Mihai Sorohan - trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone
Lady Albatross - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Stefano Napoli - double bass
Francesca Pratt - drums

All tracks composed by Mihai Sorohan.
Cover artwork by Marina Sorohan
Big thanks to Patrik Rainer Jonucz & Rootz Music Studio for the help with mixing.
Big thanks to Marina Sorohan, Lady Albatross and Marius Pop for their constant support and help with my music projects.

NOIR - a detective story

Guitar focused music on the blues and rock ballad side with a pinch of symphony orchestra.

Originally composed between 2009 and 2011, re-recorded, added orchestra in 2015, mixed in 2016-2017.
Mihai Sorohan - guitar, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, keyboards, bass guitar 
Bojan - bass guitar on "Black Cat" (courtesy of Goran Grooves) 
James McCoy - bass guitar on "Hope to See You Again" (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 
Darius Rudis - drums on "Black Cat" 
Goran Rista - drums on "Freedom Cry" and "Hope to See You Again"(courtesy of GoranGrooves) 

Tracks composed by Mihai Sorohan 
Mixed by Martynas Eidukevičius 
Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL 
Cover art by Citrina

A transcription for trumpet, easy level, of Jarabe tapatío, often referred to as the Mexican hat dance.
The standard music of the jarabe tapatío was composed by Jesús González Rubio in the 19th century.
Nowadays, its music is most commonly performed by either mariachi groups or string ensembles.

Free music sheet here:


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Mexican Hat Dance - Example Track

Backing track for a trumpet tutorial aimed at beginners. it's a dubstep version, so it's a fun track, I hope.
Free PDF here:

Mary Had A Little Lamb - Backing Track

A cover version of a Stevie Wonder classic. "Isn't She Lovely?" is a song from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. In it he celebrates the birth of his daughter, Aisha.
The song, musically constructed over a standardized circle-of-fifths, is considered an example of the fusion of fundamental jazz and pop elements.

This is a backing track (minus one) made in a vintage R&B - Soul style. 
Orchestration is close to the original as feel, but it has some more personal additions.
Original lyrics:

Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love

For public performances or commercial recordings you have to get the rights from the legal copyrights holder of this song.

Song composed by Stevie Wonder in 1976. 
All orchestration and arrangement by Mihai Sorohan in 2010.

Isn't She Lovely-Backing Track Vintage Feel

A cover version of a Stevie Wonder classic. "Isn't She Lovely?" is a song from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. In it he celebrates the birth of his daughter, Aisha.
The song, musically constructed over a standardized circle-of-fifths, is considered an example of the fusion of fundamental jazz and pop elements.

This is a backing track (minus one) made in a more modern pop style.
Orchestration is far from the original. Violins, glockenspiel, two acoustic guitars, two electric guitars and other more things added to create a orchestral feel. 
Original lyrics:

Isn't she lovely
Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she pretty
Truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy
We have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done
Through us he's given life to one
But isn't she lovely made from love

Isn't she lovely
Life and love are the same
Life is Aisha
The meaning of her name
Londie, it could have not been done
Without you who conceived the one
That's so very lovely made from love

For public performances or commercial recordings you have to get the rights from the legal copyrights holder of this song.

Song composed by Stevie Wonder in 1976. 
All orchestration and arrangement by Mihai Sorohan in 2010.

Isnt She Lovely-Backing Track Modern Version

This is a backing track suitable for "Pie Jesu" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, can be used for singing or for an instrumental duo of your choice.
The backing track is arranged by me, roughly based on a Christmas concert of Sarah Brightman.

You can download music sheet for the trumpet version here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2022/11/pie-jesu-medium-trumpet-duo.html

Pie Jesu - Backing Track

Trying to motivate the young ones (mostly my kid who likes the "Maxwell the Cat" internet meme), I made this backing track.

Full tutorial (video + music sheet as PDF) here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2023/04/maxwell-cat-medium-easy.html

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material. 

Cheers and happy learning, 
Mihai

Maxwell The Cat - Backing Track

Backing track for Habanera aria from Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, transposed a whole step down for trumpet.

Get the free PDF and MuseScore sheet music here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2023/08/habanera-from-opera-carmen-medium-level.html

Habanera - Trumpet Version - Backing Track

from NOIR, released February 24, 2024
Mihai Sorohan - trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone
Lady Albatross - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone

Composed, arranged and programmed by Mihai Sorohan.

The Haunted

from NOIR, released February 24, 2024
Mihai Sorohan - trumpet
Stefano Napoli - double bass
Francesca Pratt - drums

Composed, arranged and programmed by Mihai Sorohan.

The Detective (reprise)

The Detective

from NOIR, released February 24, 2024
Mihai Sorohan - trumpet

Composed, arranged and programmed by Mihai Sorohan.

Searching For Clues

from NOIR, released February 24, 2024
Mihai Sorohan - flugelhorn, bass ukulele
Lady Albatross - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Francesca Pratt - drums

Composed, arranged and programmed by Mihai Sorohan.

Evening Walk

from NOIR, released February 24, 2024
Mihai Sorohan - trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone
Lady Albatross - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Stefano Napoli - double bass
Francesca Pratt - drums

Composed, arranged and programmed by Mihai Sorohan.

Don't Walk In The Rain

Backing track for trumpet version the famous "Rick Roll" meme. It's a simple melody targeted at young trumpet players of beginner-medium level.

Free PDF notes and MP3 backing track here:
mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2023/04/…ium.html

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.
Cheers and happy learning,
Mihai

Never Gonna Give You Up - Short Backing Track

Backing track for trumpet version the famous "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" (often referred to as the "Barcarolle") by Jacques Offenbach. It's a simple melody targeted at young trumpet players of beginner-medium level.

Free PDF notes and MP3 backing track here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2024/06/barcarolle-by-jacques-offenbach.html

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.
Cheers and happy learning,
Mihai

Offenbach - Barcarolle - Backing Track

Backing track for trumpet version the famous "Entrance of the Gladiators" (often referred to as the "Circus Music") by  Julius Fučík. It's targeted at young trumpet players of medium level.

Free PDF notes and MP3 backing track here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2024/10/entrance-of-gladiators.html

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.
Cheers and happy learning,
Mihai

Entrance Of The Gladiators - Backing Track

First of several orchestral/symphonic dances out of a suite I write in general Romanian folk style/feel.

Symphonic Dance nr 1

A short backing track on the same chord changes as "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
Free PDF notes and MP3 backing track here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.com/2024/11/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-easy-jazz-duo.html

Disclaimer: All materials are properties of their owners, and are used here for informative and educational purposes. I don't accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liability, injury or upset caused to or suffered by you as a result of misusing this material.
Cheers and happy learning,
Mihai

Rudolf-Bb Backing Track

Mihai Sorohan - trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, guitar, keyboards 
Brian Wolfe - tenor saxophone (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 
James McCoy - bass guitar (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 
Goran Rista - drums (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 

Track composed by Mihai Sorohan 

Mixing by GoranGrooves, http://gorangrooves.com/ 
Mastered by Nick Standing at JabunAudio, http://jabunaudio.weebly.com/

Buy on Bandcamp

Mihai Sorohan-Two

Fantasy №1 for Piano and Concert Band is a journey through contrasting soundscapes, inspired by a dream that once played this music into existence. It begins with a meditative atmosphere, gradually intensifying into a dissonant section where the French horn introduces the Dies Irae theme. The piece then takes an unexpected turn into a lively samba/bossa nova groove, driven by the dynamic drumming of Francesca Pratt.

This arrangement was shaped by the unique voices of an extraordinary ensemble: the versatile Lady Albatross on saxophones and flutes, the expressive clarinet work of Dima Faustov, and my own contributions on trumpets, trombone, tuba, piano, and bass. 

Originally conceived for orchestra, the piece found its true form when I embraced the advice to "write for an orchestra"—in this case, the concert band of my town.

Mihai Sorohan - piano, trumpet, trombone, tuba
Lady Albatross - flute, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax
Dima Faustov - clarinet
Austris Apenis - French horn
Francesca Pratt - drums

Fantasy №1 for Piano and Concert Band

Cover version of the vintage Fleischer & Famous "Superman" cartoons from the 40s.
Music by Sammy Timberg.
All trumpets, trombones and bass guitar by Mihai Sorohan.
Arrangement by Mihai Sorohan.
See video here: https://youtu.be/6S2M_NvVdh8

Vintage Superman Theme Cover

A mashup between two iconic music themes, the 40s Superman and the 60s Batman.
Batman Theme Song word and music by Neal Hefti.
Superman Theme music by Sammy Timberg.
All arrangement by Mihai Sorohan. 
All voices by Marina Sorohan (aka Citrina) and Mihai Sorohan. All trumpets, trombone, guitars and bass by Mihai Sorohan. No parts or stems from the original recording were used, everything was re-created from scratch. 

Mashup/ remix by Mihai Sorohan

Batman V Superman - Retro Edition - Version 1

Backing track for the trumpet version of the popular (in Norway)song "Elektrisk" by Marcus & Martinus.
Free music sheet here:
http://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2016/04/marcus-martinus-elektrisk.html
All materials are properties of their owners, used here is for informative and educational purposes.

Marcus Og Martinus - Elektrisk - Backing Track

Easy trumpet arrangement version of the popular (in Norway)song "Elektrisk" by Marcus & Martinus.
Free music sheet here:
http://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2016/04/marcus-martinus-elektrisk.html
All materials are properties of their owners, used here is for informative and educational purposes.

Marcus Og Martinus - Elektrisk - Example Track

A trumpet transcription (and transposition to fit the playable ambitus of young players) of the famous "Dans ţărănesc" (also known as "Peasants Dance" or "Rustic Dance") by Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928).
Free music sheet here:
http://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2016/09/rustic-dance-constantin-dimitrescu.html
All materials are properties of their owners, used here is for informative and educational purposes.

Constantin Dimitrescu- "Rustic Dance" - Example Track

Backing track for the famous "Dans ţărănesc" (also known as "Peasants Dance" or "Rustic Dance") by Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928).
Trumpet transcription (and transposition to fit the playable ambitus of young players).
Free music sheet here:
http://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2016/09/rustic-dance-constantin-dimitrescu.html
All materials are properties of their owners, used here is for informative and educational purposes.

Rustic Dance - Piano Backing Track - 90BPM

Rustic Dance - Dans Taranesc - Piano - 80BPM

A short demo for the free "Amore Grand Piano" by Precisionsound. 
It contain only the piano part without any processing (dry) and without any additional instruments.
Amore Grand Piano is a free Yamaha grand piano for NI Kontakt v.3, 4 & 5 released by Precisionsound for free. You can download the sampled instrument here:
http://www.store.precisionsound.net/amoreinfo.php

You can say "thanks" to Precisionsound on KVR forum:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=336039

Track composed and sequenced by Mihai Sorohan in 2011.


Amore Grand Piano Demo-Naked

Backing track (no solo) for the transposed and shortened version (no repetition of the second part) of the famous "Air on a G String" by J.S. Bach.
This was intended as an example for my trumpet pupils (11 to 14), who might have the skills to play it, but might lack the resistance to play for very long time.

Arranged, performed and recorded by Mihai Sorohan.
Free music sheet and backing track here:
http://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2017/04/js-bach-air-on-g-string.html

Bach - Air On A G String - Backing Track

Guitar focused music on the blues and rock ballad side with a pinch of symphony orchestra.

Originally composed in 2011, re-recorded, added orchestra in 2015, mixed in 2016-2017.
Mihai Sorohan - guitar, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, keyboards, 
James McCoy - bass guitar (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 
Goran Rista - drums (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 

Tracks composed by Mihai Sorohan 
Mixed by Martynas Eidukevičius 
Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL 
Cover art by Citrina

03 Hope To See You Again

Guitar focused music on the blues and rock ballad side with a pinch of symphony orchestra.

Originally composed in 2011, re-recorded, added orchestra in 2015, mixed in 2016-2017.
Mihai Sorohan - guitar, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, keyboards, fretless bass 
Goran Rista - drums (courtesy of GoranGrooves) 

Tracks composed by Mihai Sorohan 
Mixed by Martynas Eidukevičius 
Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL 
Cover art by Citrina

02 Freedom  Cry

Guitar focused music on the blues and rock ballad side with a pinch of symphony orchestra.

Originally composed in 2009 and mixed in 2016-2017.
Mihai Sorohan - guitar, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, keyboards, 
Bojan - bass guitar (courtesy of Goran Grooves)  
Darius Rudis - drums

Tracks composed by Mihai Sorohan 
Mixed by Martynas Eidukevičius 
Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL 
Cover art by Citrina

01 Black Cat

A backing track for my young trumpet pupils that love Star Wars.
Tempo is 100 bpm. You can use it to practice, to play it on a concert or to make a YouTube video with you playing the trumpet.

Arranged, performed and recorded by Mihai Sorohan.
Free music sheet and backing track here:
https://mihaisorohantrumpet.blogspot.no/2018/01/star-wars-main-theme.html

Star Wars Theme - Backing Track

A list with "Rondino" by Allan Street, performed on trumpet and piano accompaniment, as well as several piano only backing tracks at different tempo (70, 90, 100 and 130 bpm).
Music sheet can be found here:
http://www.boosey.com/shop/prod/Street-Allan-Rondino-for-Trumpet-Piano/623792
or here:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/rondino-sheet-music/4140459

The piano part contains an extra intro of 2 bars, just enough to press the "play" button and take your horn and practice :)

Allan Street - Rondino - Backing Track - 130bpm

Allan Street - Rondino - Backing Track - 100bpm

Splash! composed by Mihai Sorohan, originally appeared on "Watercolors" ep in 2015, now in a big-band arrangement. 
Free big-band score here:
https://musescore.com/user/5367526/scores/4721966


Personel:
Mihai Sorohan - trumpet, trombone, bass guitar, additional guitar
Lady Albatross - alto and tenor saxes. Website:https://sarahjohnsonmusic.com/ or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyalbatrossmusic/
Marius Pop - guitar. His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mario404 or follow him on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariuspopguitar/
Artem Zhulyev - baritone saxophone. His YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDgqfiDrYqBjh2EHDGZpZA
Magnus Brandell Regaltip Artist - drums(Goedrum digital drums). Instagram @druminspiration For custom made midi drums www.oddgrooves.com


Mixed by Mihai Sorohan
Master by Jean Piloiu and Marius Pop, courtesy of Rootzstudio

Buy it on Bandcamp

Splash! Big-Band Version

A short loop using my muted trumpet sample pack. Just a fast "doodle".
The sample is available for free download as soundfont, MuLab multisampler and Independence Free (now owned by Magix).
For more info and download follow this link: http://mihaisorohan.blogspot.no/2010/07/free-muted-trumpet-sample-pack.html

Track "doodled" by Mihai Sorohan in 2009.

Muted Trumpet Sample Pack Demo

Born in 1975 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Graduated "Gheorghe Dima" Music Academy in 1998.
Currently living in Norway.



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