Dimension Music Library

[musictheorist]

Owned by 27th Dimension Inc./Roland St. John Hanneman (ASCAP).

This is rare library from Florida (the mailing address being from Jupiter and Okeechobee)



The only library index to be found is the Gold Series released on CD/LP in 1985.



This music library company got my interest because it was used in a children's video series called Live Action Video for Kids/Real Wheels.

As of August 2019, a Youtube channel, Real Wheeler, has been posting tracks that have been used in the series. Feel free to spread the word and subscribe, no re-uploading and using the videos. The music is not royalty free.

Check it out. A new track is posted every day.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPePHsBNIDZXXn4Pgir8Tvg/videos

The library's composers are usually Roland St. John Hanneman, Gregg Drzewicki, and Steve Quinzi.

Here is a track list of the 343 cuts from the Gold Series. The ones that are bolded are used in the Real Wheels videos. The Gold Series heavily uses a Yamaha DX7 and an Oberheim DX drum machine, and also floppy disk samples for E-MU Emulator II.

Some tracks use holophonics, a binaural recording processed developed by Hugo Zuccarelli which is also used in the Dimension Sound Effects Library released in 1987.

Here is a link to the Index of the Gold Series
http://www.cieri.net/Documenti/Dischi/Dimension%20-%20Production%20Music%20Library%20(Holophonic%20-%20Zuccarelli)%20-%20Volumes%201%20thru%2010%20-%20CD%20and%20LP%20Index.pdf

GOLD SERIES (1985)

Dimension 1 CD/LP

UP-TEMPO
1-2. Ponderosa (60/30 sec.) - Western, Gallant, Brave
3-4. Off We Go (60/30 sec.) - Sousa-like March
5-6. Patriotism (60/30 sec.) - American. Perfect for representing U.S. Growth, Agriculture
7-8. Stadium (60/30 sec.) - NFL. Sports, Olympic, Professional & Uplifting
9. Tanks (60 sec.) - Dissonant. Charging, Progressive, Hip
10-11. Super Bowl (60/30 sec.) - Consistant, Building, Successful, Provocative, Triumphant
12-13. Frontier (60/30 sec.) - Western, Country, Enterprising, Serious, Uplifting
14-15. No Bum Steer (60/30 sec.) -  Industrial, Western
16-17. Racetrack (60/30 sec.) - Gradual Uplifting Change, Pacing & Progressive
18-19. Driving Machine (60/30 sec.) - Energetic, Growing, Progressive, Dynamic
SLOW TEMPO
20. Dawn (60 sec.) - Impressionistic, Etherial, Smooth
21-22. Heraldic (60/30 sec.) - 'Announcing', Melody Builds yet remains Steady Medium Tempo
23-24. Dream State (60/30 sec.) - Dreamy, Free, Moodserting, Loving, Harmonious, Smooth
25. Ocean (60 sec.) - Smooth and Flowing, Serene
NOVELTY/ETHNIC
26. All Together Now (30 sec.) - Happy, Slightly Comical
27-28. Oom Pah Pah (60/30sec.) - Like a German Band, Ocktoberfest, Slightly Comical
29-30. Pizzaria (60/30 sec.) - Tarantella, Italian Style
31-32. Ooh La La - (60/30 sec.) - French Romantic
33-34. Country Fried - (60/30 sec.) - Southern Bluegrass
35-36. Ragtime (60/30 sec.) - Piano Solo, Joplinesque
37. Montuno (30 sec.) - Latin Rhythm - Up Tempo

Tracks 20-32, 35-36 use Holophonics


Dimension 2 CD/LP

UP-HIGH TECH
1-2. Zap Dance (60/30 sec.) - Contemporary, Dancable, Catchable, Modern
3-4. Telamerica (60/30 sec.) - Slow High Tech, Synthetic
5-6. Cellular One (60/30 sec.) - Synthetic-High Tech, Industrial, Mechanical
7-8. Frantic (60/30 sec.) - Punk, New Wave, Sound Effects, Uptight
9-10. Galactic Drive (60/30 sec.) - Space, High Tech, Futuristic, Scientific
11. Telegraph (30 sec.) - News Sounder, Ticker Tape
12-13. St. John's Groove (60/30 sec.) - Up, Dark, Mysterious, Bondish
ETHNIC-NOVELTY
14-15. Rastamon (60/30 sec.) - Caribbean Reggae, Warm Feelings
16. Cash Box - (30 sec.) - Money Sounds, Winner Music, Suspenseful
17-18. Game Show (60/30 sec.) - As Title with Drum Roll Intro
19-20. Spies (60/30 sec.) - Intriguing, Seductive, Bondish, Flashy
MEDIUM CLASSIC
21-22. Champagne (60/30 sec.) - Classic, Elegant, Sophisticated
23-24. Kindergarten (60/30 sec.) - Simple, Classic. Somewhat Playful, Children's Theme
25-26. Minuet (60/30 sec.) - Chamber Quartet Style, Classic, Elegant, Stylish
27-28. Ein Waltz (60/30 sec.) - A La Strauss, Grand. Era Depictive
29-30. Fugue-ish (60/30 sec.) - Classic, Growing, New Englandish, Perfect for A-V
31-32. A Classic Piece (60/30 sec.) - Romantic, Smooth, Classic, Autumn-like, Sentimental
MEDIUM COOL
33. Sophistication (60 sec.) - Jazz Combo. Cool. Suave
34-35. Oversexed (60/30 sec.) - Seductive, Mellow, Sexy, Funky
36-37. Wake Up (60/30 sec.) - Great Opening for Real Estate A-V Show, Up, Light, Happy
38-39. Soda Pop (60/30 sec.) - Contemporary, Great for A-V Shows

Tracks 3-10, 12-15, 23-30, 33-35, and 38-39 use Holophonics


Dimension 3 CD/LP

UP TEMPO
1-2. Tourist (60/30 sec.) - Urban, Hustle & Bustle
3-4. Night Life (60/30 sec.) - City-like, Modern, Synthetic, Industrial
5-6. Hot Steel (60/30 sec.) - Heavy Metal Rock
7-8. Funked Up (60/30 sec.) - Fusion, Sexy, Funky, Contemporary, Romantic yet Moves
9-10. Beach Fun (60/30 sec.) - Beach Boys Style
11-12. Abundant Love (60/30 sec.) - Easy Funk Style, Slightly Black
13-14. A Proper Charlie (60/30 sec.) - Chaplinesque, Old Movie Revue, Silent Film Style
15-16. Beautiful Day (60/30 sec.) - Playful, 'Whistle your way through' piece, Happy
17-18. Drive In Movie (60/30 sec.) - 50's, 'Remember when we used to. . .', Happy, Dated
19-20. The Establishment (60/30 sec.) - Progressive, Flowing yet Contemporary Beat, Patriotic
MEDIUM TEMPO
21-22. A Good Day (60/30 sec.) - Progressive, Growing, Building and Happy
23-24. Ocala (60/30 sec.) - Slow Open, Light Happy and Catchy
SLOW TEMPO
25-26. Summer's Eve (60/30 sec.) -  Classic Soft Serene and Delicate
27-28. Diamonds (60/30 sec.) - Sparkling and Awesome, Scintilating
29-30. Alone (60/30 sec.) - Laid Back Blues. Melancholy
31-32. Detective (60/30 sec.) - Pink Panther Style, Slightly Comical
UP TEMPO
33-34. In A Hurry (60/30 sec.) - Urgent Dance Beat, Slightly Punk
35-36. Rap Funk (60/30 sec.) - Black, Up-Tempo and Funky
37-38. Chassis (60/30 sec.) - Techno Rock - Dance Style
39-40. Industrial Funk (60/30 sec.) - Synthetic Automation Feel

Tracks 9-16 use Holophonics.


Dimension 4 CD/LP

UP TEMPO
1-2. Computer Energy (60/30 sec.) - Exciting, Driving, Contemporary, Synthetic
3-4. Machines (60/30 sec.) - Pulsating, Synthetic, Urgent, Mechanical
5-6. On the Run (60/30 sec.) - Fast Paced, Slightly Punk, Synthetic
7-8. Progress (60/30 sec.) - Energetic, Growing. Progressive, Synthetic
9-10. Winner's Circle (60/30 sec.) - Triumphant, Driving
11-12. Haley's Comet (60/30 sec.) - Robotic, Pulsating, Steady, Building
13-14. Horizon (60/30 sec.) - Gallant, Adventurous, Triumphant, Proud
15-16. Space Patrol - Exciting, Charging, Slightly Dissonant, w/SFX
17-18. Movit (60/30 sec.) - Techno Rock, Robotic
19-20. Faces (60/30 sec.) - Easy Funk Groove
21-22. Halloween (60/30 sec.) - Spooky, Eerie, Frightening
23-24. Salome (60/30 sec.) - Hypnotic, Slightly Eastern
25-26. Ballet (60/30 sec.) - A La Swan Lake, Russian Romantic
27-28. Goodbye My Love (60/30 sec.) - Romantic, Sentimental, Loving
29-30. Conversation (60/30 sec.) - Classic, Delicate, Romantic. Soft & Gentle
31-32. Movin On (60/30 sec.) - Laid Back Country
33-34. Island Vacation (60/30 sec.) - Light Latin
35-36. Vaudeville (60/30 sec.) - Campy, As Name Implies
37. Clogs (30 sec.) - Swedish Country Dance
38. Scots (30 sec.) - Scottish Bagpipes
39. Shri Hari (30 sec.) - Indian/Pakistani
40. Czar (30 sec.) - Russian Folk Dance
41. Brazil Nuts (30 sec.) - South American Samba
42. Poncho (30 sec.) - Mexican Folk Dance
43. Madrid (30 sec.) - Spanish Bullfight/Flamenco


Dimension 5 CD/LP

SIGNATURES
1. Whoosh Up - White Noise Sweep Forward.
2. Whoosh Down - White Noise Sweep Diminishing.
3. Whoosh Pan - White Noise Sweep Panned.
4. Lazer Pan - Electronic Whiz Panned.
5. Bridge - Sequencer passage for bridging Cuts.
6. Cymbal Bridge - High Hat Rhythm.
7. Drum Fill - As Title
8. Drum Roll - As Title with Cymbal Crash.
9. Drum Pan - Fast Tom Tom Fill.
10. Filter Sweep Up - Synthesizer Filter Sweep up.
11. Filter Sweep Down - Synthesizer Filter Sweep down.
COUNTRY
12-13. Hop Along (60/30 sec.) - Western riding feel.
14-15. Wheat Fields (60/30 sec.) - Slow tempo Folk.
16-17. Grand Olde Opry (60/30 sec.) - Medium Tempo Nashville Sound.
18-19. Barn Dance (60/30 sec.) - As Title. Country Ho-down.
INDUSTRIAL
20-21. News Maker (60/30 sec.) - Up tempo. Exciting, Pulsating & Moving.
22-23. Laundry List (60/30 sec.) - Medium tempo lively drums punctuated with orchestra.
24-25. Drama (60/30 sec.) - Medium Tempo, Pulsating introduction, building to a dramatic & Heraldic Finale.
26-27. Flying (60/30 sec.) - Fast Tempo flying feel. Exciting
ETHNIC
28-29. Athens (60/30 sec.) - Greek flavor with Bazouki.
INDUSTRIAL
30-32. Corporation (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Up Tempo, Grandiose, Orchestral, Uplifting & Proud
33-35. Information (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Synthetic, Medium Tempo, Scintillating with Movement
36-38. Products (2:42/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium Tempo, Acoustic and Synthetic
39-41. Corporate Finale (2:54/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium Tempo, builds from a Simple Orch to a Grandiose, Regal Finish.


Dimension 6 CD/LP

INDUSTRIAL
1-2. Cosmopolitan (60/30 sec.) - Exciting, uptempo "city sound". Full orchestra.
3-4. Town Square (60/30 sec.) - Medium tempo tuneful "city sound". Builds.
5-6. Now's The Time (60/30 sec.) - Uptempo Corporate Feel. T.V. Network Type.
7-8. Givin' Thanks (60/30 sec.) - Uptempo "Sit-Com". Slightly Gospel.
9-10. Dance Floor (60/30 sec.) - Uptempo "Jerk" type feel. Punctuated.
11-12. On the Street (60/30 sec.) - Medium tempo "On Broadway" feel.
13-14. Wide Open Spaces (60/30 sec.) - Uptempo 5/4 time, "Big Country" sound.
15-16. Touch Down (60/30 sec.) - NFL "Sports Sound", Brassy Uptempo.
17-18. Fugitive (60/30 sec.) - Spy-like. Exciting, chasing mood.
19-20. Fashion (60/30 sec.) - Bossa Nova, Lush, Classy with strings & saxophone,
ROCK
21-23. Pirates (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo - Billboard introduction, nautical mood with Caribbean feel.
24-26. U.F.O. (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Flying Saucer landing introduction leading to a rhythmic groove and wailing guitars. Ends with Saucer take-off.
27-29. Across Water (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Shuffle rock with wailing guitars and an exciting upbeat tempo.
30-32. That's Love (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Fast paced, Techno rock style and slightly punk. Lots of percussion and some saxophone.


Dimension 7 CD/LP

CLASSIC
1. 2001 (60 sec.) - Synthesizer arrangement of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Strauss.
2. Peaceful (60 sec.) - Floating harp theme joined by a laid-back rhythm section.
3. Rest-Work-Play (60 sec.) - Lush, laid-back introduction leading to "Techno-Rock" style feel. Ends as introduction.
4. Urgency (60 sec.) - Uptempo, telegraphic & exciting, Synthetic Orchestration.
SOFT INDUSTRIAL
5-7. Morning Glory (2:24/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo-bright and happy with "Dawn Break" Synthetic and Acoustic orchestration.
8-10. Vitality (2:18/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo flute and brass melody ala "Spyro Gyro".
11-13. Showroom (2:29/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo beginning builds to flute melody and flowing strings, ala "Deodato".
HIGH TECH
14-16. Discovery (2:26/:60/:30 sec.) - Adventurous, uptempo, exciting & driving fanfare melodic line over a scintillating, rhythm track, Contempory National Geographic mood.
17-19. Communication (2:16/:60/:30 sec.) - Pulsating sequencers with telegraphic feel, under a flowing horn melody.
20-22. Software (2:32/:60/:30 sec.) - Sequencial, mechanical & Synthetic with intermittent computer effects and a tuneful melody.
23-25. Technology (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Regal, synthetic & symphonic with heraldic brass & flowing strings.


Dimension 8 CD/LP

SLAPSTICK
1. Pie in the Face (60 sec.) - Various tempos. Depicts an old fashioned pie fight. Punctuated with sound effects.
2. Cartoon (60 sec.) - As Title. Ala "Tom & Jerry". Comical and descriptive.
3. Comic (60 sec.) - Medium tempo. Humorous. Short motifs punctuated with sound effects.
4. Silent Movie (60 sec.) - Piano solo. Depicts Silent movie era in two 30 second parts.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
5-7. Contempory Elegance (2:32/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo. Classic & Classy. Ala "Dynasty".
8-10. Daybreak (2:30/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo. Awakening introduction building to a light motif of brass and woodwinds.
11-13. Tropicfest (2:21/:60/:30 sec.) - Medium tempo. Light & happy theme with a Tropical feel. Ala "Spyro Gyra".
COSMOPOLITAN
14-16. Capitol City (2:28/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo "New York" sound. Rhythmic and tuneful. Ala "George Gershwin".
17-19. Subway (2:52/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo. Pulsating and driving. Light and happy feeling.
HIGH TECH
20-22. Innovation (2:51/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo and driving with flowing bell-voice melody. Robotic and synthetic.
23-25. Move Ahead (2:18/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo. Progressive, hypnotic and slightly Urgent. Synthetic.


Dimension 9 CD/LP

CHILDREN'S MUSIC
1. Playtime (60 sec.) - Daydreamy and playful.
2. Games (60 sec.) - Comical and playful.
3. Toys (60 sec.) - Reminiscent of clockwork toys.
4. Lullaby (60 sec.) - A title with solo celeste.
SWING
5-7. Cool Kat (2:17/:60/:30 sec.) - 40's swings with rhythm section and vibraphone. Ala "Tuxedo Junction".
8-10. Ramblin' On (2:44/:60/:30 sec.) - Swing rhythm section punctuated with sparse melodic flute motifs.
11-13. Sunny Days (2:12/:60/:30 sec.) - Light Jazz waltz. Rhythm section with strings and flute.
SIGNATURES
14. Eruption (10 sec.) - Electronic rise
15. Mysterious (15 sec.) - Electronic descend with bells
16. Power (8 sec.) - Electronic toms with power chord
17. Centrifugl Force (15 sec.) - Filter sweep with echoed note
18. Sonic Flight (8 sec.) - Electronic ascend and descend
19. Space Bombs (14 sec.) - As title
20. Cool Groove (23 sec.) - Drum and brass hits with new wave beat
21. Urgent (7 sec.) - Synthi brass punctuated with effects
22. Creation (12 sec.) Single note expands into huge unison
23. Atomic Rock (8 sec.) - Electronic bass and rock beat
ELECTRONIC
24-26. Space (2:12/:60/:30 sec.) - Serene and flowing strings punctuated with holophonic electronic effects.
27-29. Pulsar (2:25/:60/:30 sec.) - Ethereal and sythetic with subtle rhythms and electronic effects.
30-32. Galactica (2:05/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo, exciting and cosmic. Robotic and synthetic.

Tracks 1-2, 14-21, and 23-32 use Holophonics.


Dimension 10 CD/LP

SHOW BIZ
1. Ritz (60 sec.) - Charleston style. Ala "Putting on the Ritz"
2. Tinsel Town (60 sec.) - Ala "Hooray for Hollywood"
3. Soft Shoe (60 sec.) - Soft shoes huffle. Point number ala "Tea for Two"
4. Broadway (60 sec.) - Showtune. Ala "New York. New York"
BOROQUE
5-7. Air on the G String (2:33/:60/:30 sec.) - Orchestral arrangement of Suite #3, by J.S. Bach with piano, guitar, bass, and strings.
8-10. Sonata No. 3 (2:12/:60/:30 sec.) - Synthetic orchestral arrangement for Scarlatti's harpsichord work, but scored for brass, strings and woodwinds.
CLASSICAL
11-13. Amadeus (2:27/:60/:30 sec.) - Orchestral. Ala "Mozart." Classy & elegant featuring harpsicord, strings, & woodwinds
HARD INDUSTRIAL
14-16. Challenge (2:59/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo, pulsating anddriving dance beat with brass & string motifs. Moments of tension.
17-19. Miami Nights (2:14/:60/:30 sec.) - Uptempo, driving, and exciting. Ala "Miami Vice".
20-22. Heavy Industry (2:33/:60/:30 sec.) - Traditional uptempo "disco" beat. Flowing melody open and closes work with interplay of brass and strings in middle.
23-25. Reprise (3:03/:60/:30 sec.) - Ala "We are the World" anthem. Features piano with orchestra.

Track 17-19 use Holophonics.


The Youtube channel also has 2 more libraries. The 10-CD Platinum Series (1988) and the Champion Series (1990). Only 8 out of 10 CDs for the Champion series. Both libraries are likely to use underscore versions of their tracks.

From a Worldcat.org page for Dimension Platinum, it shows 7 out of 10 CDs categorized by genre unlike the Gold Series.

CD 1: Sports - Pop jazz
CD 2: Epic - Pop/Dance
CD 3: Classical fusion - Light industrial
CD 4: Mystery/Menace - Industrial fusion
CD 5: Rock - Romance
CD 6: Jazz - Country
CD 7: Baroque - Classical

Some Dimension Platinum tracks have been revealed...

PLATINUM 1

• Conquest
• Instant Replay

PLATINUM 2

• Dance Party

PLATINUM 4

• Terminator

PLATINUM 5

• Luna Rock
• Relentless
• Rocksports
• Southern Shuffle

PLATINUM 10

• Get It

Dimension Champion track names revealed

CHAMPION 7

• Magical Flight
• Net Worth

CHAMPION 8

• Beast of Bolivia
• Blowtorch
• Butterscotch
• Chefs Sallad
• On The Edge
• Porky
• Q
• Toxic
• Turn Me Around

There is also a 2-CD Christmas library set called "Sounds Like Christmas".

On the ASCAP repertory there are some tracks outside the Gold Series called Hidden Secrets and Hunt.

Also, some of the tracks can be found on Sound Ideas' Mix Broadcast Library but under different titles.

If anyone knows about the libraries, feel free to reply back.

[musictheorist]

One of these great tracks is U.F.O. by Travis Moon Band member, Sam Beck.

Guitars, DX7, and some flying saucer sound design.

[musictheorist]

Playlist of Dimension Music Library tracks heard in Real Wheels/Live Action Video for Kids. Updated daily until ALL tracks from the children's video series have been posted.

DO NOT USE. NOT ROYALTY FREE WITHOUT PAYING A LICENSE FROM THE OWNER OF THE LIBRARY.

[musictheorist]

Awesome library music by Steve Quinzi. The track is called Terminator. This was heard in the Real Wheels video, There Goes a Monster Truck.

[neowave]

sad, that most discs are missing from Discogs
https://www.discogs.com/label/947128-27th-Dimension-Inc

[musictheorist]

Another awesome library music track used by JWC Environmental's Muffin Monster demonstration video and in the children's videos from Real Wheels, There Goes a Monster Truck and There Goes a Motorcycle.

It is called Rocksports by Gregg Drzewicki.

An alternate underscore mix can be found on Sound Ideas' Mix Broadcast Music Library under a different name "Straight from the Hip". Custom 60, 30, 15 second mixes from the underscore track.

[musictheorist]

This track from Dimension Champion was heard in the Real Wheels/Live Action Video for Kids video, There Goes a Spaceship.

No composer listed. It's likely Roland St John Hanneman since he owns and produces the library's tracks in Florida.

The track is called "Magical Flight".

[Craig-UK]

Can't this thread be just about updates on the label rather than posting about Real Wheels?
You have started a thread purely for Real Wheels, maybe updates posts in there with the samples and information. I keep looking at this thread thinking there is new information on Dimension when it is just a post about where the library has been used.
https://librarymusicthemes.com/index.php?topic=3841.0

[musictheorist]

There are some tracks on Sounddogs/Proud Music Library that likely come from the Dimension library.

https://www.proudmusiclibrary.com/en/track/unrepentant
(A full 2 minute version of Relentless, under the name "Unrepentant")

https://www.proudmusiclibrary.com/en/track/with-the-chaps

https://www.proudmusiclibrary.com/en/track/playland-march (This DX7 and Emulator II came from Gold 9 entitled "Toys")


https://www.proudmusiclibrary.com/en/track/windup-lullaby ("Lullaby"from Gold 9.)


https://www.proudmusiclibrary.com/en/artist/roland-st-john-hanneman

Many Hanneman composed tracks, Winding Way Home (Alone, Gold 3.), Nap Time (from Dimension), Stab and Run, Line it Up,

https://www.sounddogs.com/media/fastpreview/Sounddogs-Preview-10383558.mp3 (Hanneman/Drzewicki, Dimension Platinum).

https://www.sounddogs.com/media/fastpreview/Sounddogs-Preview-10385189.mp3


https://www.sounddogs.com/media/fastpreview/Sounddogs-Preview-10385928.mp3 (Detective, Gold 3).

https://www.sounddogs.com/media/fastpreview/Sounddogs-Preview-10385875.mp3 (Beautiful Day, Gold 3, Hanneman/Drzewicki, DX7.)

[Yohanes Salomo]

The music library i've wanted. But sadly, it is a little bit incomplete. I would need all of them to complete the music tracks of the library that follows:

- Dimension Gold (Dimension Gold 1-10 CD/LP)
- Dimension Platinum (Dimension Platinum 1-10 CD)
- Dimension Champion (Dimension Champion 1-10 CD)
- An 2-CD rare Christmas library set called "Sounds Like Christmas" (also found on Sounddogs)

How's that sound? Would you guys agree to do it for me? Let me know when i got a reply. Thank you!