This was inspired by the music of Ludwig van Beethoven. I composed this piece for piano and violin that is quick, fast-paced and exciting, while slightly mysterious as well... could be something for TV, like intro scene or credits music. 

The grand piano was recorded from my Korg Kronos, and the solo Violin is from the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra bundle, programmed and played with a MIDI controller. All mixing and mastering was done with proprietary Logic plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

Capriccio in C Minor [Demo]

This piece was a doozy - I made this in a fervor of inspiration after playing the game "Valheim" for a few weeks which I absolutely LOVED. The music revolves around the art of 'storytelling' with music... feels like this could be for a trailer, or a short film. It was inspired by Norse mythology and the wonder, adventure and (sometimes) tragedy in the story of how Vikings lived and came to be. It's a slow and tense build, but the moments of exhilaration are a sense of relief, even though they are short-lived.

All instruments, voices and percussion were recorded using a MIDI controller keyboard with various orchestral libraries I own, all within Logic Pro 11. All mixing and mastering was done with proprietary Logic plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

Lore of the Vikings [Demo]

This composition came from a piece that I was sitting on for several years…
It was inspired by video games centered around the world of fantasy and magic. Kind of feels like a secret society of people gathering and using ancient rituals to pay tribute to gods, in order to be promised immortal power. As a result, this piece contains a lot of ‘melodies’ that have immense emotional passion in the arrangement and how they are played. It creates a lot of moods and ‘worlds’ within itself; a reminder of “what evil that lurks in the hearts of man.”  It is a particularly great headphone listen.

All instruments, voices and percussion were recorded using a MIDI controller keyboard with various orchestral libraries I own, all within Logic Pro 11. All mixing and mastering was done with proprietary Logic plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

The Primeval Council [Demo]

This was my first full orchestral composition using only two libraries of orchestral plugins: Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Strings.
I created this work with the intention of someday scoring it for a real orchestra to perform. Pretty straightforward inspiration: an Admiral and his crew on an epic adventure through the high seas! There’s a lot of wonder, whimsical moments that seem borderline silly and comical, and very triumphant themes throughout the composition. One of my favorites I’ve made to date. Also a wonderful headphone listen. Inspired heavily by Howard Shore & John Williams' work.

All instruments, voices and percussion were recorded using a MIDI controller keyboard with various orchestral libraries I own, all within Logic Pro 11. All mixing and mastering was done with proprietary Logic plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

The Admiral [Demo]

This was inspired by the somber, sorrowful works of Frederic Chopin. This composition is for violin and piano, and it was created as an art piece. The fear we all have of death is something everyone struggles to accept. With the piece being slow and bleak, it depicts something of a funeral procession - sometimes melodic and heartbreaking, sometimes odd and atonal, with the intention of creating a weird visual as the name intends: a funeral which no one attends, for a 'forgettable' person (a 'nobody'.)

Piano was recorded using my Korg Kornos, and the Solo Violin was recorded using a MIDI controller with Spitfire Solo Violin plugin, all within Logic Pro 11. 


Funeral For Nobody [Demo]

This composition draws inspiration from the music of Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Imagine two heroes sneaking around and coming across an encampment of giants they do NOT want to fight... the clumsy nature of ogres and giants is reflected in this piece, along with the sense of 'looming danger' at any moment. This composition is not technically finished... but I wrote it with the idea of having a real orchestra play this someday.

All instruments and percussion were recorded using a MIDI controller keyboard with various orchestral libraries I own, all within Logic Pro 11. All mixing and mastering was done with proprietary Logic plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

March of the Giants [Demo]

This one was fun -- inspired by some of my favorite adventure RP games: Legend Of Zelda, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, etc. This one has a real 'hero going to the lair of the final boss' kind of vibe to it. It features a lot of pipe organ, trumpet solis along with a small orchestra mix of strings and woodwinds and of course, choirs.

All instruments, voices and percussion were recorded via MIDI in Logic Pro 11. All mixing done with proprietary plugins as well. Hope you enjoy!

Zarengale's Castle [Demo]

The name came to me while composing it... but I wanted something to feel like a 'step up' from previous work's I've shared. Inspired by some of the greatest moments of cinema: where music and sound align with film to create a truly unforgettable moment. This is what 'hope and righteousness' feels like to me, in the eyes of a hero. I got emotional writing this, and I hope it transcends beyond music to you too.

Merry Christmas everyone!

There Will Always Be A Hero [Demo]

Pianist / Composer / Recording artist from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Keyboardist/vocalist for Anthill Cinema

I’m passionate about creating music for many different mediums — film, TV, video games, and much more. If you enjoy the demos and music on my page, check out my website and reach out to me personally. Thank you for listening!

Mark A. Mayea

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