As the title suggests, this orchestral sonata is somewhat unpredictable, even though it is clearly developed with a thread running through it. It aims towards a climax and then subsides afterward. Will work well as a classic 'big sky' type film score, with grand and uplifting scenes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Groovy retro funk track. You can just see the huge collars, bell bottoms and massive fros. Phattt bass, loads of organ, bluesy guitar lines, laid back drums. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A smooth and sensual electronic chillout royalty free music track with an acoustic guitar and a vocal hook to add warmth. This style track has a positively oozing flow and a wide appeal. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Mid-tempo, positive and uplifting Pop groove, with subtle melodies and a steady, flowing, optimistic, feel-good, moderate forward drive. Suitable as a positive background music for many types of media and projects. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A beautiful and romantic classical solo piano piece perfect for love stories, regal social occasions, weddings, ballet dancers, period dramas, commercials, moments of tranquility and solace or any project in need of a sophisticated soundtrack. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 47 BPM]
String Orchestra piece, regal, proud and pompous. Royalty, dignity, honor and glory. Period drama, English historical, etc. [Tempo: Slow / 112 BPM]
Soothing, beautiful melodic features haunting muted trumpet, fretless bass and flute. [Tempo: Slow / 69 BPM]
Authentic funky brazilian Samba-Rock, also known as Samba Soul, very popular in Brazil during the 70's, and revisited in a lot of recent compilations. Sounds like Trio Mocoto and Jorge Ben. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
Dynamic, emotional and evolving cinematic piece featuring Grand Piano, Orchestral Strings mixed with modern drumbeats, bass guitar and percussion to create a contemporary sound while still keeping it’s roots in classical music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Peaceful, beautiful, serene and mysterious track based around spacey piano lines, emotive strings and a soft hypnotic drum machine groove. Would suit detective/mystery/psychological chiller/thriller/romantic type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
Live performed solo piano piece - happy and light, optimistic and playful. Waiting for a friend on the Platform of Kings Cross Station in London just before Xmas, it was amazing watching all the people gathering and meeting each other as friends and family were reunited for the festivities. Lots of people were giving each other "Hugs" and the general excitement was captivating. Occasionally watching the body language of reunited friends you could see serious / sad interludes in the flowing conversations which is reflected in the minor section. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Hard swinging big band backs big-voiced male crooner. Horn section (trumpets, trombones, tenor sax, alto sax) trades licks with a stinging electric guitar throughout the song in call and response. Jazz number with a definite blues feel. Lyrics send out a cool, good feeling vibe about the importance of teamwork in love, relationships, and life. Lyrics full of allusions and metaphors. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
Feisty and frisky jazz-blues track dominated by jazz piano, drums and acoustic bass. [Tempo: Medium / 146 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 1. Presto. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Slow tempo jazz piano trio with classy main theme and bridge key modulation. This track leans to the soothing, beautiful side but still features some fine improvisation work. Fine-wine-and-upscale-dinner-type slow swinging jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 6: 5. Allegretto quasi Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
(Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A slowly evolving, optimistic, cinematic music track, featuring simple harmonic plucks accompanied with catchy piano melody. Rising into an inspirational, epic track, featuring orchestra. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A strutting swing-rock royalty free music track with attitude and style. Slappy swing groove with multiple guitars. Confident and slightly rough, but not hard or threatening. Style like High School Musical or other youth rock, U.S. pop-rock. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A romantic and graceful little solo piano track. Sweet and quaint, perhaps about an unlikely friendship or memories of a love affair. At the 1-minute mark the track features some passages with a slight French or Parisian feel, but the track is in no way limited to that. It might just as well be set in New York City or anywhere else for that matter. Performed live on an old piano. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A delightful orchestral Christmas theme, depicting the amazement and wonderment of a magical Christmas night. A true joy for the whole family. This richly orchestrated theme is full of the wonder and magic of Christmas, with a big 'Hollywood' sound. Lavish and delightful. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
Soulful, melodic pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Fresh, funky, groovin' track. Very catchy. Swingin' rhythm. Perfect for commercials, spots, flash intros, ads. Funky, 70's. Optimistic, Happy, Groovy, Cool, Confident. Electric Guitars, Drum Grooves, Electronic, Clavinet. Commercials/TV themes. [Tempo: Fast / 119 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for video productions and other media. A solid and upbeat track featuring a crisp electronic groove. Powerful, but also clean, spatial and transparent music. Reliability, progress, development. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Opening with a stirring string ostinato and a simple piano theme this piece builds over time to a satisfying climax with a soaring string theme. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Franz Schubert & Franz Liszt: Ständchen (Serenade) No. 7 from Schwanengesang (Swan Song). Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Funky groover hits you hard right from the start and never lets go. Cool muted trumpet speaks first, followed by an eerie synth-guitar and a soulful soprano sax. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Children at Christmas, everyone say "Ahhhh..". Soft, dreamy, easy listening with vocals and electric piano. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 52 BPM]
A mellow and classy piano track. Slightly lazy feeling. Comforting, yet melancholic. Good for drama, reflection, storytelling. Relaxing, delicate. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Classic Brazilian Bossa Nova reflecting a vintage, romantic sound in a gentle and sunny way. Good for creating a seductive and elegant soundtrack with sophistication and a touch of Jazz. [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
Retro style, sexy and punchy electronica, in the style of Kraftwerk and others. Swinging tight beats, robotic analogue synth bassline, dirty synth lead and warm synth parts build underneath. Fashionable and confident. Great for fashion, culture, products, videogames, infomercials, technology and much more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
The very famous and universally loved The Blue Danube waltz, also known as An der schnen blauen Donau, by Johann Strauss II. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Chamber music track featuring string and woodwinds ensemble, combined with piano. Very soft, gentle and cinematic touch. Positive / Corporate / Background Music. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A mid-tempo, grooving and classy Jazz Trio track. Syncopated drums, upright bass and jazz piano. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Medium / 145 BPM]