Jazz piece for trumpet and piano inspired by film noir, performed live at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA in Spring of 2009. Film noir images accompany the music.
My latest client's case was a tricky one. She knew how to look after herself; that much was clear from the moment she strode up to me in this joint. So why'd she feel like she had to hire the likes of me to help her figure out who was coming after her? Add that one to my endless list of burning questions. I prayed that getting them answered would see me still alive by morning, then set about preparing what needed to be done, downing one last shot of scotch for luck. I decided to start by paying a visit to Dick Konklin. Konklin was a sleazy, shifty sort of guy with a history of blood and murder that would make Jack the Ripper squeamish. That didn't matter right now. I needed information, and my gut was telling me that Dick was the one to give it to me. Plus, I knew where to find him. Of course, that was part of the problem, because where I could find him was in the back room of a cockroach-infested dive bar that opened into a dark alleyway in a part of town with a lot of secrets to keep, not to mention some real talent in keeping them. I'd have to watch my back and play straight, or the only question I'd get answered tonight would be whether or not there's an afterlife. I checked the rounds in my piece just in case, slipped it into my coat pocket, and stepped out the door into the night.
You need to continue!! I love 1940s vintage mystery noirs, there's something about it that just grabs attention. Like the show Columbo, it's just so well written. What you have is right up!! Keep writing, it's awesome 😎
I have a playlist of songs that have that noir feeling, and I use it for writing. I have over 50 songs in it, and this is definitely one of my favorites.
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry for the delay in responding, I haven't checked recently. But I am glad you enjoyed the music and video. =) Chris
We used this piece of art in our MCC Rising Application! We credited it in the end of the vid during credits. If you wanna be in the description, lemme know! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QS4ob8s8lNU.html
Hello, I'm currently doing A-Level Media and creating an Opening Title Sequence of the film noir genre and I am searching for some suitable music and come across this. I think this will work perfectly with a scene in our opening title sequence so I was wondering if it would be okay to use it and we'd of course credit you? Many thanks, Sophie.
Hi there, Chris! We are currently working a student 12-hour film challenge and we were wondering if we could use this piece? We will be sure to include credits and links!
Beautiful piece. Would love to feature it in a feature length Noir film I've been working on for the past two years. I've seen you've given permission to others for use. Could I use this? Credit given, and a link to download the film upon release in return.
Dear Chris, I'm about to premiere a radio program called Sunday Night Noir on Radio Free Brooklyn. It will be novel I've written and serialized, and I've been searching and searching for appropriate music. Came across "Case Closed" and love it love it love it. BUT I can't find it anywhere to download. Is there a site somewhere? Thanks, Matt Mitler
Delightful. I think this music perfectly captures the atmosphere of a film noir. Would you mind if I used this piece of yours in a short film (as of the moment, it's still in pre-production stages)? You would, of course, get credit and I would gladly link it here for you when all's finished. Thanks a lot, and, again, fantastic music!
Julius Scalleto is a name I'll never forget. Well, that is if you imagine the narrator of this story is still alive and the year is 1939. The police force of London were really shown up in February of '39, all because of one man, who will remain nameless for the safety of his family and more importantly his dignity and reputation as the best catburglar the city will ever see. On several nights he broke Into key places in the city, snuck in and used his expert stealth techniques and equipment (of which being an expensive trench coat and a fancy fedora) to steal from the rich. The police were dumbfounded and had no idea who, when or what he was going to target next. Which ironically was the thief's undoing. He was targeting a man named Julius Scalleto, the word on the street at the time was Scalleto had blackmailed, exposed the murdered his fiancée. So he stealthily stole from the man, robbed his casinos, his artwork and his wine (all while dressed in a trenchcoat and a fedora) to get his revenge. But his pattern of targeting Scalleto was his ultimate downfall, as his safehouse was eventually tracked by Scalleto and reported to the police. What lay ahead involved the ultimate task in stealth, break into his own safehouse, steal his own identity and flee the city. Did he ever succeed? Find out in the videogame "heist" that this entire monologue is based on. As much as I am advertising this game the creators have no idea that I'm doing this I'm only doing it because the soundtrack in the game is very similar to this music, noir jazz. So I thought I just had to share this with whoever will listen. The game is a slow paced, indie noir stealth game set in 1939. And most importantly it has a brilliant soundtrack, it's aesthetic really blew me away. I strongly urge you give this game a go, I personally had a blast playing it because it's challenging, fun as hell and has a beautiful soundtrack. It's a lil pricey for an indie though I won't lie. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=store.steampowered.com/app/420330/HEIST/&ved=2ahUKEwjx9uXZ7dHuAhVvSxUIHd_2B2cQFjABegQIDRAB&usg=AOvVaw1ML_KwsVkm389detqGdfI3&cshid=1612497763399 Above is the link to the game. If you love noir jazz and stealth I urge you to give it a try. And also thank you for reading all of this shit lmao
Love this piece of music!! I am an Assistant Professor of dance at a University and I would love to use this piece of music for choreography. I was wondering if there was any way I could purchase a recording of this piece of music? Do you have it for purchase and if so where can I find it? Thank you.
+Tamara Dyke compton Thanks Tamara! Unfortunately, there is no other recording of this piece besides this one. If you would like to have it performed live I can send you the sheet music.
Hello how are you, I listened to your song and I would like to know if I can use it in a university project. I will give you the respective credits in my work? Thanks for you amazing sound
Chris, I'm creating a storytelling podcast and I would love to use your music for background in one of my episodes! I would of course credit you - is this alright?
Hey Chris, the episode with your wonderful track just went up! The podcast is called "Tales from Spasming Hill" and you can hear it on our soundcloud (soundcloud.com/user-634083059/4-color-confiscation-day) or our website (www.spasminghill.com/4-color-confiscation-day).
I have read your comment to Bryce, and I have created a little short animation for my masters using this track (which is by far the best I have found online anywhere!). I have credited you in the film, and linked to it on my video. please take a look: One Fateful Night - Film Noir Study thanks! Bader
