A climactic, feel-good hook with a magical, offbeat charm. A pastiche of famous 1980’s movie composers and Hollywood movies. A happy revealing moment bringing tears of laughter and joy. Excited / Wonderment / Joy. [Tempo: Medium / 123 BPM]
Builds to a driving rhythm set against incessant electronic filtered synth lines and layers of dark washes. Kinetic, powerful and modern with a forceful, animalistic edge. A strong, bass heavy Underscore & Stripped Back version offer editing possibilities to extend to required lengths. Rises to an abrupt explosive conclusion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Dramatic, Thrusting, cinematic orchestral piece that builds relentlessly to a huge, rising climactic pinnacle. Modern rhythms and hybrid instruments give the piece a classic but contemporary sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Building from an uneasy atmosphere into complete Bedlam with a variety of orchestral passages, stabs and flourishes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 114 BPM]
Ambient sci-fi soundscape. Floating synth pads and eerie scifi sound textures, inspired by the work of David Lynch. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Many layers of growing swells that rise and fall like waves of colourful sounds. Matched in style with the Dream Valley Music titles, The Deep Dark, Mass Limit and Black Light. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A dark, foreboding choir and plaintive harp suddenly explode into a torrent of sound that spirals through distortion before returning to the choir and harp once again for the final bars. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A filmic soundscape with a melancholic dream-like quality. Similar in style to contemporary film scores such as Life Of Pi. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Building from a deep, visceral bassline & solid driving rhythm into a kalidascope of colourful swooping layers, this long, rolling, almost hypnotic workout is the perfect accompaniment for freedom, movement & discovery tinged with mystery & excitement. At nearly 5 minutes in length, it can be used as a continuous theme with or without accompanying narration. Approximately 4 minutes in, the driving rhythms fade out & you’re left with a pleasant, ambient wash that will mix seamlessly into the track ‘Free Ride Sunset’. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Patriotic, uplifting & energetic classical rhythmic theme with horns, strings and pounding percussion. Includes piccolo interludes that build up to a glorious main theme. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Evoking memories of past loves and a sense of "life's long journey", this fairytale flute aria has a crisp melancholic melody that dances through a bed of glistening glokenspiel & rich, lavish strings. An alternative 'heartbeat' version offers a subtle 120 bpm pulsing rhythm. [Tempo: Slow / 118 BPM]
Effervescent, Whimsical & slightly unhinged. This black comedy chamber music is similar in feel to Tim Burton's Danny Elfman scores. Breaks and interludes can be edited against narrative to create different moods. Portrays happy, mysterious, melancholic and sinister overtones in equal measures. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Cello led plaintive leit motiv with a Celtic feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
A nursery rhyme like theme with dark, mystical overtones that sucks you in to its web of deceit and mystery. Modern yet with retrospective 1980’s sensibilities. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
Existing in a hinterland between music & sound design, these brooding washes of distant sound slither and twist with a deep, tormented anguish. The atonal sound beds come in a variety of versions and underscores that can be mixed, matched and interlinked to form a protracted backdrop of compelling moods. Matched in style with the Dream Valley Music titles, The Deep Dark, Mass Limit and Bloom. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A bright, positive theme that grows from a light and airy beginning into a huge and uplifting wash of colourful sound. Offering feelings of security and reassurance to delicate or serious matters. Would suit infomercials on education, nature, ecology or medical issues. Matched in tone and sentiment to Dream Valley Music’s track, Find Your Freedom. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A bright, fresh theme that begins light & airy and grows into an uplifting, all-encompassing wash of colourful sound. Offering feelings of security and reassurance to delicate or serious matters. Would suit infomercials on nature, ecology, education or medical issues. Matched in tone and sentiment to Dream Valley Music’s track, Big Little Planet. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Brooding atmospherics as a distant vocal drifts across a deep menacing soundscape. At 1:38 soaring chords take the forefront offering hope & dignity. The track resolves with a feeling of pride and optimism. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A blistering vocal track with dance beats, synths riffs, rock guitar and a catchy chorus line. A strong sentiment about a woman taking everything she wants at whatever cost. Uncompromising, dirty & fun. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A tough, uncompromising, state-of-the-art soundtrack. Its driving, futuristic sounds & orchestral pay off would suit Olympic sized sporting events, epic visuals, contemporary gaming, modern war themes, movie trailers & films. Stark instrumentation leaves room for narrative, epic sound design or added SFX. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
Mendelssohn "Song Without Words" Opus 19 No. 1. Elliot Simon’s arrangement of Mendelssohn’s piano opus gives the piece a beautifully distant and haunting quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wistful layered chords that float across a wild panoramic vista. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Dark, foggy pads, slow bassoon and cello. Creeping, slowly moving musical soundscapes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Mixing elements of Hip-Hop, Classical and R&B in a serious, downtempo, urban street track, similar to recent HBO urban series. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Gaming or adventure music with a relentless marching thrust that includes smouldering interludes shot through with flurries of eastern flutes. There is also a Contemporary Mix which adds Urban style drums for a hip-hop soundtrack feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Sophisticated strings & woodwind build to a dancing operatic soprano voice accompanied by orchestra and music box. Evokes feelings of security, tenderness and well being. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Rising adagio strings accompany a dipping and gliding woodwind line evoking a sense of wide open space and grandeur. A soaring mid section is followed by an angelic choir that joins the rising strings. In the style of classical masters such as Barber and Elgar. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
Catchy bombastic brass in this upbeat authentic sounding vintage 1950's / 1960's ska reggae in the style of Trojan Records/Studio One. Modern drum loops add a contemporary feel. Fun and a little wild, wacky. [Tempo: Fast / 136 BPM]
Uplifting, poignant, wistful and joyous this melodic 3/4 signature acoustic guitar led theme swells to a peak with luscious strings & piano. A good underscore for visuals, storytelling, or a 'coming of age' narrative. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
Dramatic, chaotic action with relentless orchestral stabs & lively percussive hits. Exciting stuff. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Cutting edge percussive FX fused to a dystopian orchestral break. Evoking visions of speed, excellence and futuristic, hybrid technology. Well matched with the Elliot Simons track 'Speed of Night'. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Space or technology inspired, light rhythmic ambient piece built on a repetitive synth arpeggio and swirling pads, reminescent of Tangerine Dream. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
Barren, dry and bleak ambient soundscape. Dissonant, unnerving and uneasy. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Lyrical recorder & cello in a Clannad and Enya tinged piece. The track starts off with a soft Celtic music theme. After about 1 min 15 seconds it changes pace into a jolly forest dance, and then returns to the longing opening theme, before closing with Enya-like voice textures. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Moving, swarming ambient bed with a foreboding, dark drone and a resonant melody line. Space, sci-fi, mystery... [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Austin Powers and James Bond collide in this kitch and upbeat authentic sounding 1960's TV titles track featuring a big brassy horn section, guitar, synthesiser, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A darting soprano voice is offset by bursts of percussion and sweeping passages of hope, beauty & elegance in this modern, dramatic theme. A contemporary feel makes this suitable for cutting edge drama, title sequences or documentary narrative such as green issues or science & technology. Similar in instrumentation and mood to the Elliot Simons tracks, Sky Dreams, Dawn of Freedom and Three Little Wishes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Take no prisoners! A blistering attack of pounding guitar riffs, thundering breakbeats, synths and glitch, synthetic noises. A thrilling theme of apocalyptic turmoil. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
A synthetic voice floats above a unique blend of glitchy beats & a cascading waterfall of sounds. Futuristic & operatic and brimming with life, but with a sense of something sinister lurking out of sight. [Note: This track features 'glitchy' audio crackling noises. This is done on purpose, and for effect. It is not an error or weakness of the file]. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Dog lovers. Here’s a wacky workout for your furry friends, with a catchy piano hook clattering drums and a thumping bassline. Yes, it’s a dog’s world in this barking mad music bed for your canine videos. [Note, the artist and Shockwave-Sound.com both give up all licensing income from this track to a local dog shelter to help build a roof for their new kennels.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
One in a series of 10 eerie and mystical short cues, where Sci Fi meets Horror meets Dark Fantasy. Deep, disturbing, nightmarish sounds that curl, twist and attack the unsuspecting listener with razor-like precision. These short music cues are modern and visceral, eerie and cold, in the style of modern TV series and films. To find the other 9 pieces in this series, search 'Dream Valley 10 Horror Cues'. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A haunting melodic royalty free music track with an otherworldly feel evoking a shivery, nightmarish fantasy laced with mythical spirits, spooky happenings and a very wicked sense of humour. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A strong but wistful female vocal soars above a stripped down Electronica underscore. A mixture of retro and futuristic instrumentation place this passionate & heart felt song in an otherworldly setting. The introspective & delicate subject matter addresses exploitation, loss of innocence and the resulting deeply held secrets. Other tracks featuring Daisy include Follow Me & Talk To You. Anyone effected by the subject matter portrayed in ‘Falling’ should contact their country’s mental health services or survivor support network. Also available as an instrumental version. Inspirational / Dreamy / Atmosphere Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 81 BPM]
Sounding like an Eastern European ensemble of players, this cheeky and off beat theme would not be out of place alongside the deadpan humour of a Wes Anderson movie. Intended to portray a distorted or deluded vision of the human condition in the build up to a punchline. Instruments include piano, organ, mandolin, trombone and a variety of amusing percussion. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A gloriously bold lead line alongside arpeggio guitars and synths, give this a majestic feel that would enhance the narrative about the great outdoors, the natural world or some deep connection with science, green issues and technology. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
An even, mid-tempo vibe for narrative and visuals. Offers feelings of success, well being & contentment. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A quirky royalty-free electronica music track. Useful as an uplifting & positive bed for narratives or visuals. A dynamic split tempo section adds colour and depth. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A bold contemporary anthem. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Seductive Bhangra rhythms with a sweet, erotic female vocal. Playful flutes & sitars add to the intrigue, charm and coquettish humour to this chilled out Eastern style dance track. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
Provocative Eastern tinged cello lines add mystery and intrigue to this brooding underscore. A mournful female vocal sings over sweeping chords at 1:21. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
