A romantic, touching and tender piano piece. Reflective music, with an emotional melody, a sense of longing and tenderness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: III. Funeral March. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A reflective, melancholic and contemplative, acoustic / ambient piece. Built on acoustic guitar, acoustic piano and ethereal pads, this track is understated, introspective and emotive. Perhaps haunting memories, longing, or reflection of what could have been. Wistful. [Tempo: Slow / 68 BPM]
This is a very emotional cinematic composition. Peaceful and slightly melancholic beginning building up to the very dramatic and sensational middle part with a very epic powerful orchestra and grand piano passages, and then going back to the first part. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A bold and passionate track in the style of Henry Mancini that will work for scenes of story-telling, nostalgia and romance. Also available as a Solo Acoustic Guitar track. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
This piece of music tells the story of a soldier - specifically the emotions felt from missing their family, being proud to serve and looking ahead to their future. It is a solo piano piece with a subtle patriotic flare underneath. This would sound appropriate with any soldier's story as well as many other dramatic scenes. The music has a positive sound of nostalgia as well. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Soft, slow & emotional royalty free orchestral music track with piano. Beautifully lilting & hypnotic piano arpeggios combine with heart-wrenching strings to make a peaceful,cinematic and emotive tune that would suit serious dramas/documentaries & epic romantic projects. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Reflective and melancholic, slow and nostalgic music, this track has a slow tempo and a sense of sorrow, but also of hope. Perhaps personal reflection, a new beginning and saying goodbye to the old. Fragile and beautiful, this track uses an unusual, slow and swaying 5/8ths rhythmic pattern. Heartwarming / Nostalgic / Hopeful Music. [Tempo: Slow / 111 BPM]
Slow temp, spacious guitar instrumental. Features a sparse echoing guitar melody, melodic echoing lead lines and reversed guitar swells. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Bombastic, orchestral, high octane, dramatic underscore features industrial percussion, French horns, strings and woodwinds. Great for film, TV or video game. [Tempo: Fast / 112 BPM]
A soulful ballad about a couple losing the fight of holding their relationship together. Heart-wrenching and emotional. Suitable for dramatic TV shows, films and commercials etc. Featuring vocals by Tricia Kelly. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A dark, percussive piece. Low, swelling strings and steady drums lead into an intense pulsing action cue. A hero's theme of determination. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 BPM]
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a reflective, introspective feel. Peaceful and poignant, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
A reflective cinematic theme composition, serious and majestic with a beautiful nostalgic main theme. Gentle piano and harp intro goes into a massive orchestral arrangement with live strings, french horns, huge choir section and big drum section. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
Solnatt is a Norwegian word that means 'Night Sun' (roughly). Inspired by the northern midnight sun, this is a fragile and reflective piano piece, with hope and light mixed with melancholy. Highly suitable for use in film or other media or art, this track is somewhat inspired by the tender film music style of Thomas Newman. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An orchestral cue depicting struggle, turmoil or despair. Sweeping and full of beauty and amazement, but also dark and sorrowful. Perhaps a heavy loss, a desperate situation or a difficult farewell? [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A melancholic piano and cello duet evoking a reflective and sentimental feeling. Tender and loving with a feeling of loss or sorrow throughout. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Softly sweeping orchestral strings. Sorrowful. Acceptance of fate and destiny. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A mournful and solemn, but also hopeful and inspirational dramatic underscore track. Starts with cello and gradually builds with acoustic guitar strumming and drums. Sad, but comforting and soothing. Dreamy, inspirational, aspirational. Good for commercials, drama/film and more. ('Pleureuse' is French and translates to 'mourner'). [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
A mystical world / exotic music track made with atmoshperic synths, epic drums and eastern native instruments. Dark / Hot / Foreboding Music. Can be ancient Africa or Middle East. [Tempo: Slow / 80 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 romantic score with indian world music flair and a modern rhythm. Sitar, indian female vocals, plucked instruments and oriental sounds. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A dark song that always has a hopeful mood and cannot hide its gloominess. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A short, romantic piece with a wistful or nostalgic tone. Highly suitable for radio commercial, TV program intro, web site and more. Soft strings and tender, melodic piano. Love, family, friendships and cherished memories. Two different 30-secs versions are available; on version 2, the piano goes to a higher octave towards the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A melancholic, touching, reflective and contemplative solo piano piece. Suitable for drama, personal stories and struggles. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Octave laden piano and plucked strings highlight a dark romantic mafia sound within this piece of music. This would work perfectly with an Italian, Sicilian or Spanish mob or Mafioso character within film or television. There is some similarity to the style of the theme from “The Godfather.” This could also be used to illustrate an unusual romance. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
Slow, sad & serenely sombre orchestral track. Slmost a requiem piece. Lush strings intertwine with a steady bass drum pulse to produce a regal and melancholic atmosphere. [Tempo: Very slow / 102 BPM]
A slow and mellow, melancholic, but warm and heartening piece with acoustic piano, subtle strings and 'oooh' type vocals. Soft, ambient, emotive, sincere. [Note: The recording contains some 'ticks' which may appear to some as sound artifacts or 'noise'. These sounds are actually the physical, mechanical hammers inside the upright piano on which this was played. This is an all natural, all organic, no-computers, no-electronics recording and this in itself brings some sound 'imperfections'.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Layered guitars and drums played on the rims combine in the early part of this track to create a slowly building atmosphere which leads to a brief pause before everything 'kicks in' for a big climax that soars above and takes things to a new level. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 116 BPM]
Beautiful, mournful vocals lament over sad strings a hypnotic drum groove and plucked ethnic instruments. The track is emotional, sad and yet hopeful all at once. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Slow washes of nervous strings with mysterious harp. Pensive, sinister, apprehensive. Sneaking, waiting. Dramatic underscore that provides nerve and tension to film, crime, investigation, stakeout, horror or dark mystery. Solo violin enters later. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A slow and emotional orchestral piece with peaceful yet sorrowful emotional touch. Cinematic and engaging. Think Lord of the Rings. [Tempo: Slow / 97 BPM]
A hazey, melancholic and softly flowing Nu-Folk / Americana music / Ambient crossover track with a mellow, longing feel. Poignant, flowing, touching music. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
An introspective, haunting, film / drama score with a sense of loss, longing and desolation. Cold and dejected. Use for Drama, History, Storytelling. Perhaps true stories, courtroom drama. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
Ethereal folk / roots country song about being courageously vulnerable. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
This rousing, anthemic track starts small and builds to an epic, inspirational feel. Percussion gives a propulsive energy, with choir, orchestra and piano on top. Good for projects needing a good dose of inspiration and spirit. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Like an unfolding story, a relaxing, calm and emotional track with two acoustic guitars. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A sad, lonely song about the gloom of missing a lost love. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 121 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: 25 Norwegian Folk Songs and Dances, Op. 17, No. 2: Ungersvenden (The Young Man). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ethereal pads with distant, echoey percussion. Cold, desolate, isolated. Lonely, dreamy, sorrowful. Otherworldly and mysterious. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
This is a pretty long fantasy rock track that goes through various stages. The track has a mystical, mysterious feel, as if touched by something magical. Very melodic, featuring layers of acoustic guitars, live orchestral flute and cello, this track has a sense of magic, wizardry, strange lands, fantasy worlds. Rich and lush with both light/beauty and dark/sinister elements. Good for adventure, fantasy, amazement/discovery, magical worlds, mystery and mythology. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Deep and meaningful Cinematic composition with emotional piano melodies and harmonies, accompanied by orchestral strings and heavenly pad sound from the middle of the track. Passionate and heartfelt music for films, trailers, TV and documentaries. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Soul touching and deeply emotional this track starts with a beautiful piano melody and builds towards the end with dynamic spicatto string arpeggios. Perfect for melancholy films and other powerful imagery. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Progressive rock / Ambient rock / Fantasy music with elements of rock, classical and ambient music. Poignant and flowing. Fantasy / Amazement / Melancholy / Soaring. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A melancholy yet heroic piece with piano, pulsing strings and drums. Supports a bruised feeling of determination. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
A passive but slightly sinister mood that could be used as background source music. It's mixture of emotion makes it ideally suited to black comedies. [Tempo: Slow / 61 BPM]
A very dark and dramatic orchestral adventure / fantasy cue. Sweeping strings with dark horns, chord progressions that bring us a sense of amazement and awe. Something mysterious and perhaps magical. A great soundtrack for epic adventures. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Overcoming the darkest hour. This is an inspirational and motivational track. It bursts light into the darkness - giving power to the powerless, and hope to the hopeless. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
Middle Eastern music with a touch of mystery. Features traditional instruments and rhythms. Suitable for travel, nature and culture. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 57 BPM]
Sad, somber, defeated, heartbreaking, epic, tragic string piece that's also serene, peaceful, tranquil, sedate and mellow. Would suit historical, romantic break-up, war or documentary type projects. Reminiscent of Samuel Barber's Platoon piece. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 97 BPM]
