Collection of all completed American Themes.

American Themes

Where it all began. The first American Theme, inspired by an unforgettable Colorado trip.

American Themes - Colorado

The second piece in my series of "American Themes". Reminiscent of "Colorado", but certainly more epic.

American Themes - Alaska

Yet another piece in the "American Themes" series. Traditional orchestration, along with an acoustic guitar for a more "western" feel.

American Themes - Arizona

Another concert band piece in the "American Themes" series, though this one may not be entirely playable.

American Themes - Louisiana

Nothing like a good old fashioned road trip through the Land of Lincoln. 

American Themes - Illinois

Imagine flying in a bi-plane over 10 000 lakes.

American Themes - Minnesota

There's adventure to be found around every fog-topped peak in this tropical wonderland.

American Themes - Hawaii

An introduction to the American Themes that explores Alabama's beautiful nature while drawing thematic parallels to other parts of the country.

American Themes - Alabama

An exhilarating flight over the foothills and river valleys of Arkansas.

American Themes - Arkansas

I can't believe I still haven't been here.

American Themes - California

An ode to the small-town charm of one of the oldest states in the country.

American Themes - Connecticut

Yo am I actually gonna have to come up with 50 different descriptions for these? Just for the love of god don't add any more states to the union...

American Themes - Delaware

"Like the citrus glow off the old orange grove
Or the red rocket blaze over Cape Canaveral"
- Conor Oberst

American Themes - Florida

A stylistic detour explores the urban excitement of Atlanta, Georgia.

American Themes - Georgia

A flight through the foothills of the Rockies foreshadows a trek into a less mountainous part of the country.

American Themes - Idaho

Inspired by Vienna Teng's "Landsailor", this piece follows a truck driving through corn-laden Indiana, from the tranquil Michigan shores to Hoosier National Park.

American Themes - Indiana

A majestic late-afternoon drive, chasing the golden Iowa sun...

American Themes - Iowa

An adventure into the Kansas wilderness, tornado dodging included.

American Themes - Kansas

A journey along meandering Cumberland River, over the sprawling forests near the Tennessee border, and through the otherworldly splendor of the Mammoth Cave system.

American Themes - Kentucky

"Should pale death, with treble dread, make the ocean caves our bed, God who hears the surges roll, deign to save the suppliant soul."

- Thomas Wake, The Lighthouse (2019)

American Themes

Alex Sein - Composer