Royalty free ambient music with focus on the light, blissful, airy, relaxing and soothing stock music tracks that you can use as background music for relaxation videos, music for guided meditations, or for poignant, beautiful scenes such as nature photography, nature footage etc. Often with a sense of ease, beauty and reflection, these ambient background music tracks were composed by professional composers and producers, then hand picked and curated for the Shockwave-Sound stock music catalogue.
An inspiring, calm and quiet piece of music. Arranged with piano, strings and subtle synths. This song breaths creation. Has a penetrating, soft, sadness to it whilst also remaining positive and wondrous. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Confident and heroic tune that builds up from an acoustic guitar to a full orchestra accompanied by a slow motion drum loop. Emotional and optimistic. Good for accomplishments and thinking outside the box subjects. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
Relaxed, ambient, building electronic track. Lazy electronic beats, with retro synths and reverby pads. Emotional piano, and deep sub bass give this track a very summery feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A chilled out electronica track, with ambient pads and ethereal synths. Laid back electronic drums carry this hazy track, with catchy, reverby synths. [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
A reflective, introspective and thoughtful underscore for drama and storytelling. Fragile, different / unique. Features fretless bass, piano and ethereal pads. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A chilled out music, peacefully picked acoustic guitar chords groove in the style of “The XX”, “Groove Armada” and “Air”. Joined by soft, choir pads and strings floating over a four on the floor beat we gently evolve from sadness to gladness in this almost funky, disco-step piece. Good music for advertisements, spiritual type documentaries, corporate presentations and also emotionally evoking nature/science scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Take a deep breath and relax with this soothing acoustic pop track inspired by nature and the outdoors. A gentle piano motif starts the piece, and then a rhythmic pattern comes in, followed by harps and calm guitars. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Soothing, tranquil, peaceful, ethereal & atmospheric track. beautiful piano lines interweaving with serene radiohead-esque guitars. A slow steady, sedate beat plays over in the background, ticking like a clock, repetitive & hypnotising. Would suit dramatic/romantic/cinematic/documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 111 BPM]
Cognitive and minimalist. A thinking and adept piece of music with a deep sense of creativity and artistry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
A calm and spirited piece of music. Enlightening and creative. Has an element of fantasy, discovery and exploration. Will work well in stories, fantasy, relaxation, meditation, dreams and ambience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 129 BPM]
Uplifting, heartfelt and loving music. Brings feelings of joy, spirituality and peace. An instrumental piece that could work well in many areas. For example, meditation, relaxation, spa, creation and health. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Meaningful, atmospheric and slightly dark music. Has an explorative and unknown nature to it. Could work well in many areas such as drama, film, art, history, technology, science, future, discovery, invention, adventure and exploration. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 91 BPM]
A mysterious and informative piece of music. Has an atmosphere of surveillance and a sense of unreality. Will work very well in documentation, mystery, sci-fi and fantasy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Heavenly soulful voices & long sweeping chords evoke a feeling of spiritual freedom and wide open spaces. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and soothing new age track, with a gentle flute melody. Also available without the flute. New Age, Meditation, World, Ambient. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Minimalist and quirky tune, good for accomplishments and thinking outside the box subjects. Intimate and emotional, yet with a strong "doers" aura. Minimal, Minimalist, Motivational, Optimistic, Corporate, Advertising. Also good for Culture / Art / Installations / Technology / Innovation / New Ideas. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 78 BPM]
A tender, hypnotic track featuring piano, electric guitar, synth and pulsating strings. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
Meditative new age track, with an oriental flavor. Nice for Yoga videos that need relaxing yet a bit rhythmic music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Slow and inspiring relaxation music. Gentle piano and acoustic guitar over synthesizers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 73 BPM]
Driving and serious minimalist track, consisting of intertwined repetitive motifs. It has a strong influence by Vangelis, famous for his Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks. Dark and grandiose. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Minimalist synth and light orchestral music, consisting of intertwined repetitive motifs. Builds up some confidence and curiosity throughout the track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A calm, serene, peaceful composition. Invites you into a feeling of calmness and serenity. Will work well with peaceful material, relaxation, meditation, spirituality, breathing exercise, life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A touching, inspiring and uplifting tune. Enjoyable to listen to, this positive song could work well in many areas such as recreation, creation, creativity, love, family, warmth, care, caring, self help, rejuvenation, joy, gaming, technology. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Airy, relaxed, new-age piece. Comforting, soothing, happy / heavenly. Good music for relaxation / spa / yoga, also for underwater / diving / peaceful nature, etc. Available in various versions, with or without the percussion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 62 BPM]
A warm, upbeat and relaxed underscore cue with guitar, synth, piano and percussion. Non-instrusive with sparse instrumentation, this would work well for evoking a feeling of travelling, children or innocence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A relaxing, ambient and reflective track with celesta and synth, with percussion and strings entering at 0:45. Gentle and soothing in the "New Age" style, this track is perfect for meditation, relaxation or reflection or space themes. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A track with an open feel and bright strings. The track builds with staccato arpegiating strings to the main part with big yet open and distant drums and piano. Piano chords hit to and build to an even larger part with more big drums and sprinkling of high piano notes throughout. The track doesn't have a strong melody or definitive voice, which gives it a more open and airy feel. Great for commercials or scenes of transformation or accomplishment, perhaps everyday heroes, new hope etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
Futuristic sounds combine with atmospheric orchestral instruments in a dark but humerous mix. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Abstract rhythm with an air of mystery and intrigue that builds into a deep soundscape of sweeping chords. Echoes of Tangerine Dream. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals subjects such as landscapes, art exhibitions, ecology, environmental issues or the Natural World. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Sweeping chords that glide among a landscape of natural sounds. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals such as environmental issues, ecology or the Natural World. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Deep, ethereal and atmospheric cinematic piece featuring delayed guitars, inspirational piano melodies and harmonies great for introspective film scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Reflective, somewhat dreamy and hazy, acoustic folk / americana. Performed live on acoustic guitar and an old upright piano, with a nostalgic, mellow sound. Good for drama, storytelling, real life stories, melancholic and/or thoughtful content. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving track of amazement / wonderment. Emotional, flowing, haunting. Reflective. Could be grand nature scenes. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Gentle ambient piano piece. Mix of classical harmony with modern and electronic soundscapes. Inspired by the classical piano works of Erik Satie, and also by some of the works by Brian Eno. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 68 BPM]
This track is hard to categorize, as it combines elements of World, Jazz, Lounge and Chill-out. It has a sense of wonder and mystery and could perhaps be used for oceans, underwater, exotic city life. World / Travel / Discovery / Culture. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
An ambient and chilled out track with synth pads, pulsing synths and bass, electric drums and arpeggiated piano. This track finds a good balance of being suitable background music, while maintaining an interesting character. [Tempo: Slow / 71 BPM]
A progressive and ambient track with a simple electric guitar phrase which is built upon as the track progresses. Synths, electric drums and piano all add to a warm and atmospheric sound. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Emotional, soft and peaceful cinematic track with an ambient, atmospheric and soothing feel. Great for emotional film scenes, trailers, documentaries, and other audiovisual media. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
An introspective and beautiful music to achieve deep relaxation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Sounds specially selected to achieve a state of stillness and peace of mind. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Fine harps and bamboo flutes take us to an inner harmony. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A calm and beautiful music to be aware of the present moment. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A journey through the soft notes of a piano. Space and joy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A beautiful dreamlike music to express states of peace and quiet. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 68 BPM]
Acoustic guitar, piano and ethereal pads. Textural, reflective, dreamy, melancholic and fragile. Available with or without 'oooh' type vocal. Good for film / drama, nature and poignant footage. Beautiful and sad. The piano part is performed on an old upright piano for a nice and nostalgic sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving, textural track. Nostalgic, flowing, hazey. Reflective / Thoughtful. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. Melancholic and haunting. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Soundtrack / Sci-fi / Space / Fantasy. A gentle and dreamy track. Could complement scenes in beautiful settings or scenes with a hopeful theme. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 117 BPM]
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a haunting, solemn, sound. Beautiful and introspective, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. Available with or without vocal 'oooh' part. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Atmospheric soundscape. Enlightened and peaceful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]