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.
This orchestral, neo-classical piece, reminiscent of the Baroque era, is driven by a clear rhythm supported by a harpsichord and enhanced by strings. As an alternative version, there is a loop-compatible rendition. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Original piece written for a strings quartet. Similar somewhat to “Palladio allegro” by Karl Jenkins this tune is suitable for Diamond Jewelry commercial or other add complain that need touch of sophistication and chick. Also suitable for European travel video, documentary, wedding video and just as strings quartet background music. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
One acoustic guitar starts by itself at first and is later joined by another guitar voice with chorus FX. Somewhat gloomy, atmospheric, doom-laden. A dark figure. Mystery / History / Secrets / Fantasy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
John P. Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever in E-flat Major. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Strauss (Jr.): Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring) in B-flat major, Op. 410. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A grand, dramatic and suspenseful music track featuring orchestra combined with pulsating synths. Suitable for cinematic scenes of passion, elegance, and stately mansions. Comes to a pensive, reflective end part. Great as music for storytelling, TV drama, cinema, period drama, historical drama, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Brass plays a melody full of hope and heroism, accompanied by orchestra and percussion. Perhaps an epic journey has begun, and optimism abounds. [Tempo: Slow / 144 BPM]
A jolly, fun and driving Irish hornpipe set. Bodhran, fiddle, mandolin and guitar perform together on Byrne's (a hornpipe), which then leads into Liverpool Hornpipe at 1:29, with the flute joining in also. 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 / 89 BPM]
This track begins atmospherically but gradually builds up to a grand climax to signify a great event. Great music to use on scenes containing nature, natural history or timelapse. World / Discovery / Travel Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A heartening and poignant, uplifting and joyful, touching and sentimental piece of Cinematic Pop / Orchestral Pop with a Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Pop sound. The music starts from a gentle play of piano and strings, and blossoms into a sweeping and soaring, inspirational and joyful dance, before returning to its source towards the end. Graceful, flowing and full of wonderment. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Semi-orchestral track with a busy sense of movement, like a train on the tracks. Also good as underscore for a news broadcast. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
A haunting, poignant and atmospheric cinematic pop music track, with a Nordic or Scandinavian drama noir type feel. Icy and emotive, with a memorable main melody. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
1812 Overture in Eb Major, Op. 49, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Beautiful, sad & melancholic modern orchestral track lead by soft, hypnotic piano chords. very sombre, moody, dramatic & moving & full of regret & sorrow. would suit romantic / history / drama / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Kind, sensitive, sweet and warm, this track features classical guitars, violin and cello. Hopeful harmonies and heartwarming melodies that bring inspiration and hope to the listener. Various versions available to create complete soundtrack out of this single composition. You can have just guitars accompaniment to support you dialog or sweeping violin theme with guitar solos or full mix with all elements and more. Suitable for documentary, nature and leisure videos as well as nature travel and relaxing cottage lifestyle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Positive, epic orchestral 'big sky' music theme. Adventure / Achievement / Bright / Uplifting. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
French or other European folk style with accordion, acoustic guitars and tamborine. The "vocal version" adds a small group of children chanting along with the chorus part. Quirky and charming. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
This orchestral piece has its focus on the piano, supported by the entire orchestra thereafter. It builds up slowly and reaches its climax. It is both romantic, dreamy and heroic. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Beautiful Folk instrumental that is short and bright. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 1. Presto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude and Fugue in B major, BWV 868, 1. Prelude: Allegretto. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An original piece stylized as a medieval era Eastern European folk music dance. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring authentic instruments of the time; the Hurdy-Gurdy, Bouzouki, Recorder and percussion instruments. Excited, busy, happy, celebratory. Early music / Medieval music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 130 BPM]
Reminiscent of Al Bowlly's version of "Guilty", featured in french film "Amelie"'s soundtrack, this vintage rendition is excellent if you need to add a retro flavor to your project, or if you are looking for a sound-alike. A 30's jazz ensemble featuring a solo clarinet and string section recorded and precessed so it sounds like an old vinyl. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
A stark and isolated piano melody flows through this track, and the intense drama builds to an epic climax. Huge layers of percussion, orchestra and electric guitar give this track a modern Hollywood sound. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A dark and depressing soundtrack-style theme featuring orchestra, piano, and solo violin that creates a hopeless and saddening mood. A stirring melody evokes death, grief, misery, mourning, suffering and desolation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 115 BPM]
Epic, emotional cinematic royalty free music composition that brings the feelings of inspiration with heroic melodies and harmonies. Suitable as music for trailers, films and documentaries. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Proud and heroic orchestral music. Grand, proud and inspirational, this track will go well as a main theme or intro theme to many types of productions, including drama, documentary, sports, history and more. The music has a serious and dramatic sense, but without going overboard. Elegant / Stately / Regal / Proud. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
