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 gentle yet moving composition that invites senses of love, peace, calm, the higher realms, light and support. Great for healing and inspiration. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
A soothing and serene instrumental song that invites you to a peaceful and tranquil state of mind. The song features soft and flowing harmonies and tones. The song creates an atmosphere perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Melodic, spacious arpeggios, minimalistic and dreamy. Perfect for adding a contemplative atmosphere to film projects, documentaries, or vlogs. Cinematic / Contemplation / Soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Melodic synthetic arpeggios, minimalistic and positive. Spacious synthwave with a sound like a shimmering, warm light. Suitable for tech projects, new ideas, awakenings, discoveries. Spacious / Technology / Insight / Enlightenment. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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]
This rejuvenating track is perfect for relaxation, spa, healing, meditation, zen, and wellness projects, as well as for cosmic and majestic scenes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Dreamy transcending sounds, strings and pads combine to create a serene and supportive sound bed in this subtly uplifting and peaceful, healing piece of music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
A soft, flowing, magical background score that can add an element of wonder to your creations. Light, uplifting, inspiring music that soothes the mind and sparks the imagination. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Drifting strings and tones create a subtle yet effective piece of music evoking a feeling of solitude, vastness and wonder. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 85 BPM]
A mysterious and captivating track that transports the listener to a fantastical dimension. Captivating and immersive sounds create a magical and mystical mood. The track is perfect for fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, or mystery projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
This fantastical sonic expression ignites the imagination. Lose yourself in it's majestic flowing mystery and intrigue. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
Invites you on a celestial journey. Inspired by the beauty of earth, nature and the wonders of our universe, Angels Passing By creates a powerful mood of transcending, wonder, bliss, drama, and inspiration. Listen to the Angels passing by and experience the majesty of the cosmos. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 37 BPM]
Cognitive and minimalist. A thinking and adept piece of music with a deep sense of creativity and artistry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
With a hint of crystal castles, this minimalist dub tune has elements of love, intelligence, creativity and style. Will work well in creative environments. Will also work well with technology, design, gaming, dance and fashion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Uplifting, heartfelt and loving music. Brings feelings of joy, spirituality and peace. An instrumental piece that could work well in many areas. For example, meditation, relaxation, spa, creation and health. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Meaningful, atmospheric and slightly dark music. Has an explorative and unknown nature to it. Could work well in many areas such as drama, film, art, history, technology, science, future, discovery, invention, adventure and exploration. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 91 BPM]
A mysterious and informative piece of music. Has an atmosphere of surveillance and a sense of unreality. Will work very well in documentation, mystery, sci-fi and fantasy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Slow and inspiring relaxation music. Gentle piano and acoustic guitar over synthesizers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 73 BPM]
A relaxing, ambient and reflective track with celesta and synth, with percussion and strings entering at 0:45. Gentle and soothing in the "New Age" style, this track is perfect for meditation, relaxation or reflection or space themes. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
Soothing, tranquil, peaceful, ethereal & atmospheric track. beautiful piano lines interweaving with serene radiohead-esque guitars. A slow steady, sedate beat plays over in the background, ticking like a clock, repetitive & hypnotising. Would suit dramatic/romantic/cinematic/documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 111 BPM]
Deep, ethereal and atmospheric cinematic piece featuring delayed guitars, inspirational piano melodies and harmonies great for introspective film scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Inspiring and soothing new age track, with or without a gentle flute melody. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving track of amazement / wonderment. Emotional, flowing, haunting. Reflective. Could be grand nature scenes. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Sounds specially selected to achieve a state of stillness and peace of mind. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
A calm and beautiful music to be aware of the present moment. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Spacious, ethereal, airy, cinematic, thoughtful & dreamy “ambient rock” style. Plucked strings combine with a steady, hypnotic beat to make mesmerising music that would suit dramatic / mystery / detective / documentary type projects. Emotive, introspective, reflective, serious & repetitive. Float off into the sky. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 113 BPM]
A full one-hour nature sound recording, with beautiful relaxation music. A sparkling fresh mountain stream, where crystal clear water trickles playfully between the rocks. The supremely refreshing and relaxing sound of the stream is only accompanied by occasional distant birds, singing carelessly and taking absolutely no notice of you. (The music that plays along with the nature sound is called 'A Journey Within' and this is also available separately as a full one-hour music track without the nature sounds. To find it, simply search our catalogue for 'A Journey Within'). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This track starts with a pulsating sense of anticipation, with underscore ethereal strings. Minimal acoustic guitar, fills in the mood, to create the emotion of the sun rising as the mist disappears. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A dreamy, hazey and textural Ambient / Electronica crossover track. This track has a reflective melancholy about it, a sense of mystery and sorrow - influenced by some of the work by Sigur Ros. Nordic Ambient. [Tempo: Slow / 75 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 / 70 BPM]
A very long (61 minutes) and soothing track for deep relaxation, hypnosis, etc. Floating, warm pads go through various stages and variations, with slight variation in mood/feel throughout the piece - this is not simply repetition of the same chords over and over for 61 minutes. The piece changes and evolves constantly throughout and features more than one hour of changing, varied, soft/soothing music. All based on warm, smooth pads. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A single echo soaked guitar, one drum loop, one take. Beautifully lamenting, dreamy, ethereal, serene, heartwrenching, soft, moody piece that goes through four sections with varying degrees of suspense and emotion. Beck or Gilmour meets Satriani...ish [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
A very soft and peaceful, orchestral music track that gradually ebbs and flows between percussive rhythms and a simple piano line, cinematic and nostalgic, yearning and contemplative, works great for emotional love scenes, family, sadness & loss and as background music for meditation - gives a feeling of awareness of the beauty in life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A mellow, somber ambient piano piece with pads and strings that will tear at the heart strings. This track slowly builds to add bells, shimmering pads the lighten up the piece. While a Sub Drone provides some ongoing tension. Cinematic / Wonderment / Relaxation Music. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
A dreamy, hazey and textural Ambient / Electronica crossover track. This track has a reflective melancholy about it, a sense of mystery and sorrow - influenced by some of the work by Sigur Ros. Nordic Ambient. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A mellow and chilled track with a fender rhodes theme and bitty electronic drums and piano arpeggios. This track is a great backdrop for many projects. Reflective, soft and purposeful. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Deep meditative music, with a sense of freedom and calm. Pure and relaxed atmosphere. Cosmic feel. Yoga / Meditation / Relaxation Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A deep relaxation / ambient track. Blissful, slow, warm and soothing. Pads, subtle rhythm and occasional ethnic / mysterious flute. [Tempo: Very slow / 60 BPM]
A slow, relaxing, soothing track of Ambient / New Age / World music. Good for fantasy, yoga, relaxation, soothing background music and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A deep relaxation / ambient track. Blissful, slow, warm and soothing. Repeating, slow Harp pattern. Soft, dreamy flute melody. Subtle ethnic Koto joins in for a very slightly Japanese feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A slow, angelic / heavenly track of Ambient / New Age / Relaxation music. Subtle rhythmic pulse, with floating pads and an ethereal feel. Blissful / Comforting. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A very deep and soothing Ambient track. Slow rhythm, with very slow washes of ethereal pads. This is a rather long track that (7 min 34 secs) that goes through varied stages, always blissful and with a graceful beauty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]
A slow, world / harmony / mystery track with a warm, fantasy feel. Soothing, mysterious, dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
Enjoy an hour-long sound of cleansing and refreshing rainfall with occasional thunder cracks and rolls. An uninterrupted, one-hour, 100% natural sound recording of a steady rain with thunder claps. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Enjoy an hour-long sound of cleansing and refreshing rainfall with occasional thunder cracks and rolls. This uninterrupted, one-hour, 100% natural sound recording of a steady rain with thunder claps is combined with warm, reflective, Ambient music by Bjorn Lynne -- composed especaially for this hour-long refreshing and relaxing experience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A full one-hour uninterrupted nature sound recording, available either with or without ambient relaxation music. Peaceful cicadas, crickets sing into the quiet evening. Great for relaxing, stress reduction, nature ambience, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A full one-hour uninterrupted nature sound recording, with ambient relaxation music. Peaceful cicadas, crickets sing into the quiet evening. Great for relaxing, stress reduction, nature ambience, etc. Gentle relaxation music is mixed in with the sound of the crickets. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Sunset on a tropical island. The sand between your toes. A gentle, warm breeze caresses the slow, lazy waves as they softly sway onto the beach and trickle into the sand. You sit down for an hour, doing nothing but look out to sea and listen to the comforting sounds of the ocean. Incredibly relaxing and refreshing, this 100% natural one-hour recording will soothe and inspire, and help you to unwind. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An airy, breeze-like sequence of echoey bell-tones. Various bell patterns cascade, creating a heightened atmosphere of excitement and mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A warm, intimate music track full of reflection appropriate for love, sadness, wandering, inspiration, or soul-searching. Captures warmth and grandeur. [Tempo: Slow / 130 BPM]
