A mysterious and haunting piece. Dark and enigmatic. Like exploring a secretive and unknown world. Features solo violin. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Soul touching and deeply emotional this track starts with a beautiful piano melody and builds towards the end with dynamic spicatto string arpeggios. Perfect for melancholy films and other powerful imagery. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 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]
A traditional / classic French song that captures the spirit of France. Plaisir d'amour (literally "The pleasure of love") is a classical French love song written in 1784 by Jean-Paul-gide Martini (1741–1816); it took its text from a poem by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755–1794), which appears in his novel Clestine. We have this available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
A traditional French folk song, arranged for us in a typical sound of France, rich and layered with accordeons, bells and strings. Emotional, passionate. The arrangement and sound is of slightly "grotesque" style and will go well in a historical setting, for French cinema, silent movie, historical footage and more. [Tempo: Medium / 150 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]
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]
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]
High energy electric violin/fiddle instrumental. Country Rock, Irish Rock, Fusion. [Tempo: Fast / 125 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 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 sentimental acoustic track will work well with footage of relationship troubles, reflective, sad, depressing, lonely, bittersweet, homesick or driving footage. Acoustic guitars, melodic piano, strong vocals, vocal harmonies, and soaring violin. The lyrics are all about coming to realization with the end. Closure on a failed relationship, learning to move on, get over it, and learn to love and trust again. Available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 123 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]
Soothing, calm and atmospheric with piano, cello and subtle percussion. For moments of wonder, reflection, happy thoughts and loving embraces. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 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]
A popular Irish traditional hornpipe which leads into a faster reel at 1:23. Jolly, fun and pounding, this is gauranteed to get the heart pumping. Really strong and driving, this gets the crowd up dancing at a traditional music session in a pub. Fiddle, guitar and bodhran come together for a powerful and booming performance. 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 / 94 BPM]
Lush strings and piano are the backdrop for a very emotional solo violin melody. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
A solo violin plays a pronounced minor melody with a touch of the piano's saddness. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
Chilled electronica groove with viola melody and pulsing synths. Perfect for any project that calls for a modern, urban and sophisticated track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Light, beauty, reflection. A light orchestral arrangement, with a touching, gently flowing melody. Wistful and delicate. Gradually grows into a more sweeping, soaring passage with amazement / wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 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]
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]
An endearing, heartwarming, tender and sentimental composition for piano and strings. Lovely / Delightful / Innocence / Graceful. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 147 BPM]
A cinematic and classical music composition with a chamber orchestra arrangement, this stormy and mysterious track has the sound of a classic mystery. Riveting and turbulent, raw strings pull us through a dramatic 2 minutes of tension and turmoil. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 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 delightful and dreamy neo-classical, cinematic, orchestral track for drama, fantasy, love stories, amazing tales. Emotive and heartening, with a wonderful 'goosebumps-inviting' conclusion at the end. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
Mandolin, fiddle and bodhran play this set of Irish reels. Light instrumentation compared to most reels, this is a very old tune - collected first by Michael Coleman in "Past Masters of Irish Fiddle Music" in 1923. Live recording. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 106 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, jolly, celtic folk song style. A fun tune about dancing, drinking and singing in the local inn, where the merry folk go to kick back and have a blast. Very Irish, Celtic in style (can also be English or Scottish). Fiddle, guitar, flutes. [Tempo: Fast / 125 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]