This is a pretty far reaching concept, because documentaries, culture and art can be of pretty much anything at all, but we've tried to put music in this area that you would expect to hear in documentaries about real world issues, as well as art and culture. The music in this area will be -background- music; music that is meant to just stay in the background, almost unnoticed, to provide a subtle atmosphere while the viewer concentrates on the matter discussed. Often used behind voiceover / narration and interviews, this music will not have any outstanding, loud, or attention grabbing melodies or effects. The music you find here should also go well with historical and cultural subjects.
A relaxing and calm new age piece, with a clear and gentle female vocalist and a Japanese flair. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
Calm, spacious, tranquil, peacefully cinematic piano & strings piece with a sense of wonder & tension. Sedate, serene, contemplative, hypnotic, thoughtful & dreamy. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / documentary type projects where space is needed for evaluation. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
Authentic African percussion builds to a stimulating climax. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Bach Prelude in C-minor from 'The Well-tempered Clavier', BWV 847. Performed by pianist Zelimir Panic exclusively for Lynne Publishing. Available as a Piano version and a Harpsichord version. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A typical gulf oriental sound normally played in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain etc., with hand claps and a modern pop beat. Eastern / Travel / Discovery Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
An energetic music track that has a feeling of the beginning of a great adventure or the start of a big journey. Its moderate rhythm pulsates from start to finish while the overall music track builds up to a spirited climax. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Traditional Polish folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or violin lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, the Balkans, Russia, Slavic, etc. Polish spelling: W moim ogródecku. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Rhythmic didgeridoo with flute. Percussive end evocative. Pulsating / Moody / Ethnic / Mystical / Exotic. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
Soulful, hypnotic Arabian world music with traditional instruments and modern rhythms. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
Saturn from The Planets suite by Gustav Holst. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A driving percussion groove. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Thumb-piano and percussion ensemble. Middle east, north Africa, Arabic. Mystical and hypnotic. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 'Z noveho sveta, From the New World' in E minor, Op. 95: 2. Largo. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Spring Movement 1 "Allegro" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La primavera" (Spring). Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
(Frederic Chopin) Chopin Preludes, Prelude No. 8 in f-sharp minor, Op. 28, Molto agitato. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
It's cool, it's hip, it's now, it's a drum solo in the style of the movie Birdman. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 184 BPM]
A driving and energizing track that takes off into a fast drum rhythm after the intro part. A sense of world, travel, exploration, foreign countries, amazing discoveries. Exciting, uplifting, with a feeling of history and culture too. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 146 BPM]
An awakening, romantic song that builds to a climax with epic sounds and invites you to dance. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Imaginative, pulsing and repeating atmospheric music mood with string and kalimba. Bright / Creative / Light / Unique music. Neo-classical influence. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Mysterious middle eastern or Arabic music track. Darbuka drums, strings, occasional duduk flute. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Exotic, dark, atmospheric and adventure track made with various eastern percussion, native middle eastern instruments, strings and more. Exotic, mystical, foreboding, haunting. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 'Z noveho sveta, From the New World' in E minor, Op. 95: 1. Adagio - Allegro Molto. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Middle eastern, Indian and Egyptian sounds are fused in this modern remix-style track, which includes fresh beats and organic sounds in fusion. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Traditional baroque music with chamber strings and recorder, fully arranged. All instruments are played by real musicians. Original composition by Thomas Simpson (1582-1628). [Tempo: Medium / 65 BPM]
Jean-Joseph Mouret - Fanfares Suite 1. Fanfares pour des Trompettes, Timbales, Violons et Hautbois. Première Suitte, Rondeau in D Major. Also often referred to simply as the "Rondeau by Mouret" or the "Mouret Rondo". 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Egyptian / Middle Eastern folk music with a modern melody. Exciting and exotic, normally used in festive events and modern songs. Accordion is a leading instrument, and a women belly dancer is often involved in such occasions. [Tempo: Fast / 132 BPM]
A moody and flowing pop/soundtrack piece, with dramatic acoustic guitar, cinematic drums, and emotional string. Serious, Powerful, Inspiring music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
You enter a mysterious and slightly odd shop fill of curiosities and ancient art. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
Didgeridoos with drums and percussion creating a lively and busy sound with references to Australia but also with an overall 'Jungle' or 'Wild' feel. Available in several different mixes/versions with various instruments included or removed from the mix. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
This track has a very middle eastern feel and features a wide range of instruments and voices. The orchestral strings add a grand scale to the music while percussion and brass help to thicken the texture as the music develops. Journey / Travel / Documentary Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Piano in the style of Thomas Newman (American Beauty, Lemony Snicket, Finding Nemo, Wall-E). Feels like running, perfect for a montage, or about kids. Could also work well for hi tech or biotech companies, as it has a feeling of motion and discovery. [Tempo: Medium / 148 BPM]
William Tell Overture (also known as Wilhelm Tell Overture) by Rossini. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Dance of the Mirlitons from the Nutcracker Suite by Piotr Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric, moody, cinematic, ethereal, magical, enchanted music with an exotic world flavour to it. Rhythmic, sublime, sedate, hypnotic, wondrous, dreamy, spacious & beautiful. Would suit nature / documentary / discovery / travel / filmic type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A rich, lush soundtrack that combines various ethnic / ancient / earthy type sounds with warm pads and a positive, inspirational feel. Discovery, amazing journeys, exploration, vast oceans or forests etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
A dark Irish lament on solo fiddle. Authentic Ireland. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
Dark American drama music with strings, guitars and drums with a menacing and foreboding mood. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 125 BPM]
An ethereal, arpeggiated synth line floats over an electro baseline and gives a feeling of confidence and assertiveness. Great for use in communications technology or to give any corporate presentation a lively soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Antonio Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 293 (aka Autumn from the Four Seasons). Movement 3: Allegro 'Caccia'. String orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A darkly ambient, threatening and unnerving underscore. Suitable for tense and pensive drama scenes, reality show, documentary, dangerious situations, nervous undertow. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 103 BPM]
A pretty irish air on solo fiddle. Very authentic Celtic/Irish sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
An introspective and lonely track featuring guitars, bass and electric piano. Suitable for drama, story telling, and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
An elegant and sophisticated song in the style of the Argentine Zamba. It has a medium slow tempo and it has a beautiful and characteristic style of the northern area of this country. 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Traditional baroque music with chamber strings and recorder, fully arranged. All instruments are played by real musicians. Originally composed by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643). [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Intense an up-beat trance-like track, with a middle-eastern flavor, this track is the perfect mix between modern and timeless. Suitable for productions that require a vibrant, fresh, and at the same time recognizable feel, such as movies, TV shows, and commercials. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
This track features a traditional ethnic African ensemble. It has a trancelike tribal quality and is festive in nature. Great for documentaries, nature and cultural themes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 158 BPM]
An orchestral string section unwinds a gentle, heartfelt harmony that builds to a single note. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 84 BPM]
A dark and mysterious Japanese piece, with an intense and adventurous overall vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / World /Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
