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.
Harp, piano and cello work together to make this mysterious track come to life. Moments of wonder and magic simulate occasional discoveries. A mix of light and darkness, somewhat neutral; general background. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major Hob.III:1; Op. 1 No. 1 'La chasse'. Movement 5: Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded with a string quartet live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing by the Allegro String Ensemble. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 68, No, 5: Bådnlåt (At the Cradle). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A witty, bouncy uptempo orchestral overture with twittering flutes, brassy horns and pizzicato cellos. A variety of happy and sad cues make it highly suitable for use with a humorous commercial/infomercial narrative. Reminiscent of post war comedies and Aardman Animation. Or the post irony of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Danny Elfman style film scores. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]
Bright, positive orchestra and harpsichord. Historical, procession, period drama, ballroom, English estate, royal, regal, upper class. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 3 in G Major K156/134b Movement 2. Adagio. 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]
Mozart String Quartet No. 4 in C Major K157 Movement 1. no tempo indication. 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]
A futuristic, layered wash opens into a wide blaze of colourful sound. Similar in feel to the Dream Valley Music tracks, Bloom, Black Light, Mass Limit and The Deep Dark. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra. Rich cellos and aching violins featured in this dramatic backdrop perfect for any large scene of human striving or romantic heroicism. Minor opening delivers with strong restatement in the major, providing a powerful emotional lift. Determination and heart are rewarded withachievement and fulfillment.Good for drama, documentary, adventure/fantasy and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A powerful song that deals with a significant story about a sister. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A solemn and thoughtful cinematic background piece featuring piano and a haunting, ethnic Duduk. Foreboding, gloomy, thoughtful, contemplative. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
An action theme that thrusts forward at a cantering rate. Building to a climax that’s ready for conflict and rightful victory. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
Reflective Piano piece. Touching, Wistful, Graceful, Nostalgic. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, thoughtful, beautiful, spacious, cinematic, serene, dreamy and atmospheric. Piano and strings piece with regal power and an air of melancholy or tragedy. Would suit romantic / period drama / historical / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
(Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) Piano Sonatas, Book 1, Sonata No. 7 in C Major, KV 309, 1. Allegro con spirito. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A rhythmic, soaring, orchestral / neo classical piece. After a pensive, rhythmic start, the piece grows, builds, increases into a soaring piece of amazement and wonder. It has a slight sense of mystery, and an emotive feel, as if something of grave importance is unfolding. This will work well for nature / natural world, dramas / personal stories, storytelling / film and television. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
An orchestral and cinematic composition with a sense of pride, honor, brotherhood and legacy. Stately and patriotic. Achievement / Togetherness / Dignity / Honor / Ceremony. Available with, or without, the marching drums. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Uplifting, fun and bright, this is a Hot Club of France style acoustic jazz guitar piece. Saucy and swingin'! [Tempo: Fast / 115 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]
A very sad and yet relaxing tune. Strings wash over you in a mood full of loss and lament. Above the strings a piano tells it's story in a simple and meloncholy melody. In the chorus the string section swells up and overflows like an inevitable tide of sorrow. The ending brings in the elements of the orchestra almost one by one until the final call. Would suit a tragic drama or romantic film project. Contains strings and piano. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
Cinematic music combined with more chamber feel, that later grows into big, epic blockbuster, with a huge brass ensemble. Ending as a chamber track again. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This loose and upbeat Zydeco-inspired music track has the feel of an impromptu, improvised jam and conveys a welcoming, friendly spirit. The accordion plays rhythmically against the acoustic guitar, bass and claps – with some vocals effects in the background. Excellent music for comedy, cooking and travel shows. Rural / Loose / Zydeco Music. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
An active, uplifting and inspiring track made with fast running chamber strings, chamber choir and cinematic drums. Divided into three parts (intro, middle – triumph and outro). Positive / Energetic / Uplifting / Bustling. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A soaring, touching and emotional orchestral / film score type track. Lush strings. Dignity, class, vital moments. Touching and heartening. Spiritual. [Tempo: Slow / 115 BPM]
Johann Strauss (Jr.): Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring) in B-flat major, Op. 410. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 6: 3. Scherzo Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K458 Op.10 No.3 Movement 1. Allegro vivace assai. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 1. Presto assai. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltz in E-flat Major, B.46; Op.P1-14, Moderato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Percussion only, war drums / battle drums track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 75 BPM]
A neo-classical piece with a sense of dignity, history and timeless elegance. Equally suitable as music for current-day affairs and drama, as for historical / period dramas. Great as a main theme for a series or a one-off presentation. Classy and elegant, with a waltz rhythm. Available with or without an opera type, live soprano vocal. [Tempo: Medium / 146 BPM]
Mystical / Dark / Foreboding / Uneasy / Eerie / Urgent Music. Small orchestra soundtrack piece, featuring live performed orchestral instruments, suitable as music for film and other media. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 154 BPM]
High energy electric violin/fiddle instrumental. Country Rock, Irish Rock, Fusion. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
Inspired by the Bhutan monk monastery, Tiger's Nest, this track features a diverse assortment of acoustic instruments from various flutes, bells, gongs and harps, as well as lush orchestral strings and huge synth sounds. The mixture of moods range from quiet and intimate, to grand and majestic. Oriental / Discovery / Travel Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmic realm, 'Dawn of the Cosmos' is an empowering track that will work great in a soundtrack for a film, a game, or a documentary, This track will inspire you to explore the secrets of the universe. Within and without. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
A neo-classical piece with a sense of reflection, dignity, history and timeless elegance. An underlying sorrow or sadness balanced with an angelic beauty. Fragile and delicate, with a solo soprano vocal and a solo violin. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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 / 100 BPM]
A melancholy, inquisitive piece featuring electric piano and slow strings. Perfect for setting a sad, dramatic, or inquisitive mood. Contemplative, introspective and reflective. Also good for mysteries, true crime, and background music for developing a thoughtful mood. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
Energetic royalty-free orchestral music track with a rising feel and a sense of progression. Uplifting and positive, call to action rising drums with an emotional solo cello melody. Rousing, passionate and large. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 160 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo Sinfonico 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 / 0 BPM]
Neo-classical music for film, videos, cinematic storytelling and other media. Uneasy / Urgent / Danger building. Orchestra with piano, a timeless classic movie sound. Great for film noir, mysteries, jealousy, crime drama etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
Acoustic guitar, piano and ethereal pads. Textural, reflective, dreamy, melancholic and fragile. Available with or without 'oooh' type vocal. Good for film / drama, nature and poignant footage. Beautiful and sad. The piano part is performed on an old upright piano for a nice and nostalgic sound. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra. A fairy-tale romance from long ago and far away. Sweeping melodies carried aloft by a moving rhythmic underlay. Kings and queens and knights on horseback. Flagons raised in anticipation of great events. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 2. Larghetto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A fragile and introspective, melancholic and longing acoustic track with a sense of old Europe / Italy / France / Sicily or other traditional European culture. Sparse sound with acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin and solemn trumpet, backed by sparse jazz drums and upright bass. A feeling of loss or hopelessness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A mysterious, brooding opening soon gives way to an epic, dark track featuring orchestra, drums and choir. Huge climactic ending - great for trailers. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23, K.488, Movement II. Adagio. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Full of 'Joie de vivre' this accordion and mandolin led piece is a bright, filmic, retro sounding waltzer conjuring up visions of traditional European city streets, mountains, lakes, fairgrounds, carousels, flowers and festivals. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 62 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra. Sweeping, exciting and uplifting with big culmination, suggestive of eternal love new beginnings, life success and achievement, or other celebratory moment of glory and accomplishment. Good for epic and love stories, sweeping landscapes or passages of time. Suitable for movie soundtrack, historic documentary, movie trailer and more. Exceptional value real orchestra and piano recording. Multiple edits of various moods and length are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A pretty, swaying waltz for orchestra and piano. Neo classical music highly suitable for film, television, commercials and more. Light, delicate and graceful. [Tempo: Slow / 108 BPM]
