IN THESE TIMES   

It’s been a month since we released our #ITGStudios album In These Times. As we head into more weeks of uncertainty, we’re continuously reminded of the need and relevance of these new, inspirational tracks.

When our stay at home orders began, our composers spent two weeks tirelessly producing an incredible album from their (home) studios. They created 21 tracks that are beautiful and hopeful, including orchestral pieces meant to provide warmth and comfort to those who hear them.

Executive Producer Janell Vircks writes, “As the noise of our own industrious bustle becomes silenced we can hear nature once again, hear our neighbor’s kids play, hear the wind in the trees and most importantly listen to our own breath. In These Times, a perfect phrase for a moment when the world pauses for reasons we can not control. During this time our heartfelt soundtrack has gotten quieter, more human, and maybe even more gentle. The best instrument to accompany this moment is a piano, a true instrument of organic emotion which provides the core of this record, supported with minimal orchestral strings, light acoustic guitar and simple hand-held percussion. In These Times brings us together to support messages of hope, resilience and inspiration.”

We wanted to take the opportunity to do a more in-depth look at each track including notes, highlights, and keywords used. Each track has :60 / :30 / :15 options.

Thought Process
Composer: Alexander Berglund
Keywords: Organic, Contemplative, Inspirational
Track notes: Contemplative piano plays with organic pizz strings that builds.

Returning to Normal
Composer: Benjamin Clay Hudson
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Building
Track notes: Organic piano builds with inspirational strings for a slow build.

Feeling Hope
Composer: Brian Casey
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Building
Track notes: Inspirational piano and strings build to an emotional finish.

In These Times
Composer: Drew Lerdal, Brian Reidinger, Darren Drew
Keywords: Piano, Strings, Cello
Track notes: Heartfelt piano plays emotional lines over inspirational strings.

How To Rebuild
Composer: Strings, Piano, Cello
Keywords: Hopeful, Heartfelt, Inspirational
Track Notes: Heartfelt piano plays emotional lines over inspirational strings.

Dedication and Love
Composer: Gavin Linnehan
Keywords: Organic, Minimal, Inspirational 
Track Notes: Organic and minimal solo piano plays an inspirational tune.

Sense of Community
Composer: Alexander Berglund
Keywords: Organic, Heartfelt, Peaceful, Hopeful
Track Notes: Peaceful piano builds with heartfelt strings for an emotional moment.

Spirit of Humanity
Composer: Brian Casey
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Energy
Track Notes: Organic pizz strings build with inspirational strings.

All In This Together
Composer: Drew Lerdal
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Heartfelt,
Track Notes: Organic piano builds with inspirational strings for a heartfelt moment.

Thank You
Composer: Gavin Linnihan
Keywords: Mellow, Heartfelt, Organic
Track Notes: Mellow and heartfelt piano play slow chords with emotional strings.

Mindful Humans
Composer: Brian Casey
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational
Track Notes: Cello solos over organic bells and piano.

Brighter Tomorrow
Composer: Alexander Berglund
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Heartfelt
Track Notes: Inspirational piano builds with organic strings

Technical Support
Composer: Drew Lerdal
Keywords: Inspirational, Heartfelt, Building
Track Notes: Contemplative piano grows into an inspirational moment with heartfelt strings.

Work As One
Composer: Gavin Linnihan
Keywords: Inspirational, Organic, Minimal, Building
Track Notes: Organic piano builds with inspirational strings and organic melodies.

Fixing The Future
Composer: Drew Lerdal
Keywords: Inspirational
Track Notes: Contemplative piano builds with inspirational strings.

The Care You Need
Composer: Alexander Berglund
Keywords: Organic, Heartfelt, Emotional
Track Notes: Mellow and heartfelt strings flow behind emotional piano.

Good People
Composer: Gavin Linnihan
Keywords: Inspirational, Organic, Minimal
Track Notes: Contemplative piano builds with inspirational strings.

Tender Love and Care
Composer: Drew Lerdal
Keywords: Inspirational, Heartfelt, Building, Organic
Track Notes: Bells play a little lullaby with inspirational strings and a heartfelt feel.

Please and Thank You
Composer: Drew Lerdal
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Hopeful
Track Notes: Happy and inspirational strings build with pizz violin.

Looking Up
Composer: Benjamin Clay Hudson
Keywords: Organic, Inspirational, Building
Track Notes: Building strings and inspirational piano make for a nice story.

Hope in Care 
Composer: Brian Casey

Keywords: Organic, Heartfelt, Minimal

Track Notes: Heartfelt piano and soft strings play a similar tune to Canon in D.

In The Groove Music understands that the tone of music is important to convey a message, and we believe this album will leave folks inspired. Our mission of connecting ideas to music has taken on a new meaning and new purpose, and we are eager to help our clients, artists, and colleagues feel “connected” in whatever way we can.

If you’re interested in licensing one of these compositions or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].