Originally from Chicago, Ed Hartman composes in 14 genres, including Classical, Asian, Latin, Jazz, and Orchestral -- often working in dark, edgy, scary or tribal themes, using the exotic marimba and unusual percussion to add zing and originality. Ed has scored music for Film, TV, Radio, and even a Planetarium! Recent film credits: The Blind Side, Scooby Doo and The Mystery Begins (Warner Bros.); Surviving Christmas (Dreamworks), Mini's First Time (Bold Films), Forbidden Fruit (Jeff Madsen Productions), and The Paralyzing Agent (Z Flight Productions), plus TV shows and corporate.
Ed Hartman received his degree in percussion from Indiana University, and has written articles, sheet music and books about music. His TV Credits: Twas the Night, Katie Morgan, Big Love (HBO) and Passions (NBC), Doc-Block (MSNBC), Greek (ABC Family), Emeril Green (Green), "Nature" (PBS), "Channel 5 Takes Latin, Relic Hunter (Travel), Shalom In The Home (TLC), and Current TV.
Corporate/Commercial Credits: MYQ2 (FOX TV Affiliate, Seattle), Lightyear Productions (for Tacoma Grand Cinema), Parragon Books, Ltd., Lavinia Productions S. L.C., Modem Media, 3CIM Inc., Tarinatalo OY, Storyhouse LTD., Avex Marketing, Kobalt, Barnes and Noble, Trailer Park, DDB Health, and Greenpeace.
Performance: Ed has recorded and performed with numerous bands, orchestras, dance and theatre co’s including: Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon, and Ellipsis. In the Northwest, he has become a top freelance percussionist and recording artist. Ed has performed as a soloist at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall in NYC. His own bands The Olympic Marimba Band (World) and Northwest Passage (Jazz) perform music from around the world.
CIRCUS OF THE MIND
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Ed Hartman
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Composed: 2005
Warped circus music meets the Twilight Zone. Quirky circus calliope organ carousel music. Campy, haunting music. Fun, swirling and festive, an edgy version of a day at the Big Top, ferris wheel goes crazy, tilt-a-whirl off its game, kids running amok. You can smell the cotton candy in the air. Instrumental, Theme Music, Novelty Music
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE PRETTY
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Ed Hartman
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Composed: 2006
Take off on Serge Leone/Enrico Morricone style Spaghetti Westerns! Fun, serious and campy at the same time. Movie trailer, closing credits or soundtrack for action adventure or stories of how the West Was Won. "Make My Day!" music. Dramatic, heroic, patriotic Western music. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes, Spaghetti Western Soundalikes
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THE HORROR IF IT ALL
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Ed Hartman
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Composed: 2008
THE RIVER, PART TWO AT A STREAM
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Ed Hartman
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Composed: 1993
Peaceful marimba and nature sounds. Deliverance! Mysterious, edgy Tropical drums and marimba melody. Nature documentary, history channel, medical drama, travelscape. Amazon rainforest, Globe Trekker, advert and promo for hiking boots, safari gear, kayaking, white rapids, fishing, hunting, boating. Instrumental, New Age Music, Nature
Artist Keywords: marimba jazz fusion rock pop electronic electronica retro TV television theme orchestral epic strings band marching band Latin salsa Caribbean Caribean Carribean Calypso Mexican Vibes Vibraphone bells xylophone timpani chimes Christmas holiday novelty funny vaudeville
royalty free music,
golf promotional items,
in store custom cds,
corporate promotions music cds,
Theme CDs,
Latin Dance Music,
musical gifts,
promotional business items,
Asian Music Cds,
service promotions,
Piano melodies,
motivational music for advertising promotions,
music cd greeting cards,
World Music CDs,
business to business promotional products,
Exotic Music,
Contemporary CDs,
Gift CDs,
product promotion gifts,
in-store custom cds,
Personalized CDs
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