Many moods captured in an epic underscore. Begins with dark march and action-oriented outbursts, with interludes of tragic reflection and heroic themes. Second half is a furious action / march, always with a menacing and dark undertone. Good for medieval battle, attack of the evil empire, blood-soaked battleground. This track was recorded with a real live philharmonic orchestra. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert - Ave Maria, D.839 ; Op.52 No.6. A beautiful rendition of the classical music work, with piano and warm flugelhorn. Live in studio recording. Recorded by Zelimir Panic exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Giovanni Sgambati, Melody in D minor after 'Orfeo ed Euridice' by Ch. W. von Gluck. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Pastoral, beautiful piano melody with a fantasy mood and a slight oriental feel. Understated, but grand and epic, in a quiet, graceful, flowing way. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 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 suspenseful, mysterious and slightly dark ambient music track made with warm pulsating cinematic piano, relaxing yet pensive orchestral effects and simple pads. The track is constantly evolving and is without any sudden dynamic changes. Suitable for long scenes. Mystery / Intrigue / Bitter-sweet Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Relective solo piano piece. Goes well on it's own as a background track, or for drama, photos, film scenes etc. Thoughtful, introspective, delicate. Reflection, perhaps sorrow or nostalgia. Comforting, wistful. [Tempo: Very slow / 61 BPM]
A Chinese/ Japanese style piece of music, used to represent a Kung Fu Master while he is teaching one of his students how to fight. Opening with big taiko drums, followed by the Chinese stringed instrument called the Erhu, then by a male choir chanting like a monks, who build the track up to its climax. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
An eerie, cold and subtle underscore track for thriller, crime or mystery. Slow / Suspicious / Questioning. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
Indian sitar solo. Haunting, authentic India. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Bittersweet, yet not overly sad. Female vocals, piano and strings. Perfect for subtle scenes of parting or moving on from a troubled past [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
Strong, ambient surges to underscore moments of power, self-assurance, inspiration or reflection. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 56 BPM]
String drone and ethnic flute. Dark, ominous, sparse, like the desert, savannah, mighty mountain ridges or vast open landscapes. Highly suitable for nature or travel. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A sweeping, soaring and emotional cinematic soundtrack. Epic, rousing and awe inspiring, with a very dramatic end part. Features actual live performed orchestral instruments in combination with samples, and a live performing soprano solo vocalist. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Beauty tinged with tragedy, piano and string piece, getting through something difficult. Feeling everything will work out. Intimate, personal, heartfelt and understated. Works with love and nostalgia scenes. The ‘B-section’ version would work for e.g. corporate / insurance advertising. [Tempo: Slow / 96 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra. Lush string sections and woodwinds with piano and with delicate acoustic guitar. Touching, tender, wistful and hopeful. Crescendo / climax around 2 minutes. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
If Peter from Family Guy had a dream, it would probably sound like this. Atmospheric cloudy string harmonies and lazy brass melodies accompanied by sax, slowly turning bluesy until a final Chicago-style jazz ending. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A reflective and emotional piano/vocal song about having experience too many lost relationships. This lyrics say "Seem's every song I write is about the love that was my life." Sad yet tremendously poignant and passionate. Vocals in the style of Boyz II Men and Savage Garden. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A hopeful and somewhat reflective piano led ballad. Poignant and a little melancholy, this track would be great for projects with a reflective feel, along with romance, heartfelt productions and more. [Tempo: Slow / 69 BPM]
This track has a cinematic, mystical and desolate tone that is remiscent of music from the Last Temptation of Christ. Its' somber mood would work nicely in cultural, historical, epic or spiritual film and video, as well historical documentaries or even a battlefield with fallen troops. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This piece of music tells the story of a soldier - specifically the emotions felt from missing their family, being proud to serve and looking ahead to their future. It is a solo piano piece with a subtle patriotic flare underneath. This would sound appropriate with any soldier's story as well as many other dramatic scenes. The music has a positive sound of nostalgia as well. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Acoustic/Electric, light rock with emotive melodies and a melancholic, emotive mood. Heartfelt / Sincere / Hopeful. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Deep and meaningful Cinematic composition with emotional piano melodies and harmonies, accompanied by orchestral strings and heavenly pad sound from the middle of the track. Passionate and heartfelt music for films, trailers, TV and documentaries. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Dramatic Orchestral composition with a slow buildup, suitable for trailers and film soundtracks. Begins with a somber piano theme, and escalates to the dramatic intense full orchestral part with strings, brass section, timpani, and orchestral snares. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Ave Maria in B-flat major, D.839 by Franz Peter Schubert. A beautiful and fragile rendition of this popular piece of classical music by Schubert, arranged for piano and violin. Tender and poignant. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Slow / 51 BPM]
Jazzy, smooth pop ballad. Sax lead over electric piano, drums and bass. Sultry and warm. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Emotional and thoughtful track which evokes many feelings, like melancholy, reminiscence, passion, but at the same time determination and self-confidence. Cinematic track with piano, cello and contemporary drum beats/percussion sounds. Great for films, TV, documentaries, commercials and more. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Octave laden piano and plucked strings highlight a dark romantic mafia sound within this piece of music. This would work perfectly with an Italian, Sicilian or Spanish mob or Mafioso character within film or television. There is some similarity to the style of the theme from “The Godfather.” This could also be used to illustrate an unusual romance. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
Dubsteps slow beats and low bass mixed with chilled out music featuring piano, strings and synth. Suitable for any project looking for a less aggressive side of the dubstep sound such as commercials, corporate, documentaries, tv and film dramas etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Emotional cinematic composition with a dark and depressed feeling. Somber piano with heavenly pad sound create a mysterious atmosphere. Great for films, documentaries, trailers and more. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
Sad, somber, defeated, heartbreaking, epic, tragic string piece that's also serene, peaceful, tranquil, sedate and mellow. Would suit historical, romantic break-up, war or documentary type projects. Reminiscent of Samuel Barber's Platoon piece. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 97 BPM]
Mysterious-melancholic trip hop/downbeat track featuring a catchy piano theme, spherical pads, gentle synths, electric guitar, strings, a relaxed beat as well as female opera vocals. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 102 BPM]
This is a very powerful acoustic/alternative song with male driven vocals about a rough breakup and the pain someone is going through. The song builds from start to finish and has a very big and dynamic bridge & ending. Also available in an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Acoustic driven alternative/pop song by Jamestown Story about having relationship troubles. Song starts off acoustic, with a full band coming in halfway through. Male vocals and group vocals. Also available in an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 135 BPM]
A mystical cinematic cue inspired by world music from The Last Temptation of Christ. It features the beautiful and haunting Duduk and lush strings layered with synthesizer and ethnic drones. It has a spiritual, emotionally intense mood that is captivating, powerful and gripping. Excellent for cinematic work, spiritual and religious video and biographical or documentary footage requiring something that will emotionally stir the viewer. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A slow, sentimental Country instrumental that features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, and percussion. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
Piano led pop ballad, lyrics about lost love, relationships, Features piano, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, synths. Available in a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Slow swing ballad with introspective lyrics referencing alcohol, moods, and outlook on life. Male jazz vocalist and quartet featuring guitar, bass, piano, brush drums. You can’t quite put your finger on whether the mood of the singer is accepting, melancholy, a little of both, or just too drunk to care. Piano and guitar solos. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Male bluesman belts out the truth about day-in-day-out reality. Memphis blues with full horn section, drawing from the big B.B. King Orchestra sound. References to work, marriage, drinking, and ultimately life and death; this hardened bluesman is even brash enough to tell the Grim Reaper to come back later. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 93 BPM]
A melancholic and introspective piano + strings piece. Repeating piano pattern, wistful strings and a sense of longing. Good for drama, storytelling, etc. Heartening, poignant. [Note, this track was previously titled 'Ambient Piano' but has been retitled to 'Ripples of Reflection'.] [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A poignant and sincere piano + strings piece. Touching melody, good for storytelling, drama, love story, intimate interviews, hardship and more. [Note: This track was previously titled 'Autumn Piano', but has been retitled to 'An Autumn Melody'.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 102 BPM]
A dark and pensive Sci-fi / futuristic underscore. Cinematic, slowly developing, with a deeply pulsating beat and string section. Uneasy, tense, gloomy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
This is a passionate soft rock song, with sensual guitar leads and buttery vocals. The lyrics talk about a relationship that is going through struggles and they decide to soothe the pain by touch. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 122 BPM]
Stately horns (and orchestra) perform a melody perfect for any project needing a feeling of courageousness, valor, hope, glory, and patriotism. Could also work well to describe great leadership - a president or general. [Tempo: Slow / 69 BPM]
A touching and poignant piano piece, performed on an old upright piano with organ background chords. Nostalgic, with an 'old' sound, this very slow moving track has emotional depth and a sense of melancholy. Thoughtful / Reflective / Emotive. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A fragile, melancholic solo piano piece, recorded live on an old, upright piano with a nice, nostalgic sound. Poignant and emotive.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]This song is to describe that utter darkness you feel after a recent break-up and nothing in your life or routine seems normal anymore, something's missing. You desperately cling to anything that reminds you of that old life, even if it isn't real. You can't seem to fall asleep without that warm body next to you in bed. You just want to hold or talk to that person. You miss them so much. The lyrics cite- it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all-and although that might be true, it still makes getting over someone really hard. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Acoustic song about youth. Hoping for a brighter future and for loved ones to prosper. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
A relaxed acoustic guitar based song with a Classical guitar intro. Featuring a male main vocal and a female backing vocal. Other instruments include Hammond organ, drums, and fretless bass guitar. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Jazz ballad about remembering an old love. [Tempo: Slow / 106 BPM]