A very old Irish folk piece composed originally by Turlough O'Carolan between 1670-1738. This is a sad and longing piece played by fiddle, with guitar accompaniment and later joined by Irish flute. Sombre and slightly mournful, this melancholy piece is beautiful. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A popular set of Irish hornpipes played in Irish pubs. Fiddle begins, with bodhran joining in to provide rhythm and guitar providing accompaniment from 0:45 onwards. Leads into O'Callaghan's at 1:30. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
Simple and emotional piano leads to a small horn and string ensemble creating beautiful, intimate and elegant textures. For scenes of reflection, tranquility, melancholy, romantic or period drama and tender film scores [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
An epic track with an ancient sound, exposing a solo violin as main line, works well with trailers. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
Happy and uplifting trio of classical guitar, piano and violin. Very heartfelt and sincere. Great for nature. Beauty and heartwarming romance. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
Reflective and melancholic, slow and nostalgic music, this track has a slow tempo and a sense of sorrow, but also of hope. Perhaps personal reflection, a new beginning and saying goodbye to the old. Fragile and beautiful, this track uses an unusual, slow and swaying 5/8ths rhythmic pattern. Heartwarming / Nostalgic / Hopeful Music. [Tempo: Slow / 111 BPM]
A mellow, laid-back and heartwarming acoustica / folk / country music track. Hard to pin down to a particular music genre, this emotional track builds up to a climax in the end section, and is both reflective, melancholic, inspirational and heartfelt music. [Tempo: Slow / 130 BPM]
Uplifting, elegant and magical with Piano, Strings and Glockenspiel. Great for corporate, commercial and film use with moments of sheer joy, love and passion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Beautiful and evocative melody played on bansuri and dilruba accompanied by Indian percussion. This track has a very rural and folklike feel to it. Travel and culture. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 86 BPM]
A mysterious and haunting piece. Dark and enigmatic. Like exploring a secretive and unknown world. Features solo violin. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Dark, exotic and cinematic Tango with violin, piano, accordion and upright bass. Perfect for films, commercials and documentaries with scenes of dancing, international travel, fashion, passion, sexual tension, elegance and romance. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
J. S. Bach: Air on a G String for orchestra with violin and harpsichord.Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Calm, soothing and romantic, this music track features acoustic guitar, piano and strings. Light and heartwarming music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
Uplifting and subtle piano and strings with a melody that gently rises. An elegant and classic sound perfect for inspiring, romantic and feel-good projects. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]
A sincere and warm folk / country / pop track with a natural Americana feel. Light and bright, but with a lot of heart. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
Piano track with a classical music vibe, and on-growing light string section arrangement. This track has a traditional, old-fashioned, classic feel to it. Suitable for period pieces, such as movies, documentaries, TV shows, and other productions that require a timeless quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
Elegant, sophisticated, and classic, this track is composed of a stylish classical string arrangement, with a romantic, nostalgic, simple, yet refined feel. Suitable for period pieces, such as films, TV shows, and other productions that require a timeless soundscape. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 144 BPM]
Classical interlude composed by Yuri Sazonoff and performed by live chamber orchestra. The piece depicts the rising of the sun, morning mood, peacefull calm and fresh. Live orchestra, 100% live recording, no synths or samples. Various cuts and versions are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This is a cinematic composition with an Eastern European motif. Dark piano accompaniment with Duduk melodies. Great for films and videos with an eastern vibe. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Uptempo, happy, "hoe-down", rootsy, "new country" music bed. Fast tempo, with hot guitars, fiddle and dobro solos. Suitable for car chases, action, fights, rodeos, country comedy, beer, NASCAR, parties, square dance, line dance, county fairs, Jackass, American Pickers or an Americana feel. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
An elegant, poignant Tango with the flavour of old Europe, perhaps Italy or Sicily. Led by a fragile solo violin, supported by accordion, drums and strings. Passionate, combining elements of joy and tenderness, perhaps longing. Good for historical Europe, dance scenes, drama and more. The track moves into a more developed / louder part at about 45 seconds in. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
A somewhat quirky and intriguing underscore for film or other media. Led by a musical box / toy piano with trumpet and solo violin joining in later. Good for use in film soundtracks, this track has a sense of mystery and mindfulness. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A chamber orchestra piece, calm and classic. A perfect background music for any warm, cosy and classy image. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Live string quartet playing a thoughtful, introspective, slow, and somewhat gloomy theme. Good for drama, history and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Melodramatic track that is introspective and delicate reflection of the past. Thoughtful, melancholic, nostalgic, it goes well as underscore for film & TV drama, film scenes etc. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
A dramatic, orchestral piece. It's theme varies in transitioned formats and evolves from a melancholic drama sound to a "war march" genre of orchestral music. Its progressive rhythm and heavy percussion makes it good for action, and its melancholic and twisted violin solo brings back the emotion on it's opening and ending theme. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 0 BPM]
A haunting, ambient, cinematic piece featuring cello, orchestral string drones and subtle Japenese woodwind. Inspired by John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma's soundtrack to the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. Dark, beautiful and moving, perfect for dramatic soundtracks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Starting with a short, slow, sad and romantic melody before letting loose into a fast paced traditional gypsy jazz that swings from head to toe. While remaining with the melancholy melody the piece is still fun and bouncy, perfect for comedies, commercials, 1920s-40s retro and european travel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 128 BPM]
2 Canciones Mexicanas: 2. Estrellita. (Light arrangement). A beautiful, transparent rendition of this popular piece of classical music composed by Mexican composer Manuel Ponce in 1912. Fragile and nostalgic, this pretty piece is still popular today and is used for, among other things, wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. Estrellita means 'Little Star'. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
A sweet and simple arrangement of this time-honored lullaby. The bell-like keyboard takes the melody and is accompanied by a soulful viola. The undulating rhythm has a soothing, calming effect creating an atmosphere of peace and serenity. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Music for a Western celebration or party, such as a barn dance, hoedown, or even a comedic drunken brawl. Featuring an orchestral arrangement with Western-style fiddle, this piece is festive and fun. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A soundtrack to accompany the sights, sounds, culture and cuisine of France. Features accordion, acoustic guitar, viola and upright bass. Great for travel, cooking, tourism, corporate, commercials or any french themed project. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
Romantic ballad of Spanish and Afro Cuban influence. Acoustic guitars, percussion, violin and bass create an exotic, heartfelt and alluring soundtrack for travel, cultural, romantic dramas and relaxing background music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
This acoustic pop track has a walk-paced tempo and features violin, piano, and acoustic guitar. A laid back, soothing, warm song about meeting a crush at a party and asking him/her to dance. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
This acoustic track has a medium energy level throughout, starting with ambient piano, strings, with epic violin parts and vocal harmonies. It will work well with footage that is scenic, of nature, outdoors, reflective, beautiful, epic, victorious, uplifting, hopeful, ashamed, sad, depressing, lonely, bittersweet, homesick or driving. The lyrics are all about a guy and a girl in a relationship both looking into the sunset from a different part of the world. Confessing to the sunset their relationship troubles. Available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]
This soothing piano and violin duet features both male and female vocals. Calm, tranquil, moving, fluid, reflective. This song would work well with footage of relationships and love. It's all about pretending to be in love. [Tempo: Slow / 115 BPM]
This acoustic pop track is a walk-paced anthem for youth and growing up. Insightful lyrics, soaring violins, bass and driving piano. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 123 BPM]
Upbeat, lively and playful Irish traditional tune. Driving acoustic guitar accompanies fast paced fiddle in a toe tapping popular Irish reel. Heard a lot in pub sessions, this is a real attention catcher of a tune guaranteed to get you up out of your chair. 100% live performance. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 119 BPM]
A popular set of lively, spirited and vivacious polkas from 19th Century Ireland - heard in many Irish traditional music pub sessions - performed by whistle, guitar and fiddle. Egan's Polka leads into Maurice Manley's Polka at 0:49 - both are upbeat, driving and merry. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 155 BPM]
A traditional Irish double jig (Haste to the Wedding) which moves into slip Jig (Kitty Come Down to Limerick) at 1:00. Pounding bodhran drives both spirited jigs which are played by fiddle and mandolin. Popular jigs in Ireland, heard around the country, these are valiant, glorious and an ode to older times. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Kind, sensitive, sweet and warm, this track features classical guitars, violin and cello. Hopeful harmonies and heartwarming melodies that bring inspiration and hope to the listener. Various versions available to create complete soundtrack out of this single composition. You can have just guitars accompaniment to support you dialog or sweeping violin theme with guitar solos or full mix with all elements and more. Suitable for documentary, nature and leisure videos as well as nature travel and relaxing cottage lifestyle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Lush strings and piano are the backdrop for a very emotional solo violin melody. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 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]
This is a deep and dark cinematic track. Guitar part and Piano low notes accompanied by emotional Viola/Cello melodies. For drama films, videos and documentaries. [Tempo: Slow / 96 BPM]
Instrumental version of the traditional nursery rhyme / children's song. Available as a regular / long version, and also as a seamlessly looping version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A very bright, uplifting and joyful Light Orchestra, cinematic pop / chamber pop music. A rhythmic background of plucked strings form the basis for swaying and playful melodies. Great music for family oriented content, fun times with friends, kids, and families. Happy and endearing. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Neo-classical, light cinematic chamber music. Uplifting, beautiful, serene and pastoral. This music has a timeless sound, and a feeling of amazing stories and scenery. Heartening / Cinematic / Delicate / Graceful. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 145 BPM]
A chamber orchestra, neo-classical, cinematic piece with a nostalgic and uplifting feel. A light orchestral sound provides a lighthearted, pretty, blossoming and whimsical feel. Like a happy period drama from traditional England, this classy orchestral work is sure to bring a smile to your face. Stately and flowery. Performed with a real live violin performance in combination with sampled orchestral sounds. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A fun and happy orchestral Christmas track, suitable for festive messages for the holiday season. Joyful, bright, uplifting and sweet. Performed and recorded with a real live violin player combined with an orchestral sound, this is a Christmas Remix of the track 'A Delightful Cup of Tea'. (Stem files available). [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Soft, delicate and graceful, this Cinematic Chamber Pop track flows effortlessly, with light strings and piano. Bright, hopeful, uplifting and inspirational. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]