Celtic, Irish royalty free music that will take you to the regions known from the movies Game of Thrones, Highlander, Outlander. Suitable as background music for stories about ancient world full of wonder and magic. Green mountainous landscapes, fairy magic, heroic adventures, medieval action, fantasy and chase scenes. Good royalty free stock music for history/historical projects, fantasy, adventure and folk stories, fantasy games, RPG/role-playing games, fantasy worlds, tourism, culture, documentaries, video games or soundtracks for movies and TV. Listen to these royalty free tracks, buy a license to any individual track and download the music immediately in MP3 and WAV format, along with an official License document.
A popular set of Irish hornpipes played in Irish pubs. Fiddle begins, with bodhran joining in to provide rhythm and guitar providing accompaniment from 0:45 onwards. Leads into O'Callaghan's at 1:30. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
Upbeat and lively traditional Irish tune. Banjo, fiddle and bodhran join together in a popular Irish hornpipe set. The first tune is called "Harvest Home" which then leads into Boys of Bluehill at 1:40 when the guitar enters. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
A set of Irish traditional "slides" performed by mainly by the box and banjo with accompaniment by fiddle, flute and bodhran. O'Keefes is performed first and leads into the Brosna at 0:53. Brosna is sometimes also called "The Lonesome Road to Dingle" or "Trip to the Jacks". This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
A set of old double traditional Irish double jigs performed mainly by box, guitar and bodhran, with fiddle playing less of a role. Cliffs of Moher begins at 01:05 as the guitar enters. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]
A fast paced set of traditional Irish reels. Upbeat, lively and fast paced, these are a popular set of tunes played in Irish pubs and sessions. Fiddle, guitar and bodhran begin, with flute entering at 0:36 until 01:13 when Craig's Pipes begins and the box begins playing also. These reels are great fun to listen to and dance to. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
An upbeat set of traditional Irish jigs performed box, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bodhran. Begins with mandolin, and fiddle, box and bodhran join in at 0:09 to create a larger sound. Begins with Trip to Athlone, then leads into The Luck Penny at 0:59. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Calm, mellow, soft, relaxing, tranquil and spacious track with an unusual sounding, clean guitar playing a simple haunting, slightly melancholic melody. Like a cross between a harmonica & a soft accordion. Atmospheric, peaceful, dreamy, moody & hypnotic. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / nostalgic projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A folk track featuring guitar, banjo, accordian & harmonium. Longing / Hopeful. A promise of new & better times? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 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]
Peaceful, pictoral music from a beautiful fantasy world. Harp, hand drums and strings. Suitable as music for tales of an ancient world of wonder and magic. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]
A happy, jolly Irish folk style track. Various Irish pipes, hand drums, clapping and feet stomping, etc. Medieval feel, a feast at the castle, etc. This track also comes in an 'Extended Intro' version where a soft, wistful, nostalgic Irish theme is playing for a minute before the main track sets in. The 1-minute soft intro is also available by itself. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Minimalist piano and glockenspiel, atmospheric percussion, melodic and mysterious. Slight medieval fantasy, foreign, adventure feel. Also a little mischievous, playful. Good for fantasy games, RPG/Role Playing games, fantasy worlds etc. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A happy and joyful Celtic, Medieval, Middle Ages type track that would go well with scenes of rejoicing, reunions, dancing and village parties etc. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Cello led plaintive leit motiv with a Celtic feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne? -- Beautiful arrangement and renderition of this new year's eve traditional song. In addition to a full length version and a 60-second version, there are also four different 30-second versions available, as well as two Auld Lang Syne loops. [Tempo: Slow / 102 BPM]
Positive, feel-good guitar rock. Good forward drive, but not too heavy. Some passages include a celtic sounding, cheerful melody line. Appealing, projecting high spirits and great adventures. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
Simple hand drums rhythm, drone guitar, and piccolo flute in a celtic or world inspired groove. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Happy, jolly, celtic folk song style. A fun tune about dancing, drinking and singing in the local inn, where the merry folk go to kick back and have a blast. Very Irish, Celtic in style (can also be English or Scottish). Fiddle, guitar, flutes. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A beautiful and emotional version of this traditional Irish classic, performed with Irish flute (tin whistle, penny whistle), violin, warm acoustic guitar, cello and piano. Danny Boy is a traditional Irish folk song, sublime in its wistful beauty, stirring up images of the Irish fields and shores. An Underscore version is also provided, without the lead instruments (good for singing along). [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Very slow / 58 BPM]
A gentle, warm and very Irish sounding arrangement of this traditional Celtic / English ballad. Irish flute, acoustic guitar, soft strings. Romantic, homely, wistful, nostalgic and a very beautiful melody that everybody knows and loves. We have two different versions; one with a high pitched Irish highland flute (Penny whistle, Tin whistle), and another version with a lower Irish flute (Recorder). A timeless classic track which also works great as a lullaby. [Trad./Arr: B Lynne] [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A charming, traditional Irish lullaby, tastefully performed on two acoustic guitars, Irish flute (penny whistle) and subtle electric piano. Kind, gentle and sweet. This is a traditional Irish folk melody, but not at all limited to Ireland or Irish projects. We also have a version where the main melody is played on a regular Orchestral flute instead of the Irish whistle. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Authentic sounding medieval instruments play a bawdy, brazen celtic dance number for the Tudor court. The track varies in tempo, with some uptempo parts and others slow. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Celtic / Irish high-spirited fling with acoustic guitars. Dancing, playful, lively. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 93 BPM]
A sensual, slow and swaying track with a downtempo, Urban beat and a Celtic influence. Heavenly pads and voices, jangly, chime-like percussions and a deep, soft, groove. Relaxing, angelic, smooth and delicate. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
The traditional Irish drinking song as performed by an Irish pub band. Available both in Instrumental and Vocal versions. Great for St. Patrick's day celebrations, or anything to do with Ireland - its one of Ireland's most famous songs. Arrangement with vocal harmonies, guitar, drums, bass, accordion and recorder. And plenty of energy! The lyrics are about drinking and are comedic in nature. [Trad. Arr: James Barr] [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A solemn and mournful melody sung by a boys choir, underscoring the death of a man's brother. An Irish flute replaces the boys choir in the alternative version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 48 BPM]
Tense, haunting and sweeping keyboards set the tone while bagpipes play in the background. A wonderfully mysterious track that builds to a climax. Perfect for any project relating to the Loch Ness Monster or other horrors/thrillers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Happy, organic and earthy, Irish / Celtic folk dance. Acoustic guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhran and bass. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 97 BPM]
Irish folk tune in 9/8 time. Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddles, Guitar, Irish Flute and Bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Contemporary Irish folk. Irish flute, acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle. Lively and bouncy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Irish folk jig, original composition in traditional Irish / Celtic style. Acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, Bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Beautiful, calm, dreamy, wondrous, spacious, peaceful, thoughtful, longing, moody, epically emotive track with a slight Celtic flavour to it. As played by Jeff Beck, as his encore during his world tours 2006-9. Filmic & ethereal. Would suit cinematic/dramatic projects. [Tempo: Slow / 87 BPM]
O Danny Boy, also known as the Londonderry Air - a traditional Irish / Celtic folk song, performed by a 100% live recorded string quintet. No samples, no computers. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This is an optimistic, feel good, easy listening track featuring driving guitar rhythms, dreamy vocals, solo violin and a hint of Celtic charm. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A medieval fantasy music track made with acoustic medieval instruments. Easy and relaxed music, with a nostalgic, mellow vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / Medieval Village / Tavern Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World Heritage / Medieval Village / Pirate Music. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Medieval Town / Historical / World Music. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / World Heritage / Historical Music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 122 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Pirate / World / Medieval Dance Music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Tavern / Medieval / Historical Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
A fun Irish folk song about drinking, the past, and having a good time. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 137 BPM]
A beautiful, celtic / medieval sounding arrangement of the classic 'Greensleeves' or 'Lady Green Sleeves", featuring Irish flute, piano and subtle orchestral arrangement. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 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]
An instrumental track in Medieval / Historical sound. Atmospheric and wistful. Good for history / historical projects, fantasy, adventure and folk tales. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Happy, infectious Celtic tune, Irish jig and reels. Builds from a simple tin whistle melody with bodhran drums and percussion to a rousing ensemble party. Features, accordion, flute and traditional Irish instruments. Pubs, dancing leprechauns, romantic comedy, vacations, Irish adventures, Travel Channel, Documentaries, History Channel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 130 BPM]
A tasteful, acoustic rendition of this traditional Irish / Celtic / English folk song. Flute, harpsichord, classical guitar. A very emotive and poignant melody which stirs emotion of longing, beauty, love and melancholy. Often used in connection with weddings or journeys. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 37 BPM]
