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.
This quaint music track easily articulates the simplicity of country life, surrounded by friends and family. Banjo and acoustic guitar trade off on the upbeat melody. They are joined by a kick drum and sparse percussion. This is excellent music for adding a rural/country flavor to dramas, travel and cooking shows. Quaint / Americana / Upbeat music. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe in F Major, BWV 156, Movement 1: Sinfonia (Arioso), 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: Slow / 0 BPM]
Piano music for film, drama, TV, video, storytelling, Contemplative and Reflective. Dreamy and Introspective. The music can help to illustrate a thoughtful scene. Evocative and poignant. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Celebratory, wintery, festive, joyful and exuberant music. Evocative of all winter holidays, presents, jinglebells, snowfall, decadence, manic holiday cheer, epic yuletide escapades. Victory / Success / Heroes Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An epic, uplifting and emotional music made with a rich, cinematic orchestra, powerful choir and deep cinematic hits. The structure is divided into three main parts for easier editing (intro – triumph – outro) and is suitable for trailers. Heroic / Amazement / Melancholy / Emotive / Soaring. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 98 BPM]
A neo classical soundtrack piece with a sense of passing time, a story unfolding, a process taking place. Pensive, mysterious, uncertain, somewhat dark. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7, I. Allegro molto e con brio. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72, No. 1. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This is true romance, the classic way. A beautiful evening at the beach, looking up at the stars. Features a beautiful woodwind and strings melody with lush piano arpeggios. Suitable for a romantic trailer or a special moment in a production. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Georges Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act I: "Habanera". Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Positive, uplifting and inspiring epic music track made with orchestra, epic drums and choir. Structured in three parts. Wonderment / Epic / Orchestral / Grandeur Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Underscore cue for drama or personal stories. Tender, thoughtful, reflective, intimate. Contemplation, perhaps memories, decision making. Has a wistful side, perhaps a missing piece or searching for hope. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 110 BPM]
Elegant orchestral piece, charged with emotion as it slowly rises. Cinematic, reflective, emotive. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 3 in G Major K156/134b Movement 1. Presto. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
American / patriotic style track with strings and trumpet. Dignity, honor, freedom, values, and a slightly military style arrangement. There is also an alternative version with added timpani & snare drums (previews below). [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A brooding and atmospheric music track, featuring a haunting mood of northern cold and tribal beat. Suitable for epic scenery, historical music, cultural themes, indigenous peoples and cultures, far-away lands and amazing stories of wonder and awe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Frederic Chopin 3 Ecossaises, Op. 72 No. 3: All three movements. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
John P. Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever in E-flat Major. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An epic and rousing track for fantasy, adventure, cinematic projects. Grand, epic, valiant, almost heavenly, with an angelic, fragile and soaring solo vocal. Grows to a grand crescendo with an emotional, heartfelt melody. Features actual live performed orchestral instruments in combination with samples. Big orchestral sound with choir and a live performed solo soprano voice. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043, 2. Largo, ma non tanto, 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]
Soaring, uplifting and positive, epic orchestral theme. Adventure / Wonderment / Grand music track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Reflective, introspective and emotional solo piano composition that evokes the feelings of sadness, reminiscence, love and regret. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 5. Finale. Presto. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A musical depiction of nature. Pastoral and peaceful, dynamic and rich in variety. Modest, optimistic and colourful. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Nocturnes, Op. 55 No. 1: Andante in F minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 4. Presto con brio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. VI. Uranus, the Magician. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A thoughtful and introspective piano track with subtle strings in the background. Somewhat melancholic and fragile. Good for drama, thoughtful and poignant presentations and media. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra, with added electronics/synths. The track features orchestral percussion in an expectant, pulsating rhythm, growing to a crescendo / climax towards the end. Sweeping French horns and strings themes. Big percussion and choir invokes the heroic, ageless and timeless epic or fantasy story. “Gladiator” meets “Tron Legacy”. Great for passage of time, discovery, fantasy or historic adventures, new beginnings, drama and more. Multiple variations and edits with or without choir or percussion are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 No. 7 Traumerei (aka Dreaming) in F Major, 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]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792, Allegro. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn, Songs Without Words, Book 3, Op. 38 No. 2 in C minor. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Bach, Johann Sebastian - Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major, BWV 1068 2. Air ("Air on a G-string"), 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: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ever thought you had the world in your hands and lost it? This is a dramatic, lush, dreamy, magical, emotional, passionate and moving orchestral piece with hypnotic piano running through. Glorious, meaningful and with air of melancholy and sadness. Would suit romantic / science / historical / drama type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This rousing, anthemic track starts small and builds to an epic, inspirational feel. Percussion gives a propulsive energy, with choir, orchestra and piano on top. Good for projects needing a good dose of inspiration and spirit. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Mystery, intrigue and magic in this deep, tense / pensive fantasy underscore. Creepy, sneaky, underlying tension. Good for adventure, exploring, lurking danger. Use in fantasy games, sci-fi / horror film, mystery and suspense. Full orchestra; available with or without choir. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 1. Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An orchestral cinematic mystery background track. Classic movie soundtrack / film score sound, with piano and orchestral elements create an eerie, suspicious, investigative feel. This rather dark and foreboding background music will go well with drama, mystery, crime, detective investigation, solving riddles, finding clues, or just following a developing story of intrigue and enigma. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak String Quartet No. 12 'American' in F major, Op.96 ; B.179. Movement 3: Molto vivace in F major - Trio in F minor. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Robert Schumann - Kinderszenen, G Major, IRS 69 ; Op.15 No.1, Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and Peoples), Andantino. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A supremely tasty, classy, lush and delicate classic jazz track. Smooth as velvet, featuring all live instruments and orchestra, and a female vocal towards the end of the track. Classic big band jazz ensemble with orchestra. Stick around to hear the short vocal part around the 3 minute mark - it'll be worth it. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
An uplifting, epic and inspirational music track made with warm cinematic piano, cinematic orchestra, breathy vocals and epic drums. The track's structure is based on a gradual rise (starts small and then evolves towards the main climax). Uplifting / Cinematic / Epic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Western / Mexican style ballad. Shoot out at the OK Corrall! Twangy electric, Spanish guitars, church bell. Builds in stages over 3 choruses. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
A beautiful, serene, calming, hypnotic, spacious, delicate, ethereal, magical and thoughtful piece. Gentle plucked harmonics and lush orchestral strings. Trancey, tranquil, dreamy and repetitive. Would suit documentary / space / science / fantasy / travel / history / dramatic / cinematic projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.492: 1. Overture. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Romantic, sad and dramatic with a touch of hope. All the key ingredients needed to push for the best of story-telling and media which really impacts your audience. This tracks has a balance of these key elements and keeps in mind to not go beyond what is truly needed for effective and necessary melodic beauty. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 3: Adagio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 71, No. 2: Sommeraften (Summer's Eve). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K.387 ; Op.10 No.1: Movement 3. Andante cantabile. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
