Award-winning L. A. Composer Jason Bradley Livesay began playing the violin at 8, studying with Mildred Lloyd, Chen Yang, Dick Walker, and Todor Pelev. After winning several national awards as a teen, he went on to secure assistantship as a composer on The Amazing Race (CBS), which led to compositions and film scores for DreamWorks, Paramount, Columbia, MGM, Disney/Pixar, and others. Jason has over 40 film and TV credits, including “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the feature films “Bounty” and “Chasing the Green,” and original music for the documentary "Dear Francis."
Jason Bradley Livesay attended Azusa Pacific University, studying violin with Ruth Meints and composition with Phil Shackleton. He later studied film scoring at UCLA, conducting with Jorge Mester, and voice with Calvin Remsberg and Michael Skidgel.
Jason's work with Lee Sanders for CBS Television's The Amazing Race opened the door to many working relationships in the film industry. In addition to the above credits, Jason has teamed with his twin brother Nolan to compose for Warner Brothers, FoxFaith Films, Nickelodeon, CBS, and MTV, and won a Gold Classic Telly Award for "Best Music."
Jason wrote the original music for the award-winning feature documentary "Dear Francis," and additional music and orchestration for the feature film "One Night with the King," starring Peter O'Toole. In addition, he did the electronic programming for Disney/Pixar's "Burn-e" (an animated short released with "Wall-e"). Jason also holds a conducting position with the Golden State Pops Orchestra, and has premiered his own original concert works with the Lake Avenue Chamber Orchestra, the Sonus Quartet, the Golden State Pops Orchestra, and others.
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" sound-alike (aka Also Sprach Zarathustra) of the famous Richard Strauss regal fanfare. Perfect for films, TV shows, events, and commercials that need the cliche or anything majestic and presentational. Full symphony orchestra with optional choir. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music, Richard Strauss
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" sound-alike (aka Also Sprach Zarathustra) of the famous Richard Strauss regal fanfare. Perfect for films, TV shows, events, and commercials that need the cliche or anything majestic and presentational. Full symphony orchestra with optional choir. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, 2001: A Space Odyssey Soundalikes, Richard Strauss
A joyous and magical Christmas celebration fanfare, resounding the exciting spirit and cheer of the holiday season. Perfect for any celebratory Christmas commercial, film, or tv show. Orchestral, brass, winds, strings, percussion, sleigh bells. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
Middle East exotica. Intrigue, mysterious haunting and edgy. Nomads on the move, beautiful suspenseful female chanting over action-packed movie trailer, film score or opening credits. Builds to a big cresendo. Powerful driving mystical and alluring. Street uprisings, harrowing battle, combat, jihad! Instrumental, Middle East Music, Middle-Eastern Contemporary Dramatic
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Military Music, Battle Action | Orchestral Intense
The famous Christmas carol with all the action and energy of ESPN football! Great for Christmas sports specials. Orchestral with big drums and rhythmic percussion. Loud and Proud -- hard-driving, over-the-top holiday track, super for commercials, lively promos and as an attention grabber, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral
An building and pounding action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a heist getaway to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Military Music, Battle Preparation Orchestral Epic
A touching and heart-warming theme with a fun sense of child-like wonder and magic, underscoring anything from a child's dance to a romantic outing in the park. Piano, vibes, celeste, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, and strings. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
A hip and epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, ending with an emotional theme, underscoring anything from a gritty heist to a battle between man and machine, followed by a heroic theme. Like the "Bourne" movies, "Dark Knight," and "Transformers." Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Electro-Orchestral
A touching and heart-warming theme with a fun sense of child-like wonder and magic, underscoring anything from a child's dance to a romantic outing in the park. Piano, vibes, celeste, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, and strings. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
A very thematic cue underscoring contemplative sentiments and a sense of longing, motion, and time ticking by. Light orchestral with piano melody and subtle percussion rhythm. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
A very dreamy and lovely romantic piece with piano and ambient instruments underscoring anything from love making to a bittersweet homecoming. Romantic drama, lovers reunion. Moody tender atmospheric dreamy & spacious, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
An epic action theme with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a victory battle between man and machine to a hero's theme. Very much like scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky ("Batman Begins" and "Transformers"). Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme Crime Music
The famous Christmas melody from Tchaikowsky's Nutcracker with an urban and edgy twist. Great for Christmas specials and commercials. Orchestral with rhythmic and groove percussion. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Orchestral, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
A very comedic and funny cue underscoring a multitude of hilarious predicaments from a bad date to a bad first impression or bad practical joke. Pizzicato strings piano humor, vibraphone, clarinet, and percussion. Sneaky cat and mouse. House detective, kids cartoon video game romcom, kittens playing, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
An intensely suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to a mass epidemic. Orchestral with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Dangerous Music, Dark Music
A very hip and contemporary underscore piece with urban and pop characteristics. Perfect for montages or scenes that need a little edgy mystery with an inner-city vibe. Drums, electric, bass, electronic instruments, guitars, and piano. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Electronic Music
A suspenseful thriller cue with varying textures underscoring anything from hostage negotiations to a prison break. Orchestral with low piano, percussion, and and ambient fx. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme Crime Music
A beautifully romantic love theme on solo piano, similar to John Williams' theme from "Sabrina". Great for dramatic and romantic movie scenes such as a walk in the park to a first kiss to making love. Also great for commercials, trailers, and even background music. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
A driving and emotional dramatic cue with a thematic interlude underscoring anything from a kidnapping search to an innocent fugitive on the run. Orchestral with rhythmic percussion, piano, strings, and brass. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
An intensely suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to a mass epidemic, with a riveting climax. Orchestral with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Edgy Music
A pulsing and building mystery cue underscoring anything from an undercover mission to entering a new and suspicious world. Ambient FX, electric bass, strings, brass, rhythmic and mallet percussion. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
A beautifully fresh and dreamy orchestral theme underscoring wonder, awe, and magical drama. Piano, strings, french horns, harp, oboe, clarinet. Great for documentaries or any landscape, sun rising, heartfelt, and uplifting scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Dark mysterious music for dramatic film, like choking on fear & uncertainty. Nowhere to hide from vicious, intense & brutal killer. Basic Instinct, Freddy, Elm Street tension, under the subways, hiding in the sewers. Ominous threats everywhere you turn. Metal scrapings, gnawing rats, freaking scary! Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
A driving and emotional dramatic cue with a thematic interlude underscoring anything from a kidnapping search to an innocent fugitive on the run. Orchestral with rhythmic percussion, piano, strings, and brass. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
A pulsing suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a rescue search to a shocking discovery or intense murder mystery. Orchestral tension with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Supremely evil and menacing! Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Dangerous Music, Dark Music
A beautifully romantic theme on solo violin and light orchestral accompaniment underscoring anything from a bittersweet return to a sweeping landscape. Perfect for heart-warming drama, heartfelt passionate tender and emotional. Accepting a mate lovingly, starting over. Flashback, uplifting stirring, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
An intensely suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to a sudden kidnapping. Orchestral with piano, with electric bass and percussion, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening). Evil, Scary & Satanic, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
VERY DRAMATIC! An emotionally uplifting and moving composition for string orchestra with a powerfully developed theme underscoring anything from an epic farewell to an ultimate heart-felt redemption. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
A pulsing and building orchestral thriller montage cue underscoring anything from working mathematical formulas to constructing a time machine. Rhythmic percussion, brass, strings, ambient fx, electronic instruments. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Buildup (pending)
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Music (pending)
An uplifting and inspiring piece with a delicate piano intro leading to a upbeat pop/rock montage. Perfect for underscoring personal stories of sports figures or anyone's touching story. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Dangerous Music, Dark Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Electro-Orchestral
Dark, scary, frightening psycho nightmare music. Edgy mysterious and terrifying film or TV show. Midnight chase, Freddy, Jason, Elm Street, crime in progress. Dangerous Music, Dark Music
A dreamy and ambient background piece with driving feel-good percussion and a hopeful sense of magic, building to an inspiring climax. Perfect for corporate videos and commercials. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Music (pending)
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Music (pending)
An intensely suspenseful mystery cue underscoring anything from a deceitful murder to a mass epidemic. Orchestral with piano, in the vein of James Newton Howard's scores for M. Night Shyamalan films (The Village, Signs, The Happening) . Instrumental, Corporate Music, Radio & Multimedia Production Elements
A wonderfully inspiring and driving piece combining orchestral forces with world music colors, electric guitar, drums, and sheer wonder. It takes you on a magical journey from the subtle rhythmic opening through the soaring development, on to the intense uplifting climax, and finishes as it began. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a fast car chase to a battle between man and machine. Similar to John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hans Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky ("Dark Knight" "Transformers") . Instrumental, News Music, News Music | Investigative
A dreamy and ambient background piece with driving feel-good percussion and a hopeful sense of magic, building to an inspiring climax. Perfect for corporate videos and commercials. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a reckless helicopter chase to a battle between man and machine. Very much in the vein of Danny Elfman's action scores and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Music (pending)
