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.
Dreamy, contemplative piano melody. Starts tenderly, becomes energetic and fades away at the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
A small marching band version of the traditional American piece. [Tempo: Medium / 144 BPM]
Epic orchestration with pounding drums and sweeping chords. Builds into a victorious climax. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Positive, optimistic and joyful waltz with piano, string pizzicato and full orchestra with jazzy drums from the second part. Great for films, trailers and videos. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Saint-Saens - The Swan (Le Cygne) in G Major from the Carnival of the Animals. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Authentic sounding medieval instruments play a bawdy, brazen celtic dance number for the Tudor court. The track varies in tempo, with some uptempo parts and others slow. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Lovely elegant string quartet in a Classical setting. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Pushing through on an adventure filled with dangers and threats. Courage and bravery send bring hope to the listener. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Spring Movement 1 "Allegro" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La primavera" (Spring). Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Cécile Chaminade: Lolita- Caprice Espanol in D-flat Major, Op. 54: Allegro Vivo. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
J. S. Bach: Sleepers Awake (Wachet Auf) performed by a live Chamber string orchestra / String quartet version, with harpsichord. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Allegro, from Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An old, traditional French folk song, performed on two accordeons for a suitably French sound. Moderately fast waltz. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
Lighthearted, calm but playful, piano theme. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An epic and moving piece of orchestral music. The perfect soundtrack for an awe-inspiring fantasy or adventure film. Scenes of sailing the vast oceans, an adventurous and heroic journey of discovery and exploration across land and sea. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Mandolin, fiddle and bodhran play this set of Irish reels. Light instrumentation compared to most reels, this is a very old tune - collected first by Michael Coleman in "Past Masters of Irish Fiddle Music" in 1923. Live recording. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 106 BPM]
Fast, raw, old time rag. Muted trumpet over guitar, piano and drums. Cheeky and fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 85 BPM]
A romantic and melancholy solo piano piece that’s a little classical and a little jazz. Perfect for break ups, unrequited love, unhappy endings, farewells, emotional dramas and lonely moments of reflection. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A fun, pumping and toe tapping Irish traditional reel which leads into another reel called Far From Home at 1:06. Driving bodhran keeps the pace throughout while fiddle, guitar and mandolin play a joyful and cheerful tune. Popular pub music throughout Ireland. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 117 BPM]
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 200 BPM]
A lively, ominous and busy music track with a dark atmosphere, made only with orchestral instruments. The structure is divided into several parts, all connected and in the same mood. Bustling / Tension / Drama Music. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Perfect score for the arrival of a King, with all the cavalry on guard before a battle. Huge, yet not too busy, it can be a nice underscore for any grandiose scene with dialog. Some tension due to some high string notes, more like a preparation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 107 BPM]
A pretty irish air on solo fiddle. Very authentic Celtic/Irish sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Prelude No. 12 in g-sharp minor, Op. 28, Presto. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Oriental, far eastern. China, Thai, Malaysian, Tibetan. Pompous and mystical. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
An original piece of music, stylized as a Scandinavian song of medieval music times. Performed live in studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring percussion instruments of the time, Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). Excited and energetic, playing in an odd time signature. [Tempo: Fast / 117 BPM]
Andante con moto - from Beethoven symphony no. 5 in C-minor. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric, Epic, Dreamy and Relaxing music track in an orchestral arrangement. Amazement / Wonderment Music. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
A popular Irish traditional hornpipe which leads into a faster reel at 1:23. Jolly, fun and pounding, this is gauranteed to get the heart pumping. Really strong and driving, this gets the crowd up dancing at a traditional music session in a pub. Fiddle, guitar and bodhran come together for a powerful and booming performance. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 94 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Epic trailer / Dramatic track for action / battle / chase / conflict, in a fantasy / adventure setting. Orchestra and choir, huge orchestral percussion, marching snares, majestic and triumphant. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
An orchestral waltz with colorful harmony in the vein of Joe Hisaishi. It starts off upbeat and whimsical, but ending gently with soothing sordino strings. Classic cinematic sound, suitable for family movies, period dramas and more. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
A Russian Winter is a calm, colorful journey. It features the full orchestra, highlighting every woodwind, brass and string instrument at some point. It’s filled with variety, yet melodically consistent. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Evoking some ancient, abundant and peaceful era of Chinese History, this piece knits together sentiments and melody like paths between gardens. Its blissful arrangement strikes a sparse, evolving balance between a handful of authentic Chinese instruments and percussion. Its antique allure works splendidly supporting flyovers, period pieces, vlogs, Asian cultural/travel shows, historical documentaries, global news. Chinese / Sparse / Blissful. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Sensual and smooth blues piano music. Joyful music, great for relaxed, fun, sweet moments. Cool bluesy and jazzy melodies that wil fit well in commercials, spot and advertising projects. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Sexy blues with warm piano melodies. Slow tempo, laid-back and mellow mood. This music is soft and sweet with a cool bluesy ending. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A Church Organ version of this beautiful Christmas Holiday hymn written by Peter C. Lutkin (public domain). [Tempo: Slow / 56 BPM]
Uptempo, "hoe-down", bluegrass, music bed. Features, banjo, fiddle and guitar. Fast and furious, suitable for car chases, action, fights, rodeos, country comedy, beer, NASCAR, parties, square dance, line dance, county fairs, Jackass, American Pickers. [Tempo: Fast / 240 BPM]
Chopin Nocturne in G Major, Op. 37, No. 2, Andante. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
This orchestral piece conveys the feeling of being swept away. The has a turbulent feel that lends it to working well in scenes of storms, tornados or general mayhem. [Tempo: Fast / 122 BPM]
Soft, romantic piano melody, partly melancholic. Emotion. Change in tempo. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Heroic, valiant and medieval fantasy styled music track made with epic orchestra and percussion. Battle / Heroic / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A reflective, emotive and tasteful rendition of the classic Irish folk tune, arranged for piano and violin. Danny Boy is one of the most famous and most loved piece of music in history. With its origin in Irish folk lore, this track is today used in many settings such as St. Paddy's Day, wedding ceremonies, films / movies and more. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A graceful and emotional music track featuring piano, strings and orchestral percussion. Hopeful and motivating, with a feeling of rising up, developing and growing. Classy, classic and elegant music track. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Sad, peaceful and meloncholy orchestral piece. Moody lamenting chords of strings and solo oboe tell a tale of woe. Very dramatic and filmic indeed. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A passionate waltz with a haunting melody on violin backed by accordion, mandolin, guitar, bass and drums. Sets the scene perfectly for Italian based movie or tv, travel and vacation spots and romantic dramas. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This emotive, delta blues-based music track is excellent for conveying rural authenticity and a sense of spirituality. The arrangement is steady, sparse and raw, featuring finger-style and slide acoustic guitars. Superb for dramas, nature and rural themes, and period pieces. Deep / Delta Blues / Spiritual Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850, 2. Fugue: Allegro moderato. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A Country song with old Country influences about loving and thinking about a girl while in battle. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 69 BPM]
