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 nice, soft, soothing and partly sorrowful piece of music. A blend of strings, subtle piano and abstract electronics create a uniquely calm, warm and relaxing atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 83 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]
An understated and nicely flowing groove. Synth pulses with a minimalist, syncopated beat. Good for media use, science and technology, eco-issues, data flow, presentations, background use. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A quirky and offbeat underscore that is designed to fit in well in projects ranging from documentaries to corporate video to travel tv and unique advertising campaigns. It’s a great cue for projects in need of a track that stands out as distinct and uniquely memorable. It’s clever, fun and perky. It features marimba and kalimba alongside an upbeat and energetic electronic and orchestral percussion bed. This track suggests simplicity, success and an easy and breezy lifestyle. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Soothing and Peaceful new age music. Inspired by the bottom of the ocean, in the style of Eric Serra and Vangelis. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Relaxing and Peaceful new age music, with a strong influence from oriental sounds. Good for meditation and relaxation. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
A warm and easy-going, liquid sounding guitar track. Nice and dreamy. Relaxing, smooth. Has a certain Cinematic quality, especially a bit further in when the string pads join in. [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
A sparse and transparent piano piece recorded with an old, upright piano and simple synth pads. Emotional, simple, poignant. From about 01:30 a simple synth pulse joins in. Good for drama, film score, stories, perhaps with a retro feel - a meeting of the old and the new. The old piano gives the piece a tender, human, nostalgic sound. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 48 BPM]
An ambient piano piece built over a repeating pattern played over ever changing background chords. Performed live on an old, upright piano with subtle synth pads in the background. This track has an almost hypnotic, positive and encouraging feel. Good for film/soundtrack, commercials and stories of ordinary people doing amazing things. The old piano gives the track a warm, nostalgic, charming feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Solo piano piece recorded live on an old, upright piano. Warm, slow and relaxing. Good for Film / Drama and more. Soothing / Mellow / Melancholic / Nostalgic.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]A gentle and reflective ambient track with piano, organs, synths and drums, all working together to create a subtle and soft sound, which could be useful for projects looking for a subtle, yet thoughtful background. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 119 BPM]
An inspiring, calm and quiet piece of music. Arranged with piano, strings and subtle synths. This song breaths creation. Has a penetrating, soft, sadness to it whilst also remaining positive and wondrous. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
A calm and spirited piece of music. Enlightening and creative. Has an element of fantasy, discovery and exploration. Will work well in stories, fantasy, relaxation, meditation, dreams and ambience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 129 BPM]
Confident and heroic tune that builds up from an acoustic guitar to a full orchestra accompanied by a slow motion drum loop. Emotional and optimistic. Good for accomplishments and thinking outside the box subjects. [Tempo: Slow / 105 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]
Spherical, mysterious chill out music. Slightly exotic instrumentation. Full of suspense. [Tempo: Slow / 92 BPM]
Peaceful and harmonic ambient music with subtle percussions and smooth synth and e-piano elements. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
A chilled out music, peacefully picked acoustic guitar chords groove in the style of “The XX”, “Groove Armada” and “Air”. Joined by soft, choir pads and strings floating over a four on the floor beat we gently evolve from sadness to gladness in this almost funky, disco-step piece. Good music for advertisements, spiritual type documentaries, corporate presentations and also emotionally evoking nature/science scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 100 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]
Simple, slow, dreamy, ethereal, spacious, magical & beautiful piece using plucked guitar harmonics & piano. Calm, tranquil, atmospheric, intriguing, thoughtful, serene, sublime & reflective. [Tempo: Slow / 112 BPM]
Slow, beautiful, soft, peaceful, thoughtful, mellow, dreamy, ethereal & magical piano piece. Sedate, spacious, soothing & relaxing.Would suit romantic / documentary / science / discovery type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Driving and serious minimalist track, consisting of intertwined repetitive motifs. It has a strong influence by Vangelis, famous for his Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks. Dark and grandiose. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Minimalist synth and light orchestral music, consisting of intertwined repetitive motifs. Builds up some confidence and curiosity throughout the track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A calm, serene, peaceful composition. Invites you into a feeling of calmness and serenity. Will work well with peaceful material, relaxation, meditation, spirituality, breathing exercise, life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Inspiring and soothing new age track, with a gentle flute melody. Also available without the flute. New Age, Meditation, World, Ambient. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
A tender, hypnotic track featuring piano, electric guitar, synth and pulsating strings. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
A warm, upbeat and relaxed underscore cue with guitar, synth, piano and percussion. Non-instrusive with sparse instrumentation, this would work well for evoking a feeling of travelling, children or innocence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
Futuristic sounds combine with atmospheric orchestral instruments in a dark but humerous mix. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Abstract rhythm with an air of mystery and intrigue that builds into a deep soundscape of sweeping chords. Echoes of Tangerine Dream. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals subjects such as landscapes, art exhibitions, ecology, environmental issues or the Natural World. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
Airy, relaxed, new-age piece. Comforting, soothing, happy / heavenly. Good music for relaxation / spa / yoga, also for underwater / diving / peaceful nature, etc. Available in various versions, with or without the percussion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 62 BPM]
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a haunting, solemn, sound. Beautiful and introspective, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. Available with or without vocal 'oooh' part. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Atmospheric soundscape. Enlightened and peaceful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
A dramatic and mysterious downtempo / ambient track. Featuring lush chords and haunting echoing top lines that are backed by steady beats and basslines. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Emotional and Ambient, Chill-step Downtempo royalty free music track with lush pads, plucks and shimmering melodies. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Hopeful and positive music, with a strong achievement vibe. Track develops from a simple piano ostinato into a light-hearted confident vibe. Repetitive pulsing structure evokes a sense of purpose and progress. Great for corporate, advertising and storytelling. Very inspiring. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving, textural track. Nostalgic, flowing, hazey. Reflective / Thoughtful. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. Melancholic and haunting. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Soundtrack / Sci-fi / Space / Fantasy. A gentle and dreamy track. Could complement scenes in beautiful settings or scenes with a hopeful theme. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 117 BPM]
Emotional, soft and peaceful cinematic track with an ambient, atmospheric and soothing feel. Great for emotional film scenes, trailers, documentaries, and other audiovisual media. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
Fine harps and bamboo flutes take us to an inner harmony. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A journey through the soft notes of a piano. Space and joy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A beautiful dreamlike music to express states of peace and quiet. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 68 BPM]
An ambient, reflective and somewhat ethereal track made with an echoey and reverberant bed of electric guitar. Available with or without 'bitty' electronic drums. Hints of Sigur Ros. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A somewhat dreamy and melancholic, but also hopeful and heartening, ambient/acoustic track. Acoustic guitar, piano and resonant, ethereal pads made with echoey electric guitars. Homey, simple, thoughtful and honest. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 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 / 54 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]
Soft, light and gentle music with an Oriental / Far East influence. Soothing and pretty; suitable for relaxation, yoga, chilled-out background music, travel and documentary, etc. Piano and oriental Koto instrument. Available with or without the choir and 'Agnus Dei' phrases. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
This track is hard to categorize, as it combines elements of World, Jazz, Lounge and Chill-out. It has a sense of wonder and mystery and could perhaps be used for oceans, underwater, exotic city life. World / Travel / Discovery / Culture. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A progressive and ambient track with a simple electric guitar phrase which is built upon as the track progresses. Synths, electric drums and piano all add to a warm and atmospheric sound. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
