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AKM Music
« on: November 16, 2022, 02:00:56 PM »

British "copyright free"/"royalty free" CD and digital label founded 1995 by Anthony Kimber-McTiffen. Formely (initially?) based in Coventry, the company is now based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Some of theiri CDs are also branded with "The Ultimate Music Production Library", though this seems to be more of a marketing term than a label name.

The company is still active, and most of the main series of releases are available both as CD and digital releases.

CDs:
AK001 -
AK002 - Themes
AK003 -
AK004 - The Corporate Selection
AK005 - The Orchestral Selection - no composer listed (1998/1999)
AK006 - The Wedding Selection
AK007 - The Hi-Tech Corporate Selection - no composer listed (1998/1999)
AK008 - The Modern Romance Selection
AK009 - The Cine to Video Selection
AK010 - Special Introductury Offer CD (compilation of cues from AK002-AK015)
AK011 - The Hi-Power Corporate Selection
AK012 - The Special Interest Video Selection
AK013 - The Mediterranean: World Music Series Vol 1
AK014 - Corporate 2000
AK015 - Celebrations
AK016 - Speedworld - K L. Kimber McTiffen (1999/2000)
AK017 - Tranquillity
AK018 - Pure Romantic Moods
AK019 - Cut to the Beat
AK020 - Corporate Sound Toolbox
AK021 - Futuregrooves
AK022 - Toolkit Series: Orchestral 2 - no composer listed (2001)
AK023 - Film Genres
AK024 - Guitar Heroes
AK025 - Tranquil Rhythms
AK026 - South America/India: World Music Series Vol 2
AK027 - Pure Ambience
AK028 - Love Songs
AK029 - Back Tracks Vol I - no composer listed (2001/2002)
AK030 - Pure Joy
AK031 - Celtic Odyssey
AK032 - Quirky World
AK033 - Good Time Grooves
AK034 - Soundscapes
AK035 - Cut to the Beat 2 - no composer listed (2002)
AK036 - Atmospheres
AK037 - Historic
AK038 - Extreme
AK039 - Soundscapes 2
AK040 - Suspense/Drama
AK041 - Upbeat
AK042 - Festive Fantasy
AK043 - Bridges & Stings
AK044 - Drones & Mini Loops
AK045 - Backtracks Vol 2
AK046 - Solo
AK047 - Cut to the Beat 3
AK048 - Orchestral 3
AK049 - Summer Party
AK050 - Solo Piano
AK051 - Music from the Past: Medieval to Baroque
AK052 - Chilled Landscapes
AK053 - Symphonic Mix - ???? (2005/?)
AK054 - Pop World
AK055 - Beautiful Themes
AK056 - Africa: World Music Series Vol 3
AK057 - Ambient World
AK058 - Emotional Themes
AK059 - Comedy
AK060 - Guitar Textures
AK061 - Celtic Spirit - no composer listed (2005/2006)
AK062 - Cinematic Moods
AK063 - Cool Grooves - Martin Hazell (2005/2006)
AK064 - Cut to the Beat Vol 4
AK065 - Contemporary Themes
AK066 - Child's Play
AK067 - Global Mix Vol 1
AK068 - Tranquillity Vol 2
AK069 - Chillout/Lifestyles
AK070 - Soft Gentle Themes
AK071 - Voiceover Soundbeds
AK072 - Pop World Vol 2
AK073 - Modern Life
AK074 - Corporate Strings
AK075 - The Orient
AK076 - Horizons
AK077 - Acoustic
AK078 - The Harp Collection
AK079 - News & Awards
AK080 - Drama
AK081 - Openers & End Credits
AK082 - Distant Moods
AK083 - Motivation & Inspiration
AK084 - Orchestral Themes: Period and Costume Drama
AK085 - Cut to the Beat 5
AK086 - Beautiful Themes Vol 2
AK087 - Orchestral Themes: Sad & Mournful
AK088 - Adrenalin
AK089 - Chillout
AK090 - The Weird & Wonderful
AK091 - Indie Pop
AK092 - Drivetime
AK093 - On Location
AK094 - Alternative Rock
AK095 - Pastoral Landscape Themes
AK096 - Drones, Moods and Atmospheres
AK097 - More Adrenalin Volume 2
AK098 - Technology
AK099 - Atmospheric Grooves
AK100 - Feeling Good
AK101 - Horror
AK102 - Mystery & Suspense
AK103 - Romantic Scores
AK104 - Trance
AK105 - It's a Mad, Mad World
AK106 - Relaxing Themes
AK107 - Ambient Textures
AK108 - Motion
AK109 - Urban Fusion
AK110 - Cut to the Beat 6
AK111 - Soundscapes Vol 3
AK112 - Daytime
AK113 - Cinematic Underscores
AK114 - Extreme Sports
AK115 - Modern Ethnic
AK116 - Success
AK117 - World at War
AK118 - Lifestyle: Light
AK119 - Orchestral Themes: The 20th Century
AK120 - Piano Arrangements
AK121 - Cinematic Underscores 2
AK122 - Action & Adventure
AK123 - ElectroSound
AK124 - Magic & Fairytales
AK125 - Spy & Thrillers
AK126 - Retro: 50's, 60's & the 70's
AK127 - Children: Pre School Themes & Lullabies
AK128 - Epic
AK129 - Lost Worlds Sci-Fi
AK130 - Business Matters
AK131 - Hollywood Orchestral Scores
AK132 - Cut to the Beat 7
AK133 - Happy Days
AK134 - Orchestral Themes: Impact
AK135 - Cinematic Rock
AK136 - Dark Ambience
AK137 - The Entrepreneurs
AK138 - Cinematic Romance
AK139 - Voiceover Cuts
AK140 - Classical
AK141 - Inspire
AK142 - Hi Tech Soundbeds
AK143 - Ancient Worlds
AK144 - Into the Sound Lab
AK145 - Aspirations
AK146 - Christmas Promos
AK147 - Acoustic Vol 2
AK148 - Cinematic Rock 2
AK149 - Swingtime: 20's & 30's & 40's
AK150 - Natural World
AK151 - Bright & Upbeat
AK152 - On Top of the World
AK153 - Relaxation & Meditation
AK154 - Urban Grooves
AK155 - Believe
AK156 - Celtic Dreams
AK157 - Positivity
AK158 - Producers Toolkit
AK159 - Leisure Lifestyles
AK160 - Cut to the Beat 8
AK161 - Orchestral Themes: Cinematic Heroic
AK162 - Reflective Cinema
AK163 - Positive Rock
AK164 - Media Toolkit: Whooshes, Hits & Transitions
AK165 - Smile Be Happy
AK166 - Electric Guitar Pop
AK167 - Weird & Wonderful Vol 2
AK168 - Beautiful Piano
AK169 - Emotive World
AK170 - Nature Soundscapes
AK171 - Cars Motors & Engines
AK172 - Perfect Days
AK173 - Tranquil Rhythms Vol 2
AK174 - Positivity Vol 2
AK175 - Corporate Themes, Loops & Soundbeds
AK176 - Romantic Piano
AK177 - Cinematica
AK178 - Soft Piano Moods
AK179 - Supercharged
AK180 - Trio
AK181 - Bright Outlook
AK182 - World Atmospheres
AK183 - SoundBeats
AK184 - Feel Good Themes
AK185 - Myths & Legends
AK186 - Magical Orchestral
AK187 - Carefree
AK188 - Action and Suspense
AK189 - Ethereal Dreams
AK190 - Winter Wonderland
AK191 - Slow Motion
AK192 - Dystopia
AK193 - Dramatic Strings
AK194 - Ambient Moon
AK195 - Positive Thinking
AK196 - Intrigue
AK197 - Groove Tube
AK198 - Solo Piano 2
AK199 - Horror Story
AK200 - Pure Inspiration
AK201 - Ambient Chillscapes
AK202 - In the City
AK203 - On Good Days
AK204 - Cinematic Journey
AK205 - Human Stories
AK206 - The Keys of Life
AK207 - Country Living
AK208 - Beautiful Moods
AK209 - Our Bright Future
AK210 - Motivate
AK211 - Rise
AK212 - Big Romantic Themes
AK213 - Classic Drama
AK214 - Epic Cinematic
AK215 - Upbeat Moods
AK216 - Gentle Emotions
AK217 - Upbeat Electro
AK218 - Chill Zone
AK219 - VoiceOver Beds
AK220 - A Brave New World
AK221 - Classical Piano
AK222 - Smooth
AK223 - Sports
AK224 - Intimate Landscapes
AK225 - Corporate Pop
AK226 - New Horizons
AK227 - Acoustic Guitar
AK228 - Ambient Background
AK229 - Pictures of War
AK230 - Shades of Chill
AK231 - Folk & Country
AK232 - Positive Moods
AK233 - Movie Mix
AK234 - Summer Paradise
AK235 - Fashion
AK236 - Fun
AK237 - Ambient Piano
AK238 - Happy Feelings
AK239 - Classic Rock
AK240 - Strands of Emotion
AK241 - Corporate Chillout Background
AK242 - Motivations
AK243 - Cinematic World
AK244 - Investigative Journalism
AK245 - Lounge: Cocktail Bar/Retro Music
AK246 - Hopes, Dreams & Emotions
AK247 - Country Music
AK248 - Upbeat Pop Underscores

AK1000 - Background Music Vol 1: Classical: Soft and Light
AK1001 - Background Music Vol 2: Ambient/Chilled
AK1002 - Background Music Vol 3: Easy
AK1003 - Background Music Vol 4: Total Relaxation
AK1004 - Background Music Vol 5: Grooves
AK1005 - Background Music Vol 6: Moods & Themes
AK1006 - Background Music Vol 7: Ethnic Mix
AK1007 - Background Music Vol 8: Reflections
AK1008 - Background Music Vol 9: Chilled Grooves
AK1009 - Background Music Vol 10: Relaxation & Meditation
AK1010 - Background Music Vol 11: Summer Dance Beats
AK1011 - Background Music Vol 12: Christmas
AK1012 - Background Music Vol 13: The Magic of Christmas
AK1013 - Background Music Vol 14: Easy Moods
AK1014 - Background Music Vol 15: Jazz Moods
AK1015 - The Songwriter's Collection
AK1016 - Background Music Vol 16: One World
AK1017 - Background Music Vol 17: Easy Vol 2
AK1018 -
AK1019 - Background Music Vol 18: In the Zone
AK1020 - Background Music Vol 19: Beautiful Moods
AK1021 - Background Music Vol 20: Smooth Grooves
AK1022 - Background Music Vol 21: Upbeat Moods
AK1023 - Background Music Vol 22: Gentle Emotions
AK1024 - Background Music Vol 23: Simply Christmas

Go Trax (2CD re-releases; CD 1 contains edited cues, CD 2 full versions of the same cues):
AK019 - Go Trax: Cut to the Beat
AK034 - Go Trax: Soundscapes
AK038 - Go Trax: Extreme
AK041 - Go Trax: Upbeat
AK045 - Go Trax: Backtrack Vol 2

Photographic Themes, CD compilations:
AKMP001 - Photographic Themes Vol 1
AKMP002 - Photographic Themes Vol 2
AKMP003 - Photographic Themes Vol 3
AKMP004 - Photographic Themes Vol 4

Sound Effects, CDs:
AKSFX001 - Sound Effects: Volume One
AKSFX002 - Sound Effects: Volume Two
AKSFX003 - Sound Effects: Volume Three

« Last Edit: November 19, 2022, 06:00:18 AM by Mr »

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Re: AKM Music
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2023, 05:23:44 AM »
Interestingly AK001 and AK003 have been discontinued since as early as 2001: https://web.archive.org/web/20010516224443/https://www.akmmusic.co.uk/

I haven't been able to find them for years.