John studied music theory independently during his high-school years, teaching himself the mechanics of melody and chords by analyzing the complex harmony of the Carpenters. In college, however, he changed his focus to filmmaking and graphic design (also areas of interest in high school) because there are only so many courses one can fit into a semester. Now, after a long break, he has returned to arranging and composing music and has been surprised to find that his natural musical abilities, rather than withering, have developed during their years of disuse. The genres he enjoys now are smooth jazz, big band, early music and instrumental holiday music.
Genres: Royalty Free Music , Orchestral
Description: High, slow piano notes over high, sustained strings. Very sweet, sounds like romance but could also be in a heartbreaking scene. Ethereal.
Genres: Royalty Free Music , Military/Marches
Description: Synth ambience, trumpet on Taps, male voices on Battle Hymn.