To us, musically, this period represents a lot of really great Jazz music, traditional jazz and swing-jazz. Also, piano jazz and blues, including the great works of George Gershwin. The prohibition era, the Charleston and Rag / Ragtime is also something we'd put into this category, as would "Stride" jazz and piano music for Silent Movies.
This banjo-based Americana music track is raw, real, upbeat and conveys a quirky sense of humour. Helping out the banjo, is a steady rhythm section of acoustic guitar, shaker, kick and brushed drums. Perfect music for comedy, rural story-telling, and country travel and cooking shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 98 BPM]
A sweet and pleasant, old-style jazz track that harks back to historical New York or Europe, with a hint of Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style, combined with a laid-back, breezy feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Classic Hollywood movie style, romantic drama underscore. Recorded with a real live orchestra, this is a long track that goes through various stages and can be used for many cues in a retro style romantic movie, historical, classic / film noir etc. of the 1930's-1970's. Many of the different parts and sections are also available as a separate file (See Edit 1, Edit 2, etc.) to make it easier for you to fit this music into your production. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and uplifting composition with a heroic and glorious melodies performed on the piano and accompanied by full symphonic orchestra. Perfect for films, TV and amazing stories. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Festive and lively, this Cajun music track quickly draws the listener into a party of good feeling and energy. With accordions playing melody and chords, the track is pushed along by acoustic guitar, boogie-woogie style bass and drums. Perfect music for comedies, children’s shows and travel/cooking programming. Cajun / Accordion / Energetic. [Tempo: Fast / 175 BPM]
Neo-classical, raw and naked, cello and violins in a film noir or classic drama mood. A sonically hopeful and emotional vibe convey itself with a really sweet and tender sound and feel backed by high controlled violins and cellos to bring a balance to this very delicate sounding track. Poignant and intimate. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
A soft and delightful jazz piano ballad. A combination of French chanson and 1930's stride style jazz ballad. This piece just makes you want to smile. Easy Jazz / Happy / Restaurant Music. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
A wonderfully warm, lush and all live big band jazz track. Very delicate, tasteful and exclusive sounding production, with a feel of old dance halls and concert halls. Old style jazz, classic jazz. A short vocal part appears from around 01:10. Features live orchestral strings, live brass, live piano, bass and drums - with vocals. Smooth and rich. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
This country-inspired stock music track easy evokes the sentiments of rural life, beautiful nature, and American history. Acoustic guitar interlaces sweetly with mountain dulcimer, slide guitar and a simple kick drum. This track would greatly enhance projects with nature/outdoor themes: dramas, lifestyle blogs, cooking and documentaries. Peaceful / Nature Evoking / Positive. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
This encouraging, upbeat guitar music track pays homage to the north Mississippi hill country blues. The single, acoustic guitar plays a sparse melody between bass notes and strumming. Joining the guitar is tamborine, claps, brushed snare and kick drum. This music is great for travel, cooking and web shows, comedy, drama, and rural themes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
This string-focused track takes the listener on a journey - danger/apprehension felt throughout, with hints of hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Meditation in D Major, Op. 72, No. 5. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This banjo-based music track is down-to-earth and swampy. Its blues and country influences give it an authentic range that can also touch into the comedic. The opened-back banjo is supported by acoustic rhythm guitar, and resonator slide guitar. Perfect music for country “Americana” dramas and comedies, plus travel and cooking shows. Swampy / Banjo / Country Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Happy, good natured big band swing with male jazz vocalist. Singer vows to be a "class act" and gives a very detailed, descriptive list of things that he thinks will help him achieve that goal. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A fun and jolly 'hot club of france' style track with acoustic guitar, accordeon and violin. Playful and whimsical, suitable for comedy, novelty, parody, animation, casual games and more. The accordeon gives the track a French tint, but it's by my means limited to France or French content. It's just suitably quirky, zany and jolly. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
A delightful, delicate and pretty waltz with a French or European folk music influence. Excellent for travel, history, culture, advertising and more. Tasteful / Understated / Cozy / Music of Europe, Paris, France. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 160 BPM]
Medium slow swinging vocal jazz with a retro lounge feeling. Cocktails, cigarettes, and the blues. Male vocalists croons and changes his mind; are our love problems your fault or mine? Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
Gentle and beautiful solo piano waltz in a classical romantic style. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This New-Orleans inspired, groove-heavy music track is in-the-pocket, confident and loose. Slide guitar rides over a catchy rhythm section of piano, acoustic bass, claps and drums. Superb for themes of fun, friendships, family, travel and cooking. Confident / Loose/ On Point Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 76 BPM]
Homey, kindhearted and comforting (in the storm) are feelings easily conveyed in this simple folk song with banjo and 12-string acoustic guitar. It sounds like a lost folk song that everyone once knew. Recorded without a metronome - in order to catch the humanness and imperfection, this can emphasize these elements all the more onto your media’s subjects. This is an excellent selection for (Americana) rural: characters, lifestyle, culture. Heartening / Withstanding / Banjo / 12-string Guitar music. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
An organic acoustic guitar and organ vibe with harmonica. Ambient, Americana music feel. Dark, mysterious, longing music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Raw, rootsy, and loose, this acoustic 12-string guitar track carries the spirit of traditional delta blues. Slide is used other the guitar giving it a rough and proud sound, backed up by sparse drums and harmonic drones. This music track is great for rural, relational dramas comedies, and reality shows. Also, it is a great fit for a show’s theme. Slide / 12-string Guitar / Delta Blues Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An epic orchestral trailer track with an uplifting string melody and a larger than life orchestra sound. Large taiko drum section adds to the epic feel with huge hits. Emotional, rousing, heroic, a triumphant theme tinged with sadness, but also of pride and glory. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Uptempo, Los Lobos style Tex-Mex rocker featuring drums, bass, guitars and accordeon. Fast and fun! [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 135 BPM]
A traditional jazz combo version of the famous 1918 song 'After You've Gone' by Turner Layton. Lovely jazz lounge feel. Arrangement, performance and recording by Lynne Music Project. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2014. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
Classic old school swing influenced by the likes of Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Upbeat, good times, cool and classy Jazz from a golden era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A romantic orchestral piece that gradually builds up and strives towards a climax. Dreamily gliding along, it enchants with tranquility and peace. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
An emotional and inspiring music with a dramatic, valiant, achievement mood. Featuring symphonic orchestra with large percussion ensemble. Heroic / Patriotic / Greatness. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Staccato cellos, pianos, uneasy harmony resolving in beauty (1 min), slightly serious yet playful and lively. Works with advertising, drama, avant-garde film, mysteries and television dramas. [Tempo: Fast / 113 BPM]
A determined, rhythmic, neo classical / film soundtrack for drama and storytelling. Dark and pensive, with a sense of building tension, perhaps building up to conflict or trouble. The rhythm is a slow march, and the music builds up slowly, with a sense of mystery, the pressure building. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
A very warm, delicate, graceful and soothing jazz ballad. Melancholic / Soothing / Nostalgic / Loving Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]
A fun and lighthearted instrumental tune with a European, French, Italian, Polish, Greek or Eastern European history feel and sound. Great for historical content, retro / vintage footage, European holiday, travel, culture and documentaries, cooking show, and anything that needs a light hearted sense of European culture. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]
Inspired by the works of big Hollywood movies, this piece brings superheroes to mind with its grand majestic brass. Evocative / Valiant / Rousing music track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
A touching and poignant solo piano piece for reflection and contemplation. Delicate, impressionistic music track. Performed on a 'dusty old' piano, with natural mechanical noises of the piano. (The 'Clean piano sound' version uses a different piano sound without the mechanical noises). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A happy, relaxed and care-free country pop track, with a warm, friendly and jovial sound. Featuring two acoustic guitars, very light drums, and subtle use of banjo. Natural and easy-going. Homey and pleasing. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Acoustic, raw and authentic, this country blues music has an upbeat, nitty-gritty, down-home feel. Its arrangement of two acoustic guitars and percussion is brought to life with their distinctive, unpolished timbres and the rhythm of the mid-20th Century American South. The sound and feel of this track aligns perfectly for content set in the country, slide shows, travel programs and documentaries. Early Country Blues / Nitty Gritty / American South music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
A happy, charming and joyful European music track. Fun, positive, and slightly playful. Great for European vacations and travel, Europe, European culture, cooking, city exploration, history and more. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
Robert Schumann, Bunte Blätter (Translation: Coloured Leaves), Op. 99, No. 1 in A Major. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 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]
This soundtrack is written in the best traditions of the genre of spy James Bond. Anxiety, uncertainty, analytical thinking, investigation, crime mystery. Symphonic orchestra, medium tempo, cinematic. Well suite for the movie project and video background too. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
An epic and orchestral music track with a sense of grandeur and greatness, with powerful percussive section and rising motion. Suitable as music for victorious and achievement scenery. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A 1940's / 50's / 60's post-bop style jazz tune performed by a jazz quartet. Casual, cool, and stylish. [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]
An orchestral / electronic hybrid soundtrack with emotional depth, full of amazement and wonderment. Chamber orchestra with movie / film-score textures. A subtle pulse builds gradually up towards an emotional climax. Graceful, elegant and dignified, this track has a a timeless sound and a poignant mood. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
A fun and toe-tapping performance of the classic jazz / blues song 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby' by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Dorothy (lyrics). Feel-good jazz mood with a bright and upbeat male vocal. The song entered the public domain on January 1, 2024. This version was created and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring Chris Weeks on vocals. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
A delightful, light and happy, instrumental jazz combo version of the classic Jazz song 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby' composed by Jimmy McHugh. The song was first published in 1928 and became Public Domain on January 1, 2024. This version was arranged, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024. (Stem files available). [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
A very touching and poignant orchestral piece. Emotional, spiritual, heavenly. Grand orchestral sound, available with or without choir. The piece returns to the understated, heartening opening motif towards the end. Faith / Wonderment / Togetherness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Positive, epic orchestral 'big sky' music theme. Adventure / Achievement / Bright / Uplifting. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Feisty with southern-country charm, this fingerstyle acoustic guitar music track invites you in like a great story. It’s a great example of early, country blues and played on a small framed guitar. Its quirky playfulness is easy to snap your fingers to and excellent for country cooking programs, comedies, dramas, folksy documentaries and period pieces. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Epic cinematic action music, perfect for movie trailers, book trailers, drama and cinematic action. Dramatic and evolving orchestral composition, featuring full orchestra with beautiful string melodies, epic risers, distorted guitars & rock drums. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]
Unpolished and thoughtful, this country banjo track is brilliant for creating a sparse, rural feeling, conveying a down-home, Southern sentiment. This is a recording of a single banjo performance excellent for dramas, travel and cooking shows, and for media set in country environs. Pensive / Banjo / Back Porch. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
