This is where we put the music that we feel is suitable for historical documentaries and films from any period before the 1920's. Be it the early 20th century America or even older going back to ancient times to explore Egyptian pyramids or South American Mayan culture, I guess you could say that this music would be suitable for use on the History Channel. You'll find a lot of classical music here, as well as folk / ambient and other music genres.
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in C major 'Edrody, Emperor', Hob.III:77 ; Op.76 No.3. Movement 4: Finale. Vivace ma non troppo. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
The English traditional, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, arranged for String Quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
John Henry Hopkins, Jr. - We Three Kings, traditional Christmas Carol Music in e Minor. Reflective and poignant solo piano version. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A hero's adventure. Pushing forward and persevering. Building from a single piano line to a fully orchestrated climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Live performed solo piano piece - melancholic and with a subtle sense of tragedy, with a slight Eastern European or even Russian feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Arabian, Middle-Eastern or Persian background track with exotic percussion, drones and flutes, with occasional choirs and solo voice. Haunting, mysterious / mystical. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
A sound for prehistoric man. Stoney and wooden percussion with big drums, sticks and stones. Grunts and ominous basses. Ancient history, tribal life, early human, prehistoric / Jurassic era, jungle mystery, ethnic world, exotic travels, discovery and exploration. Dark, yet alluring. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
A mystical cinematic cue with an ancient egyptian and far eastern tone. It features cinematic percussion, the beautiful and haunting Duduk and lush strings. The 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: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A caring and touching orchestral/melodic filmscore type track. Slow, gentle melodic movements. Emotional and loving. Great for film/drama, but also a wonderful track for a softly delivered commercial message. Hopeful, inspiring, personal. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
Sweet and warm ballad recorded live with classical guitars with added pad. Beautiful, emotive piece with elements of baroque feel. Melancholic, sad, loving. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A tender and emotional track consiting of a simple piano backing with a full and dynamic string section. Cinematic and evocative, this track will heighten the emotion of many projects. Bittersweet / Melancholic. Touching / Thoughtful. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Repetitious string staccatos slowly usher in stoic brass and other orchestra components until the final crescendo where the choir joins in. The end of a journey, whether physical or spiritual, plays well with this dramatic and uplifting cue. Salvation is reached! [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A beautiful and sorrowful piano track with a historical feel. Perhaps wartime Europe, sadness and reflection, yet also beauty and hope. Played live on an old piano. In the later parts of the track, the piano is joined by soft, frail strings. Very touching piece. Mournful, thoughtful and delicate. Serious. Good for history, historical drama, documentary, film/television drama, loss and sorrow. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Mikhail Glinka: Overture from Ruslan and Ljudmila. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Celtic, Irish or medieval styled track with guitars, percussion, Irish flute and bag pipes. This one keeps building as it progresses and the mood keeps picking up. Soothing, uplifting and homely. [Tempo: Medium / 63 BPM]
Joyful and festive Latin music from the south of Argentina specially used in folk dances. Features violin, nylon guitar and bombo Leguero (Typical Argentine percussion). 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
(Ludwig Van Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Sonata Pathétique”), Op. 13, III. Allegro. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An introspective, thoughtful and poignant film soundtrack piece. Somewhat nostalgic / melancholic, perhaps sorrow, loss or memories of bygone times. Starts with only piano, and grows to a full orchestral score further in, with crescendi and sweeping climaxes. A single female soprano voice enters at about 03:20. Good for drama / personal stories, epic love stories, history / vintage film and more. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, No. 3 in D-flat Major, Op. 70, Moderato. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Piano music. Repetitive piano patterns interweave through each other creating a reflective and pensive atmosphere. Poignant and soulful, feelings of loss and longing are evoked. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Sweet and sassy 1920’s style early jazz. Bass clarinet carries the vibrato-rich melody over an accompaniment of soprano clarinet, French horn, tuba, piano and drums. This period piece captures an essence of post-ragtime, early jazz, with its playfulness and harmonic uniqueness. Equally excellent for historical themes and modern comedy. Deliberately lo-fi / old sound. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Folk song with a sound and feel of the Middle Ages or Medieval times. Folk music perhaps with an Irish, Celtic or English twist. Lute, Hurdy-Gurdy and hand percussion. Historical / Adventure / Documentary / History / Storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
The Sami, also known as Lapps, are the indegenous people of Northern Scandinavia. Hailing from northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia (the Kola Peninsula), their lives and appearance have a lot in common with Native Americans. Their music is dominated by the unique and easily recognizable Joik (or Yoik) which again lends similarities to the chanting vocal styles of Native American music. It is often accompanied by a simple hand drum beat. We also offer an instrumental version, which is really just a drone and a hand drum beat, and could be used for any indigenous, ancient, tribal or native music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 50 BPM]
Middle Eastern flute solo. Arabic, eerie, haunting, mystical. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
George Frideric Händel: Music for the Royal Fireworks in D Major HWV 351, 3. La Paix Largo alla siciliana, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Solo piano piece by George Gershwin, playful and classy. Light jazz moods, playful and happy music. (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: Slow, Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]
A pretty and romantic waltz. Piano with orchestra. Pastoral, romantic and playful. Two lovers dancing or just enjoying each others company, this piece is great for those scenes where a couple newly in love is shown playing around and having fun in the park etc. A heartwarming and loving piece in classic Hollywood movie sound. A little bit inspired by Thaikovsky's "Swan Lake". [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
Orchestra, choir and an ethnic flute build to a huge climax, perhaps revealing a legend to be true, or a supernatural moment. Could also work well for someone being given a quest, and starting out on their epic journey. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
This track features the mystical and beautiful instrument known as Hang Drum. It has an ethnic, ancient sound and feel, like somewhere between a steel drum and an african Mbira. This track is available with or without a somewhat hypnotic drone underneath the hang drum. Use for world discovery / travel / amazing journeys / ancient cultures, tribal history, etc. A version with "Tuvan drone" is also available; this version features tuvan throat singing, as practiced by the Tuva people of Siberia, which has a very profound, mystical sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 83 BPM]
Irish folk tune in 9/8 time. Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddles, Guitar, Irish Flute and Bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in F# minor, Op. 6: I. M.M. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A passionate, serious and somewhat sorrowful track with full orchestra, epic tribal drums and a solo female voice. The powerful orchestra and marching drums contrast with the fragile and emotional vocal. Could be about human struggle and oppression. Sadness and loss, struggle against hopeless odds, hope and aspirations, epic love. Also available in a 'Rock version' which adds rock guitars and drums to the mix for even more punch and power. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Lovely Spanish romanza orchestral work builds to a salsa dance climax. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
A beautiful, sad and longing Irish air played by tin whistle and synth pad. "Ned of the Hill" is the English translation of the Irish title "amonn an Chnoic". This is a popular, slow and mornful ballad about an Irish aristocrate who lived in Tipperary and led a bandit gang who called for the overthrow of William of Orange. 100% live performance. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
The Entertainer, the famous piano ragtime by Scott Joplin. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Sparkling acoustic guitars slide there way through a sunny afternoon. Friendly and bright. Guitar, bouzouki, sitar, mandolin, harmonium, Rhodes piano and up-right bass. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
This orchestral soundtrack has an awe-inspiring and majestic quality about it, ideal for aerial footage of sailing the seas and flying over vast landscapes. It brings to mind scenes of travel, adventure, drama and fantasy, great for use in TV, films, storytelling and video production where a serious yet uplifting feel is needed. Features orchestra, large brass section and strings. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Beethoven 7th Symphony, Op.92 in A major, Movement 1: Poco sostenuto - Vivace (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A cheerful and lively theme played by a small symphonic orchestra, suitable for things related to European tradition, royal events, weddings etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An alluring and somewhat mystical, cinematic, fantasy, semi-orchestral track. Emotional and intriguing, suitable for drama, storytelling, fantasy and adventure, deep oceans underwater, romance, wonderment, magic and enchanted forests. Elegant, sweeping, classic cinematic movie sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]
George Frideric Händel: Music for the Royal Fireworks in D Major HWV 351, 5. Menuets 1 and 2, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Accordion piece with a Paris / France / Europe feel. [Tempo: Slow / 99 BPM]
Original piece written for a strings quartet. Similar somewhat to “Palladio allegro” by Karl Jenkins this tune is suitable for Diamond Jewelry commercial or other add complain that need touch of sophistication and chick. Also suitable for European travel video, documentary, wedding video and just as strings quartet background music. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Sonata No.3 in C major, BWV 1005, 1. Adagio, for String Quartet. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Julius Fučík: Entry of the Gladiators (Alternate titles: Entrance of the Gladiators. Einzug der Gladiatoren. Thunder and Blazes.) Probably the most famous, most used piece of Circus Music in the world. Full orchestra arrangement. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048. Movements I. Allegro and II. Adagio for String Quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
(Ludwig Van Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, I. Allegro. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, easy happy background. [Tempo: Medium / 68 BPM]
A very tasteful and delicate version of the traditional Irish classic, Amazing Grace. There are numerous verses throughout, each with a slightly different arrangement, giving this track a nice, subtle variation throughout. Acoustic guitar, Irish flute / penny whistle, piano. In the fourth verse, a graceful, gentle piano solo plays on subtle humming choir, almost gospel like. An Underscore version is also available (without lead instruments, great for singing along). [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 81 BPM]
An epic, uplifting fantasy music track with driving staccato strings, ladies choir, and piano. French horns add power and weight alongside rhythmic guitar. A number of synth elements add additional colour. The track hits a number of highs before concluding with a calming passage. Amazement, wonderment music. Also available without the choir. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
A beautiful version of Schubert's famous Ave Maria, for chamber string section. All live recording. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
