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.
This fantastical sonic expression ignites the imagination. Lose yourself in it's majestic flowing mystery and intrigue. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
Subtle use of reversed guitars and synths, minimalism, melodic and contemporary. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
A full one-hour (60 minutes) continuous, uninterrupted sound of an English country garden with a rich orchard and lively sound of small birds chirping happily. A quaint, cosy and very relaxing nature sound. This version includes pretty, reflective, Ambient music by Bjorn Lynne -- composed especially for this hour-long refreshing and relaxing Garden Birdsong experience. (Note, the preview plays for only about 3.5 minutes, but the actual track plays for 60 minutes). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Sweeping chords that glide among a landscape of natural sounds. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals such as environmental issues, ecology or the Natural World. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, delicate bell patterns with a laid-back, lazy, chilled-out electro groove. Nice and clean, pleasant. Somewhat dreamy. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Soft, ambient, beautiful relaxation music. Warm and soothing. Comforting and peaceful. Yoga / Mind Focus / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
An atmospheric, relaxed and soft music track made with eternal strings, warm synth pads and nostalgic choir. Poignant / Eternal / Serene music / Amazing / Wonderment. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
An elegant and mystical blend of choir, strings and synths. Momentous, moving and effective music. Sets a scene of wonder and awe. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Soft, ambient, beautiful relaxation music. Warm and soothing. Comforting and peaceful. Yoga / Mind Focus / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
There is something strangely reassuring and comforting about the completely random way in which rain drops fall on water, or wind chimes play in the wind. This aural painting aims to capture that unpredictable, random nature. The lack of any system or recognizeable pattern instills calmness and clears the mind. [Tempo: Very slow / 87 BPM]
A serene and soothing experience that guides you to a space of peace and relaxation. The soundscape is like a breath of fresh air, with gentle crystal sounds and relaxing tones. The graceful sounds will transport you to a dreamy world, away from the hustle and bustle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Emotive, inspiring and comforting ambient music. A captivating blend of warm, moving, ambient strings and seductive cello, with a distinct combination of sounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Soft, ambient, beautiful relaxation music. Warm and soothing. Comforting and peaceful. Yoga / Mind Focus / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 73 BPM]
Ambient, light and futuristic corporate music track that feels like melting ice drops, contemporary composition with glassy piano, bells, orchestral strings and modern drum beat. This track will work well for commercials, new product promos, technology videos, websites, presentations and more. [Tempo: Slow / 90 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]
Downtempo Ambient Chill-out with piano, lush and airy synth pads, and a somewhat mechanical sounding drum kit, makes this a unique and atmospheric chill-out track with a nod to past and future times. Sincere, emotive chords and piano melodies. There is also a "No Drums No Bass" version which has a very floaty, ambient, ethereal feel. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A calm and mellow ambient track with soft bell-like sounds, swirling pads and a piano melody. Towards the end of the track, strings come to add an extra dimension. Relaxing and thoughtful, this track would be well suited to leisure, holidays, reflective projects and more. [Tempo: Slow / 81 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]
Gently tinkling bells like raindrops or sparkling stars set the mood; joined later by a soft drum beat and a very deep soft bass line and subtle synth arpeggios. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Evocative, reflective and thoughtful piece featuring sparse ethnic percussion, soft pads and slide guitar. Backround track suitable for travel, documentary, cultural, reflection. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
An emotional and interesting piece of music. Creative, soft, intricate, delicate. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 85 BPM]
60 minutes continuous relaxing seaside ambience, with relaxing music. Small waves wash up on the pebbles and trickle gently back into the sea. Occasional distant seagulls and small birds make this lyrical soundscape perfectly relaxing -- with gently melodic piano and flute music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Moving toward better things, hope, and new surprises, this stirring Ambient track creates an aura of beauty and eternity. Its synth pads, men’s vocals, woodwinds, a bass and kick drum are artfully arranged, taking the listener on a slow-moving, pulsating journey. Media with dramatic/relationship themes is a perfect fit for this. Better Things / Sentimental / Visionary. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 107 BPM]
Calm, spacious, tranquil, peacefully cinematic piano & strings piece with a sense of wonder & tension. Sedate, serene, contemplative, hypnotic, thoughtful & dreamy. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / documentary type projects where space is needed for evaluation. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
Melodic and minimalist synth theme, atmospheric and suggestive, great for fantasy, mystery, sci-fi , animation, videogames and multimedia. Jean-Michel Jarre influence. NOTE: A "lo-fi", grainy, synth sound has been used in this track, for a purposefully moody, lo-fi, 8-bit, type sound. This is not an error with the file -- it's made like that, and is supposed to be like that. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 114 BPM]
Capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmic realm, 'Dawn of the Cosmos' is an empowering track that will work great in a soundtrack for a film, a game, or a documentary, This track will inspire you to explore the secrets of the universe. Within and without. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 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 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]
Light, bright, ambient / pop / chill-out / downtempo track with a fluttery, positive and relaxing feel. Light / Natural beauty / Harmony. Slight sense of mystery, adventure or discovery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 78 BPM]
A chilled, swirley, downtempo ambient track with a slight dub feel. Very understated, with sparse drums, minimalistic production. Delicately relaxed, yet also with a subtle, deep groove. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Soft, ambient, beautiful and relaxing music. Warm and soothing. Comforting and peaceful. Yoga / Mind Focus / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and ethereal music, this modern ambient piece is multifarious, great at eliciting a wide-range of potential emotions. Its arrangement of contemporary synth pads and resonant sounds flows organically, creating a sound canvas which can easily evoke inspiration and emotional honesty. This piece serves as an effective music bed for dramas, travel shows, documentaries, narration, and podcasts. Inspirational music / Modern Ambient / Emotional Honesty. [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
This track has a very atmospheric and cinematic sound created by soft synths, atmospheric guitars and piano. A slight minor feel gives this track a mellow, slightly wistful or nostalgic feel, but very soothing, calming and relaxing. Works for a great variety of projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 84 BPM]
A soothing, floating and peaceful piece of music. The music feels imaginative and creative whilst also containing a sense of positivity and wonder. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Slow emerging synth strings, good for cosmic awareness, universal knowledge, oneness. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Deep, ethereal and atmospheric cinematic piece featuring delayed guitars, inspirational piano melodies and harmonies great for introspective film scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 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 song will take you on a magical, revitalizing, regenerating, transcending journey with endless possibilities. Like an unwinding day dream. Like energy free flowing. Electronic & orchestral music that will inspire, relax and warm your soul. Drift into dreamland and let your dreams become reality. [Tempo: Very slow / 93 BPM]
Soft, ambient, beautiful and relaxing music. Warm and soothing. Comforting and peaceful. Yoga / Mind Focus / Work Focus / Study Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 62 BPM]
A hybrid of modern and orchestral sounds combine in this fantastical composition to create a sense of wonder and awe telling an evolving story of discovery and majesty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
This piece of soothing relaxation music plays for 60 minutes uninterrupted. The music is floating, tingling, soothing and soft relaxation music, with only a few sparse melodic elements. It keeps an even flow, but there is very little repetition, despite it's full one hour playing time. Bells, windchimes, soft pads, piano, acoustic guitar and other sounds intertwine to create a calm, slightly melancholic atmosphere. This track was made to be played at low volume as background ambience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This melodic piece is a moving blend of synth instruments, choir and guitar. Emotive tones create a mix of feelings and energies in this engaging and imaginative piece. Searching / Subtle / Meaningful. [Tempo: Slow / 90 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]
Soft peaceful & atmospherically cinematic track with a slightly ethnic flavour. slow spacious flute lines float over simple oud arpeggios, sparse strings & a hypnotic beat to create a beautiful tune with tinges of melancholy & hope. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 106 BPM]
Pan pipes & breathy atmospheres. Dreamy, strange, meditation, relaxation music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric and ethereal cinematic music track with layered harp plucks resembling windchimes. A distant solo female vocal melody of a longing and hopeful tone with positive string swells and sustained piano chord progression. Touching / Fluttery / Wonderment / Spiritual music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A short, gentle, ambient piece, with mild chordal tension and a Japanese flair. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Open space, panoramic and unfolding soundtrack piece, for epic scenes, aerial shots, panoramas, drone views and nature. Builds to a feeling of awe. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Ambient / New Age. Cosmic, peaceful, softly flowing. Good for yoga, meditation. Also for images of space, future and sci-fi, stars and cosmos. Possibly nature or underwater / deep sea diving. Can also be for science, DNA etc. Reflective / shimmering. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
This track plays for a full 60 minutes continuously. Relaxing, refreshing, cleansing, and touching ambient music, inspired by the tranquility of life under water. Great for relaxation or nature, diving etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
