Royalty free ambient music with focus on the light, blissful, airy, relaxing and soothing stock music tracks that you can use as background music for relaxation videos, music for guided meditations, or for poignant, beautiful scenes such as nature photography, nature footage etc. Often with a sense of ease, beauty and reflection, these ambient background music tracks were composed by professional composers and producers, then hand picked and curated for the Shockwave-Sound stock music catalogue.
A mellow, pretty, and dreamy little tune with ethereal piano, bells and a subtle rhythmic pulse that joins in later. Uncomplicated and soothing music track. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
A very light, warm and heartening light pop / indie groove with hint of classical music inspiration. Comforting / Hopeful / Snug / Inviting / Delightful Music. [Tempo: Slow / 145 BPM]
Peaceful and harmonic ambient music with subtle percussions and smooth synth and e-piano elements. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
An interesting combination of light orchestral, neo-classical and cinematic, with an electronic synth pattern. Soft, understated, but uplifting music. Light / Optimistic / Positive. Also available without the synth. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Soft, slow & beautiful piano-lead track with spacey synth pads & a steady beat. Very peaceful and atmospheric. would suit romantic. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A beautiful, soft, airy track perfect for nature documentaries, commercials or inspirational corporate projects. Blending New Age sounds with African and Celtic undertones this track features Kalimba, Gamelan, Congas, Hi-Hat, female vocal chants, Pads and subtle sound effects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Minimal ambient bed for science, technology, news and factual documentary programs. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
Gentle, celestial and deliberate, this vibraphone-based composition lingers in the air and soothes. Accompaniment includes synthesizer pads, sound effects, and grooving drums. Great for sensitive relationship dramas, even lifestyle, commercials and travel documentaries. [Tempo: Slow / 71 BPM]
Fine harps and bamboo flutes take us to an inner harmony. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A calm and soothing soft / ambient track. Reflective, open / transparent and still. Celestial / Relaxing. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 77 BPM]
A journey of discovery via reflective piano chords and haunting synth pads. Builds in strength and purpose to a majestic ending. Captivating / Mysterious / Forward Looking. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 160 BPM]
Track develops from a simple piano motif into a full orchestral theme. Hopeful and inspiring music, filled with awe and emotion. Repetitive pulsing structure evokes a sense of purpose and progress, and the final build up brings a grandiose vibe. Great for corporate and advertising. Think those inspiring videos - ordinary people doing amazing stuff. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
A futuristic, layered wash opens into a wide blaze of colourful sound. Similar in feel to the Dream Valley Music tracks, Bloom, Black Light, Mass Limit and The Deep Dark. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A poignant and touching music track, featuring an ambient, cinematic mood, a simple melody and mellow sound of intimate string orchestra. Mellow, heartening, touching music. [Tempo: Slow / 140 BPM]
This track is a bit hard to categorize. It's a very emotional and melodic piece based on a string section, bells and electronic percussion. The purposefully staccato electronic sounding drums interact with the tender and expressive string section to create a unique and captivating sonic imagery. The composition itself is a bittersweet, loving but also sorrowful aria. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A pleasant, warm and inviting, soft pop groove. Smooth and elegant music track. Snug / Caring / Warmth / Dreamy Music. [Tempo: Slow / 140 BPM]
A cinematic and moody piano piece, in a similar style to Thomas Newman. Open and poignant, this track is packed with emotion and will add an extra dimension to projects looking for a thoughtful and reflective feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A dreamy, mellow electronica pulse with ethereal voices. A bit hypnotic music. Wonderment / Heavenly / Reflective / Floating Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A track with an open feel and bright strings. The track builds with staccato arpegiating strings to the main part with big yet open and distant drums and piano. Piano chords hit to and build to an even larger part with more big drums and sprinkling of high piano notes throughout. The track doesn't have a strong melody or definitive voice, which gives it a more open and airy feel. Great for commercials or scenes of transformation or accomplishment, perhaps everyday heroes, new hope etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
A strong, yet reflective and slightly melancholic ambient track with a piano lead, soothing backings and a small yet stirring string section. The track has quite a cinematic and grand feel to it along with some interesting rhythms which should help to enhance many projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 109 BPM]
Inspiring piano and orchestra mixed with modern percussion elements and soft electronica. Longing for something with a hopeful drive, emotional and determined. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Reflective, somewhat dreamy and hazy, acoustic folk / americana. Performed live on acoustic guitar and an old upright piano, with a nostalgic, mellow sound. Good for drama, storytelling, real life stories, melancholic and/or thoughtful content. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
Soft, magical, beautiful, atmospheric, mellow, spacious, soothing, peaceful & emotive piano piece using soft synth pads as background. Calm, pretty, delicate, thoughtful, reflective, tranquil & sublime. Would romantic / cinematic / documentary / mystery type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 53 BPM]
Emotional and Ambient, Chill-step Downtempo royalty free music track with lush pads, plucks and shimmering melodies. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A soft and warm ambient track with a gentle bed of sound and a bell melody which is later complimented by a smooth and emotive string section. Unobtrusive and peaceful this track is great as background music for many projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
An emotive and soft instrumental track. Inspirational and positive piano composition with cello and contrabass background. Ambient effects and reverb give this composition a light and open feeling. This track will work great in inspirational and motivational works, well being and more.
[Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]Ambient, Atmospheric, soft and intricate. A minimal piece that flows and has an interesting energy. Progresses into a mildly rhythmic and energetic composition. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A very relaxed, mellow and soothing little soft-pop music track. A heartening and sincere melody with a sparse, transparent production and a mellow, soulful sound. Family / Blissful / Hopeful Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 88 BPM]
Whether you need a cool and classy background for your presentation, or a mellow and elegant theme for your video or podcast, this track will sit well in your production. A sophisticated and modern mix of a smooth and groovy beat, melodic and harmonic tones, and calming and serene vibes. A modern and fresh track that will enchant and delight your listeners. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
An easing of tension with calming bell tones. Calm rises to inspiring heights of grandeur led by the same bell tones. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 68 BPM]
Deep, calm piece with organic touches and melodies. Would suit a wide variety of programming such as nature or retrospective pieces. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A downtempo / Ambient chill track with a sense of mystery and vast open landscapes. We would label this as "Nordic Ambient" with influence from Sigur Ros and from Scandinavian / Nordic dramas and landscapes. The bitty drum sounds give it a little bit of a retro / 1980's feel too. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A fragile, melancholic solo piano piece, recorded live on an old, upright piano with a nice, nostalgic sound. Poignant and emotive.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]Serene and peaceful, this ambient-styled piece is suited to scenes of beauty and magic. Might work well in scenes that require a sense of stillness of timelessness. Could also work in pastoral scenes, especially at night. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
An atmospheric and soft track but with a sense of movement and direction. Swirling pads, synths, guitar and a strong groove create a positive feel, great for background music with technology, travel, health and beauty and more... [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
Vibraphone, strings and synths create a somewhat cinematic, corporate track. A simple phrase sets the tone for this track, which is one of perhaps, class, elegance and sophistication. It has the sense of something exclusive, shiny, with elegant confidence. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
A beautiful and melancholic ambient piano track. A simple, nostalgic piano melody played with grace, finely balanced on top of a strange ambient background texture. The piano track and ambience tracks are also available separately (as 'Piano Only version' and 'Ambience Only version' below), to give you more options in editing. Excellent for drama, film soundtrack work, or any sincere, thought provoking web site or film footage. [Tempo: Very slow / 62 BPM]
Minimalist and mysterious steel string acoustic guitar layers. Dark and light contrast. Great for drama, dreams, memories, reflection, contemplation, fear, uncertainty, denial, the arts, culture, history, landscapes, animals and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
A synth dominated track that tugs at the heart strings. Its floating pads and soft choir like tones give it a sense of grandness. The slow, unobtrusive pace makes it work well underneath dialogue. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Spacious, ethereal, tranquil, beautiful, dreamy, introspective, reflective track using strings, choir & synths. Simple, mellow, atmospheric, contemplative, serious & mysteriously unique. Would suit dramatic / detective / mystery / documentary / travel type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for technology, industry, science, research etc. Ambient / Cosmic, with both light and dark elements. Images of space, future and sci-fi, stars and cosmos. Possibly nature or underwater / deep sea diving. Can also be for science, DNA etc. Awe / Wonder / Amazement / Study. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A warm and inviting soft pop music pulse. Flickering, warm lights. Ambient pop / Pleasant / Snug / Hopeful Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 165 BPM]
Soft, light and gentle music. Soothing and pretty; suitable for relaxation, yoga, chilled-out background music or romance / charity / heartfelt stories / beauty / nature etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 106 BPM]
A smooth, alluring and quirky electronic chill-out / dreamy down-tempo music track with a strange attraction and appeal. A bit trippy, with an ambient & blissful feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 85 BPM]
A light, mellow and warm music piece for two clean electric guitars. Melodic, sincere and touching. Mellow and hopeful. [Tempo: Slow / 81 BPM]
A melancholic ambience suited to drama or thoughtful, reflective content. The track reflects seriousness, potential loss, and some grittiness. A bit dreamy, hazey. Comforting and cocooning. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
Layers of warm, harmonic guitars, floating, blissful sound beds & a sprinkling of slow, filtered rhythms. A cool, chilled out soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
This track takes you to a happy place of relaxation and fun. Subtle vocals rise and fall to add to this magical place. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
A smooth ambient chill-out track. Floating pads, warm vibrophones and downtempo urban drums combine to create a dreamy and soft soundscape. Great for relaxation, mellow travel footage, thoughtful reflection as well as for use in media such as commercials and websites etc. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
A deep, intimate and delicate relaxation music track with a warm sound. Also features smooth Indian percussion. Mindfulness / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
