C. Hunter Johnson is an award-winning composer, songwriter and wildlife music video producer based in Southern California.

Specializing in music themes for ecology awareness, wildlife video soundtracks and songs for rock pop & country artists.

C. Hunter Johnson’s music repetiore includes:

Alternative, World Folk, Ethnic Americana, Country , Rock, Electronica, New Age, Pop, Smooth Jazz, Eco Nature Video soundtracks

C. Hunter Johnson About 2025

Hunter was born in Southeast Asia to American Parents a father with Pan American Airlines and a Canadian mother born and raised in China by music and mathematics teachers.  Early on he was exposed to the rich music traditions of regions.  One often hears themes that might be associated with these areas in his compositions.  

“My visits to the Polar Arctic Regions & Antarctica left me with lasting impressions of Natures Peaceful Majesty and the fragility of life on Earth”.

The "Antarctica Suite - Ice Melting” Album Available on iTunes - features a collection of 13 original selections, each one intricately designed with inspiration drawn from the stunning and remote landscapes of Antarctica. This evocative theme music, composed by C. Hunter Johnson, captures the essence of the icy continent and highlights the theme of climate change through its haunting melodies and atmospheric sounds.

Selections from the Antarctica Suite, awarded Best Wildlife Documentary at the St. Petersburg Ocean Film Festival

Including songs: Heart of Dixie, Road to Alabama, A New Day Coming, Give Me a Chance, Footprints in the Sand, and Santa's Spirit of Christmas. Theme music for "Building Bridges" Symposium with Cirque du Soleil Sand Artist Erika Chen for USA-China Partnership, plus cultural exchange shows with Ruff Water Band in Alabama & Georgia and LJB - Love Jam Band in Hong Kong & Dalian, China.

History:

Hunter was raised in Southeast Asia. His father was with Pan Am and his mother was born in China to American parents teaching Physics, Engineering & Music.

Influenced by the music of the regions. One often hears exotic themes associated with these areas in his music.

C. Hunter Johnson moved to Oregon with his family and played in pop and dance bands. He co-founded “The Sussex,” “Kingdom Heirs,” and the Pacific Northwest power pop group “Sweet Destiny.” After being booked for West Coast Concert Tours, Hunter moved to Los Angeles and regularly performed at Gazzarri’s and Doug Weston’s Troubadour. He also worked on “Psychedelic Funk” at The Masque Underground Studios with Larry Hardaway, Stevie Wonder’s brother. During this time, he performed with Richard Berry, the writer of "Louie Louie," and opened shows at the Troubadour with “The Clams” supporting folk legend John Sebastian of The Lovin’ Spoonful.

Hunter played a key role in developing various media strategies and promotional campaigns for esteemed pop artists such as Kevin Murphy, founder of the band Rufus, as well as celebrated icons like Chaka Khan, Chicano Soul & Power, & Déjà Vu, all working under the umbrella of Warners-FM Records and Burbank Studio Center. During this time, he collaborated closely with Billy Bass Nelson, a talented musician from the legendary band George Clinton and Funkadelic.

Additionally, Hunter Johnson showcased his own musical talents by performing in regular country music showcases at the renowned World Famous Palomino Club. There, he shared the stage with incredible artists including Jay Dee Maness and Steve Duncan, both of whom gained fame with The Byrds and The Desert Rose Band and Keyboard Pianist Skip Edwards from Dwight Yoakams’ Band, as well as the legendary California country music impresario, Cliffy Stone, who played a significant role in shaping the local music scene.

Hunter has recently finished composing music for Antarctic & Wildlife Series “Extreme Habitats Endangered” Music Video Eco Tourism Documentaries.

C. Hunter Johnson currently works in Southern California in Marina Del Rey near Los Angeles California.

Antarctica Suite - Ice Melting
Wildlife of Penguins - Video & Music Producer
Faces from The Southern Ocean - Music & Video

Music:

  • Album 18

  • Dog Town Cats

  • Heart of Dixie

  • Road to Alabama

  • New Day Coming

  • Give Me a Chance

  • Footprints in the Sand

  • Spirit of Christmas

Theatrical Music:
Compositions for "Margarita Dreams" by Richard Sparks, performed at London Celebrity Theater and the 2017 Tattoo World Cultural Festival in Edinburgh. Title tracks for the "Hello Kitty" album from Cherry Lane Music and Sanrio Records. Music for the award-winning wildlife documentary "South Georgia Island: A Southern Ocean Paradise."