A short 30 second blast of dramatic accented strings, brass and massive percussion intended for epic promos, news, trailer and dramatic radio cues. Ideal for turmoil, tension and struggle in reality TV shows like Celebrity Apprentice, Survivor, Fear Factor, Iron Chef and The Bachelor. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
A music made for action and adventure film and video games, and is well suited to professional movie trailers and advertisements. It is bold, epic, dramatic, and fast paced with a classic orchestral feel and arrangement. This dynamic piece, with its slow, methodical introduction that crescendos into a driving section highlighted by regal horns that explode into a percussive conclusion. [Tempo: Fast / 148 BPM]
An upbeat and glorious cinematic main theme a-la John Williams or Danny Elfman. Positive, curious, and somewhat playful while also flowing and emotive. Feels like flying or moving at speed. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
An energetic orchestral track with driving drums, percussion, and synths, for a thriller, reality show, or action or horror film. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
Someone is being followed as they drive towards their destiny, a final showdown. Orchestra with interesting guitar, synth and percussion layers. Perfect for a modern suspenseful film. The music gets big and epic, yet at times is also smaller in scope, intricate and suspenseful. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Suspense and tension build on a full orchestra cue with assertive horns. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Suitable for intense psychological dramas, or spy vs spy drama action films. A modern combination of orchestra, percussion, synth and electric guitar. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Modern suspenseful music played by orchestra, synths, and ethnic instruments. Sounds like the opening credits for a spy movie based in the middle east. Driving, pulsating rhythms keep the energy up, while atmospheric sections create a moody, dramatic feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 99 BPM]
Listening to this exciting track, you can almost see the pirate ship sailing through heavy seas, as the cannonballs fly. A huge combo of orchestra, percussion and choir makes for an epic sound reminiscent of today's pirate blockbuster films. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 194 BPM]
Upon completing a daring mission in a modern city, a spy narrowly escapes capture by outmaneuvering the security forces chasing him. A tense track with a unique combination of traditional instruments and modern Hollywood style orchestral score. [Tempo: Fast / 153 BPM]
Inspiring heroic theme played by horns starts out over light military style drums. Reminiscent of heroic war movies and TV shows like Band of Brothers and Glory, or inspirational sports films like Rudy. The sweeping melody continues building to a nice ending, and gives a sense of majesty, patriotism and hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 111 BPM]
A short, strong, cinematic introductory theme led by guitar and piano and accompanied by orchestra. Perfect accompaniment to a cinematic company logo or emblem soundtrack. Features a big orchestral sound, evocative of expensive cinematic film productions. Good for cinematic or corporate use - can also be news broadcast. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A dramatic opening, full of restrained power soon gives way to a strong sense of propulsion with pulsating strings and drums. A soaring heroic melody performed by choir and brass takes us to the epic conclusion. For projects that need to inspire and engage in a big way. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 65 BPM]
The end of an epic film or the rise of the nation’s hero. This develops into a fully orchestrated track with rippling synth and percussion, interwoven with powerful choir. Perfect for promos, trailers or any project needing a modern Hollywood sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 135 BPM]
Perhaps a mom is rushing around to the house attending to the havoc created by kids. Comedy yet not over the top, has a sparkle to it that makes you think of someone doing their very best to keep things spotless and clean.Reminiscent of Desperate Housewives. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A dark, ambient track of synths and guitar feedback that builds with low brass and strings. For a horror or suspense scene. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ultra catchy, heroic, punchy, energetic (HUGE!!!) melody performed by orchestra over urban beats. Great for injecting a lot of energy, maybe the home team has won the championship or it's their song that plays when they run on to the field. Either way, things are looking up! [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Massive orchestra, choir, drums and electric guitars. Suitable for sports or action scenes. [Tempo: Medium / 157 BPM]
A climactic and wonderous track for accompanying scenes of magical amazement or the discovery of something awesome and mysterious. Builds to a strong theme, then dies down again. Think Harry Potter. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 58 BPM]
Aggressive and threatening, this piece could support an apocalyptic battle scene or scenes of war machines moving over the land. Could also work in a fantasy themed battle sequence. Features choir and orchestra. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
Featuring a noble horn theme, this orchestral track could convey the feeling of flying or of visiting a dramatically situated location. The mood is hopeful but bittersweet. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
This positive orchestral piece conveys the sense of a great expanse, such as an ocean or the sky. It has a majestic, epic feel, and could also work in pastoral settings. Could be useful in scenes of natural beauty or scenes involving joy or hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 62 BPM]
This somewhat somber piece conveys the sense of a magical night. Slightly mysterious in places, but also comforting, this piece could work well in a fantasy setting or a scene depicting a beautiful, rural night. Also good as a general romance / beauty / amazement track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 106 BPM]
Aggressive and ominous, this dark orchestral piece suggests an apocalyptic threat. The quick string work in this piece lends it to scenes of vehicles driving quickly, perhaps to confront a foe, perhaps to escape one. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
Violent and aggressive, this piece for orchestra suggests a battle or war scene. Could be useful in a variety of fantasy and historical battle scenes, or scenes involving industrial power. Versions with and without choir are provided. [Tempo: Fast / 155 BPM]
By turns atmospheric and energetic, this slightly Far Eastern inspired orchestral piece could work in scenes of general city life, or depict people working busily. Busy / scurrying / active. Nice cinematic, orchestral score for adventure and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 76 BPM]
An eventful, lively and grand Adventure / Fantasy track with a sense of magic, amazement and wonderment. Full orchestral sound, with choir. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Ominous synths with pounding drums set the scene, while solo violin creates a lyrical and emotional mood. Huge brass section enters at 0:55 to create a massive sounding theme along with violins and booming crunchy drums. Epic in every sense - good for a movie trailer. [Tempo: Slow / 125 BPM]
A dark suspense piece with a haunting quality. Tension builds amidst huge drums and orchestra with an abnormal sense of determination. [Tempo: Medium / 143 BPM]
A glorious journey awaits... Features building orchestra and percussion and conveys a sense of adventure, discovery, and heroism. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Big trailer style orchestra and choir. Starts small and moody and builds to an epic ending. Perfect for trailers, promos or epic battle scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Hip hop and orchestra, with a soaring heroic melody. Good for sports or epic promotional videos. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 86 BPM]
This track features Piano melody with orchestral symphonic elements in the style of Chopin/Beethoven and the turn of the century mood in the eastern Europe but done in a Tim Burton orchestral fashion ala Danny Elfman. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This track is west wing, all the presidents men, firemen rescue, decorating war hero's underscore for film news TV welcome home for a job well done. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
This cue is romance all the way. Two lovers walking on the beach. Oboe and violins create emotional soundscape down the road of life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A soft, soaring and beautiful track for film, drama, underscore. A slow piano ostinato under sweeping, emotional strings. Understated, delicate, fragile, nostalgic, melancholy. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
A busy, active, boisterous and somewhat playful orchestral / film score cue. Has a sense of magic, mystery and incredible feats. Complex orchestral composition and arrangement. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
This orchestral track illustrates determination and achievement. Perhaps coming together to join forces, or just overcoming the odds to reach a goal. Victorious and celebratory. Grows up from a somewhat meek beginning, to an all-out fanfare like, rousing finish. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Händel - Water Music Suite no. 1, F major, HWV348: 6. Air. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A dark, dramatic, and rousing orchestral music track with a feel of war or conflict. The dark, gloomy and determined character of this track will give your project an epic, tense feel. Angry / Doom / Epic Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A light, positive and playful orchestral piece. Lighthearted, uncomplicated, innocent and with a warm sense of promise. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
A light, playful and heartening orchestral / soundtrack piece. Warm, comforting, positive and relaxed. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A somewhat mystical and intriguing, orchestral score for drama, family adventure, fantasy or storytelling. Slightly quirky and stormy, this piece has a sense of intrigue, wonder - and perhaps a new angle? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A dramatic, orchestral and cinematic music track with a sense of importance, valor and significance. Featuring a heroic theme with a hint of sadness or melancholy, combined with strength and the weight of the moment. Amazement / Heroes / Legends / Greatness, at a cost. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
This warm and uplifting piece conveys a sense of community and peace. The track would work in scenes where people stand together or help one another, such as at a Sunday service or raising a barn. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A short, strong, cinematic introductory theme led by piano and accompanied by orchestra. Perfect accompaniment to a cinematic company logo or emblem soundtrack. Features a big orchestral sound, evocative of expensive cinematic film productions. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
A strong cinematic orchestral adventure theme with an epic and mainly positive feel. Has a distinct pirate adventure and swashbuckling style, and would accompany cinematic projects well. Led by a heroic brass melody with a lot of cinematic flair and orchestration. Also features a tribal element in the last passage. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 139 BPM]
Action build-up / Gear-up / Hollywood action/tech/scifi. A pensive and at times grand, heroic orchestral film soundtrack piece which blends electronic instruments and symphony orchestra for a technology / futuristic feel. This rather long track goes through various stages, some of which are pensive and foreboding, others more heroic, more regal and grand. This track will go well with any high-tech / sci-fi / war- or action film. (A note about the version described as 'Stage Mix': This version is recorded with the reverb/ambiance of a concert hall, making it sound somewhat more 'distant' from the listener and, some would say, more 'live') [Tempo: Medium / 61 BPM]
George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, IGG 15 (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A classic that mixes classical and jazz. The use of mixing symphonic orchestra with big band horns is reminiscent of early American shows such as 'Tom and Jerry'. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2020. Outside USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
'Dark Ages' is a collection of 12 dark, ambient, semi-orchestral tracks. The music has a sense of history and mythology, making these tracks highly suitable as a soundtrack for historical drama, history / documentary as well as medieval/fantasy material, be it films, fantasy games, TV or installations. The music is mostly without any outstanding melody, making it highly usable as background texture and ambient underscore. It leaves room for dialogue and/or other audio elements, without competing. Some of the tracks carry a sense of mystery and danger, whilst others lean more towards horror and sci-fi. All 12 parts share a sense of lurking danger, impending tragedy, conflict and betrayal. The arrangements are dominated by dark drones and pads, piano, cello and resonant overtones. Also available are 9 seamless music loops from this collection. [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
