This is where we put the music that we feel is suitable for historical documentaries and films from any period before the 1920's. Be it the early 20th century America or even older going back to ancient times to explore Egyptian pyramids or South American Mayan culture, I guess you could say that this music would be suitable for use on the History Channel. You'll find a lot of classical music here, as well as folk / ambient and other music genres.
Spring Movement 3 "Allegro pastorale" 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]
A nostalgic piano track with a touching melody and chord progression. A simple piano-only arrangement. For scenes of nature, love or heartbreak, memory of a loved one, reflection etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 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]
The ticking of the clock hand provides a rhythm on which the piece can be driven and builds up to its climax. It is written in the sense of a trailer. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, No. 2 in F minor, Op. 70, Tempo giusto. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A creepy, spooky and atmospheric track arranged for strings section. Classic horror or mystery feel. Think classic murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, Yorkshire Ripper, Tim Burton films etc. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Positive, optimistic and joyful waltz with piano, string pizzicato and full orchestra with jazzy drums from the second part. Great for films, trailers and videos. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / World /Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
Grieg Peer Gynt Op.23: Act II. n the Hall of the Mountain King. Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts from tippy toe quiet to full-blown frantic tutti. Tempo and dynamic all intensifies as it moves toward the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An epic orchestral suite with heroic, noble themes that range from soft and gentle to dark and tense, ending with a grand choral finish. [Tempo: Medium / 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]
George Gershwin composition, Someone To Watch Over Me, arranged and performed by D Lukyanov. Solo piano. Nice and easy jazz / blues feel, a bit playful music. (Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 79 BPM]
A Country song with old Country influences about loving and thinking about a girl while in battle. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 69 BPM]
Flute with orchestra and choir start small but build to a huge climax. Suitable for a scene where someone is rallying the troops, or inspiring a nation. Full with positive energy, hope and encouragement. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
A foreboding, dark opening with strings builds into an ethereal sparkling emotionally driven anthem with power, drama, and a feeling of overcoming adversity. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
Featuring a gliding slide guitar over an orchestral backdrop, this piece suggests the beginning of a new day in the old West. The piece crescendos into a climax at the end, evoking the sun rising to its apex or the bustling of a newly awoken town on the frontier. The piece could also support scenes of a wide range of human activity in the old West. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Tender, romantic, affectionate piano melody. Sentimental and floating. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A Russian Winter is a calm, colorful journey. It features the full orchestra, highlighting every woodwind, brass and string instrument at some point. It’s filled with variety, yet melodically consistent. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A Church Organ version of this beautiful Christmas Holiday hymn written by Peter C. Lutkin (public domain). [Tempo: Slow / 56 BPM]
Saint-Saens - The Carnival of the Animals in C Major. R.125 Movement I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Historical / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 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]
An up-tempo Old English Folk Song. Banjo, concertina, mandolin alongside male and female harmonies make this song stream merrily along. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 120 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]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850, 2. Fugue: Allegro moderato. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Grand, sweeping and triumphant, this is an emotional, cinematic, rollercoaster ride featuring full orchestra, choir and a solo soprano voice. Real live orchestra recording. Fast, epic and exciting -- this will go well with amazing action-adventures and fantasy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Chinese pop music featuring a joyful traditional style melody with modern drums and synths. Bouncy and positive music. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Music for a Western celebration or party, such as a barn dance, hoedown, or even a comedic drunken brawl. Featuring an orchestral arrangement with Western-style fiddle, this piece is festive and fun. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Mysterious and exotic music track performed with native flute. Mysterious / Ethnic / World Music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Dramatic music building up with strings, piano and drums in a majestic and emotional mood. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Nights Dream, Overture, C major, Op. 61, 9. Wedding March. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Piano and flute arrangement of the Beethoven classic. Clarinet joins later. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Soft piano piece featuring fragile and gentle melodies. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 113 BPM]
A driving and passionate song that builds up more and more and adds new elements to reach its climax. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Schubert Moment musicaux in F minor no. 3 op. 94 D780 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Medium / 0 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]
An introspective, thoughtful and emotive soundtrack featuring a somewhat bittersweet piano lead. Grows to an orchestral crescendo at about 01:15 with sweeping, moving strings. The later part of the track from 02:20 takes on a more positive, hopeful feel. Perhaps reconciliation or coming to terms. A beautiful and touching film soundtrack cue for drama, love story, personal stories, history, appeals and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Bach Prelude no. 9 in E major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Irish Folk style with Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddles, Guitar and Bodhran. Authentic Irish / Celtic traditional music. Happy, bouncy and lively. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Smetana Vltava (The Moldau) JB 1.112/2 in E minor (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts with winds solo, the beautiful, lyrical theme starts at 1:08, played by the violins. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Colorful classical mid-tempo string arrangement, with a nostalgic, romantic, and passionate feel to it. It brings to mind classical nineteenth-century music. Suitable for period pieces, and also for productions that require a refined, stylish backdrop. Great for commercials, movies and TV shows. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Beautiful, emotional, romantic piano melody. Thoughtful, slightly sad. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An exotic and simple music track made with various ethnic Chinese instruments in ancient Chinese opera style. Simple structure, without any stops. Exotic / Asia / Far East / Ethnic music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Choir singing latin, pure harmonies. Church, classical, choral. Eerie, regal, royal and haunting. [Tempo: Medium, Slow / 95 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions: Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Dark and ethereal cinematic composition with piano and heavenly pad sound, very emotional and thoughtful music, good for drama films, documentaries, trailers and more. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
Ave Maria in B-flat major, D.839 by Franz Peter Schubert. A beautiful and fragile rendition of this popular piece of classical music by Schubert, arranged for piano and violin. Tender and poignant. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Slow / 51 BPM]
Fast, raw, old time rag. Muted trumpet over guitar, piano and drums. Cheeky and fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 85 BPM]
A 19th century Irish folk song arranged with a folk tune and featuring guitar and fiddle. Authentic and historic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
