Royalty free early music, historical music, renaissance music, traditional music, world heritage / history. Listen to these production music tracks, buy a license to any individual track and download the music immediately in MP3 and WAV format, along with an official License document.
Ethnic, lamenting music track performed live by Rafael Krux. The main form and vibe is in the style of ballade. Can be Slavic / Eastern European, or Middle Eastern / Persian, Celtic or even Viking etc. Sorrowful / Haunting / Ethnic Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An original composition stylized as a medieval folk dance. Lively and authentic historical music. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring Lyre, traditional percussion, Bagpipes and Renaissance Recorder. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
A medieval music / song and accompanying dance, originating in Provence, popular between the 12th and 14th centuries in France, Italy, England, and Spain. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring traditional percussion, renaissance recorders, Lyre and Hurdy Gurdy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 79 BPM]
An original piece of music, stylized as a Scandinavian song of medieval music times. Performed live in studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring percussion instruments of the time, Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). Excited and energetic, playing in an odd time signature. [Tempo: Fast / 117 BPM]
Folk song with a sound and feel of the Middle Ages or Medieval times. Folk music perhaps with an Irish, Celtic or English twist. Lute, Hurdy-Gurdy and hand percussion. Historical / Adventure / Documentary / History / Storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
A quirky and curious track in old 'grotesque' cabaret style. Mystical and playful. Mischievous, strange, odd. Curious old tales. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A traditional historical/heritage, medieval folk music dance that originated in Italy, and was popular in the 15th and 16th century all over Europe. Performed live in a studio setting by the Fleurdelis ensemble playing on authentic live instruments modeled on the actual instruments of the time. Percussion, renaissance recorder, bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). The tempo picks up from about 00:55. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 88 BPM]
Traditional Polish song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with suka biłgorajska lead. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or violin lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Czech and Slovakia as well. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 167 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or violin lead. The tempo starts very slowly and then gradually builds faster and faster. Polish spelling: Komu dzwonią [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium, Fast / 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]
Traditional Polish Folk dance performed with fidel płocka, accordion and frame drum. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 76 BPM]
Traditional styled Polish Folk dance performed with suka biłgorajska, accordion and frame drum. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 61 BPM]
Traditional Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum. (Polish spelling: Polecka Na Łoberka) [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 144 BPM]
A traditional Eastern European / Slavic / Baltic / Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum with the vocalise in middle part. Also available without vocalise. Instrumental version could be use as a Slovak, or Czech music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 132 BPM]
A traditional Polish / Eastern European / Slavic / Russian / Czech dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum. Can refer to Belarus, Ukraine and Russia as well. Starts off slowly, and the tempo increases gradually, going faster and faster. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or suka biłgorajska lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, etc. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]
Traditional Polish folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or violin lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, the Balkans, Russia, Slavic, etc. Polish spelling: W moim ogródecku. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Medieval, fantasy and relaxed music track made with exotic medieval instruments. Simple structure, song-like. Relaxed / Medieval / Sentimental Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 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 polish renaissance music dance, danced at the court of 16th century Krakow. Performed live in studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble of soprano recorder, flute, authentic drums of the time, Irish Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
An original piece stylized as a medieval era Eastern European folk music dance. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring authentic instruments of the time; the Hurdy-Gurdy, Bouzouki, Recorder and percussion instruments. Excited, busy, happy, celebratory. Early music / Medieval music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 130 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]
An original piece of music, stylized as a medieval funeral march song or torchlight dance. Medieval / Early music / Vikings / Irish Celtic / English / Historical music. Performed live in a studio on Bagpipes, Hurdy Gurdy and Percussion, by the Fleurdelis ensemble. [Tempo: Medium / 188 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]
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]
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]
Medieval or celtic sounding Fantasy piece with flute, tamborine and traditional drums. Medieval inn, town, festival or dance. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
The Sami, also known as Lapps, are the indegenous people of Northern Scandinavia. Hailing from northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia (the Kola Peninsula), their lives and appearance have a lot in common with Native Americans. Their music is dominated by the unique and easily recognizable Joik (or Yoik) which again lends similarities to the chanting vocal styles of Native American music. It is often accompanied by a simple hand drum beat. We also offer an instrumental version, which is really just a drone and a hand drum beat, and could be used for any indigenous, ancient, tribal or native music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 50 BPM]
A beautiful and tasteful Eastern track featuring tambur, dumbek and eastern oud and ney flutes. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Indian style slide guitar, sitar and woodwinds over India percussion. The track builds in intensity as it goes on. Mysterious, mystical. Ethnic, ancient world mysteries. Oriental, with a dark side. Exotic. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Ethnic track made with traditional Chinese instruments. Light in character. Meditative and contemplative. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An exotic and simple music track made with various ethnic Chinese instruments in ancient Chinese opera style. Simple structure, without any stops. Exotic / Asia / Far East / Ethnic music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A medieval fantasy music track made with acoustic medieval instruments. Easy and relaxed music, with a nostalgic, mellow vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / Medieval Village / Tavern Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World Heritage / Medieval Village / Pirate Music. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Medieval Town / Historical / World Music. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / World Heritage / Historical Music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 122 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. Tavern / Medieval / Historical Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
Unmistakably Indian in mood and style but enveloped in contemporary production. There's a undercurrent of magic and mystery throughout the whole track which features a variety of lead instruments. World / Travel / Ethnic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Cheerfully, this Chinese-inspired ensemble music track blends bamboo flutes, mallets, strings, percussion and deep drums to convey celebration, beauty and unity. It easily evokes the cadence, melodic sentiment and ambiance of an ancient past. Music suitable for period pieces, docu-biographies, and Asia cooking, travel and leisure. Cheerful / Celebration / The Orient music. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Evoking some ancient, abundant and peaceful era of Chinese History, this piece knits together sentiments and melody like paths between gardens. Its blissful arrangement strikes a sparse, evolving balance between a handful of authentic Chinese instruments and percussion. Its antique allure works splendidly supporting flyovers, period pieces, vlogs, Asian cultural/travel shows, historical documentaries, global news. Chinese / Sparse / Blissful. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Historically accurate, light and flavorful Medieval music, Middle Ages music, Irish / Celtic folk music style, to take you back in time featuring live frame drums, classical guitar and baglama. [Tempo: Medium / 214 BPM]
Traditional sounding Eastern rhythms & instruments with a playful festive feel. A useful accompaniment to a hot, exciting atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
A sad and lamentive march performed by fiddle, mandolin and bodhran. Guitar enters at 01:54 as Johnny Cope begins - this is a more upbeat and faster tune in the form of a Hornpipe. Both tunes are very old and popular in Irish pubs. Live musicians on acoustic instruments. 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 / 102 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]
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]
