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Updated: April 02, 2008 

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"Got Milk?" End Credits Music genre: Film Music
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30 seconds of fun music that appears at the end of Jeff Einhorn's "Got Milk?" commercial demo. Music composed, played, and recorded by John Sawoski.
Credits: Music by John Sawoski (ASCAP)
Grieg Piano Concerto with Orchestra genre: Piano
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Excerpt from Third Movement of Grieg Piano Concerto. Recorded live with orchestra, 1985.
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist with orchestra
"Main Theme from The Accidental Tourist" genre: Film Music Covers
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Main Theme from The Accidental Tourist. Music by John Williams (BMI).
CD: I Believe in Love
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist
"Inspector Clouseau Theme (Pink Panther)" genre: Film Music Covers
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Inspector Clouseau Theme (from the film The Pink Panther). Music by Henry Mancini (ASCAP).
CD: I Believe in Love - buy it!
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist
"Ne Me Quitte Pas (Don't Leave Me)" genre: Easy Listening Cover Songs
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Ne Me Quitte Pas (If You Go Away), by Jacques Brel (ASCAP)
CD: I Believe in Love - buy it! CD CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT, BUT AVAILABLE VIA PayLoadz by clicking here.
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist
"Pretty Women (from Sweeney Todd)"

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Pretty Women (from Sweeney Todd). Music and Words by Stephen Sondheim (ASCAP).
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Credits: John Sawoski, pianist
Le Professionel (Ennio Morricone) genre: Film Music Covers
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Theme from Le Professionel, a French film, with music by Ennio Morricone. Also called the "Chi Mai" theme, it appears in several films scored by Ennio Morricone.
CD: I Believe in Love - buy it! CD CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT, BUT AVAILABLE VIA PayLoadz by clicking here.
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist
I Believe In Love, from A Star is Born genre: Film Music Covers
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I Believe In Love, from A Star is Born. Music and Lyrics by Kenneth Loggins and Alan and Marilyn Bergman (ASCAP).
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Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist. Roger Laroque, Drums
John Sawoski, pianist with pops orchestra     genre: Love Songs
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Excerpts from popular films and shows. Demonstration includes: "A Summer Place," "Tara's Theme" from "Gone with The Wind," "As Time Goes By," "Days of Wine and Roses,""One"
Credits: John Sawoski, pianist with orchestra
"Sweet" from the film "Day of Atonement" genre: Film Music
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This piece, from the 1997 film DAY OF ATONEMENT is simply called Cue #1 - Sweet. It underscores an interview of Louis Farrakhan's wife Kadijah, talking about her husband and what would happen if he were assassinated, followed by other scenes of him.
CD: I Believe in Love - buy it! CD CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT, BUT AVAILABLE VIA PayLoadz by clicking here.
Credits: John Sawoski, composer/keyboardist
"Act Without Words" genre: Contemporary
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Commissioned for a production of Samuel Beckett's Act Without Words staged at Long Beach City College.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Solo Piano Demo" genre: Love Songs
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Selections include excerpts from: Chopin Etude #5, The Shadow of Your Smile, Scratch My Bach (Peter Nero), Everything Old is New Again (Peter Allen), Kitten on the Keys (Zez Confrey), Pretty Women (S. Sondheim), Mozart Piano Concerto in A, Braziliera (from Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud), La Costa (Natalie Cole), Phantom of the Opera, Blue Light Yokohama (Japanese pop song), Grieg Piano Concerto (Mvt. 3 Theme 2), I Believe in Love (Kenny Loggins), and Deja Vu.
Credits: John Sawoski, Pianist
"Devil Tack Festival" genre: Film Music
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Inspired by a sound on the old DX7 keyboard, this piece could underscore urban action, sports, films, and TV.
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Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Slave Castle" genre: Film Music
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Underscore from the film "Day of Atonement," for a scene where slaves are taken from Africa.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"The Music in Your Eyes" genre: Love Songs
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CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski, Lyrics by Cynthia Nassi. Published by DoublEntendre Music (ASCAP)
"Chase in the style of Bartok" genre: Film Music
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Chase music similar to Bartok's "Concerto for Orchestra." Suitable for extremely busy animated chase scene.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski (ASCAP)
"WishNFilm" genre: Film Music
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Groovy underscore music.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski (ASCAP)
"Power - Full Version (Alternate Mix)" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 1:00 Version" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 1:00 Version (Alternate Mix)" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 0:29 Version" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 0:29 Version (Alternate Mix)" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 0:09 Version" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Power - 0:09 Version (Alternate Mix)" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski
"Cool Car" genre: Film Music
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Music suitable for a car commercial.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski (ASCAP)
"Reggae Heaven" genre: Film Music
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A fun piece with synth marimba and trumpet.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski (ASCAP)
"Power - Full Version" genre: Film Music
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Original electronic music. 8 versions in various lengths and mixes available. Combines haunting yet hypnotic melody, diatonic harmony, dance rhythm tracks, an assortment of synth patches ranging from computer-like sound effects to rave chords, and an “ad-lib” synth solo over the bridge. Overall it has intimacy, an air of mystery, power, movement, and intensity. The chorus melody is reminiscent of TV detective shows of the 70’s, and the verse melody is reminiscent of Japanese animated cartoons, yet there are also influences of French disco, Beatles vocals, sports videos, and Japanese pop songs. Could very well be useful in a variety of circumstances - sports soundtracks especially.
CD: Music for the Visual Media
Credits: Music by John Sawoski.
"Grieg Piano Concerto, 2nd Mvt." genre: Classical Piano
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Second movement of Piano Concerto in A minor(1868) by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907).
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
CD: I Believe in Love
 
"The Morning Light" by John Sawoski genre: Love Songs
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A simple but gorgeous piano piece. Suitable for wedding preludes. Sheet music available at: http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/show_score.pl?scoreid=36907
CD: Music for the Visual Media
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
CD: I Believe in Love - buy it! CD CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT, BUT AVAILABLE VIA PayLoadz by clicking here.
Credits: John Sawoski, pianist/composer
"Water Music, Mvt. 1." genre: Piano
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Water Music, Mvt. 1, by G.F. Handel. Suitable for Wedding Processionals, Recessionals and Postludes.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: John Sawoski, Piano; Chris Tedesco, Trumpet
"Trumpet Voluntary (Trumpet and Piano)" genre: Baroque
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Trumpet Voluntary, once attributed to Purcell, was written by Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674 - 1707). His best known composition, and very popular as a wedding march, it is from a suite for wind instruments originally entitled "The Prince of Denmark's March."
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, Piano
"Trumpet Voluntary" genre: Baroque
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Trumpet Voluntary, once attributed to Purcell, was written by Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674 - 1707). His best known composition, and very popular as a wedding march, it is from a suite for wind instruments originally entitled "The Prince of Denmark's March." This version, on organ, is edited to the length of a short wedding march.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: John Sawoski, Organ
"Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel" genre: Baroque
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Most popular piece by south German organist-composer Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706, from the generation before J. S. Bach). Used as the theme for a film called "Ordinary People." This recording, featuring organ, is an excerpt edited for a wedding ceremony.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: John Sawoski, organ
"Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin)" genre: Romantic
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Richard Wagner's Opera Lohengrin, which premiered in 1850, has been called the Romantic opera par excellence. This piece, also called "Here Comes The Bride" in some circles, is the standard wedding march. Suitable for Processionals, Recessionals and Postludes.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, pianist
"Wedding March (Mendelssohn)" genre: Romantic
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The 9th movement of Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1843. This version features piano and trumpet. Suitable for Processionals, Recessionals and Postludes.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, piano
"Trumpet Tune" genre: Baroque
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Trumpet Tune, by Jeremiah Clarke. Suitable for Processionals, Recessionals and Postludes.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, piano
"Ode to Joy, from 9th Symphony " genre: Classical General
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Popular Piece from last movement of 9th Symphony of L. van Beethoven. This version features trumpet and piano. Suitable for Processionals, Recessionals and Postludes.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, piano
"Hallelujah from Handel's Messiah" genre: Baroque
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From the most famous of all oratorios, Messiah (1741), by GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL (1685-1759). Suitable for wedding postlude. This slightly edited version features piano and trumpet.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, piano.
"Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret" genre: Baroque
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Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret. Suitable for wedding postlude. This version features piano and trumpet.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
Credits: Chris Tedesco, Trumpet; John Sawoski, piano
"Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (J.S. Bach)" genre: Piano
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The most popular Bach composition. Final choral section from Bach's Cantata No. 147 (BWV 147), "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben", No. 10: "Jesu bleibet meine Freunde." This version features piano.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
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Credits: John Sawoski, piano
"Intermezzo from Carmen (Georges Bizet)" genre: Piano
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Intermezzo (or "Entr'acte") before Act III of the opera Carmen (1875), by Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Piano reduction.
CD: Wedding Ceremony Music
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Credits: John Sawoski, pianist
"Meditation (from Thaïs) - Jules Massenet" genre: Classical
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