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.
Eccentric and comedic, this 20’s jazz ensemble piece conveys light-hearted hilarity with a bizarre touch. Woodwinds and horns interweave melodies on top of a trad-jazz rhythm section of tuba, banjo and tack piano. Great for nutty comedies, children’s shows, web tutorials and period pieces. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 87 BPM]
Count Basie style big band with full big band. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 112 BPM]
A proud stoic soundtrack featuring orchestral strings and horns, with piano and marching drums. Also available as a version without the marching drums. Patriotic / Honorable / Ceremonial / Achievement / Graduation / Victorious. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Fast action, car chases, and Prohibition are quickly conveyed in this period piece. Muted horns and clarinets blow a syncopated, swinging – quintessentially ‘20s – melody against tuba and brushed drums. Perfect music for Prohibition themes, comedy, dramedy, and nutty-crazy themes. Dangerous / Sleek / Early Jazz Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
This track features lyrical saxophone melody and a drone played by bass and drums to evoke a peaceful, serene atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Picture a romantic getaway, just the two of you... The rest of the story is up to you. Solo cocktail piano ballad with strong melody and lush harmonics reminiscent of Gershwin or Harold Arlen 40's standards. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A classic Tango melody, performed on accordeon with light acoustic backing band. Traditional accordeon music, with a flavor of Europe, France / Paris. Could also be Italy / general European. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Broadway type show tune. Very theatrical in the style of the 40s, 50's and 60's. Harp sweeps, fluttering clarinets and flutes add a comic flair. Playful, campy and retro could work for game shows, cartoons, comedy and many offbeat situations. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
Sexy big band blues music tracl ala "The Stripper". Smoking tenor saxophone leads the sassy, sultry, retro sound. Swing / Lounge / 40's / 50's / 60's music. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Sad, peaceful and meloncholy orchestral piece. Moody lamenting chords of strings and solo oboe tell a tale of woe. Very dramatic and filmic indeed. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An elegant, poignant Tango with the flavour of old Europe, perhaps Italy or Sicily. Led by a fragile solo violin, supported by accordion, drums and strings. Passionate, combining elements of joy and tenderness, perhaps longing. Good for historical Europe, dance scenes, drama and more. The track moves into a more developed / louder part at about 45 seconds in. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
A classy and classic sounding, slow and easy jazz track available in a Vocal or Instrumental. Old-time, warm, classic big band jazz sound with male vocal. Beautiful jazz ballad. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 81 BPM]
Get down and funky with an authentic N'awlins street band. [Tempo: Medium / 152 BPM]
Sleek, 1920’s Big City, are easily expressed within the first moments of this light and lively music track. Soprano and bass clarinets play a swank “melodramatic” melody over a tight mix of tack piano, tuba and jazzy drums. Superb as music for 1920’s period pieces, comedies, and any zany and fun programming. Clarinets / Swanky / 1920’s. [Tempo: Fast / 187 BPM]
Easy-going, nice and feelgood, chilled-out acoustic jazz with acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. Breezy, warm and lush. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Live performed waltz, with a European flavor - perhaps Italy or Sicily. Accordeon, mandolin, violin and snare drum. Good for anything European or historical Europe, Italian / Sicilian productions, historical drama and more. Authentic and elegant. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A super catchy and swinging hip jazz theme. The tune features clever and tasty drumming and a slick upright bass. There is a very cool and catchy drum solo 1:13 seconds into the song. Use this for commercials or TV themes and underscores for projects that need that a sophisticated, slick tasty, jazz vibe [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 225 BPM]
Older, wiser guy tries to sing some sense into his cocky upstart friend about the ways of the world and how things can take a turn for the worse at any time. Medium fast blues shuffle pushes the song along with rollicking gusto. Powerful, soulful delivery by male vocalist. Fiery blues piano and guitar solos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
This emotive, delta blues-based music track is excellent for conveying rural authenticity and a sense of spirituality. The arrangement is steady, sparse and raw, featuring finger-style and slide acoustic guitars. Superb for dramas, nature and rural themes, and period pieces. Deep / Delta Blues / Spiritual Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]
Hear that band coming down the street? It's a real Sousa style march! Also works great as circus music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
An emotional, heartwarming, expressive, but respectfully reserved piece, ideal for a tribute to those who have passed, but are still remembered. Features a beautiful mix of strings, woodwinds and piano, followed by a trumpet echo Taps duo integrated into a beatiful melody with a powerful brass ending. It is sure to emotionally captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted, with acoustic guitar, muted trumpet and clarinet taking turns leading. [Tempo: Medium / 195 BPM]
Epic pops tune with smooth male crooner backed by full orchestra. Dramatic, dreamy, hopeful; makes you feel like all your dreams can come true. Lyrics have positive imagery. Elegant retro feel; something you would hear as a TV or film soundtrack in the 50’s or 60’s but with a modern production shine. Brass section, woodwind section, string section. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]
The sound of hope coming from a cinematic orchestra that builds to a climax of booming drums and soaring strings and horns. Perfect for the task of overcoming any kind of battle. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
A very slow, bluesy, jazz track. Piano, upright bass, brush drums. Very lazy, smokey, piano blues. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
A soft, mellow and melancholic, vintage jazz piece with soft orchestra, piano and a trumpet lead. Warm / Touching / Romantic / Nostalgic. [Tempo: Slow / 71 BPM]
Neo-classical, raw and naked, cello and violins in a film noir or classic drama mood. A sonically hopeful and emotional vibe convey itself with a really sweet and tender sound and feel backed by high controlled violins and cellos to bring a balance to this very delicate sounding track. Poignant and intimate. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
Chopin Etude #12 in C-minor, also called "Revolutionary" (Piano). Classical music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A tense, pensive underscore for a dramatic scene with an Italian or Sicilian slant. Perhaps New York Mafia, historical drama, or a chase / battle / conflict scene set against a backdrop of Italy / Sicily or Eastern Europe / Traditional Europe. Mandolin and violin with battle percussion, orchestral strings and brass stabs. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 75 BPM]
This is a cinematic composition with an Eastern European motif. Dark piano accompaniment with Duduk melodies. Great for films and videos with an eastern vibe. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Slow acoustic jazz with just guitar and upright bass. A bit downtrodden, slow moving, disappointed. Old-time jazz or rag sound. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Solo piano track with a somewhat quirky, perhaps retro or historical feel. Good for drama, story telling, maybe something old or classic, historical / history or just a story with a sense of the timeless. Emotionally this track is a bit playful but also hints to a darker side or the unknown, with a melancholic undercurrent. Perhaps a very slight Baltic, Russian or European feel. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A very traditional / classic sounding French accordeon waltz. Heartfelt and passionate, like two lovers in a delightful waltz. Scenes of Paris, France, both historical and today, will work well with this quintessentially French number. [Tempo: Medium / 189 BPM]
A rather dramatic / melancholic piece of music, a good fit for any "It's time to go" kind of scene. The main theme is created by the cellos and uplifted with harmonies on violins and upright basses. I also believe that it could be useful to most game or videos in need of a peaceful break to it, due to it's slow tempo, limited orchestration and minimalistic melody theme. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 76 BPM]
A reflective, emotive and tasteful rendition of the classic Irish folk tune, arranged for piano and violin. Danny Boy is one of the most famous and most loved piece of music in history. With its origin in Irish folk lore, this track is today used in many settings such as St. Paddy's Day, wedding ceremonies, films / movies and more. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Easy listening jazzy music track. Piano trio play a medium tempo and traditional swing tune. Cool, easy, light, joyful. Great for background music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
A mellow, easy-going and tasteful jazz piano track. Lounge piano / Solo piano. Suitable for dinner parties, romantic scenes, reflection, love, memories etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A piano duets with a sad, crying violin in this piece of music. The violin's melody is super emotional describing a range of emotions including sadness, regret and hurt. You can almost hear the tears dropping from the violin! This could also be used to set up a dark, dramatic, mysterious or emotional scene. It can also work quite well in a horror or thriller film. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
Quirky with personality, this ‘20s themed piece is great for conveying the somewhat oddball arrangements popular during that time. This piece swings between curiosity and cuteness with clarinet melodies over tuba, acoustic guitar and piano. Excellent music for comedy, web tutorials, and historical interludes. Oddball / Cute / 1920's Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 190 BPM]
This jazzy, small ensemble piece is great for inspiring comedic moments and images of that swanky, big city 1920’s / 1930's lifestyle. Its clarinets and horns swing on top of a rhythm section of piano, tuba and drums. Great music for comedy, dramedy, historical period pieces and dramas. Swinging / Easy / Ritzy Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 175 BPM]
Elegant and swinging, this 1920s inspired small ensemble piece is great for imbuing a feeling of swankiness, bombastic melodrama and early jazz kitsch. A muted trombone plays over a tight arrangement of french horn, clarinet, drums, and piano. Excellent music for comedy, travel and lifestyle, plus 1920s-30s period pieces. Early Jazz / Kitsch / Elegant Music. [Tempo: Medium / 134 BPM]
Emotional and graceful ballad with violin melody, piano and string section. A real tear jerker, great for touching and poignant film/tv scores. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Emotional and passionate cinematic piano composition, with mysterious and melancholic harmonies and impressionistic feel/vibe. Orchestral strings join from the second part. This track will work in films, trailers and documentaries. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 'Z noveho sveta, From the New World' in E minor, Op. 95: 3. Molto vivace. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A soundtrack to accompany the sights, sounds, culture and cuisine of France. Features accordion, acoustic guitar, viola and upright bass. Great for travel, cooking, tourism, corporate, commercials or any french themed project. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
A dramatic track with a European / French / Italian / Sicilian feel. A stabbing, aggressive rhythm and dark brass sweeps, combined with violin and accordeon gives this track a historical feel that makes it good for history / period drama. Threatening and uneasy. Conflict / provocation. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]
Slow tempo jazz piano trio with classy main theme and bridge key modulation. This track leans to the soothing, beautiful side but still features some fine improvisation work. Fine-wine-and-upscale-dinner-type slow swinging jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Cinematic piano and strings take you on a beautiful journey. Thought provoking, pleasure and pain, drifting into the unknown, breathtaking scenery and mesmerizing love stories. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Solo piano music great for background music. This easy listening track is slow and gentle. Light melodies, very happy and optimistic. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
