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A song about despair and loneliness, even when in a crowded place and you don't fit in. Written specifically to accompany a short web hosted story

Alone in the Crowd

Liberation V

Sing a Joyful Song

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Reflection on the Exquisiteness of Temporality

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A tranquil, pastoral folk instrumental inspired by the slow, sun-dappled canals of the English countryside. Featuring gentle fingerstyle acoustic guitar and a melodic clarinet, this piece captures the hypnotic rhythm of a narrowboat journey.

Perfect for: > * Nature and travel vlogs

Calm craft or DIY tutorials

Documentary narration

Peaceful, inspirational storytelling

Towpath Serenade_3

Towpath Serenade _3

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This track is free to use in your YouTube videos, provided you credit me in the description.
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A driving, minimalist instrumental that embodies the feeling of steady, focused progress. With its clean rhythm and building layers, this track captures the satisfaction of a project coming together, step by step.

Perfect for: > * Project time-lapses and "Before & After" reveals

Educational tutorials and technical guides

Inspirational storytelling and personal growth vlogs

Any content that celebrates transformation and achievement.

Measured Progress

The Maker's Mark

A whimsical, light jazz ensemble track featuring acoustic guitar, piano, and a gentle rhythm section. This track has a warm "feel-good" factor—perfect for morning vlogs, lifestyle content, café scenes, or creative tutorials.

📜 License: Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
✅ Free for YouTube Creators: You are welcome to use this track in your videos!
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The "Creator's Partner" (Professional & Welcoming)
John B. Sullivan | Music for Makers & Storytellers

I produce instrumental music designed specifically for the creative process. Whether you are documenting a narrowboat journey, a workshop build, or a cinematic time-lapse, my music is here to provide the heartbeat for your story.

🛡️ Safe for Creators: My tracks are licensed under Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA). You are free to use them in your YouTube videos—just include a credit in your description!

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Let’s build something great together.

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John B. Sullivan

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