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.
Subtle minimalist piano over atmospheric background drones, compelling and emotional. [Tempo: Very slow / 58 BPM]
Beautiful, slow choir track building feel of sorrow with an addition of mystery with gentle pipe organ and string pads in the background. A picture of misery and wreckage or something magic by its mysterious, gloomy side. Yet also with a heavenly, angelic feel. Spiritual, perhaps worship or floating on clouds. Good for commercials, drama, strong visual presentations, exhibitions, and more. [Tempo: Very slow / 71 BPM]
Subtle use of vibraphone, piano and atmospheres, minimalist and contemporary, philosophical overtones. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
Slow, calm and soothing ambient track which could work as a lullaby with its gently swinging background with guitar playing the foreground motives. Slightly sentimental and melancholic vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
A warm, soothing ambient track with subtle drums and soft pads. Like floating on clouds or swimming among coral reefs. Heartwarming, comforting, very slow and gentle. Good for advertising/commercials, drama/introspection, love and friendships, and especially the Underscore version is great for relaxation, spa, etc. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A calm, dreamy and almost sleepy piece featuring chorused guitar, sparse percussion and few piano notes. A repeated chord patterns draws the listener in an almost hypnotizing way. Very mellow, relaxed, comforting. Somewhat ethereal, wistful, almost dream like. Note;there are slight imperfections in the performance and recording; this is done on purpose for a "dusty", slightly retro, cosy / imperfect sound. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
This piece of soothing relaxation music plays for 60 minutes uninterrupted. The music is floating, tingling, soothing and softly melodic relaxation music. It keeps an even flow, but is not repetitive -- there is very little repetition, despite it's full one hour playing time. Piano, bells, windchimes, soft pads, occasional flute. Spiritual, gently caressing New Age / Relaxation music. Great for spa, healing, relaxation & pampering, reflection and just for enjoying. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A soft and emotive ambient royalty free music track with quite a warm feel and somewhat dreamy. Tender and thoughtful, this track would work well as a subtle background for many projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 73 BPM]
A soft and reflective ambient track made with various pianos, synths and effects to create A warm bed of sound complimented by simple and emotive melodies. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 44 BPM]
A gentle and uplifting light, ambient track with a simple piano phrase and melody. This track has a nice blend of emotions - somewhat melancholy, but still with a sense of light and hope. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
A slightly melancholic track, made with piano, strings and various effects to create an ambient and thoughtful sound. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Warm and atmospheric arpeggiated synth. Melodic and hypnotic. Insightful and positive. Great for science, technology, waterworlds, travel, space, numbers, data and much more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Soft, slow and emotional modern orchestral piece that grows with intensity as it goes, tugging at your heartstrings. Has a feeling of discovery to it. Contains strings, synths & trashy drum kit. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Gentle relaxed strings and keyboards bring a time of reflection and soothing massage. Overlaid with the softest beats and synced to 60 BPM in time with heartbeat. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Pulsating digital tones, whimsical rhythmic patterns. Ambient, Pleasant, Light. Great background music for technology, research, science, digital themes. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Solnatt is a Norwegian word that means 'Night Sun' (roughly). Inspired by the northern midnight sun, this is a fragile and reflective piano piece, with hope and light mixed with melancholy. Highly suitable for use in film or other media or art, this track is somewhat inspired by the tender film music style of Thomas Newman. [Tempo: Slow / 0 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 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]
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]
This is an ambient, reflective Grand Piano piece that plays for a full one hour. The music is similar to some of the works by Brian Eno, in as much as it is transparent, calmly reflective. Neither happy nor sad, not particularly emotional, but gentle, comforting, impressionistic. This track is excellent for use in media, art gallery, exhibition, still imagery, film projects and more. There is very little repetition despite the full one-hour playing time. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A very dreamy and lovely romantic piece with piano and ambient instruments underscoring anything from love making to a bittersweet homecoming. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A moody and atmospheric ambient piece with ethereal pads and ambient slide guitar. Soft, yet deep and evocative music, like an unfolding story or a magnificent sunrise. The track has a slight sense of ethnic mystery or the ancient world music, maybe India. Very dreamy, reflective and rich on atmosphere, perhaps something spiritual. [Tempo: Very slow / 125 BPM]
A soft, ethereal and dreamy ambient track featuring swirling pad textures and Indian Sarangi guitar. Atmospheric, evocative and ethereal. Great for travel, adventure, reflection and world discovery. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ethereal ambient background. Haunting and dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, mellow Ambient-Pop crossover track. Light, gentle and warm with electric and acoustic pianos, very light drum patterns. Joyful, dreamy, spiritual. Atmospheric, gentle touch. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
An airy and gentle track that blends Ambient with Pop. Very soothing and relaxing. Excellent for beautiful scenery, calm and inspiring visuals, relaxation, spa, commercials. Very inviting and appealing. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A warm, subtle, understated Ambient/Pop crossover track. Soothing, dreamy, calm and comforting. Great for use as a background with visuals, commercials, or just for chilling out. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on...Very soft, slow and peaceful. Slow picked classical guitar is overlaid with simple plucked string melodies ,organ and celtic harp.The chorus part brings swells of strings and soft, unexpected 'other worldly' piano lines. Would suit dramatic , romantic or natural history projects. Contains guitar, bass ,drums,organ, harp and santoor. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
Soft, slow & emotional royalty free orchestral music track with piano. Beautifully lilting & hypnotic piano arpeggios combine with heart-wrenching strings to make a peaceful,cinematic and emotive tune that would suit serious dramas/documentaries & epic romantic projects. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Very slow piano melody realy intimist and relaxed, perfect for sensitive scenes. Acoustic piano sound. Will fit very well in love, familiar, drama situations. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A melancholic and somewhat enchanting piano led ambient track backed up by strings, glockenspiel and synths. A simple piano phrase is gradually added to and developed into a sensitive and rich sounding piece of music. Fantasy / Wonder / Magical / Storytelling. [Tempo: Medium / 91 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]
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 wondrous vision, a sense of peace and hope, uplifting and spiritual played by harp, strings, horns, choir and percussion. A track that builds and inspires perfect for religious shows, miraculous stories, overcoming the odds, and other tales of joy and happiness. Plays for exactly 1 minute. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 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]
Slow and peaceful Electro-Ambient Chillout. Pretty / Easy-going / Down tempo / Dreamy. [Tempo: Medium / 83 BPM]
Quirky and strange Electro-Ambient Soundscapes with a very slow, downtempo beat. Somewhat experimental. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
An ambient and chilled out electronica track made with electric piano and various synths to create a warm feel with a sense of reflection and hope. Mellow, warm, comforting. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A vibrant, wondrous and flowing piece of music. Has a natural, joyful and loving air to it. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
An epic, powerful and moving piece of music. Illustrative and imaginative. Could work well in adventurous, discovery, exploration projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
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 hazey, melancholic and softly flowing Nu-Folk / Americana music / Ambient crossover track with a mellow, longing feel. Poignant, flowing, touching music. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A soft and mellow music track with ethnic ambient bells and a dreamy melody. Calm / Reflective / Yoga / Work Focus Music. [Tempo: Slow / 61 BPM]
A melancholy start that builds to a big, dramatic setting with strings. Drama / Contemplative / Graceful Music. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
A surreal setting that evokes drama & mystery music- yet, also with a strangely blissful tone. Unique / undecipherable. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A very warm and touching, understated, graceful music track of melancholy and warmth. Heartening / Tender Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
A warm, emotive and touching music track, with a sense of enlightenment and coming to terms. This track starts off very gently and then increases and grows towards ever higher ground, before settling down with a melancholy afterthought towards the end. A very poignant, dignified and touching track that will give you goosebumps. Contemplative / Love / Inspirational Music. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Dreamy, film like peace with a melancholy feel to it. Manipulated voices, hazy, dreamy, longing soundscapes. Melancholic / Emotional / Travel Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A warm and inviting soft pop music pulse. Flickering, warm lights. Ambient pop / Pleasant / Snug / Hopeful Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 165 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]
