Nik Ammar
https://www.nikammar.co.ukNik Ammar is a multi-talented, award-winning composer and songwriter who has composed for numerous TV and films including: Winnie The Witch and Wilbur, Time For School,Terry (Wogan) and Mason’s Great Food Trip, Rise Of The Nazi Party, Cutting Edge, James Martin’s United Cakes Of America , CIA: Declassified, and Paranormal Witness. Nik has supplied soundtracks and additional music scores for many other productions including: Sons Of Anarchy, Metastasis (Breaking Bad – Latin America), Shameless, Reign, Elementary, The Vampire Diaries, Six Feet Under, Panorama, Come Dine With Me, Location Location Location, Home And Away, Hollyoaks, Gardener’s World and Dragon’s Den.
His professional music career began as an instrumentalist and songwriter in the internationally acclaimed band Oi Va Voi, working with a variety of artists including KT Tunstall and Annie Lennox.
When Nik crossed into film and television music his work was quickly noticed and went on to write and produce numerous adverts and trailers for Sky, National Geographic, ABC, FOX, Discovery, The History Channel, Nickelodeon, EPSN, Aveeno, Metrodome, and the British Film Institute; in between all that he composed for the renowned theatre company Oily Cart, and has also scored the soundtrack to the black comedy feature film Dirty Weekend.
Nik’s scores have been described as charming, balancing romance, humor and tension seamlessly. He creates unique and original scores that continue to defy categorization and blur the boundaries between musical genres.
Track
Album
Description
1
In Excelsis
The highest realm. Violin virtuoso and majestic orchestra reach epic heights with a glorious climax at 1:52. Featuring violinist Charles Mutter.
2
Gloriosa
Bathed in glory. Spirits soar in this beautiful and awe-inspiring orchestral anthem featuring emotive solo violin by Charles Mutter. Building to a breathtaking climax at 1:35
3
Imperium
A noble empire. Sovereign strings soar with magnificent, regal grandeur over dynamic percussion, delivering a profound sense of imperial majesty
4
Swarm Cell
Spellbinding, dramatic theme driven by dark, foreboding percussive piano and a relentless, pulsing intensity.
5
Parasite
A sinister but purposeful crime motif emerges from a background of tense prepared piano and eerie percussive atmospheres
6
Cold Chaos
Chaotic percussive atmospheres and frantic disjointed piano create unnerving tension which evolves into a dark theme at 1:35
7
Rising Phoenix
Inspirational orchestral theme with gentle acoustic guitar and reassuring strings building gradually to a glorious sweeping climax at 2:37
8
Stolen Light
Distant piano echos, ambient synths and delicate beats combine to create a gentle euphoria with warm uplifting strings
9
Weightless
Euphoric strings glide over ambient piano patterns and gentle beats for an effortless journey of discovery
10
Spinning In Eternity
Effortless beauty with a strong sense of optimism and prosperity. Uplifting piano, euphoric strings and gentle beats
11
Enraptured
Warm strings, exhilarating synths and gentle piano create a blissful sense of fulfilment and calm
12
Dreams of Euphoria
Transcending reality in a warm blanket of togetherness with gentle acoustic guitar, tender piano and soaring strings
13
Fragments Of Forever
Gentle acoustic guitar with emotive strings for a comforting sense of togetherness and cherished moments
14
Imaginary Worlds
Exhilarating fantasy theme in dream-like 3/4 time with an enchanting sense of adventure and intrigue
15
Intelligent Beauty
Unsettling intrigue meets compelling beauty in this delicate strings and piano theme with forward motion
16
Silent Giants
Enchanting female choir with exhilarating orchestra building from gentle and mysterious to glorious and uplifting
17
Between Stars
Hypnotic percussive textures and orchestral atmospheres with a sublime, euphoric feel and uplifting beauty
18
Titan Sunrise
Majestic orchestral theme with enchanting beauty and a sense of awe and wonder
19
Infinite Tranquility
Still orchestral and synth atmospheres with cosmic depth, dramatic presence and a rapturous feel
20
Origination
Invigorating piano and percussion with a fast pace, fresh energy and an innovative Scandinavian minimalist feel
21
Particles
Delicate felt piano with a bustling energy, quirky plucked strings and a sense of progress and creativity
22
Momentum
Gentle minimalist piano and plucked strings with forward drive and a cool contemporary feel
23
Infinity Loop
A tapestry of free flowing minimalist piano and synth patterns with a cool avant-garde clarinet melody
24
Faster Than Light
Romantic female ballad with uplifting strings and inspirational lyrics ‘our love transcends everything’
25
Insurgence
Galvanising orchestral theme with a supernatural underlord feel. Driving and percussive with a sinister feel
26
Resurrection
Fantastic dark fantasy theme with a pagan witchcraft feel. Hypnotic and captivating with fabulous folky violin at 1:09
27
Age of Enchantment
Enticingly wicked orchestral theme with enchanting strings, devilish harpsichord and a fantasy feel
28
Sorcery
Stirring percussive string textures with a mysterious darkness and a deathly purpose
30
Corridors Of Power
Gloriously dynamic orchestral build with a mysterious eccentricity building to a dramatic climax
33
Swinging With Style
French-style swinging violin with a chic elegance and foot-tapping acoustic guitar
38
Whispering Wind
Soft piano and delicate solo strings evoke a journey of discovery with a gentle anticipation
39
The Wishing Well
Enchanting orchestral waltz with twinkling bells and delicate plucked strings
40
Imaginary Waltz
Whimsical orchestral waltz with delicate woodwind melody and a steady pace
42
Candyfloss Clouds
Graceful acoustic guitar with lyrical woodwind, delicate strings and a touch of sparkle
47
Papillon Pompette
Fun and frolics with playful pizz strings, quirky mallets, tuneful woodwind and hint of the unusual
48
Bruschetta Vendetta
Funky laid back dramedy with a cool melange of quirky timbres and a cool sophisticated vibe
49
Pigeon Parade
Quirky latin carnival band with a colourful assortment of wacky percussion, virtuoso clarinet and trumpet
50
Cheeky Rascals
Up tempo dramedy-style pizz strings with playful woodwind and a sense of mischief
51
Filtered Light
Indulgent chillout heaven with hazy synth atmospheres and relaxing piano melody
52
Lucid Sky
A touch of indulgence with gentle acoustic guitar, warm strings and deep bass pads
53
Turning Point
Hymn-like serenity with soft vocoder humming, gentle piano and subtle beats
55
High Society
Elegant light entertainment jazz with superb retro flute melody and hammond organ
56
Left Field
Funky retro cool with groovy 60s-style guitar, jazzy flute and hammond organ
57
Night Owl
Carefree uptempo swing with light-hearted flute, banjo and trumpets and quirky slide whistle
59
Black Jack Billy
Lively hillbilly-style uptempo swing with catchy brass and flute melodies
61
Crystal Clear
Reassuring acoustic guitar energy with uplifting piano paving the way to a better future. Upbeat and optimistic.
62
Orbital Mechanics
Epic electronic synth textures building to a gentle climax at 2.25. Exciting and progressive for emerging science, discovery and space.
63
Lunar Orbit
Celestial synth patterns with gentle acoustic guitar and a sense of inter-planetary mystery and exploration
64
Grassroots
Positive synth vibes with uplifting piano and acoustic guitar. Progressive and optimistic with a sense of achievement.
66
Life Unfolds
Enchanting horn melody with gentle harp accompaniment building to beautiful soaring strings at 1:23
67
Paradigm Shift
A design taking shape. Process-driven with futuristic synths and contemporary beats.
68
Geothermal Activity
Unsettling bass and electric guitar textures give way to driving bass rhythm and uplifting synth textures
69
Watching and Waiting
Warm male vocal ballad with cosy vocal harmonies and folky guitar. Featuring tender ‘Let’s sit up all night and watch the sun rise’ lyrics.
70
Glistening Light
Innocent piano and cello with light acoustic guitar and woodwind accompaniment
71
Dancing on Water
Sparse piano and pizzicato strings with gentle background percussion and positive harmonies
72
Treading Water
Gentle acoustic guitar with subtle ticking percussion and light orchestral colour
73
Patience
Rhythmic folk guitar with laid back vibe, playful pizzicato stings and subtle piano melody
75
Comings and Goings
Graceful piano patterns, delicately flowing with pizzicato stings and subtle synth textures
79
St Clementine’s Home For Retired Chickens
Jovial horn and woodwind with formal strings accompaniment. Eccentric and playful.
80
Badger In The Bushrow
Quirky bassoon, flute and horn with playful pizzicato strings and percussion
81
High Tea and Mighty
Pizzicato strings opening leading to formal string ensemble with a sense of majestic grandeur.
82
The Kingfisher
Dignified strings with a baroque feel and sense of regal grandeur
83
The Bluebell Society
Innocent piano and woodwind with uplifting strings and charming harp accompaniment
84
Blossom Picking
Pretty piano and cello in 3/4 time blossoming into magical dancing strings with solo clarinet
85
Thrill Seeker
Hard core Led Zeppelin-style guitar riff with intense rock drums and stutter effects
86
Hurricane
Uptempo rock guitar and drums with lots of attitude for the fearless adrenaline junky
88
New World
Evolving pianoscapes with epic brooding sub bass and euphoric beats based on Dvorak’s New World Symphony theme
89
Funeral March
Epic remix of Chopin’s Funeral March with reverberant piano, electric guitar textures, driving baseline and big cinematic beats
90
Peer Gynt
Uplifting and soothing piano and acoustic guitar with fresh contemporary beats based on Morning Mood from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite no.1
91
Lullaby
Brooding rendition of Brahms’ Lullaby with gentle piano, epic sub bass and contemporary beats
92
The Forgotten Land
Mesmerising and magical. A mysterious winter adventure for piano and full orchestra
95
Flight of Fancy
Exiting and exhilarating strings and piano with a sense of magical fantasy in whimsical 3/4 time
98
Who Dares Wins
Driving strings and uptempo drums strive their way to victory. Exciting and exhilerating.
99
Born Ready
Tense military style percussion gives way to racing strings in a triumphant display
100
The Supreme One
Seductive trip hop gives way to racing strings at 48'' in a display of supreme power
101
Halloween Crusade
Playful string melody with mystery and tension and optional spooky theremin melody
102
Creative Endeavours
Quirky string motif with creative, fantasty feel and catchy foot-tapping beats
103
Morning Dew
Soft piano and acoustic guitar with delicate string textures and bright percussion droplets
104
Sirens
Beautiful emotional ballad building to passionate climax with ethereal female vocal. Lyrics include ‘The sirens in my heart, I can here them singing’. Featuring Hannah Wildes.
105
Fire Of Love
Captivating piano hook building to expansive, uplifting mystical ballad with intense female vocal and cinematic strings. Lyrics include ‘Now you’re burning in the fire of love’. Featuring Tori Beaumont.
106
Interstellar
Uplifting, celestial strings with optimistic guitar, driving beats and positive inspiration
107
Supernova
Epic synth anthem with slow building synth strings and uplifting beats leading to powerful elated climax
108
My Boy
Amorous jazz swing duet with classic his and her vocals and playful muted trumpet
109
Tea At The Ritz
Classy mid tempo jazz swing ballad with mellow female vocal and muted trumpet
116
Helium Balloon
Mid tempo synth pop with catchy piano hook and processed female vocals
117
Summer Crush
Iconic electro pop tune with catchy synth lead oozing with youthful energy
118
Shake It Up
Funky electro beats with catchy piano hook and epic synth lead for that hands-in-the-air party tune
119
Let's Go
Upbeat psychedelic pop with catchy piano hook with melodious synth lead
120
Driftwood
A nomadic journey. Mellow foot-tapping beats with soft bass, country guitar and banjo.
121
New Frontiers
Repetitious piano and guitar atmospheres with pioneering excitement. A journey of discovery.
124
Strange Awakening
Quirky waltz with delicious dream-like textures and charming sense of make believe