BE MUSIC in a World of Clicks!

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“THIS JOURNEY DIDN’T START WITH A PLAN, IT STARTED WITH A FEELING.
A NEED TO CREATE MUSIC THAT SAYS WHAT WORDS NEVER COULD.
NOW, EVERY NOTE IS WRITTEN WITH PURPOSE, TO MOVE, TO CONNECT, AND TO LAST.”

Clifford T. Haines

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Meet the composer

(and... Producer in training learning more everyday)

Clifford Haines is an independent composer and producer creating emotionally driven, cinematic music designed to move people and tell stories where words fall short. Working from his home studio, he blends modern classical elements with piano-driven compositions, layered instrumentation, and a deeply personal creative process where musical motifs just pop into my head while practicing and playing piano.

His music is rooted in feeling—crafted to carry weight, evoke reflection, and connect with audiences on a human level. Now in what he calls the “third half” of his life, Cliff (Butch) is focused on bringing his full body of work into the world, creating original music ready for media content, i.e., film, television, streaming services, musicals, etc.

He also creates music to help self healing, reflection, soul searching and also have a little fun with old school (60s-80s) dance and let yourself go music.

Lastly, His secret passion is to rearrange orchestrated music into the Anthem Rock or Heavy Metal song genre and vice-versa to rearrange any Pop or Rock song into orchestral music.

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New Song spotlight: “Fly Away Franchesca”

https://youtu.be/J87fSM4YR-I

My first piano track of fully orchestrated (Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussions) by my new collaborator on orchestrated pieces and friend Ron Artinian at Ravel Virtual Studios in Long Island NY.

MUSIC THAT SAYS WHAT WORDS CAN’T.
COMPOSITIONS DESIGNED TO CARRY WEIGHT,
MOVE THE MOMENT, AND TELL THE STORY.

  • CTH Music focuses on piano-driven, cinematic compositions that blend modern classical elements with layered instrumentation. Each piece is designed to carry emotional weight and support storytelling across film, television, and commercial projects.

  • Yes. All compositions are available for licensing across film, television, documentary, advertising, musicals, and digital content. Tracks are fully produced, mixed, and mastered, and ready for immediate use.

  • Absolutely. Custom music can be created to match the tone, pacing, and emotion of your project. Whether you need something subtle and reflective or powerful and cinematic, each piece is built specifically for your story.

  • Simply reach out through the contact form or email provided on the site with details about your project. From there, we’ll discuss usage, scope, and licensing terms.

  • Every composition is created with the belief that music should say what words cannot. The focus is on emotion, honesty, and creating something that truly connects—music that has presence, weight, depth, and lasting impact.

  • Both exclusive and non-exclusive licensing options may be available depending on the project. This can be discussed based on your needs.

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