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Daniel Portis-Cathers specializes in music production and sound design for film, tv, games and the web. Deep Sea Music has been in operation since 1984.
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A featured selection of Deep Sea Music albums
China and the Middle East
37 Tracks
- Main instruments: Yangqin, Erhu; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Ney, Oud, Kemence, Strings, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Kora, Bolon, Kalimba/Sanza, Ngoni Slit drum; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Dongxiao (flute), Yangkin, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Traditional Dizi (flute); Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Dongxiao (flute), Yangqin, Ruan, Percussion/Drums; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Guzheng (Chinese Zither), Dizi flute; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Oud, Saz, Strings, Drums; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Erhu, Dongxiao (flute), Ruan, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Erhu, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Djembe, Dunun, Stomps; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Guzheng (Chinese zither), Anklung, Canang; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments; Ney, Oud, Saz, Qunan, Strings, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangkin, Guzheng; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Duduk, Bowed strings drone; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangkin, Erhu, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
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World Music
A mix of on-location recordings and original compositions utilizing authentic indigenous instruments and performances
Location recordings from Nairobi, Kenya
96 Tracks
- Main instruments: Yangqin, Erhu; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Ney, Oud, Kemence, Strings, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Kora, Bolon, Kalimba/Sanza, Ngoni Slit drum; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Dongxiao (flute), Yangkin, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Traditional Dizi (flute); Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Dongxiao (flute), Yangqin, Ruan, Percussion/Drums; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Guzheng (Chinese Zither), Dizi flute; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Oud, Saz, Strings, Drums; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Erhu, Dongxiao (flute), Ruan, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangqin, Erhu, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Djembe, Dunun, Stomps; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Guzheng (Chinese zither), Anklung, Canang; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments; Ney, Oud, Saz, Qunan, Strings, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangkin, Guzheng; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Duduk, Bowed strings drone; Composed by DP-C
- Main Instruments: Yangkin, Erhu, Percussion; Composed by DP-C
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Dave Burham on violin
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Romy Benton bamboo flutes
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Dave Burham on electric violin and viola
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by Roger Hadley
- Composed by Roger Hadley
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C, featuring Leroy Critcher on acoustic guitar, Dave Burham on violin
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
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Songs/Choral
Music with lyrics, including: pop, gospel, kids and religious Choral
Love and Other Details
88 Tracks
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Joe Lange
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Jacob Westfall
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Rachel Broach
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Jacob Westfall
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Rand Bishop and Britt Savage
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Joe Lange/Anna Tivel
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring John Gambino
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Joe Lange
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Joe Lange
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Britt Savage
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Britt Savage and John Gambino
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring John Gambino/Britt Savage
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring John Gambino
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Keegan Corbey
- Composed by Rand Bishop & Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring John Gambino
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Jerry Harris & Abduel Hall
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers & Erick Hailstone
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Abduel Hall on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Steve Hale on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Steve Hale on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Brenda Dickey on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Steve Hale on vocals
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, for a deeper dive visit https://originsofwhiteness.com
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- Performed by Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia
- This one’s for my granddaughter, Hazel
- This was written for my daughter’s wedding
- If you know your Bible, you might have some fun with this one
- This was written for my son during his middle teen years
- One of my very first songs ever, written while vacationing in the Alps with my family and reading Tolkien’s LOR trilogy
- This was on my very first cassette. I re-worked it a bit and renamed it. It feels more solid now.
- This was written for a woman that I, ultimately, couldn’t be with
- For my grandson, Deacon
- This received some airplay around Portland during the Pebble Springs proposed nuclear power site that received so much pushback in Oregon in the late 70’s - along with Three Mile Island. My old buddy, Russ Norris, on guitar, Brian Brickley on drums, Phil Baker on bass, Jeff Johnson on keys.
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Americana
Distinctively North American
Featuring string masters Darol Anger and Rushad Eggleston
40 Tracks
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Rushad Eggleston & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Rushad Eggleston & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Rushad Eggleston, Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
- by Darol Anger & Daniel Portis-Cathers
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Neo-Classical/Jazz
Neo-classical and jazz compositions in small ensemble settings
Neo-classical music for guitar, viola, cello and percussion
30 Tracks
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by Roger Hadley
- Composed by Roger Hadley
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by DP-C
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Erick Hailstone on Danelectro sitar
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Paul Mazzio on flugelhorn
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Leroy Critcher on acoustic guitar
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Ralph Towner on 12-string and synth
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Leroy Critcher on acoustic guitar and Paul Mazzio on flute
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers - featuring Tim Haydn on keys and bass, Erick Hailstone on guitar
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Solo Guitar/Fingerstyle
Acoustic guitar performances
Fingerstyle guitar themes
73 Tracks
- Composed by Alex DeGrassi
- Composed by Alex DeGrassi
- Composed by Alex DeGrassi
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Terry Robb
- Composed by Terry Robb
- Composed by Pete Huttlinger
- Composed by Pete Huttlinger
- Composed by Pete Huttlinger
- Composed by John Doan
- Composed by Roby Duke
- Composed by John Standefer
- Composed by John Standefer
- Composed by Tom Hemby
- Composed by Tom Hemby
- Composed by Tom Hemby
- Composed by Mark Hanson
- Composed by Mark Hanson
- Composed by Mark Hanson
- Composed by Thomas Leeb
- Composed by Thomas Leeb
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed and performed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Alex DeGrassi
- Composed by Alex DeGrassi
- Composed by Scott Kritzer & DP-C
- Composed by Scott Kritzer & DP-C
- Composed by John Doan
- Composed by John Doan
- Composed by Mark Hanson
- Composed by Mark Hanson
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
- Composed by Randal Bays
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Alt Rock/Sports/Action
High energy rock, funk & orchestral
Acoustic and Electric College Rock
66 Tracks
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Erick Hailstone and Clark Salisbury
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Erick Hailstone and Clark Salisbury
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Erick Hailstone and Clark Salisbury
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by DP-C, bass by Sandin Wilson, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, bass by Sandin Wilson, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, me on incoherent vocals
- Composed by DP-C, Sandy W. on bass, Erick H. on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on fretless bass, Doug Smith on Chapman stick
- Composed by DP-C, bass by Sandin Wilson, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by DP-C, Sandin Wilson on bass, Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
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Novelty
Uniquely playful and quirky
24 Tracks
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers, featuring Rob Thomas on violin and Erick Hailstone on lead guitar
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
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Environments
Environments, locations or moods
Musical soundscapes featuring guitarist/composer Ralph Towner
25 Tracks
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Ralph Towner
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
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Contruction Kits/Virtual Instruments/Loops
Tools created by musicians for composers and music producers
Original Compositions for the Apple Jingles Folder
27 Tracks
- Composed by Doug Smith
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Jon Neufeld
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Randy Porter
- Composed by Tony Furtado
- Composed by Tony Furtado
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Daniel Portis-Cathers
- Composed by Jon Neufeld
- All compositions and performances by Terry Robb
- Demo by DP-C, guitars and bass by Shane Roberts
- Demo by DP-C, guitars and bass by Shane Roberts
- Demo by DP-C, guitars and bass by Shane Roberts
- Demo by DP-C, guitars and bass by Shane Roberts
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