To us, musically, this period represents a lot of really great Jazz music, traditional jazz and swing-jazz. Also, piano jazz and blues, including the great works of George Gershwin. The prohibition era, the Charleston and Rag / Ragtime is also something we'd put into this category, as would "Stride" jazz and piano music for Silent Movies.
Relaxing, mellow and peaceful music track featuring beautiful piano with a soft jazzy touch, glockenspiel, brush drums, upright double bass and smooth orchestral strings. Organic and natural sounding piece with a care free and relaxed vibe that brings to imagination the images of romance, love, peace and serenity. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
Solo Piano, Pop piano with a Gospel feel. Acoustic Piano, Positive, reflective, heartfelt. Instrumental easy listening. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
A solo piano arrangement by Yuri Sazonoff, of the Beethoven classic. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A happy and swinging Jazz Trio track. Upbeat piano, drums and bass, in a traditional jazz style. A little bit playful. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]
This epic and majestic music is hopeful and uplifting with a magical quality that builds into an emotional piece. It gives a feeling of discovery and overcoming adversity. It could be used as epic wedding music, for films, storytelling, drone footage and could work well for corporate use too. It brings to mind images of soaring above landscapes, demonstrates confidence, achievement and success. The main instrumentation is orchestra, strings, brass section, choir and piano. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Melancholic piano melodies create a dark and sad atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 68 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]
A grooving jazz piece with a playful electronic twist. The overall sound is reminiscent of classic 1940s swing. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A melancholic piece with a slight Eastern European or Hebrew feel. The composition is actually rather complex and goes through various stages, some very mournful and others more hopeful. Features ethnic flutes, ethnic percussion, bells and some soprano sax. Waltz rhythm, emotional melodies and constantly evolving and developing composition, with a female vocal group joining in. [Tempo: Slow / 70 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 military-type marching drums. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A hazy, somewhat dreamy, Americana / Folk, textural track featuring acoustic guitar, acoustic piano and harmonica lead. Lamenting, with a dark undertone. Good for drama, crime, history and more. Also available without the harmonica, making it a more ethereal, reflective underscore track. All live performance; no computers. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
A beautiful orchestral arrangement of Morning Mood from the Peer Gynt suite, by Edward Grieg. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Country party feelings, joy and happiness are easily conveyed in the first few seconds of this Zydeco-inspired track. From the accordions, banjo, acoustic guitar, and the bass, claps and drums, everything is infused with that unique, push-pull rhythm characteristic of Zydeco music. Ideal for feel-good moods in comedies, dramas, travel and cooking shows. Party / Zydeco / Joy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 79 BPM]
A powerful ballad lead by wind instruments that brings to mind old-time jazz orchestras, this track has a romantic, old-fashioned, classic feel to it. Suitable for productions that require a sophisticated, jazzy feel, such as features, shows, and commercials. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A glorious and determined orchestral soundtrack perfect for a grand and majestic film score, cinematic trailers, and heroic themes portraying glory and honour, perhaps the victorious return of a hero from battle, setting out on an epic journey, or a swashbuckling adventure. Features orchestra, epic drums and choir. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
A very delicate and nice jazz tune, performed by a traditional jazz trio of acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Classy and feelgood. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Old and rhythmic piano music. This fast music track will fit well for funny, comedy and old movies. Stride piano music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Solo piano track, very graceful and joyful. Jazzy and playful, this music is nice for cool, easy and happy moments. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Come Back to Sorrento (Torna a Surriento) is a romantic Neapolitan song composed in 1902 by Ernesto De Curtis. The song become wildly popular, and has been sung by performers as diverse as Beniamino Gigli, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Placido Domingo and many more. We offering you beautifully recorded live grand piano version of this famous composition. It could be used for Italian and Mediterranean travel documentary, as a romantic song and many various occasions. Recorded in Hi Definition. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Hot and dirty electric blues. Reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix' "Red House". Great if you're looking for a sound-alike or need to add that energetic and sexy vibe to your project. [Tempo: Medium / 66 BPM]
A 1-minute ambient strings track with a sense of longing and melancholy. Perhaps loss or desperation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Uptempo, old-style Gypsy Jazz / Django type music, with a fun, jumpy feel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 139 BPM]
Minor swing jazz with a trumpet top line. Jazz club, etc. Groovy, sultry. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]
A cheeky and fun nostalgic orchestral march a-la Wallace and Gromit. Reminiscent of old motivational films with a slightly wartime vibe. Upbeat. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A tender and emotional solo piano piece, suitable for drama, romance and storytelling, perhaps dearly held memories, reflection, loss or bittersweet love stories. Hopeful, reflective and sentimental. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This unpolished, early country blues sounds like a small barn jam session. Steel-string acoustic guitar, resonator guitar and banjo play to foot stomping, claps, lap slaps and kick drum. Obvious uses for this music track are rural/country dramas, comedies, reality shows, rural cooking and travel shows. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Playful, quirky and light waltz music track made with small orchestra, mandolins and a piano. Structure consisted of 3 parts (A-B-A), no divided parts. Positive / Quirky / Playful Music. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, heroine in trouble. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Santa Lucia is a traditional Neapolitan / Italian song. This song is very popular around the world and been performed by many celebrities up to this day. Good for wedding ceremonies, celebrations, travel shows and more. Available in a Piano and/or Guitar version, recorded 100% live in 24-bit High Definition. The famous melody that everybody knows and loves starts from about 27 seconds in. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A fresh comedy swing track for silly and quirky media projects like commercials, tv shows, cartoons, jokes and more. The track features a walking bass line, a cool groove on drums, hand claps, and a wacky jazz guitar lead! Horns help ad entertainment and silliness to the tune. There are versions without the melody so check those out too. [Tempo: Fast / 216 BPM]
This chamber orchestra track has a balance of story-telling and cinematic drama capabilities and can be used in a wide range of media. A beautiful piano arpeggio melody to accompany this track and the soft and sudden piercing stabs and leads with the violin to really bring the most emotion and enjoyment of this beautiful melody and emotional track. Edgy, raw, close, live strings production. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 65 BPM]
Sweet and charming, old-style Jazz in Gypsy Swing style. Feelgood and light hearted. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Solo piano music. Minor key waltz with some tension in the harmony. Strong recurring melody with enough variation to keep it interesting. Think a walk alone at night reflecting on lost love or life’s mistakes. Very simple construction and performance. Suitable as music for scenes with and without dialogue. Light build in intensity with a clear denouement. Possibility of hanging or resolved ending. Good music for drama, romance, love story, TV, film, historical. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]
Nice and gentle romantic Nocturne that was written in the best traditions of piano music of XIX century. Will work well for any romantic projects, love affair, movie, documentary. Solo piano. Easy listening, dreamy, light. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A passionate and emotive French / European accordeon waltz that captures the spirit of France, Paris and everything traditional French. Heartfelt and genuine. [Tempo: Medium / 192 BPM]
Ragtime track played on a very old upright piano. Great happy-go-lucky track for any silent movie, commercial, comedy, animation, documentary or any project set around the early 20th century. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
Blues banjo riffs over a dirty breakbeat, with a solo slide guitar on top. Great for modern western, american drama and desert or muddy reality shows. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
A classical sounding piece featuring piano and strings. Haunting and beautiful, romantic, delicate and fragile. Good for romantic drama, historical drama. A slight sense of old Europe, perhaps France or just a European influence. Slightly melancholic, but warm, heartfelt and emotional. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A traditional Jazz Combo instrumental version of the classic song 'Mack the Knife' in a fun, swing-time jazz arrangement. Great background jazz music, with a slightly vintage or retro feel. Classy, tasteful and breezy, with jazz drums, piano, guitar, horns and saxophone. (Stem files available.) [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
Very happy and easy listening jazzy music track great for fun, funny, joyful situations. Festive piano melodies, and conclusive ending. Great music for a kind of comical, light situations and for background music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
Tense / Bustling / Active / Urgent / Mystical / Pulsating Music. Small orchestra soundtrack piece, featuring live performed orchestral instruments, suitable as music for film and other media. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Nuages Sombres is french for "Dark Clouds". This is a somber solo piano piece with a strong Romantic influence. It has a somewhat timeless aura, but relates heavily to 19th century European drama. Reflective / Melancholic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Fun and cheeky jazz swing track, performed entirely on acoustic guitars with subtle brush drums. Feelgood, upbeat, retro and chiq! Elements of ragtime, charleston, happy 1920's - 1940's swing jazz. [Tempo: Fast / 108 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a II. Andante. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
French style acoustic jazz. Django / Hot Club of France. Ragtime / Dixieland feel. Happy and bouncy with two acoustic guitars and acoustic bass. Also available in an underscore version, without the lead guitar. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]
An epic, establishing theme. Broad strings and horns paint a picture of legends and storybooks as they slowly build to a climax. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Sweet and charming, old-style Jazz in Gypsy Swing style. Feelgood and light hearted. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Glorious, majestic and grand orchestral track. Slow building with an increasing sense of power, courage, pride and heroism. Features horns, strings, woodwinds, choir and percussion. Great for movies, commercials, ceremonies, live presentations and trailers. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
A delicate and somewhat mystical waltz with an Italian or Sicilian flavor. Has a sense of something personal, introspective, touching. Like an unfolding story. Elegant and fragile. Features violin, trumpet and accordion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Robert Schumann, Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26, IV. Intermezzo in E-flat minor. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
