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Alan Marchand
With studios in the Dallas area, Alan Marchand brings musical styles that include traditional and jazz piano, cool horns, occasional vocals and a rhythmic vibe that is good for the laid-back spirit caught up in a too-busy schedule in a too-busy world.
Backtalk Unlimited offers CD albums that contain arrangements of original compositions and popular tunes. In addition, we produce original music for incorporation into production music libraries.Backtalk Unlimited offers a variety of musical services that include collaboration on recording and performance of music-related projects, production of customized musical arrangements, background music and accompaniment for vocalists and professional stage acts, customized ringtones, and related services. One of our most popular services involves setting poetry to original music.
"Perspicacity" is a driving be-bop tune (quarter note = 200) performed by mellow vibraphone and backed by an acoustic piano trio. The arrangement provides background music for a barroom scene and/or transition music between scenes in an action flick. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Hard Bop
Our arrangement of "Sunny Side Up" alternates between Latin and 4/4 jazz rhythms and features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by alto flute, guitar, acoustic bass and drums/percussion. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
"Juan Meatball" is a sad, sad song. Like the song says, you get no bread with Juan Meatball. The arrangement is performed by acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass and drums and features a one-chorus, woeful baritone saxophone solo. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
"Cosi Fan Tootsie" is a playful, upbeat toe-teaser that features piano and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
"Burnt Sienna": a warm orange-brown, a favorite Crayola color! Our adagio arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 54), which features a warm vibraphone lead backed by acoustic piano, acoustic guitar and bass, provides background music to enhance a romantic/dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Driftwood" is a slow ballad (4/4 time, quarter note = 74) that features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by an acoustic piano trio. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a dramatic or romantic scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Rainbow's End" is a slow, romantic ballad (4/4 time, quarter note = 64) that features an acoustic piano trio. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a dramatic or romantic scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Wishful Thinking", performed by rubato acoustic Steinway Grand piano and acoustic bass, is a reflective ballad conducive to relaxation and meditation. The performance might enhance a scene in a romantic film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
"Cassie" is an homage to Cassie Black, the heroine in Michael Connelly's 2000 crime novel "Void Moon". Our arrangement, which features rubato acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass, sets the mood for a romantic tryst. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Romantic Music
Spice up your wassail with our jazz arrangement of James Lord Pierpont's classic composition, "Jingle Bells" (1859). Our upbeat arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 200) features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos with interspersed "quotes" from familiar Christmas tunes. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Ensemble
"O Little Town Of Bethlehem", lyrics by Phillips Brooks (1867), music by Lewis H. Redner (1868), is a Christmas classic that lends itself to jazz interpretation. Our upbeat rendition is performed by piano trio with the capable assistance of a soulful cellist. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Ensemble
"Gumshoe" provides intense, driving background music to enhance a mystery/thriller or suspense film score. Our techno-electronic arrangement
features an extended grunge solo performed on a distorted electric guitar. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Production | Action Music
"Things That Go Bump In The Night" might be subtitled "Buddy Rich Sets Up In Darkest Africa". Native drums play over a standard trap set. Strange sounds abound; the overall mood is one of mystery and intrigue. Instrumental, Tropical Music, Afro-Caribbean
"Elli's Song", written by Ethan Winer and dedicated to his wife, features a country guitar lead with guitar and harmonica background. Instrumental, Country Music, Contemporary Country Music
"After Dark" is a hard-driving, upbeat 1960s-style bebop arrangement that features trombone and baritone saxophone leads backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Off The Wall" opens with Latin rhythms and progresses to fast 4/4/ jazz (quarter note = 200). Our arrangement features a mellow vibraphone lead backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Indiana Baby, Hoosier Daddy" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that features baritone saxophone and acoustic piano solos. The bari sax solo is performed in a style reminiscent of Gerry Mulligan's performances in the 1950s-1960s. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
The song accompanies a modern Chinese poem, "Fu Rong Niao Niao", that describes the motion of Chinese water lilies in a quiet pond. Our arrangement features a variety of Oriental wind, string, and percussion instruments. Instrumental, Asian Music, Chinese Music
"They All Aks'd For You" is a traditional Creole children's song. The arrangement features accordion, viola, guitar, trombone, and acoustic piano solos backed by a hefty tuba and drums. Male Vocal, Americana Music, Cajun Zydeco
Born in Cuba, guaracha as perfected by the late Celia Cruz eventually developed into the style of Latin music now known as "salsa". Our arrangement features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano trio and enhanced by driving salsa rhythms. Tropical Music, Salsa (Traditional)
Here’s to “Punxsutawney Phil", the groundhog who forecasts the weather each year on February 2nd. Our 12-bar blues arrangement features acoustic piano trio highlighted by vibraphone in- and out-choruses. Instrumental, Blues Music, East Coast Blues
The title is a play on a Latin phrase, "In hoc signo vinces" (By this sign thou shalt conquer). If you're under 50 years of age, you might consult Wikipedia to learn about Señor Wences. The arrangement features piano, alto flutes, and baritone saxophone solos backed by Latin rhythms. Instrumental, Latin Music, Latin Jazz
This is our Dixieland arrangement of "Zelig". For an earlier, longer version that features two pianos and baritone saxophone solos, please audition AudioSparx Catalog No. 273878. Instrumental, Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
"Ipso Fatso" (Archie Bunker's rendering of a Latin phrase) is a walkin'-and-talkin' 12-bar blues arrangement that features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Blues Music, East Coast Blues
"Stop The Bubble Machine" (a reference to Lawrence Welk’s orchestra) is a happy, upbeat composition; the arrangement features a jazz baritone saxophone solo backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda", the procrastinator's lament, features an acoustic piano opening followed by baritone saxophone solo choruses backed by jazz guitar, acoustic bass, and drum. Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Seventh Seal" is a reference to the classic, existential 1957 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The arrangement is performed by rubato acoustic Steinway piano backed by acoustic bass. The mood is quiet, romantic, dreamy - conducive to relaxation and meditation. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Waltz For Jenny" is an up-tempo jazz waltz performed by acoustic piano trio. The mood is sprightly and uplifiting. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
A person who commits to a project wholeheartedly is said to "jump in feet first" - hence, the song's title. The arrangement, which features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by acoustic bass and drums, adopts the style made famous in the 1960s by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Mulliganesque" is a 12-bar blues that features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by acoustic bass and drums. The arrangement adopts the style made famous in the 1960s by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Not your standard blues changes - - "Blue Fifths" is a walkin’-and-talkin’ 12-bar blues built around a cycle of fifths. An acoustic piano solo is sandwiched between vibraphone in- and out-choruses, all backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Buddy's Bounce" is an upbeat, keep-on-truckin' jazz arrangement that opens with two baritone saxophones backed only by acoustic bass. The head is followed by solo baritone sax jazz choruses accompanied by an acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Our up-tempo composition, written in 13/4 time (phrased 3/3/4/3, quarter note = 230), might appeal to dancers who possess two left feet. Our arrangement features vibraphone and piano solos backed by a nervous rhythm section. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
The One Step Forward is contained within a four-beat measure; the Two Steps Back are three-beat measures. The arrangement features mellow vibraphone solo backed by an acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
The song's title, "High Five" reflects its 5/4 time signature. After sequential 12 bar bass and piano introductions, the melody is played on vibraphone with rhythm background (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums). Additional choruses feature extended vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Gone Fishin'" is a smooth jazz arrangement that features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums. The mood of the song is upbeat; the arrangement evokes memories of happy times. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Mulligan Stew" is a 1960s-style jazz arrangement that features an extended baritone saxophone solo rendered in the style associated with Gerry Mulligan's solo performances. The arrangement promotes an infectiously joyful, upbeat mood. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
The music starts as Detective Julius J. ("Orange Julius") Jackson leaves his parked car. He then strolls purposefully down the dark street toward a distant brownstone flat, home of his primary suspect. The musical arrangement features a solo acoustic piano backed by horns, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
You're just a hop, skip and jump from finishing a task, and you're feeling good about the situation. The arrangement, which features solo vibes backed by acoustic piano, guitar, bass and drums provides a smooth transition between scenes or elements in a news broadcast. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
The travellin' man is just "lookin' for a place I can call my own" - a trailer by the river might do! The arrangement features a vocal lead followed by trumpet and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Male Vocal, Country Music, Country Pop
"My Lonely Heart" is a slow jazz ballad that mourns unrequited love. The arrangement features a baritone saxophone lead backed by acoustic piano, bass, and drums. Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"Struttin'" provides background music for a family, dressed in their Sunday finest, as they stroll through the French Quarter toward St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. The arrangement features clarinet, trombone, and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
Evangeline Parish, named for the Arcadians, is home to Mamou, the self-proclaimed Cajun music capital of the world. "Evangeline Parish Blues" is a slow, down-and-out blues that features trumpet, trombone and harmonica solos backed by a righteous Dixieland rhythm section. Instrumental, Jazz Music, New Orleans | Dixieland
I first heard this ragtime tune several years ago when it was used as background music in TV pantomime sketches. The tune was written in 1908 by Harry Von Tilzer. The arrangement features an extended piano solo, which then is joined by two ocarinas with a bass line provided by a hefty tuba, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
"Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice" - Our up-tempo arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 195), which features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by a lively acoustic piano trio, can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Paris Penny" - that's how I once heard a Texan ask for directions from Newark to Parsippany, NJ! Our upbeat jazz arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 195) features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone solos backed by an energetic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Maybe Tomorrow" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that opens with a Gerry Mulligan-style baritone saxophone backed only by acoustic bass. The head is followed by a solo baritone sax jazz choruses accompanied by an acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
"Kubrik's Rube" combines a fascination with movies directed by Stanley Kubrick and the mystery of Rubik's Cube. The arrangement features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
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