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.
Cinematic atmospheric washes of light & shade blossom into free form piano lines evoking wide vistas or a homely, folksy environment. Thought provoking, captivating & pure with a sense of the innate complexities of life. The track ends on a positive note and this uplifting passage is available separately as Sting 2. ‘Dawn Of A New Life’ is similar in style to Dream Valley Music’s ‘Secrets & Memories’, ‘True Life Stories’ and ‘How It Ends’. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. VI. Uranus, the Magician. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
This awe-inspiring orchestral soundtrack conveys emotion, beauty and hope. A cinematic piece that would work well for film soundtracks, storytelling and time-lapse footage. Emotional, hopeful and inspiring. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 in B minor, Op. 46: 2. Death of Ase (Ases Death). Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792, Allegro. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Moving toward better things, hope, and new surprises, this stirring Ambient track creates an aura of beauty and eternity. Its synth pads, men’s vocals, woodwinds, a bass and kick drum are artfully arranged, taking the listener on a slow-moving, pulsating journey. Media with dramatic/relationship themes is a perfect fit for this. Better Things / Sentimental / Visionary. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 107 BPM]
Sunny and bright, this acoustic country track conveys hope and great things to come. Mountain dulcimer is at the heart of this track, supported by mandolin and percussion. Great for landscape shots, B-roll, and programs needing a happy, country touch. Mountain Dulcimer / Airy / Sunny. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A strangely alluring, somehow both angelic, heavenly, and at the same time a bit eerie and mystical music. Angelic voices swirl and flutter in a strange, harmonic, open aural vista. This music track will work great as a 'musical painting' or to signify something profound and ethereal. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Light tension, neutral to lightly suspenseful introduction with minimal tension undertones. Suitable for documentaries, podcasts, and contemplative, active, thinking time, film scenes. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Alexander Siloti, Prelude in B minor (after Prelude in E minor, BWV 855a by J.S. Bach). Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for technology, industry, science, research etc. Confident, spacious electronic background track with piano and pulsing synths. Technological/science feel. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A dramatic, semi-orchestral and cinematic track filled with rousing emotions, building tension. A sense of witnessing history in the making, amazement and heroism. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Menuet in C minor, BWV Anh.121. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rondo in D major, K. 485. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and ethereal music, this modern ambient piece is multifarious, great at eliciting a wide-range of potential emotions. Its arrangement of contemporary synth pads and resonant sounds flows organically, creating a sound canvas which can easily evoke inspiration and emotional honesty. This piece serves as an effective music bed for dramas, travel shows, documentaries, narration, and podcasts. Inspirational music / Modern Ambient / Emotional Honesty. [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Marche in G Major, BWV Anh.124. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A dark and ethnic / exotic Hip-Hop / Trap beat with an Oriental / Far East feel. Where ancient Eastern culture meets modern urban & western beats. Tough, dramatic Hip Hop, with Koto / Eastern. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Neo classical music with a flowing, emotive, touching mood. Melancholy / Wistful / Hopeful / Longing. A sense of delicate, fragile beauty and hope. Orchestra arrangement with piano, strings, horns, woodwinds and vibraphone. Great for movie soundtrack, film & TV drama, storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 181 BPM]
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Six moments musicaux, Op. 16, No. 5 Sostenuto in D-flat Major. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A pure drum track. Jazz drumming in a swing beat, with plenty of syncopations and jazzy moves. Performed live in a studio by professional drummer Silvio Centamore, this naked and bare jazz drums track is minimalistic and expressive. A great track for use with media, for when you need something different, cool and hip - maybe a little daring, edgy and provocative. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Pulsing synth patterns, piano and sound design create a neutral, minimal documentary music bed. Sparse and atmospheric with a sense of science, technology or factual documentary programs. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Chilled and floating cinematic ambient track with a sense of amazement and wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 2. Menuetto. Un poco allegretto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An intriguing and developing, cinematic piano piece. Great as background for a developing story, drama, film, vlog, culture, art and storytelling of all kinds. The music is alluring, slightly mystical quality which makes it both appealing and inviting, but also somewhat pensive, questioning and quizzical. Timeless and interesting. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Christian Petzold: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Minuet in G major, BWV Anh.114. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: This piece is often attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, although it is actually composed by Christian Petzold. For this reason, we list this piece in both the Bach and the Petzold categories. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K458 Op.10 No.3 Movement 4. Allegro assai. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Pulsing, metronomic underscore – intertwined arpeggios, piano, kick drum joining at 1'00''. A sense of science, technology, development, investigation or innovation. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Wistful, melodic piano lines with a distant fairytale quality accompany angelic drones and sound beds. Calm & relaxing, with an intriguing mysterious & other worldly quality. Includes a rhythmic version with drums composed of natural sounds alongside a babbling brook and dawn chorus of birdsong. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Australian Didgeridoo combined with powerful percission elements. Tense / Ominous / Action feel. Great for travel or history, documentaries and specials. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 1. Molto allegro vivace. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
This moody, meditative analogue synth track conveys earnestness and feelings of overcoming. Intricate percussion carefully enter the track and add intensity. Poignant music for dramas and documentaries. Soft / Meditative / Purposeful. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
Romantic and dreamy French waltz jazz, with a musette melody and elegant orchestrations. Think Paris at night, elegant Parisian scenes and people. Tradition, history and European culture. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 123 BPM]
Modern and precise hi-tech beats and pulses, evolving electronic, mystical soundscapes. Glitches and sound design elements. A sense of technology, science and innovation. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat major (Erdody, Sunrise) Hob.III:78 Op.76 No.4: Movement 2. Adagio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Chilled, sparse, enigmatic sounding ambient music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, synths, marimba, light percussion. Aerial / floating / positive tension. Future music / Technology / Space / Relaxed. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
Franz Schubert & Franz Liszt: Ständchen (Serenade) No. 7 from Schwanengesang (Swan Song). Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Adventurous cinematic orchestral theme with steady percussion. Epic / Adventure / Amazement music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Royalty free beat-driven and spatial music, with synth arpeggios and trap beats. Medical music / Technology / Future Chill. [Tempo: Slow / 135 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 2. Andante Cantabile. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 5. Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A delicate and deliciously noir piano piece with subtle orchestral strings. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of mystery and sensuality, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting a contemplative mood. We have this track in a "clean piano version" as well as an "old nostalgic piano version". [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This charming, festive royalty-free music track has the sentiment of the old American South-West meets Northern Mexico. It’s light and rhythmic arrangement features steel and nylon string acoustic guitars backed up with drums, percussion, bass, mandolin and piano. This would be a great sonic complement to period pieces, documentaries, comedies and as a show theme. Festive / Mexico / Old South West / Charming. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
Chillout / Lounge / Trip Hop with lush, lo-fi elements and a dreamy, swirly feel made by slightly detuned keys. Smooth, Delicious, Creamy, Chilled out. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F Major from Cavalleria Rusticana, IPM 4. Orchestral version. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Neo-classical meets Hip-Hop. Glitchy synth melody and orchestral strings. Steady, upbeat classic hip-hop beat with scratches. Good for Technology / Urban / Fashion / Cultural, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A slow, dreamy and touching Ambient music track with ethereal pads and piano. Reflective, melancholic. Wonderment, amazement, introspective, wistful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Ambient rock music track, calm, hopeful and inspiring. Spatial and glitched atmosphere on background with passionate guitar arpeggios rise up to solemn rock outro with drum entrance. [Tempo: Slow / 115 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia no. 11 in g minor, BWV 797, Andantino. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A slow, dreamy, and introspective track combining Folk and Ambient elements. Humming vocal, acoustic guitar, acoustic piano and organ. No computers or electronics. Reflective, Touching, Earthy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 59 BPM]
