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.
Beautiful solo piano waltz was made in a French cinematic retro traditions. Very romantic and sincere. Well suited to romantic projects, love affairs, retro movie, wedding. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Dark, powerful, moody, grand, regal, cinematic, serene, spacious, sedate, dreamy, elegant, reflective, thoughtful, modern orchestral piece with a hints of Thomas Newman to it. Sublime, beautiful, graceful, sad, serious & melancholic. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / military type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Solo piano track, very graceful and joyful. Jazzy and playful, this music is nice for cool, easy and happy moments. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Melancholic piano melodies create a dark and sad atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 68 BPM]
A lovely instrumental version of the jazz favorite, 'When You're Smiling', arranged for a traditional jazz combo, with light drums, piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and horns. Sweet and delightful. (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: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]
A happy and swinging Jazz Trio track. Upbeat piano, drums and bass, in a traditional jazz style. A little bit playful. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]
A fun and swinging instrumental version of the classic and vintage jazz song, St. Louis Blues. This song was composed by W.C. Handy and was first published in 1914. The underlying composition is in the public domain in the USA. 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, 2010. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Jazzy and cool, featuring a Miles Davis inspired trumpet in a smokey nightclub. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Julius Fučík: Entry of the Gladiators (Alternate titles: Entrance of the Gladiators. Einzug der Gladiatoren. Thunder and Blazes.) Probably the most famous, most used piece of Circus Music in the world. Full orchestra arrangement. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A happy and slightly playful jazz trio. Busy, acoustic jazz. Live performance with acoustic piano, upright bass and jazz drums. Fast tempo. Traditional jazz club sound. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 160 BPM]
Beautiful piano-lead light rock track. Peaceful, thoughtful and slightly melancholy. Simple piano is enriched by catchy and soulful guitar melodies. [Tempo: Slow / 52 BPM]
Up-tempo, fun, and with a classical big band feel, this track is the perfect backdrop for an uplifting, happy, and moving project. Great for productions that require a heart-warming and recognizable soundscape, such as commercials, movies and TV shows. [Tempo: Fast / 192 BPM]
A French / European style waltz with dark, sinister undertones. Features Violin, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar and Bass. Good for dramas, thrillers, mysteries, spies, cartoons, crime or Parisian passion. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Hilarious, fun, and slightly stupid this cute ragtime music track is old-timey fun. The vocal melody sings comically over a bed of banjos, tack piano, bass and drums. This is great music for commercials, comedies, 1920-30’s period pieces, and any media in need of an absurd cue. [Tempo: Medium / 99 BPM]
Piano ballad, very smooth and soft. This tune is sensitive, organic and gentle. Nice for background music, relaxing scenes and soft moments. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, easy happy background. [Tempo: Medium / 68 BPM]
A grooving jazz piece with a playful electronic twist. The overall sound is reminiscent of classic 1940s swing. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. Country fiddle joins in from around 01:40. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
Upbeat ragtime in the style of Scott Joplin. Featuring piano and tuba it's perfect for use in early 1900s situations. Very catchy and toe tappin'! Great for comedy, silent films, kid shows, documentaries, games and advertising. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Raw country blues. Acoustic slide guitar over piano, bass & drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
Classic, cheerful waltz, featuring piano and solo viola. 100% live performance, with a classic, retro / historical feel. European culture, dance / dancing, history and classic love story etc. Also good for silent movie, black and white, or retro movie. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Groovy music track recorded with brass backgrounds and cool, modern jazz piano melodies. Rhythmic upright bass, chill out, lounge music. This track will fit well for fashion projects, chill situations and background music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
Swinging, good times, early to mid 20th century style jazz featuring Clarinet, Guitar, Upright Bass, Piano and Drums. Perfect for cocktail parties, old fashioned romance and vintage footage from the 1920s to 40s. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
Piano and strings start small and build gradually to a big inspirational ending with brass. A feeling of soaring, coming home, this track would be suitable for an inspirational video or for the closing scene of a film. [Tempo: Slow / 59 BPM]
A fun and bouncy retro-style Dixieland or Charleston type jazz track. Drums, upright bass, piano, clarinet. Historical, cultural, old-time party jazz, ca 1920-1945. [Tempo: Fast / 95 BPM]
A pensive, relaxing and bright electronic soundscape with a light percussion on the second half that adds a positive feel to it. Suitable for productions that require a meditative or inspiring vibe. Great for commercials, features and TV shows with a good-vibe/Zen touch. [Tempo: Medium / 184 BPM]
A light hearted, happy and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with upbeat accordeon and a light jazz backing. Joyful, like a delightful dance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
A swinging version of the classic jazz number, St. Louis Blues, with male vocal. This song, written by W. C. Hardy, was first published in 1914 and the song came into public domain in USA on January 1st, 2010. This version was performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring Dirk J J van der Merwe 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, 2010. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
An instrumental, upbeat, swinging jazz track with piano, guitar, upright bass and drums. A melodically happy and bouncy track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 82 BPM]
Fun, upbeat Dixieland version of this very famous tune. Widely associated with New Orleans, Louis Armstrong and various sports teams this track could fit many projects including comedies, kids tv and products, silent films, partying, celebrating, documentaries, sports and mardi gras. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 91 BPM]
A staccato and ominous / uneasy track with a traditional European flavor provided by Violin, Accordion and Mandolin, combined with pounding drums and orchestra. Could be Italy / Italian / Sicilian or other European country, possibly Mafia related or a track to accompany conflict, battle, shootout, chase or some urgent situation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Mid tempo Hot Club / Gypsy Jazz with an Eastern Europe feel. Could be traditional east europe, Balkan, Greek, Hungarian, French, etc. Or just a nice 'old time jazz' track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Varied and melodic jazz track featuring piano, fretless bass and brush drums. This track goes through many stages of melodic jazz, emotional and rich. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Trumpet and mellow / melancholic electric piano with upright bass. Moody jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A Polka / Folk dance with a traditional sound and with a melancholic mood. Performed with violins, accordion and frame drum. Can refer to Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other regional countries where Polka is a part of the musical heritage. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
A slow, cinematic, orchestral track made with full symphonic orchestra. Wide melody and uplifting feel, no divided parts. Courage / Heroic / Glory. [Tempo: Slow / 117 BPM]
Tense, beautiful, ethereal, haunting, emotional, highly dramatic orchestral piece that tugs at your heartstrings. Moving, touching, eerie & and with an air of melancholy / tragedy to it. Lush tremeloed strings combine with emotive chords to make music suitable for romantic / war / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Laidback solo piano blues. Lazy blues remains about old good times. Retro music, piano bar, slightly detuned piano.Will work well as a soundtrack for movie about early 20 century in USA and background for the black and white film. Slow tempo. Friendly, unhurried, pensive, jazzy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Bittersweet solo piano royalty free track, good for drama, introduction sequences and story telling. [Tempo: Slow / 94 BPM]
Inspired by early swing and banjo stomp, this upbeat music track feels like old-fashion country fun. It has a catchy, whistled melody supported by banjo, tack piano, upright bass and drums. Great for fun, comedic, quirky media genres. Fun / Corny / Country Music. [Tempo: Fast / 215 BPM]
Relaxed but bouncy jazz trio tune featuring excellent lead trumpet, fine guitar comping, and solid bass work. Free and easy swinging atmosphere. Instruments give each other space and freedom for a pleasant but cool, likeable vibe. Good for restaraunt, hotel, cafe, lifestyle presentations. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
Conveying a feeling of desolation and loss, this blues music is the epitome of “a good man feeling down.” Slide resonator guitar plays and a lamenting voice sings over a bluesy, acoustic guitar and simple kick drum. The wordless vocals are searching, giving the track a touch of Gospel – and a sliver of hope. Suitable for poignant moments in dramas and documentaries. Desolation / Deep Blues / Poignant music. Available in several different mixes/version with or without the vocals and layers. [Tempo: Slow / 81 BPM]
A traditional Greek or slightly Turkish sounding folk music track with bouzouki. Composed by our very own Greek composer, Dimitris Plagiannis, this is an exotic, authentic, great 'Zorba' type music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
French folk piece. Presented in two versions, lasting 37 seconds and 18 seconds respectively. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
A beautiful orchestral arrangement of Morning Mood from the Peer Gynt suite, by Edward Grieg. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Simple, beautiful, magical and moving, a track that has waves of subtlety and intensity. Features Piano, Violin and Cello. Great for emotional or romantic film soundtracks [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
Western swing. Steel guitar & accordian over guitar, piano & bass. Fun retro style. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
Dark, exotic and cinematic Tango with violin, piano, accordion and upright bass. Perfect for films, commercials and documentaries with scenes of dancing, international travel, fashion, passion, sexual tension, elegance and romance. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A beautiful and sorrowful piano track with a historical feel. Perhaps wartime Europe, sadness and reflection, yet also beauty and hope. Played live on an old piano. In the later parts of the track, the piano is joined by soft, frail strings. Very touching piece. Mournful, thoughtful and delicate. Serious. Good for history, historical drama, documentary, film/television drama, loss and sorrow. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Sweet and happy waltz, available in two different arrangements: Full orchestra, or just piano. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]
