While the original CPP/Belwin sound file of Double Helix continues to be widely used in the media, the rights to the print music were acquired back by the composer in 2006.

[citation needed] The music and sound file of Double Helix has been and is still frequently utilized for media production in television and radio.

The smaller 12 measure sub-form repeats numerous times; the overall work mimicks a hybrid Sonata form with an exposition/statement, development (with improvisation section), and recap (or restatement).

It comes off sounding much more difficult than it sctually is...The driving into the head (section) set(s) up the soloist, who emerges with a roar from the full ensemble scoring...The shout chorus is memorable and, like the rest of the chart, it contains terrific dynamic contrasts."

"Double Helix" has been used as feature, interlude, and background music in the United Kingdom,[11] the Czech Republic,[12] the Netherlands,[8] Ireland,[13] Canada,[14] Romania,[15] France,[16] Norway,[17][18] Finland,[17] Hong Kong,[19] and Japan.