Tad Winklarz
Tad Winklarz
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You must find strength
You must find strength
Music by Tad Winklarz
Independent artist Tad Winklarz drops "You must find strength", a World Fusion track on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The kind of world fusion cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "You must find strength" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #16 in World and #3 in World Fusion. Fans of Tad Winklarz will find "You must find strength" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
The Road to Nowhere
The Road to Nowhere
The Road to Nowhere Music by Tad Winklarz & Jon Grant
"The Road to Nowhere" is a World Fusion track by Tad Winklarz on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. For fans of world fusion, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart, peaking at #7. Listeners who follow Tad Winklarz will feel right at home with this Tad Winklarz release on SoundClick.
Who Can Say (demo)
Who Can Say (demo)
"Who Can Say" was originally written back in 1986. What you're hearing is the demo version, carefully rescued from an old audio cassette. The song later appeared on our 1987 album Mending Wall, but I've always had a soft spot for this raw demo.
"Who Can Say (demo)" is a Retro Pop track by Tad Winklarz on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic piano, giving the song its signature feel. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. For fans of retro pop, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Retro Pop chart, peaking at #3. For fans of Tad Winklarz looking for something new, Tad Winklarz delivers on SoundClick.
Reverie
Reverie
Music by Tad Winklarz
Independent artist Tad Winklarz drops "Reverie", an Acoustic Piano track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This track does what good acoustic piano does best — it connects. It has reached number 1 on the main SoundClick Acoustic chart. Fans of Tad Winklarz will find "Reverie" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
Wistful Longing
Wistful Longing
Wistful Longing Music composed by Tad Winklarz
SoundClick artist Tad Winklarz presents "Wistful Longing", an outstanding release in the Classical Film Score genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive classical film score track that resonates. "Wistful Longing" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Classical Film Score chart. If Tad Winklarz is in your rotation, "Wistful Longing" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
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Tad Winklarz is a Polish-Canadian musician, composer, songwriter, and educator known for his work across classical, rock, jazz, blues, pop, and film scoring genres. With a career spanning decades, he has performed internationally, contributed to a gold record-selling band, and created original scores for media.
Below is an overview of his background, achievements, and current pursuits.
Born and raised in Poland, Winklarz received formal classical training at the Conservatory of Music in Gdańsk.
He toured internationally as a singer with the award-winning Gdańsk Medical Academy Choir, performing a cappella, oratorio, gospel, and other diverse musical styles.
Later, he served as an accompanist, vocal coach, and performer at the Gdańsk National Theater, honing his skills in composition and performance.
Rock Band Era (1980s1990s): In 1981, Winklarz immigrated to Canada and joined the alternative rock band Chalk Circle as a songwriter, keyboardist, and saxophonist.
The band toured extensively, opening for major acts like Rush, Tears for Fears, and Crowded House.
Post-Chalk Circle, Winklarz transitioned into film and television scoring. He has composed original scores for feature films, documentaries, and TV projects. His style blends classical roots with contemporary elements, evident in his acoustic piano and film score compositions. He has over 150 songs available online, including notable tracks like "The Final Prayer," "The Last Waltz," and "Good Wins," which have amassed hundreds of thousands of plays. His music often explores themes of tranquility, emotion, and spirituality, as seen in pieces like "May All Beings Be Happy."
Winklarz maintains an active online presence as an independent artist, sharing music on platforms such as SoundClick (where he has ranked highly in the Baroque and Classical Film Score categories), YouTube (with playlists featuring original works), and Bitchute.
He works as a piano teacher in Ontario, Canada, passing on his expertise to the next generation of musicians.
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Sublimely awesome guitar work,exquisite production overall!
Beautiful .. and timeless!
Rockin!😎✌️
Very cool finding you on here. Chalk Circle fan from Southwestern Ontario. Very peaceful sounding song here. Enjoyed the listen.
Beautiful music. Plucking the heart strings of us humans......Thank you Tad
Brilliant score!
Amazing works!
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