOOK. Background Steven Spielberg dreamed of creating his own Peter Pan story for many years before HOOK hit theaters in 1991.…
This sequence is based on the exhilarating main theme from Klaus Badelt‘s He’s a Pirate, from Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Background Pirates of the Caribbean hit theaters in 2003 and was almost universally loved from…
This sequence is based on the Jeremy Soule’s soul-stirring main theme to Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim. The Song of the Dragonborn. This sequences was chosen by my Patreon supporters (FluentFriends) to finish off July 2020’s Video Game Music theme.…