Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2023 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Fun, uptempo and rhythmic percussion track
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2023 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Fun, uptempo and rhythmic percussion track
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2022 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Minimalistic, Pensive, Solo Piano
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2022 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Building, Epic Orchestral & Sound Design Trailer
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2022 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Orchestral Trailer, Building, Mysterious to Triumphant.
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2022 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Instrumental Tension Cue, Hybrid with Synths & Orchestra, Sound Design.
“Lurking Unnoticed”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2022 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Pulsing, Melodic, Repetitive Tension Cue. Piano, Bells, Sound Design.
“In the Shadows”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Repetitive and pulsing dark ambient Tension Cue feat. Piano and Bells.
“Cotillion of the Undead”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
18th Century Dance Music adapt. for Ghostly Settings
“On the Edge”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Epic Hybrid Trailer
“Catch that Spy”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Tense Action Instrumental Cue
“An Artist’s Groove”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Cool, Confident R&B Instrumental Cue
“Life of an Artist”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Warm, Reflective Piano Instrumental
“Hip Homedy”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Hip-Hop Dramedy Instrumental Cue
“Dystopian Dust”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Dark & Gritty Synth-based Instrumental
“Epic Exploration”
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Epic Uplifting Trailer
“Time’s Up” – Dave Merkel
Composed by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Orchestral Tension Cue
Dave’s entry for the Stargirl Score Competition by DC, CW, and Spitfire Audio. The challenge: compose music for a scene from CW’s Stargirl.
Music composed and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Action and Drama.
“Oath of the Warrior” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Epic Action Trailer.
“Grand Teton” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Epic Hip-Hop/Orchestral Hybrid Instrumental cue.
“Dangerous Facts” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Suspenseful, Investigative, Hybrid Instrumental Cue.
“Tense Consternation” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Tension Hybrid (Orchestra, Synths, & Effects) Instrumental Cue.
“One Step From the Abyss” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Slow-burn Hybrid Trailer, Tension, Impacts, Sound Design.
“Forest of Mystery & Wonder” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2021 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Trailer Music, Orchestra, Family Friendly.
Words & Music by Alexandra Christ & Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Alexandra Christ (ASCAP) & David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Anthemic, Gritty, Pop/Rock
“Spicy Attitude” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2020 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Electronic Pop Instrumental.
“Eleven Squared” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2020 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Hybrid Trailer Music, Building with Tension.
“Larger Than It Appears” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2020 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Trailer Music, Sound Design-based, Intense, with Tension.
“Momentum” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2020 David G Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Percussive instrumental cue with drums, percussion, handclaps, stomps, and gang shouts.
Words & Music by Dana Halle, Alexandra Christ, and Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Dana Halle (BMI), Alexandra Christ (ASCAP), & Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Uptempo, Pop, Empowerment, Determination.
Words & Music by Alexandra Christ & Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Alexandra Christ (ASCAP) & Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Uptempo, Driving, Pop/Rap, Empowerment, Improvement
Words & Music by Alexandra Christ & Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Alexandra Christ (ASCAP) & Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Pop Ballad.
“Foster the Feeling” – Dave Merkel
Written and produced by Dave Merkel
Copyright © 2020 Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Uplifting Instrumental Pop
Words & Music by Cynthia Hooley & Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Cynthia Hooley (BMI) & Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
A song about empowerment.
Words & Music by Alexandra Christ & Dave Merkel.
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Alexandra Christ (ASCAP) & Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Uptempo, Fun, Pop Funk with a Family Party vibe.
Written and Produced by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2020 Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Felt piano instrumental. Quiet and introspective.
Video trailer for Point Lookout
Video trailer soundtrack Written & Produced by Dave Merkel
Music Copyright © 2017, Dave Merkel. All rights reserved.
Instrumental — a unique blend of instruments and effects.
Words and music by Dave Merkel.
Available on: iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, and other online services.
Written and produced by Dave Merkel.
Copyright © 2018 Dave Merkel, ASCAP. All rights reserved.
Pop/Rock and almost anthemic feel.
Intro theme music for a documentary series on social issues.
Written and Produced by Dave Merkel for full orchestra with boys choir.
Copyright © 2016 Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Has a determined feel to it.
Commissioned as intro theme music for a podcast.
Written and Produced by Dave Merkel for rhythm and horns combo.
Copyright © 2016, Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Instrumental. Fun, happy, and a touch quirky.
Video trailer soundtrack.
Written and Produced by Dave Merkel for piano, synth strings, and women’s choir.
Copyright © 2019, Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Instrumental. Soft and contemplative with a sense of overcoming.
“Easy Enough” was the theme song for an online DIY video series.
Written and produced by Dave Merkel for upright bass and ukulele, with whistling and hand claps.
Copyright © 2017 Dave Merkel (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Instrumental. Positive and quirky vibe.