A 1940's / 50's / 60's post-bop style jazz tune performed by a jazz quartet. Casual, cool, and stylish. [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]
An epic orchestral track with mandolin, guitar and dobro. Listening to this, it's easy to imagine a group of cowboys riding across the western plains. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
A tender and fragile rendition of this popular piece of classical music. Live solo violin and acoustic piano. Originally, this piece is a symphonic intermezzo from the opera 'Thais' by Jules Massenet, first performed in 1894. Today this piece is often used in connection with wedding ceremonies as well in film/movies. Beautiful / fragile / emotive. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]
Sexy, hot salsa in the Montuno style. Starting with a punchy ensemble and rhythmic intro, continuing on with a fiery groove. Features acoustic piano, vibraphone, flute and a burning horn section. The B section introduces accordion and sets the pace for a fiery ending, with sting. Hot and exotic - Great for Tropical settings, travel, Miami, Latin street party, Carnival, South Amercia, Cuba, Brazil. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
This hopeful and cute indie pop/folk music track conveys a lot of heart and wellness. It flows with an arrangement of acoustic and electric guitars, bells, whistles, electric bass, male voices, percussion, brush drum kit and keyboards. This piece also well complements themes of outdoors, travel, youth, falling in love and following one's heart. Optimistic / Upbeat / Tender Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
This retro pop music track is drenched in the high energy pop of the ‘60s with a modern twist. Catchy and fresh, it features a vocal melody shadowed by lead guitar, and supported by 12 string acoustic guitar, organ, drums and bass. Great music for 1960s based themes and excellent for modern, quirky commercials and programming needing a fast-paced, catchy theme. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 154 BPM]
Acoustic drum'n'relax music with distinctive tribal flavour. Builds slowly from simple and smooth drum groove with ocassional men chanting up to dense, almost trance like final of ethnic flute. As far as there is no distinct melody, this track should work nicely for travel, wide panorama themes in "Discovery like" manner or other exotic background applications. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
Torchy slow swing jazz ballad about a guy who sees a young couple in love and begins to reminisce about his own love affair that is losing its romance. He longs to have that feeling again. Jazz quartet (piano, guitar, acoustic bass, brush drums) provides fine smoldering backdrop for smoky male vocals. Guitar and piano solos. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A mixture of the East (India) and the West (USA) from Indian composer-guitarist Arjun Sen. Smooth and jazzy drums combine with acoustic bass to provide a traditional U.S. jazz backing but this is mixed withsitars and exotic Indian flavours to create a wonderfully inspiring and groovy feelgood smooth jazz track with an Indian feel. Melodic, refreshing, soothing and invigorating all at the same time. [Tempo: Medium / 74 BPM]
A fun but slightly unusual and very tongue-in-cheek romantic theme between a beautiful girl and a boy, who isn't exactly in her league. There are hints of sadness towards the end, as they aren't supposed to be together. An arpeggiating harp dances over the top of some energetically strummed acoustic guitars and sustained violins, followed by a bass guitar, strings, glockenspiel, tambourine and flute. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
A lite and delicate acoustic guitar riff is the centerpiece for this laid back and peaceful track. Features a soothing piano melody, bell like overtones, and gentle synth rhythms. An easy pop groove and lite percussion complete the picture. Very atmospheric, mellow and laid back. Would work well for life style, spas, nature, family shows, children, kids, corporate. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
This good-feeling track has the essence of vibrant Indie pop. Cool vocals are sung over a euphoric arrangement of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, piano, bass and drums. The drive and authenticity of this track would make it well suited for youth drama, travel, road movies, coming of age themes, how-to videos, lifestyle, college, sport and nature themed programming. [Tempo: Fast / 135 BPM]
This music feels like you are in an off the cuff, backwoods, American jam session. Folksy acoustic guitar plays the main part, with slide electric guitar and far-away vocals speckled in, and steady claps and kick drum. Perfect music for comedy, drama, real-life rural themes, cooking and travel. Raw / In The Pocket / Rural Music. Available with or without the vocal shouts. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
Unpolished, confident and rowdy, this guitar-based music track exudes retro early Rock ‘n’ Roll Americana. Its upbeat tempo – from the acoustic guitar and brushed drums are punctuated by double bass notes and an electric guitar melody. A fantastic music track for rural comedies and dramas, cooking/travel shows, and any “early rock” or “early country” inspired projects. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
Snappy, bombastic and fun, this comedy music track sets a mood where mayhem, comical disaster, slapstick pranks are easily invoked. Banjo, acoustic guitar, double bass, tack piano and light drums create a pushing rhythm the for the rowdy trumpets, trombone and clarinet to springboard from. This music track is an excellent fit for all types of comedy, cooking and children’s shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
This Delta Blues music track is swampy, rowdy and unpolished. It conveys the authenticity and passion of Blues’ birthplace in the early 20th Century Deep South. The resonator guitar melody slides playfully over the catchy shuffle of acoustic guitar, bass and drums. This is a fantastic cue choice for rural themes, comedy, travel and cooking segments. Delta Blues / Slide / 1930's music. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Casual and encouraging music, this light, modern pop track conveys relaxation, friendliness and balance. Its easy, catchy electric guitar melody floats on a grooving bed of acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, claps, bass and drums. This track is great music for commercials, dramas, reality shows, travel and cooking shows, and web tutorials. Light Pop / Balanced / Gregarious music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 BPM]
Swampy with that down home relaxing quality, this early blues inspired music track is easy, loose and playful. With fingerstyle acoustic guitar, slide resonator guitar and harmonica this sparse arrangement is a great underscore music to strike a burden-free rural/country flavor into comedies, dramas, lifestyle, cooking, tutorials and voiceovers. Playful / Early Blues / Swampy, royalty-free music. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
A positive, comforting & uplifting bed that mixes acoustic guitar with a contemporary backing. A bright, soothing piece that offers contentment, peace of mind & a sense of harmony. Would suit a Scientific, Environmental, outdoor or Health narrative. Similar in style to the Dream Valley Music tracks, Little Pleasures, Big Little Planet, A Full Life & Find Your Freedom. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A positive, comforting & uplifting bed that mixes acoustic guitar with a contemporary backing. A bright, charming piece that offers contentment, peace of mind & a sense of harmony. Would suit a Scientific, Environmental, Holiday or Health narrative. Similar in style to the Dream Valley Music tracks, Little Pleasures, Big Little Planet, A Full Life & Find Your Freedom. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Unique and inspiring world of African music. This world music is happy, vibrant, exotic, reflecting a positive summer mood. Cheerful African folk music with an upbeat, positive vibe. Energetic bouncy instruments are summer marimbas, acoustic guitar, stunning flute, warm trumpet, exotic percussion and bass. Great music for happy themes, documentaries, travel, warm island themes. [Tempo: Medium / 145 BPM]
Happy, uplifting, proud, curious, adventurous. This track is all about life choices, dreaming big and living your life to the fullest (i.e. "you only get one chance). Live fast, die young. Choosing your own route in life. Exploring life and believing in yourself. It's about breaking free of social expectations and doing what you want. And sticking up for what you believe in. In the music business, the 27 Club is referred to as the huge number of famous musicians and artists who died at the age of 27. All of which were great, accomplished great things, and died young. It's a piano pop/rock song with a jazzy, swing section in the bridge, and a huge piano and violin solo with counteracting parts. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
A beautiful, neo-classical, piano and strings piece. Graceful, touching, comforting, tender. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 50 BPM]
Neo-classical, film score, cinematic type soundtrack based on staccato strings, piano and bells. Determined, pensive, with an underlying energy, like a developing story, or piecing together clues and information. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
An introspective, haunting, film / drama score with a sense of loss, longing and desolation. Cold and dejected. Use for Drama, History, Storytelling. Perhaps true stories, courtroom drama. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
Moving steadily forward, with a sense of activity and progress, this track will work well as a tension builder, or as an underscore for drama or storytelling. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
The good things in life. Joy, friendship, companionship. A cheerful and happy track. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A positive, quirky and fun vintage 1950's style track. Kitsch and quirky, made with percussion and orchestra. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Happy, joyful, easy going pop-rock music track with a slight organic feel. Piano, ukulele, hand claps. Uplifting and friendly music. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Latin American pop with spanish guitar playing lead. A powerful rhythm section gives the track slightly samba-esque feel, even though the synths give at more modern sound. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Light, beauty, reflection. A light orchestral arrangement, with a touching, gently flowing melody. Wistful and delicate. Gradually grows into a more sweeping, soaring passage with amazement / wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 BPM]
A somewhat mystical and intriguing, orchestral score for drama, family adventure, fantasy or storytelling. Slightly quirky and stormy, this piece has a sense of intrigue, wonder - and perhaps a new angle? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Easy going, positive and panoramic music track. Makes you feel alive and inspired. A touching and emotional feel. Upbeat / Feelgood / Laidback Music. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Medieval, fantasy and relaxed music track made with exotic medieval instruments. Simple structure, song-like. Relaxed / Medieval / Sentimental Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Bright / Hopeful / Summery / Flowering / Pretty Music. Neo-classical, light orchestra arrangement, suitable as music for film, drama, TV and other media. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Sore / Fragile / Regretful / Questioning / Emotive Music. Neo-classical, light orchestra arrangement, suitable as music for film, drama, TV and other media. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
An uplifting, heartening and hopeful Folk / Pop / Indie melody with a slightly nostalgic, but also very joyful and heartwarming feel. Elements of Americana, Pop/Jazz and Indie, Folk music come together to form this easy, family-friendly, uplifting and hopeful tune. A unique, heartfelt and warm composition. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A pleasant, timeless and elegant piece of 'chamber pop'. Classical music elements in a kind of Pop setting and a waltz rhythm. Classy, luxurious and inviting. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]
A light hearted and powerful piece with strummed folky acoustic guitars and mandolin layered with catchy piano and glockenspiel melodies, tambourine, claps, bass and drums. An ideal piece of music for corporate, sentimental commercials, car advertisements and happy rural, light hearted TV/Film cues. In the style of Lady Antebellum, Mumford and Sons, Train, The Beatles, John Mayer, Colbie Caillet, Jason Mraz and Coldplay. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A fun mix of bluesy country and funky hip hop featuring male vocals, banjo, acoustic guitars, pedal steel guitar, piano, strings, horns, harmonica and a laidback beat. Modern, urban, southern vibe with stripped down instrumental also available. [Please note; this track has a somewhat 'dirty' sound with some deliberate distortion. This is done on purpose for effect, and is not an error or weakness with the file.] [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
A jangly, wistful alt-rock song recalling the glory days of mid-80's English indie rock bands such as The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Cure and The La's. The verses have plenty of sunny, simple electric and acoustic guitars - and the chorus explodes with synth strings and a Johnny Marr-like lead guitar for a cinematic, epic feel. Would be suitable for happy, romantic, and retro scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
This Southern-rock type music track is soulful and easy on the ears. It conveys the feeling of being around people and things that feel like home. Electric guitars play the laid-back melody hovering over a swinging rhythm section of acoustic guitars, piano, bass and drums. This music track is perfect for sentimental, good-natured, down-to-earth moments in dramas, travel, family and documentary programming. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
Dramatic Pop/Rock song with male lead vocal. Anguished theme reflects the ups and downs of life and romance with a 'Take Me Back' message. Beautiful acoustic guitars with a reality check type of vocal and lyric stating eloquently how life is so fragile and precious. "But for the grace of God go I." Sounds Like: Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Dan Fogelberg, Richard Marx. [Tempo: Slow / 57 BPM]
Modern vocal jazz tune with swing feel and classic piano, acoustic bass, drums backing. Smoldering full-voiced male vocalist croons lyrics that have cosmic, religious overtones about a laughing Buddha who gives peace, love, and transcendence. Fine jazz piano comping and solo work. Beautiful minor key harmonic structure that sends out a positive vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
Laid back, mid tempo, new country track. Intro starts with hooky guitar lick and continues throughout. Acoustic guitar, pedal steel and strong fiddle keeps the music flowing. Ensemble lick at the end makes for a strong finish. Works for country bars, rural settings, Smokey Mountains, fishing, Americana, roots music, lodging, backwoods, honky tonk and moonshine runs. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Relaxing, laidback, and playful, this country pop music track conveys the sentiment of family and friends doing something fun together. Resonator slide guitar plays melodies over a bed of acoustic guitar, bass and drums. This is a perfect music choice for family and friend dramas, comedies, cooking and travel shows, or presentations / advertising with a focus on the natural and simple pleasures. Family / Relaxed / Resonator Guitar music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
A quirky, uplifting & playful song about young love set in an innocent 1980’s-type era of video tape & goldfish. This catchy, eccentric aria has a memorable chorus of singalong vocables & a backing track featuring synth, drums & layered acoustic & electric guitar. Performed by the popular singer Daisy, whose other Dream Valley Music tracks include ‘Falling’ and ‘Follow Me’. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A quirky, fun, uptempo comedy track. Good for Chase, Run, Hurried situations. Busy and cute! [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 190 BPM]
An EDM inspired track with new wave synth sounds, but also with an indie / folk feel. Also features an upbeat whistle melody and vocal oh’s. Groovy, dynamic and uplifting. Available with or without the vocal hooks and the whistling. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
Minimalist, cinematic / orchestral piece with an active, irreverent feel. Somewhat unruly, cheeky, almost playful. Signs of activity, bustling life, passing time and developing story. 5/4 rhythm. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 67 BPM]
