Celtic, Irish royalty free music that will take you to the regions known from the movies Game of Thrones, Highlander, Outlander. Suitable as background music for stories about ancient world full of wonder and magic. Green mountainous landscapes, fairy magic, heroic adventures, medieval action, fantasy and chase scenes. Good royalty free stock music for history/historical projects, fantasy, adventure and folk stories, fantasy games, RPG/role-playing games, fantasy worlds, tourism, culture, documentaries, video games or soundtracks for movies and TV. Listen to these royalty free tracks, buy a license to any individual track and download the music immediately in MP3 and WAV format, along with an official License document.
Cello led plaintive leit motiv with a Celtic feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Mandolin, fiddle and bodhran play this set of Irish reels. Light instrumentation compared to most reels, this is a very old tune - collected first by Michael Coleman in "Past Masters of Irish Fiddle Music" in 1923. Live recording. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 106 BPM]
A set of Irish traditional "slides" performed by mainly by the box and banjo with accompaniment by fiddle, flute and bodhran. O'Keefes is performed first and leads into the Brosna at 0:53. Brosna is sometimes also called "The Lonesome Road to Dingle" or "Trip to the Jacks". This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
This is an optimistic, feel good, easy listening track featuring driving guitar rhythms, dreamy vocals, solo violin and a hint of Celtic charm. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A 19th century Irish folk song arranged with a folk tune and featuring guitar and fiddle. Authentic and historic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A sensual, slow and swaying track with a downtempo, Urban beat and a Celtic influence. Heavenly pads and voices, jangly, chime-like percussions and a deep, soft, groove. Relaxing, angelic, smooth and delicate. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Pirate / World / Medieval Dance Music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Medieval Town / Historical / World Music. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Simple hand drums rhythm, drone guitar, and piccolo flute in a celtic or world inspired groove. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Tavern / Medieval / Historical Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 BPM]
Happy, organic and earthy, Irish / Celtic folk dance. Acoustic guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bodhran and bass. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 97 BPM]
A folk track featuring guitar, banjo, accordian & harmonium. Longing / Hopeful. A promise of new & better times? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A fun set of Irish reels performed 100% live on banjo, fiddle, box and flute. Bird in the Bush is performed first, followed by Jenny's Chicken's at 1:13 as the flute enters. A very old set of tunes, first recorded in 1934, but most likely hundreds of years old. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 106 BPM]
A very old Irish folk piece composed originally by Turlough O'Carolan between 1670-1738. This is a sad and longing piece played by fiddle, with guitar accompaniment and later joined by Irish flute. Sombre and slightly mournful, this melancholy piece is beautiful. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A happy, jolly Irish folk style track. Various Irish pipes, hand drums, clapping and feet stomping, etc. Medieval feel, a feast at the castle, etc. This track also comes in an 'Extended Intro' version where a soft, wistful, nostalgic Irish theme is playing for a minute before the main track sets in. The 1-minute soft intro is also available by itself. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Irish folk over funky drums and bass. Acoustic guitars, dobro, drums, bass. Fiddle joins in later. Good for travel / discovery, history and culture, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
Happy, jolly, celtic folk song style. A fun tune about dancing, drinking and singing in the local inn, where the merry folk go to kick back and have a blast. Very Irish, Celtic in style (can also be English or Scottish). Fiddle, guitar, flutes. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk music. This is a two-part performance, first up is the "Kesh" jig, seamlessly followed by "Smash the Windows". [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
Beautiful, calm, dreamy, wondrous, spacious, peaceful, thoughtful, longing, moody, epically emotive track with a slight Celtic flavour to it. As played by Jeff Beck, as his encore during his world tours 2006-9. Filmic & ethereal. Would suit cinematic/dramatic projects. [Tempo: Slow / 87 BPM]
Semi-orchestral, epic theme with a Celtic or Medieval melody. Harpsichord, flutes, hand drum and entire orchestra on the crescendo. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Irish Folk style with Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddles, Guitar and Bodhran. Authentic Irish / Celtic traditional music. Happy, bouncy and lively. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Authentic sounding medieval instruments play a bawdy, brazen celtic dance number for the Tudor court. The track varies in tempo, with some uptempo parts and others slow. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Tense, haunting and sweeping keyboards set the tone while bagpipes play in the background. A wonderfully mysterious track that builds to a climax. Perfect for any project relating to the Loch Ness Monster or other horrors/thrillers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A popular set of Irish hornpipes played in Irish pubs. Fiddle begins, with bodhran joining in to provide rhythm and guitar providing accompaniment from 0:45 onwards. Leads into O'Callaghan's at 1:30. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
Contemporary Irish folk. Irish flute, acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle. Lively and bouncy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
A melodic love theme with a medieval or renaissance feel. The track has both touchingly emotional and adventuring elements in it, and it would suit fantasy themed films, television and video games. The track is scored for orchestra, and features a period wood flute as the lead melodic instrument. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
An unusual and highly atmospheric blend of Celtic/Irish folk influences with Indian, Oriental and Asian elements. Tabla drums and sitars combine with electric guitars, Indian raga flutes and Celtic inspired melodies. It's a little eclectic, dreamy and ethereal, with a sense of far-away places, mythology, travel, adventure and new discoveries. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
The traditional Irish drinking song as performed by an Irish pub band. Available both in Instrumental and Vocal versions. Great for St. Patrick's day celebrations, or anything to do with Ireland - its one of Ireland's most famous songs. Arrangement with vocal harmonies, guitar, drums, bass, accordion and recorder. And plenty of energy! The lyrics are about drinking and are comedic in nature. [Trad. Arr: James Barr] [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Positive, feel-good guitar rock. Good forward drive, but not too heavy. Some passages include a celtic sounding, cheerful melody line. Appealing, projecting high spirits and great adventures. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A jolly, fun and driving Irish hornpipe set. Bodhran, fiddle, mandolin and guitar perform together on Byrne's (a hornpipe), which then leads into Liverpool Hornpipe at 1:29, with the flute joining in also. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 89 BPM]
O Danny Boy, also known as the Londonderry Air - a traditional Irish / Celtic folk song, performed by a 100% live recorded string quintet. No samples, no computers. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Calm, mellow, soft, relaxing, tranquil and spacious track with an unusual sounding, clean guitar playing a simple haunting, slightly melancholic melody. Like a cross between a harmonica & a soft accordion. Atmospheric, peaceful, dreamy, moody & hypnotic. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / nostalgic projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A Renaissance court music dance that originated in Renaissance England and was popular throughout Europe. One of several country dance tunes taken from The Dancing Master by John Playford (1623-1686). Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble using authentic live instruments modeled on the instruments of the original era. Hand percussion, renaissance recorder, Irish Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
A folk pop / sea shanty song that draws upon vivid imagery of Cornwall. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A very atmospheric Fantasy track. Reminiscent of ancient times, mysterious worlds, perhaps fairies, elves, or a grand adventure in a fantasy world. Also some medieval influences. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A bright, cosy and friendly, traditional Irish / Celtic music track in a contemporary production with Irish flute (Tin whistle / Penny whistle) and acoustic guitars. This track also features a wonderful Dobro solo and a Slide Guitar solo, for a sort of Irish, bluesy, backwoods folk sound. The slide guitar and dobro tends to give the track a slightly 'Country' twang, so we also offer a version without the Dobro and Slide Guitar, in case the country feel gets in the way of your project. Enjoy! [Tempo: Medium / 99 BPM]
A pastoral piece with a Scottish / Celtic feel, prominently featuring a traditional bowed string instrument, the fidule. Could work well in medieval or fantasy themed productions. Conveys the sense of open spaces or remembrance of times past. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Tells the story of a magic harp with a beautiful and delicate harp solo - very moving and expressive. An orchestra then accompanies the tune to a dramatic and emotional climax. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A 15th century music dance that originated in France, and went on to be used in popular culture and danced at courts all over medieval and Renaissance Europe. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring real live instruments modeled on the actual instruments of the Medieval and Renaissance music times, including hand percussion, Renaissance Recorder, Hurdy Gurdy and Bouzouki. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 199 BPM]
Wondrous, lush, beautiful orchestral music featuring celtic (pennywhistle, bodhran, uillean pipes, highland pipes) instruments, synthesizers, and brass. Distant drumming and rich bass instruments give the piece an expansive feel. A modulation heightens the energy leads to a bombastic ending. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Cello, choirs & resounding drums create a regal, thrusting Game of Thrones type theme. [Tempo: Medium / 155 BPM]
A romantic Celtic sounding ballad inspired by Howard Shore's score for Lord Of The Rings and James Horner's the music from Titanic. It features strings, tin whistle, Irish low whistle, Celtic harp, carillon and Glockenspiel, uilleann pipes and glorious choir. It is innocent, magical and warm, and retreats into a slow and sorrowful ending. It would work nicely in family drama, film and video needing disney like touch, cartoon and animation, and joyful Christmas and holiday projects. [Tempo: Slow / 127 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A powerful song that deals with a significant story about a sister. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
An original composition of music played on the Hurdy Hurdy, reminiscent of a misty bay in medieval times. Early music / world tradition / historical music / authentic. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A folk song that tells a story of an old Liverpool Busker – very much in the mould of Traditional Folk music. An upbeat song with catchy violin, concertina and vocal harmonies. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Guitar strumming, hand drums and percussion open this musical fantasy fairytale about a far-away place in a distant time. E-bow guitar and flute feature. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
