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Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Masters, Vol. 1

Acoustic Masters, Volume 1

A top flight collection of fingerstyle guitar themes by Doug Smith, Randal Bays, Terry Robb and Alex DeGrassi - production and additional instrumentation Daniel Portis-Cathers

  1.       1. Simple Joys - by Alex DeGrassi
  2.       2. Celtic Crossroads - by Alex DeGrassi
  3.       3. Cagey - by Alex DeGrassi
  4.       4. Ketchum Creek - by Doug Smith
  5.       5. Slap Blues - by Doug Smith
  6.       6. Evocative - by Doug Smith
  7.       7. Canyon Crest - by Doug Smith
  8.       8. Simple Times - by Doug Smith
  9.       9. Waltz In 6 - by Randal Bays
  10.       10. Willy's Wedding - by Randal Bays
  11.       11. Handy - by Randal Bays
  12.       12. Emerald Joy - by Randal Bays
  13.       13. Rattlesnake Slide - by Terry Robb
  14.       14. Dusty Rag - by Terry Robb


Acoustic Masters, Vol. 2

Acoustic Masters, Volume 2

A stellar cast of innovative guitarists including grammy winners and national fingerstyle champions Pete Huttlinger, John Doan, Alex DeGrassi, John Standefer, Tom Hemby, Mark Hanson, Thomas Leeb, Roby Duke, Randal Bays - production and additional instrumentation Daniel Portis-Cathers

  1.       15. Caffiene Cadenza - by Pete Huttlinger
  2.       16. Flurious - by Pete Huttlinger
  3.       17. Gee Whiz - by Pete Huttlinger
  4.       18. Wishes - by John Doan
  5.       19. Diamond Bay - by Roby Duke
  6.       20. Man Of Constant Sorrow - arr. John Standefer
  7.       21. Wayfarin' Stranger - arr. John Standefer
  8.       22. Puxico Breakdown - by Tom Hemby
  9.       23. Marionberry County - by Tom Hemby
  10.       24. Swamp - by Tom Hemby
  11.       25. Horizons - by Mark Hanson
  12.       26. Southern Sass - by Mark Hanson
  13.       27. Maui Moments - by Mark Hanson
  14.       28. The Gathering - by Thomas Leeb
  15.       29. Last To Leave - by Thomas Leeb


Guitarworks, Vol. 1

Guitarworks, Volume 1

A collection of outstanding acoustic guitar solos featuring Doug Smith

  1.       30. River Song - by Doug Smith
  2.       31. Country Fair - by Doug Smith
  3.       32. Fine And Fancy - by Doug Smith
  4.       33. Day Dream - by Doug Smith
  5.       34. Bonnie Barbara - by Doug Smith
  6.       35. Royal Flush - by Doug Smith
  7.       36. Knock On Wood - by Doug Smith
  8.       37. Best Of Friends - by Doug Smith
  9.       38. Heart To Heart - by Doug Smith
  10.       39. Take The High Road - by Doug Smith
  11.       40. Huckleberry Trail - by Doug Smith
  12.       41. Fond Farewell - by Doug Smith


Guitarworks, Vol. 2

Guitarworks, Volume 2

A superior collection of acoustic guitar themes by Alex DeGrassi, John Doan, Scott Kritzer, Randal Bays and Mark Hanson

  1.       42. Diamond Creek - by Alex DeGrassi
  2.       43. Sweet Tibby Dunbar - by Alex DeGrassi
  3.       44. Spring Thaw - by Scott Kritzer/Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       45. Canon In A - by Scott Kritzer
  5.       46. When We Were Small - by John Doan
  6.       47. Through The Door - by John Doan
  7.       48. Balance Beam - by Mark Hanson
  8.       49. Sweet Circle - by Mark Hanson
  9.       50. Fresh From the Garden - by Randal Bays
  10.       51. Bend In The Water - by Randal Bays
  11.       52. A Light In The Fog - by Randal Bays
  12.       53. Yearning - by Randal Bays

World Music

Global Explorer 1

Global Explorer, Volume 1

A musical journey around the world featuring indigenous instruments and voices

  1.       54. Racing Kilimanjaro - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       55. Through The Mangroves - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       56. India - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       57. Facing Saigon - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       58. Casabó - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       59. Bamboo Sea - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       60. African Plain: Search For The Mara - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       61. African Plain: Stampede - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       62. African Plain: Singled Out - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       63. Totem Spirits - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       64. The Kill - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       65. Rainforest Suite - Deluge - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       66. Rainforest Suite - Glistening Dawn - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  14.       67. Rainforest Suite - Nocturnal Canopy - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Global Explorer 2

Global Explorer, Volume 2

A sonic exploration of exotic and ethnic cultures

  1.       68. Tabla Trance - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       69. Wild Africa! - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       70. Himalayan Masters - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       71. River And Sky - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       72. Sculpture - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       73. Masai Warriors - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       74. Morocco - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       75. Happy Home - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       76. Sculpture (Remix) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       77. Kalandar's Tale - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       78. Chameleon Strut - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       79. Sinarah - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       80. Jacarta - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


World Songs

World Songs

Positive atmospheres and scores in a world music setting

  1.       81. Night Flights - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       82. Rising Tide - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       83. Open Seas - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       84. Rain Forests - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       85. Across The Miles - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       86. Sister Cities - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       87. Tribal Instincts - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       88. Juju Pop - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       89. Festive Parade - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       90. Statues - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       91. No Boundaries - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Celtic Atmospheres

Celtic Atmospheres

Traditional celtic and descriptive atmospheres

  1.       92. Bruach Na Carriage Bain - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       93. The Congress Reel/The Mountain Road - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       94. The Sweet Lovely Banks of the Suir - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       95. The Man Of The House - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       96. The Sally Gardens/The Silver Spear - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       97. Anach Cuain - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       98. Tripping Up The Stairs/Black Thorn Stick - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       99. O'Rourke's/Jenny's Chickens - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       100. Kerry Slides - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       101. Fraher's March - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       102. Freemount Polkas - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       103. Drops of Brandy - arr. Randal Bays/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       104. Emerald Vision - arr. Billy Oskay/prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Africa!

africa

Authentic location recordings of indigenous chants and rituals

  1.       105. Ahoya - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       106. Alleya - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       107. Achiburu - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       108. Daghé - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       109. Rejoicing Warriors - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       110. Welcome The Rainmakers - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       111. Amalako' - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       112. Mombasa Bungo - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       113. Nyanza - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       114. Kisii Nyatiti - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       115. Enchedae - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       116. Isikuti Mama - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers

Alt Rock/Action/Sports

On The Run!

On The Run

A sassy, brassy collection of tracks for use under high energy drama. Features Portland blues guitarist Terry Robb on acoustic and slide guitars and Eric Hailstone on electric.

  1.       117. Man With A Mission - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       118. Raw Deal - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       119. Train Shadow - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       120. Take It And Run - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       121. Street Strut - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       122. Rhythm And Truth - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       123. Fast Exit - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       124. The Hard Way - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       125. Moment of Truth - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       126. Highway Home - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       127. Two-Step Trouble - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Alt Rock Underscores

Alt Rock Underscores

A positive mix of acoustic and electric college rock; not too heavy, mid to uptempo radio rock

  1.       128. Play With Fire - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       129. Rich Friends - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       130. Chewie - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       131. Pieces And Promises - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       132. Seattle Sky - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       133. No Turning Back - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       134. Frayed Love Song - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       135. Faster Revolutions - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       136. Nevada Nights - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       137. Make A Break - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Mostly Unplugged, Volume 2

Mostly Unplugged, Volume 2

Alternative rock rhythm styles with electric and acoustic versions

  1.       138. Restlessly - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       139. Street Talkin' - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       140. Rising Flood - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       141. Outta Here - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       142. Armed And Dangerous - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       143. Struggle - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       144. Bad Apple - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       145. Midnight Move - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       146. Mean Business - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       147. Gentle Back Alley - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       148. Only The Road - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Funky Sports Hits

Funky Sports Hits

Baddass funky sports themes with slap bass, horns and ripping testosterone-charged guitar (featuring Dave Mills and Soul Vaccination on horns)

  1.       149. Dynamite - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       150. Badder Up - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       151. Double Take - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       152. Focus Now - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       153. Power Tour - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       154. Heist - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       155. Size Matters - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       156. Mister Money - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       157. Prime Time Party - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       158. Slo Mo Montage - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       159. Prowl - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       160. Final Glory - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


X-treme Sports

X-treme Sports

Edgy, fun, fast, frantic

  1.       161. The X Train - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       162. Guts And Glory - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       163. Sky Surfers - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       164. Crazy Falls - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       165. Last Man Standing - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       166. In Tin City - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       167. Fanatic - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       168. Climb Or Die - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       169. Red Zone - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       170. Gunslinger - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       171. Performance - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       172. Jelly Bean - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

Environmental

Bridging Time

Bridging Time

Dramatic soundscapes commissioned for a project at the Royal Gorge in Colorado

  1.       173. Awakening - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       174. Dunes - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       175. Birth Of A Mountain - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       176. Bridging Time - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Canyon Dreams

Canyon Dreams

A collection of evocative pieces inspired by the mystery and beauty of remote rock formations

  1.       177. Canyon Dreams - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       178. Descent - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       179. The Moon And Little Feet - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       180. Dance On The Rim - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       181. Follow The Mist - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       182. Currents And Conversations - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       183. Green Valley - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Atmospheres And Impressions

Atmospheres And Impressions

Musical soundscapes featuring guitarist/composer Ralph Towner

  1.       184. Traveling (guitar feature) - by Ralph Towner
  2.       185. Traveling (trumpet feature) - by Ralph Towner
  3.       186. Miles And The Hereafter - by Ralph Towner
  4.       187. Enchanted - by Ralph Towner
  5.       188. Mist - by Ralph Towner
  6.       189. Muse (guitar feature) - by Ralph Towner
  7.       190. Muse (keyboard feature) - by Ralph Towner
  8.       191. Skintones - by Ralph Towner
  9.       192. Asian Forest - by Ralph Towner
  10.       193. Tricksters - by Ralph Towner
  11.       194. Goodnight Moon - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       195. Forest Dance - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       196. Active Passive - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Living Green

Living Green

A collection of Acoustic Guitar and Orchestral Strings Suites that highlight aspects of the Green movement. Featuring Galen Cohen on cello, Dave Burham on viola and violins

  1.       197. Living Green - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       198. Clean And Clear - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       199. Platinum Prelude (cello) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       200. Forest Glen - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       201. Weather Balloon - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       202. Grow Green - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       203. Global Warming - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       204. Work Around - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       205. Convergence - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       206. Keep It Simple - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       207. Watershed - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       208. Windswept - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       209. Platinum Prelude (violin) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

Americana/Orchestral/Choral

Religious Choral Works

Religious Choral Works

Religious choral music from the Renaissance through 19th century - featuring Portland, Oregon's Cantores in Ecclesia

  1.       210. Gloria Patri - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       211. Ave Maria - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       212. O Sacrum Convivium - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       213. Kyrie
  5.       214. Miserere Mei - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       215. O Domine Jesu Christi - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       216. Guade Virgo Mater Christi - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       217. Agnus Dei
  9.       218. Si Iniquitates Observaveris - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       219. Sanctus
  11.       220. Recordare Domine - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       221. Congratulamini Mihi
  13.       222. Unam Petii A Domino - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  14.       223. Ecce
  15.       224. Amen - prod. by Daniel Portis-Cathers


American Postcard

American Postcard

New music from the Master of the fiddle, Darol Anger. A genre bending collection of fresh country, jazz, rock, folk and Americana. Also featured: cellist Rushad Eggleston

  1.       225. Fresh Barnyard - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  2.       226. Corkscrew Turnstile - by R. Eggleston/D. Portis-Cathers
  3.       227. Big City Country - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  4.       228. Mud Flap Breakdown - by R. Eggleston/D. Portis-Cathers
  5.       229. June Bug - by R. Eggleston/D. Portis-Cathers
  6.       230. Bring It
  7.       231. Grass Beetles - by D. Anger/ D. Portis-Cathers
  8.       232. Waking Up New - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  9.       233. Home Again - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  10.       234. Nighttime Navigation - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  11.       235. Mississippi Flood: Rains Begin - by D. Anger/D. Portis-Cathers
  12.       236. Mississippi Flood: Flood Plain
  13.       237. Mississippi Flood: Waters Recede
  14.       238. Small Town Suite: Sunrise - by D. Anger/D.Portis-Cathers
  15.       239. Small Town Suite: Open For Business
  16.       240. Small Town Suite: Pack For The City
  17.       241. Small Town Suite: Missing Home


Dramatic Orchestra

Dramatic Orchestra

Suspense orchestra for trailers and promos

  1.       242. Power Drill - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       243. American Overture - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       244. New World Order - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Jazz (miscellaneous)

Jazz

Positive tracks for jazz ensemble featuring:

  • Paul Mazzio - flugelhorn and flute*,
  • Barry Aiken - keys,
  • Mike Snyder - drums,
  • Leroy Critcher - acoustic guitar,
  • Ralph Towner - acoustic guitar/synth**,
  • Sandin Wilson - bass,
  • Erick Hailstone - elec. guitar/Danelectro sitar

* - Mazziola, ** - Mister Newhouse

  1.       245. For One Day - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       246. Mazziola - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       247. Better Time - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       248. Mister Newhouse - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       249. Summer Shower - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

Pop/Vocal

Hollywood Songs

Hollywood Songs

Rock and ballad vocals for source and features - with vocalists Steve Hale, Brenda Dickie and Abduel Hall

  1.       250. When I Walk Out - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       251. What About Love? - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       252. White Line - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       253. Train Out Of Tulsa - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       254. Yearbook - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       255. Save My Life - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       256. Give Me One More Reason - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       257. Laughing Once Again - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       258. Suddenly - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       259. Anyone But You - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Higher Ground

Higher Ground

Traditional southern black gospel featuring solo vocals and chorus - esp. guest vocalist Abduel Hall

  1.       260. Life's Been Good - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       261. Don't Give Up - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       262. Higher Ground - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       263. Nothing But Each Other - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       264. I Need A Miracle - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       265. Lift Me Up - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       266. Lord
  8.       267. Are You Ready? - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       268. Movin' To Higher Ground - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       269. You Were There - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       270. We'll Carry On - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

Kid Songs!

Kid Songs

Well-known children’s tunes and lullabies featuring vocal performances

  1.       271. Boom Boom
  2.       272. Nobody Likes Me - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       273. Sleep
  4.       274. Twinkle
  5.       275. The Old Grey Mare - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       276. Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       277. The Ants Go Marching - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       278. Animal Fair - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       279. A-Tisket
  10.       280. Do Your Ears Hang Low? - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       281. Brahm's Lullaby - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       282. Jimmy Crack Corn - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       283. All Night
  14.       284. Skip To My Lou - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  15.       285. Mockingbird - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  16.       286. Shortnin' Bread - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  17.       287. Oh Dear
  18.       288. Mary Had A Little Lamb - arr. Daniel Portis-Cathers
  19.       289. Christopher's Lullabye - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Songwriter

Songwriter

Miscellaneous vocal pieces from Dan's years in Nashville and just for fun (these are not licensed)

  1.       290. Be Happy - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       291. Beautiful Country - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Rand Bishop
  3.       292. Still - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Jimbeau Hinson
  4.       293. Let It Burn - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       294. Miracle - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       295. I Wanna Be Happy - by Greg McCoy/Daniel Portis-Cathers/Rachel Good
  7.       296. Tightrope - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       297. Candy - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       298. Now's The Time - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       299. New Day - by Greg McCoy and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       300. Time Stands Still - by Greg McCoy and Ellen Warshaw (prod. Dan P-C)
  12.       301. Gravitational Pull - by Greg McCoy/Daniel Portis-Cathers and Joel ?
  13.       302. Me Plus You - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Greg McCoy
  14.       303. She's Got Personality (dance vers.) - by Laura Powers and Dan Portis-Cathers
  15.       304. She's Got Personality (pop vers.) - by Laura Powers and Daniel Portis-Cathers
  16.       305. Date With Destiny - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  17.       306. We're With You (alt rock vers.) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Laura Powers
  18.       307. We're With You (chill vers.) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Laura Powers
  19.       308. We're With You (contemp. rock vers.) - by Daniel Portis-Cathers and Laura Powers


Big Whisper

Big Whisper

Songs that cut to the heart of modern romance and sum up the struggle for meaning and recognition in an increasingly chaotic world.

  1.       309. I Bleed - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       310. Portland To Portland - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       311. Rise And Fall - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       312. Happy All Day - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       313. Over Me - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       314. Lazarus - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       315. No Tears Allowed - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       316. Beautiful Wonderful - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       317. Wings - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       318. Always Hopeful - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       319. You Turn - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       320. Everything Ends - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       321. I Will Follow You - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  14.       322. Someone - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  15.       323. Big Whisper - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers
  16.       324. This Mess - by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers

Special/Novelty

Phat Country

Phat Country

Progressive nu country

  1.       325. Swing Dog - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       326. Gator And Beans - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       327. Heatstroke - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       328. Haywire - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       329. Austin Speed Limit - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       330. Big Bad Country - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       331. Shoot The Bull - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       332. Phat Moon Over Texas - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       333. Digital Pony - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       334. Funky Chickens - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       335. Slims Shady Ranch - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       336. Shana's Twins - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


The Civil War

The Civil War

Sounds of 19th century America featuring banjo, harmonica, brass band, fiddle and guitar

  1.       337. Mama's In The Kitchen - arr. Randal Bays/Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       338. Dixie (banjo/fiddle) - arr. Randal Bays/Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       339. Memories of Dixie - arr. Randal Bays/Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       340. Sometime In The Fire - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       341. Fields of Summer - by Randal Bays
  6.       342. Battle Hymn of the Republic (voc) - arr. Randal Bays
  7.       343. Battle Hymn of The Republic (brass) - arr. Randal Bays
  8.       344. Soldier's Lament - by Randal Bays
  9.       345. Before The Gallows
  10.       346. Call To Breakfast
  11.       347. Boots And Saddles
  12.       348. March
  13.       349. Charge
  14.       350. Retreat
  15.       351. Lights Out


Happy-Go-Lucky

Happy-Go-Lucky

A variety of very lighthearted, bright and playful novelty themes. My very first production music project waaay back in the day! (1995)

  1.       352. Early Bird - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       353. Happy Shopper - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       354. Happy Toys - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       355. The Old Swimming Hole - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       356. Ranch Dressing - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       357. Take Me Out - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       358. Safari Swing - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  8.       359. Impatient - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       360. Merry Meadows - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       361. Monster Bash - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       362. Hurry Back - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  12.       363. Say Goodbye - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

The Portis-Cathers Ensemble

Water From The Temple

Water From The Temple

“The Portis-Cathers Ensemble is one of the truly great New Music groups in the Pacific Northwest, combining elements of jazz, classical and world music in an original way...” (Joseph Roe - Oregon Public Broadcasting) Performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, Roger Hadley and Dave Burham on guitar, tabla and violin.

  1.       364. Statues - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  2.       365. White Sands - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  3.       366. Insieme Nello Spirito - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  4.       367. Water From The Temple - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  5.       368. High Stakes - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  6.       369. Sky And Me - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  7.       370. Cara K - by Roger Hadley
  8.       371. Wy' East - by Roger Hadley
  9.       372. Lauda
  10.       373. Search Party - by Daniel Portis-Cathers

CDROMs/Plugins/Software

Apple iLife

Apple iLife

Software instruments for GarageBand, lots of acoustic guitar and piano music for iLife, music demos using GB to market it online and lots of tracks for Ultimate GB, plus some music contributions to Logic 8 Pro. Here’s a sampling of what you may have heard lurking somewhere in your computer (if you own a Mac...)

  1.       374. Acoustic Sunrise - by Doug Smith
  2.       375. Carousel - by John Neufeld
  3.       376. Peach Cobbler - by Tony Furtado
  4.       377. River Walk - by Tony Furtado
  5.       378. Vino - by John Neufeld
  6.       379. Buddy - by Randy Porter
  7.       380. Fifth Ave. Stroll - by Randy Porter
  8.       381. First Snowfall - by Randy Porter
  9.       382. Newborn - by Randy Porter
  10.       383. Off Broadway - by Randy Porter
  11.       384. Park Bench - by Randy Porter
  12.       385. Campfire - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  13.       386. Route 55 - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  14.       387. Starlight Convergence - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  15.       388. Electronique - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  16.       389. Starlight Lounge - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  17.       390. Undercover - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  18.       391. Urban Agent - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  19.       392. Funkmeister - by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  20.       393. DMB demo - by Daniel Portis-Cathers


Heart of Africa 2: (loops and phrases)

Heart Of Africa, Volume 2

Heart of Africa Volume Two features rare performances recorded live by Dan at a two week tribal competition in Kenya. Authentic choir and vocal shouts, chants and polyrhythmic percussion ensemble grooves from the Maasai, Kikuyu, Meru, Pokot, and Nandi peoples. A collection of powerfully primal and untamed tribal ensemble phrases and SFX that perfectly compliment the instruments and loops from Volume one. Presented in song construction format. Distributed by Spectrasonics.

  1.       394. Heart Of Africa 2 demo - by Eric Persing


Russian Masters

Russian Masters

Russian Masters: Multi-sampled instruments and loops co-produced by Martin Kiskow, Northstar Prod. and Daniel Portis-Cathers. Russian Masters is a CD-ROM for the Emu family of Emulators IVX, EIV, E64, E6400, EIIIX, ESI-32 and EIII samplers which incorporates multi-sampled and looped performances from the former Soviet Union and parts of Asia. Russian Masters includes many performances and motifs for media and filmscore effects.
Distributed by Northstar Productions.

  1.       395. Russian Masters - compilation demo


Samplebase

Samplebase

Samplebase.com is an internet site hosted by ILIO Entertainments. ILIO has created a free downloadable sampler called Satellite which uses instrument sounds and loops created specifically for it. Deep Sea Music creates content for this sampler. This content can be purchased at the Samplebase site.Instrument Sets are multi-sampled instrument sounds and/or loops that are played from the keyboard and combined to make music.
Construction Kits are entire pieces played by several instruments and cut into sections so that parts can be played independently and at different tempos or in different key signatures using Satellite technology. All Instrument Sets and Construction Kits produced by Daniel Portis-Cathers.

  1.       396. Phat Fingers 60-88 (Instr. Set) - gtr/bass performed by Shane Roberts
  2.       397. Phat Fingers 116-126 (Instr. Set) - gtr/bass performed by Shane Roberts
  3.       398. Phat Fingers 130-140 (Instr. Set) - gtr/bass performed by Shane Roberts
  4.       399. Phat Fingers 144-160 (Instr. Set) - gtr/bass performed by Shane Roberts
  5.       400. Fingerstyles 78-108 (Instr. Set) - gtr performed by Doug Smith
  6.       401. Fingerstyles 126-138 (Instr. Set) - gtr performed by Doug Smith
  7.       402. Hot Steel Blues 102-116 (Instr. Set) - gtr performed by Terry Robb
  8.       403. Intimate Guitar Series (Nylon) - Sampled Gtr - demo by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  9.       404. Intimate Guitar Series (Parlour) - Sampled Gtr - demo by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  10.       405. Intimate Guitar Series (Monte Blanc Mandolin) - Sampled Mandolin produced by Al Jones and Daniel Portis-Cathers - demo by Daniel Portis-Cathers
  11.       406. Rhythm Changes (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  12.       407. Swing Set (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  13.       408. Cool In Three (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  14.       409. Amazing Grace (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  15.       410. Baptized In The River (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  16.       411. Build The House (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  17.       412. Man Of Constant Sorrow (Cnstrctn. Kit)
  18.       413. A Cowboy's Best Friend (Cnstrctn. Kit)