This is a pretty far reaching concept, because documentaries, culture and art can be of pretty much anything at all, but we've tried to put music in this area that you would expect to hear in documentaries about real world issues, as well as art and culture. The music in this area will be -background- music; music that is meant to just stay in the background, almost unnoticed, to provide a subtle atmosphere while the viewer concentrates on the matter discussed. Often used behind voiceover / narration and interviews, this music will not have any outstanding, loud, or attention grabbing melodies or effects. The music you find here should also go well with historical and cultural subjects.
Cello-led with cinematic orchestral with violin leads and string accompaniment. Versatile, thematic in nature, steady track with lots of movement and motion sonically. Raw, naked, film noir, chamber orchestra sound. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
An ambient and dreamy track with a hint of underlying mystery. Smooth synthesizers, gentle tech percussion and an atmospheric arrangement, great for corporate uses, technology presentations and background music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
A cinematic / soundtrack piece with a positive, bright and quaint feel. Flutes, piano, orchestra. A sense of activity, stirring, something awakening - perhaps spring time. Wonderment / Optimism / Magic. This piece will also work well for commercials. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 162 BPM]
This ambient music track is ethereal, flowing and contemporary sounding. It can convey a rich spectrum of cinematic emotion. Its arrangement is a slow swirl of transmuting analog pads, space echo, and FX, serves as an excellent background music bed for scenes with introspective qualities, like dramas, narration, self-help topics and as a canvas for flyover B-roll. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 112 BPM]
Native American percussion and flutes playing a ceremonial ancient music. Great music for history documentaries, world heritage and specials. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Gioacchino Rossini: Overture from La Gazza Ladra - The Thieving Magpie. (Note, the 'most famous' part of the melody starts from about 2 minutes onwards). Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An impressionistic piano solo that resembles Debussy's piano music. tranquil and beautiful. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Cascading arpeggiated piano runs, regal and majestic. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
Claude Debussy Clair de lune from Suite bergamasque. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An uneasy, ambient rock music track with noir and electronic shades. Obsessive piano theme is gradually enriched with synths and groovy drum pattern that lead to a nervous and restless outro. [Tempo: Slow / 138 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043, 2. Largo, ma non tanto, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltz in E-flat Major, B.46; Op.P1-14, Moderato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A dreamy and ethereal, cinematic music royalty free music track. Mysterious melodies performed on piano, strings, ethnic percussion, electronic drum beats and atmospheric pads. Elegant, timeless music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A pensive, pulsating, constant subtle rhythm with light, minimalist orchestral / cinematic arrangement. Questioning, discreet, insightful. Good for drama, courtroom drama, period drama, secrets and unfolding stories. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 1. Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A medium tempo jazz-rock song featuring tenor saxophone, bass and drums to evoke a serene, pensive atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
Chilled and mellow modern pop music featuring deep piano chords, arpeggios and subtle string melodies. Unwinding music, laid back and current sounding. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A flowering, developing and motion-filled ambient music track of beauty and wonder. Neo-classical, ambient / new-age influence, combining orchestral textures and contemporary sounds while weaving an interesting musical tapestry. Great music for many types of media, including nature, storytelling, presentations and commercials, and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes Op. 28: Prelude No. 6, Lento assai in B minor, C.171. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Evolving Tribal-House music, deep and grooving. Ideal music for clubbing, festivals, dance music related scenes, as well as for travel, documentaries, games and media with a jungle / Africa / Rainforest / Exotic / World fusion feel. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23, K.488, Movement II. Adagio. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 2 in D Major K155/134a Movement 1. Allegro. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
This unique and imaginative new-classical music track is hard to pin down to a single music genre. Using layers of orchestral strings, it plays and weaves patterns of melodies and textures. Great music for nature, documentary, drama, story-telling, fantasy and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 116 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 3: Adagio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A mystery or story unfolding music track. Interweaving patterns of notes, weaving a complex picture coming together. Music suitable for mystery, science, investigations, storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
Melancholic, reflective, open ambient soundscape, After about a minute a solitary acoustic guitar joins and plays a few expressive notes. Contemplative, solemn, tender/sore, but hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 109 BPM]
Intense atmospheric music track layering with dramatic tones and melodic touches. Would work perfectly for drama or atmospheric uses. [Note: This track features some 'grit' noise, like vinyl scratching during some parts of the track. This is done on purpose, for effect. It is not a fault, error, weakness of the audio file.] [Tempo: Slow / 140 BPM]
A neo-classical piece with a sense of dignity, history and timeless elegance. Equally suitable as music for current-day affairs and drama, as for historical / period dramas. Great as a main theme for a series or a one-off presentation. Classy and elegant, with a waltz rhythm. Available with or without an opera type, live soprano vocal. [Tempo: Medium / 146 BPM]
Romantic France. Easy and nice playing musette. Paris cafe. European. Love, Romantic, Delight/Bliss, Soulful. Piano, Accordion. Romantic/Melodrama, French. [Tempo: Slow / 93 BPM]
A pulsating tension track, combining electronic and orchestral elements. Serious, suspenseful, tension building and with a feeling of awe. The intensity increases throughout the track. Something big is approaching, as this cinematic music moves toward a strong conclusion. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 1. Presto assai. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An orchestral and cinematic composition with a sense of pride, honor, brotherhood and legacy. Stately and patriotic. Achievement / Togetherness / Dignity / Honor / Ceremony. Available with, or without, the marching drums. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Piano music for film, drama, TV, video, storytelling, Contemplative and Reflective. Dreamy and Introspective. The music can help to illustrate a thoughtful scene. Evocative and poignant. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 5. Finale. Presto. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 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]
Mozart String Quartet No. 2 in D Major K155/134a Movement 3. Molto Allegro. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A delightful, easy, casual, light and joyful track with a slightly European, perhaps French or Italian feel. Great for culture, history, cooking, travel / vlog and exploration, holidays and fun. Light jazz ensemble. [Tempo: Medium / 142 BPM]
Fast, aggressive, big and powerful epic drums track. Determined, tribal, pounding music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
An uplifting track to set a tone of joy and wonder. Poppy synth pulsating which develops in rhythm with a catchy hook. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 2: Minuet - Trio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A bright and active, neo-classical music piece featuring piano, flute and light orchestra. A slightly Oriental or Far East feel, with a busy, active, stirring, uplifting feel. Slightly playful or whimsical, and with a sense of movement, activity, bustling life. [Tempo: Fast / 132 BPM]
A brooding and atmospheric music track, featuring a haunting mood of northern cold and tribal beat. Suitable for epic scenery, historical music, cultural themes, indigenous peoples and cultures, far-away lands and amazing stories of wonder and awe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 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]
A rich, lush soundtrack that combines various ethnic / ancient / earthy type sounds with warm pads and a hopeful, inspirational feel. Discovery, amazing journeys, exploration, vast oceans or forests etc. Amazement / Wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 62 BPM]
Orchestral soundtrack with atmospheric piano melodies, lush orchestral strings which slowly build, a brief pause then back with a full crescendo of horns and choirs. Gives a feeling of achievement, victorious, triumphant. A heroes welcome return. Music for films, video games and media projects. [Tempo: Slow / 116 BPM]
A short, gentle, ambient piece, with mild chordal tension and a Japanese flair. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A warm, electronic setting that paints the sonic picture of beauty. Where technology and nature meet. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurkas, Op. 24 No. 1: Lento in G minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Spacious, ethereal, tranquil, beautiful, dreamy, introspective, reflective track using strings, choir & synths. Simple, mellow, atmospheric, contemplative, serious & mysteriously unique. Would suit dramatic / detective / mystery / documentary / travel type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
