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.
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Preparedness / quest / investigation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Slow, beautiful, soft, peaceful, thoughtful, mellow, dreamy, ethereal & magical piano piece. Sedate, spacious, soothing & relaxing.Would suit romantic / documentary / science / discovery type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
A fun, cheeky and upbeat royalty-free Polka music track with a traditional European folk sound of accordeons, piano and violin, with upright bass. With a sound of France, Paris, French music, but also with some Italian music / sound of Italy or Sicily influences, this track can work great for travel and cultural content. Anything to do with European culture and history, travels to Paris, France, to Italy, to Poland, or indeed to any European or Eastern European destination. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Classical music by George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349. Movement 11: Allegro. Live orchestra recording, performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K458 Op.10 No.3 Movement 1. Allegro vivace assai. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from Händel's "Solomon" works. Performed live by a classical chamber string quartet, with harpsichord. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An ambient and dreamy track with a hint of underlying mystery. Smooth synthesizers, gentle tech percussion and an atmospheric arrangement, great for corporate uses, technology presentations and background music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
A song of celebration in traditional African style and with traditional instruments. This track is joyful, uplifting and smells of Africa [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 1. Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin, Waltz in A minor, Op. 34 No. 2. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A determined, rhythmic, neo classical / film soundtrack for drama and storytelling. Dark and pensive, with a sense of building tension, perhaps building up to conflict or trouble. The rhythm is a slow march, and the music builds up slowly, with a sense of mystery, the pressure building. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
A thoughtful, sparse, insightful and slowly building production music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, mallets, subtle drums (1'03''). The Underscore version omits synth arpeggio, high marimba notes and sound effects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Gentle and uplifting traditional African music with a modern flavor. Features kalimbas, Kora and an African drum ensemble. Available in various mixes with/without different instruments in the mix. [Tempo: Medium / 136 BPM]
This moody, meditative analogue synth track conveys earnestness and feelings of overcoming. Intricate percussion carefully enter the track and add intensity. Poignant music for dramas and documentaries. Soft / Meditative / Purposeful. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 4. Finale. Vivace. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A fresh and natural track played by ukelele and acoustic instruments. Great for use with outdoors images such as hiking, camping, nature. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 5: Folkevise (Folk Song). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Classical music by George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349. Movement 15: Bourrée in D Major. Live orchestra recording, performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A traditional Eastern European / Slavic / Baltic / Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum with the vocalise in middle part. Also available without vocalise. Instrumental version could be use as a Slovak, or Czech music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 132 BPM]
Bach, Johann Sebastian - Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major, BWV 1068 2. Air ("Air on a G-string"), for String Quartet. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 3. Adagio ma non tanto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Sad and reflective Middle Eastern track featuring qanun accompanied by electric cello and duduk. Great for drama, tragedy etc. Refugees, tragedy, solemn. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltz in E-flat Major, B.46; Op.P1-14, Moderato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A driving, upbeat and uplifting ambient electronic music track lead by some strong, determined and emotional female vocals. The singing is a non-specific language. Positive / Travel / Epic Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
An introspective, mystical and eerie music piece, suitable for mystery, drama and intrigue. A somewhat unsettling feel, like suppressed memories or an underlying, unresolved issue. Pondering / Searching music. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
An inspiring, cinematic music featuring chamber string ensemble and piano. Sweeping, soaring and uplifting, this is a light and non-aggressive track with a passionate cello sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 85 BPM]
Edgy, driven, busy, frenetic, hectic, mad, fevered, excited, crazy and tension filled track using piano, synths & mental drums. Frantic, rhythmic, thrilling & stimulating. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 204 BPM]
A contemplative, delicate and deliciously noir piano composition. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of melancholy and mystery, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting an introspective mood. We have this track in a 'clean piano version' as well as an 'old nostalgic piano version'. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
With a hint of crystal castles, this minimalist dub tune has elements of love, intelligence, creativity and style. Will work well in creative environments. Will also work well with technology, design, gaming, dance and fashion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmic realm, 'Dawn of the Cosmos' is an empowering track that will work great in a soundtrack for a film, a game, or a documentary, This track will inspire you to explore the secrets of the universe. Within and without. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
Ethereal, beautiful, dreamy, magical, hypnotic, meditative & thoughtful. Spacious synths mix with plucked strings & vocal effects to make reflective, enchanted & sublime music suitable for cinematic / dramatic / science / travel / discovery / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
India, modern meets traditional. Corporate, technology, with tabla, percussion and orchestra. [Tempo: Fast / 119 BPM]
An emotive and soaring royalty free music track, featuring a large orchestral sound with epic percussion ensemble and brass section. Melodic and heroic. Loaded with passion and heart. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Dreamy, spacious, ethereal, serene, magical, mellow, cinematic, mysterious, reflective, calm & tranquil pop track with a slight 50's vibe to it. Inspired by the vibe and mood of the film 'the virgin suicides'. Enchanted, floaty & meditative. Would suit dramatic / romantic / filmic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
A dark Irish lament on solo fiddle. Authentic Ireland. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Festive and celebratory traditional African background music. Bright and uplifting. Available in several different mixes/versions with various instruments included or removed from the mix. [Tempo: Fast / 190 BPM]
An emotional, passionate, classical / soundtrack piece performed live with piano, violin, orchestra and subtle vocals (No words). The track starts out with a tender and poignant theme, before growing in a crescendo to a more heavenly, angelic sound of amazement and wonder. An alternative version with acoustic guitar is also available. Amazement / Real Orchestra/ Emotional Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
A Renaissance court music dance that originated in Renaissance England and was popular throughout Europe. One of several country dance tunes taken from The Dancing Master by John Playford (1623-1686). Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble using authentic live instruments modeled on the instruments of the original era. Hand percussion, renaissance recorder, Irish Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
A light, positive and uplifting World / Africa track. Nice for documentaries, safari, discovery, travel and enjoyment. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Steamy Bhangra rhythms accompany this hypnotic theme of intrigue & wonder. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 109 BPM]
Inspired by the Salburun Eagle Hunting Festival of Kyrgyzstan, this music track begins solemnly but has a lively mid section that feel like a true celebration of the festival and all that surrounds it. Oriental / World / Travel Music. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 96 BPM]
Emotional and dreamy cinematic music track. Beautiful melodies performed on piano, atmospheric pads, xylophone, glockenspiel, harp, and ethnic percussion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
A flowing, graceful, heartening piece of neo classical, light orchestral soundtrack. Timeless, elegant, sweet music. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
A grand and passionate, orchestral / epic track which starts with a sombre and melancholic tone and gradually builds from there, into an emotional and soaring piece, and then reaches a climax at 2 minutes. Full orchestral sound with choir -- also available without the choir. Suitable for dramatic trailers, presentations of awe and wonderment, amazing feats and discoveries. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
A traditional French folk song, arranged for us in a typical sound of France, rich and layered with accordeons, bells and strings. Emotional, passionate. The arrangement and sound is of slightly "grotesque" style and will go well in a historical setting, for French cinema, silent movie, historical footage and more. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551. I. Allegro vivace. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Traditional Chinese music with a moderately serious edge. Good for culture and nature or documentaries. [Tempo: Slow / 57 BPM]
A majestic orchestral soundtrack that depicts a grand and reflective journey. It conjures up images of vast landscapes, epic adventures, and heroic feats. This track features the timeless elegance of an acoustic piano, the emotional depth of violins and cellos, and the captivating melodies of a flute and orchestral brass. It is the perfect soundtrack for breathtaking visuals, whether it's conquering mountains, sailing through uncharted waters, or embarking on a heroic quest. This orchestral piece evokes a sense of awe and stirs the imagination. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
This tranquil, Orient-inspired music has touches of mystery and tenderness. Its arrangement layers a rich synth pad with woodwind and stringed instruments set against deep reverberant drums and percussion. Its soothing ambience evokes the future and ancient past, excellent for exploration, docu-biographies, and travel docs set in East Asia. Oriental / Calming / Flowing music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
