To us, musically, this period represents a lot of really great Jazz music, traditional jazz and swing-jazz. Also, piano jazz and blues, including the great works of George Gershwin. The prohibition era, the Charleston and Rag / Ragtime is also something we'd put into this category, as would "Stride" jazz and piano music for Silent Movies.
Pulsating, soaring, epic / majestic movie soundtrack or trailer track. Full orchestra with choir. Rousing, stirring, growing in intensity. Joined by rock style drums at 00:54 before rising to a crescendo and climax towards the end. Also available in a 'no choir' mix as well as a 'rock mix' with extra power. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Vintage sounding Jazz ensemble with piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. Dark, romantic and cinematic with a distinct European gypsy jazz influence. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound on the recording. This is done on purpose, for effect. It is not a weakness or error with the file.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
An emotional, somewhat melancholic piece, but with an uplifting and heartfelt feel to it. Features a gentle piano and emotive strings, it gives a sense of hope and longing, great for drama and personal stories. Or perhaps scenes of inspiring landscapes, soaring over land and sea, nature, the natural world, discovery, adventure, love, loss, hope and reflection. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A light hearted, happy and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with upbeat accordeon and a light jazz backing. Joyful, like a delightful dance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
A fragile, melancholic solo piano piece, recorded live on an old, upright piano with a nice, nostalgic sound. Poignant and emotive.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]Sweet and happy waltz, available in two different arrangements: Full orchestra, or just piano. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]
Piano and strings start small and build gradually to a big inspirational ending with brass. A feeling of soaring, coming home, this track would be suitable for an inspirational video or for the closing scene of a film. [Tempo: Slow / 59 BPM]
Happy, but laid-back and easy going, old-time classic jazz sound. Old fashioned and charming, Jazz quartet with live trumpet lead plus acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, upright bass and jazzy drums played with brushes. Good natured, a little bit light hearted and romantic. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A glorious and determined orchestral soundtrack perfect for a grand and majestic film score, cinematic trailers, and heroic themes portraying glory and honour, perhaps the victorious return of a hero from battle, setting out on an epic journey, or a swashbuckling adventure. Features orchestra, epic drums and choir. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
An introspective, thoughtful and poignant film soundtrack piece. Somewhat nostalgic / melancholic, perhaps sorrow, loss or memories of bygone times. Starts with only piano, and grows to a full orchestral score further in, with crescendi and sweeping climaxes. A single female soprano voice enters at about 03:20. Good for drama / personal stories, epic love stories, history / vintage film and more. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A fun and toe-tapping performance of the classic jazz / showtime song 'It Had To Be You' by Isham Jones. The composition is in the public domain; this version was recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2020. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
Soft ballad recorded with piano trio. Jazz music suitable for background music, relaxed situations and smooth projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Fun, upbeat Dixieland version of this very famous tune. Widely associated with New Orleans, Louis Armstrong and various sports teams this track could fit many projects including comedies, kids tv and products, silent films, partying, celebrating, documentaries, sports and mardi gras. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 91 BPM]
An instrumental, upbeat, swinging jazz track with piano, guitar, upright bass and drums. A melodically happy and bouncy track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 82 BPM]
Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. Country fiddle joins in from around 01:40. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
A light and feelgood French accordeon waltz. Swaying, care free and deliciously melodic. Goes well with anything quintessentially France, Paris etc., whether historical or contemporary. A delightful acoustic guitar solo at 01:35. [Tempo: Medium / 195 BPM]
Slow, tranquil, cinematic, serene, calm, sedate, sublime, quiet, reflective, dreamy & introspective piano piece with spacious, ethereal effects. Small, serene, contemplative and simple. Would suit nostalgic / romantic / dramatic / historic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 97 BPM]
Romantic, smooth and peaceful music track featuring beautiful piano with a jazzy touch, brush drums, upright double bass and smooth orchestral strings. Natural and organic, beautiful and relaxing music piece with a carefree vibe that brings to imagination the images of love, peace, romance, serenity and calmness. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Neo-classical / orchestral music with piano, for film, cinema, theater and storytelling. Introspective, contemplative and searching. Background music for film, scenes of a progressing story or developing storylines. Also good for documentary, culture, history and more. [Tempo: Medium / 139 BPM]
A beautiful and sorrowful piano track with a historical feel. Perhaps wartime Europe, sadness and reflection, yet also beauty and hope. Played live on an old piano. In the later parts of the track, the piano is joined by soft, frail strings. Very touching piece. Mournful, thoughtful and delicate. Serious. Good for history, historical drama, documentary, film/television drama, loss and sorrow. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Moody piano and Russian balalaika over a building, freely played drum and bass groove. Exotic, mysterious and melancholy. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A warm, delicate and happy little jazz tune, performed on solo piano. Jazzy, cute, slightly playful music with a delightful hint of blues. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Bittersweet solo piano royalty free track, good for drama, introduction sequences and story telling. [Tempo: Slow / 94 BPM]
Mid tempo Hot Club / Gypsy Jazz with an Eastern Europe feel. Could be traditional east europe, Balkan, Greek, Hungarian, French, etc. Or just a nice 'old time jazz' track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Simple and emotional piano leads to a small horn and string ensemble creating beautiful, intimate and elegant textures. For scenes of reflection, tranquility, melancholy, romantic or period drama and tender film scores [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A dark and elegant royalty free piano track, it maintains a quiet suspense throughout. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Old-time jazz-like theme, it brings to mind Woody Allen movies and other productions that have that upbeat, jazzy, 30s vibe. Up-tempo, fun, and a bit quirky, it is the perfect track for productions that require a funny, yet elegant soundscape, such as comedies, period pieces, and others. [Tempo: Fast / 200 BPM]
Beautiful solo piano waltz was made in a French cinematic retro traditions. Very romantic and sincere. Well suited to romantic projects, love affairs, retro movie, wedding. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Traditional styled Polish Folk dance performed with suka biłgorajska, accordion and frame drum. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 61 BPM]
Torchy, bluesy vocal jazz. Medium slow tempo. Seductive lyrics about getting it on and taking your time. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
Sweet and warm ballad recorded live with classical guitars with added pad. Beautiful, emotive piece with elements of baroque feel. Melancholic, sad, loving. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A delicate waltz with European traditional music or French music sound. Piano and accordion dance together in a graceful and happy sound. The music of France and historical Europe. Can also be Italy / Italian / Sicily or other traditional European folk style. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 134 BPM]
A slow and mellow, melancholic, but warm and heartening piece with acoustic piano, subtle strings and 'oooh' type vocals. Soft, ambient, emotive, sincere. [Note: The recording contains some 'ticks' which may appear to some as sound artifacts or 'noise'. These sounds are actually the physical, mechanical hammers inside the upright piano on which this was played. This is an all natural, all organic, no-computers, no-electronics recording and this in itself brings some sound 'imperfections'.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
A moody and elegant piece with a strong European / Traditional Europe flavour. Perhaps Italy or Sicily, but could also be France, Hungary, or Eastern Europe influences. Solo violin, accordion, mandolin, harp, acoustic guitar. This piece has a sense of sadness and melancholy but also one of hope and togetherness. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Classic, cheerful waltz, featuring piano and solo viola. 100% live performance, with a classic, retro / historical feel. European culture, dance / dancing, history and classic love story etc. Also good for silent movie, black and white, or retro movie. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Piano ballad, very smooth and soft. This tune is sensitive, organic and gentle. Nice for background music, relaxing scenes and soft moments. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A Polka / Folk dance with a traditional sound and with a melancholic mood. Performed with violins, accordion and frame drum. Can refer to Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other regional countries where Polka is a part of the musical heritage. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
This piece of music tells the story of a soldier - specifically the emotions felt from missing their family, being proud to serve and looking ahead to their future. It is a solo piano piece with a subtle patriotic flare underneath. This would sound appropriate with any soldier's story as well as many other dramatic scenes. The music has a positive sound of nostalgia as well. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, spacious, thoughtful, somber, mellow, sensitive, reflective and emotional piano / strings piece. Dreamy, serene, soft, serious, moving, introspective, nostalgic, melancholy with moments of wonder & heartbreak. Would suit cinematic / romantic / documentary / historic type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A joyful, feelgood jazz track. Traditional jazz trio with piano, drums and upright bass. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 178 BPM]
Jazzy and cool, featuring a Miles Davis inspired trumpet in a smokey nightclub. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Upbeat ragtime in the style of Scott Joplin. Featuring piano and tuba it's perfect for use in early 1900s situations. Very catchy and toe tappin'! Great for comedy, silent films, kid shows, documentaries, games and advertising. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
A hip, cool, jazzy, swinging tune that features cool live drumming, a clever guitar melody and playful piano. Perfect for TV spots that need some peppy perk and bounce with a joyful, happy, and positive feeling. - retro, vintage, jazz quartet, swing. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
John P. Sousa's famous march, Semper Fidelis, marching band. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Relaxing, mellow and peaceful music track featuring beautiful piano with a soft jazzy touch, glockenspiel, brush drums, upright double bass and smooth orchestral strings. Organic and natural sounding piece with a care free and relaxed vibe that brings to imagination the images of romance, love, peace and serenity. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in F# minor, Op. 6: I. M.M. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A staccato and ominous / uneasy track with a traditional European flavor provided by Violin, Accordion and Mandolin, combined with pounding drums and orchestra. Could be Italy / Italian / Sicilian or other European country, possibly Mafia related or a track to accompany conflict, battle, shootout, chase or some urgent situation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Varied and melodic jazz track featuring piano, fretless bass and brush drums. This track goes through many stages of melodic jazz, emotional and rich. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Romantic and passion soundtrack in Latino style featuring accordion, piano, Spanish guitar, castanets, percussive instruments. Will work well like soundtrack for movie, sitcom, Spanish theatre, travel. Serious, dancing, tango, passion, love. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Slow old time rag. Historical, retro, novelty. Muted trumpet over guitar, piano, bass and drums. Cheeky and fun. A little bit bluesy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
