Royalty free ambient music with focus on the light, blissful, airy, relaxing and soothing stock music tracks that you can use as background music for relaxation videos, music for guided meditations, or for poignant, beautiful scenes such as nature photography, nature footage etc. Often with a sense of ease, beauty and reflection, these ambient background music tracks were composed by professional composers and producers, then hand picked and curated for the Shockwave-Sound stock music catalogue.
Spacious, ethereal, airy, cinematic, thoughtful & dreamy “ambient rock” style. Plucked strings combine with a steady, hypnotic beat to make mesmerising music that would suit dramatic / mystery / detective / documentary type projects. Emotive, introspective, reflective, serious & repetitive. Float off into the sky. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 113 BPM]
This fantastical sonic expression ignites the imagination. Lose yourself in it's majestic flowing mystery and intrigue. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
Insightful and reflective modern minimalism. Glockenspiel, vibraphone, bells, piano, warm synths and an icy smooth beat. Travel and living, advertising, culture programming, multimedia, tv and film. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
A dreamy, hazey and textural Ambient / Electronica crossover track. This track has a reflective melancholy about it, a sense of mystery and sorrow - influenced by some of the work by Sigur Ros. Nordic Ambient. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Warm, ambient pads with sparse, delicate synth bells, later joined by a restrained acoustic drums rhythm. Heartwarming, warm and comforting. Light ambient pop groove. Very relaxed, friendly and reassuring. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
This ambient feelgood track opens with a warm electric piano pulse and continues into an understated, relaxing drum groove with gentle bells and a soft bass line. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Ambient / New Age. Cosmic, peaceful, softly flowing. Good for yoga, meditation. Also for images of space, future and sci-fi, stars and cosmos. Possibly nature or underwater / deep sea diving. Can also be for science, DNA etc. Reflective / shimmering. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Melancholic, simple melody with an ambient arrangement, inspired by the music of Twin Peaks etc. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Relaxed lounge track with some trip hop and ambient flavor. Beautiful organic sounds and a gentle groove will take you on a trip. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A full one-hour uninterrupted nature sound recording, with ambient relaxation music. Peaceful cicadas, crickets sing into the quiet evening. Great for relaxing, stress reduction, nature ambience, etc. Gentle relaxation music is mixed in with the sound of the crickets. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A soft, pleasant and peaceful piece of music that has a light and soothing quality. Light tones and gentle melody combine in this calm and warming piece. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 88 BPM]
Sounds specially selected to achieve a state of stillness and peace of mind. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]
Deep, ethereal and atmospheric cinematic piece featuring delayed guitars, inspirational piano melodies and harmonies great for introspective film scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Sparkling elements and textures, atmospheric synth layers, good for space, universe, multi-dimensions. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Emotive, inspiring and comforting ambient music. A captivating blend of warm, moving, ambient strings and seductive cello, with a distinct combination of sounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Moving toward better things, hope, and new surprises, this stirring Ambient track creates an aura of beauty and eternity. Its synth pads, men’s vocals, woodwinds, a bass and kick drum are artfully arranged, taking the listener on a slow-moving, pulsating journey. Media with dramatic/relationship themes is a perfect fit for this. Better Things / Sentimental / Visionary. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 107 BPM]
World inspired new age music. New Age, Meditation, Oriental. Yoga / Study / Work Focus Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
Calm, spacious, tranquil, peacefully cinematic piano & strings piece with a sense of wonder & tension. Sedate, serene, contemplative, hypnotic, thoughtful & dreamy. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / documentary type projects where space is needed for evaluation. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
Melodic, spacious arpeggios, minimalistic and dreamy. Perfect for adding a contemplative atmosphere to film projects, documentaries, or vlogs. Cinematic / Contemplation / Soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Sunset on a tropical island. The sand between your toes. A gentle, warm breeze caresses the slow, lazy waves as they softly sway onto the beach and trickle into the sand. You sit down for an hour, doing nothing but look out to sea and listen to the comforting sounds of the ocean. Incredibly relaxing and refreshing, this 100% natural one-hour recording will soothe and inspire, and help you to unwind. This version comes with gentle relaxation music mixed in with the sound of the waves. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Invites you on a celestial journey. Inspired by the beauty of earth, nature and the wonders of our universe, Angels Passing By creates a powerful mood of transcending, wonder, bliss, drama, and inspiration. Listen to the Angels passing by and experience the majesty of the cosmos. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 37 BPM]
With a very soft and warm feel, this subtle, ambient track is great for projects looking for that reflective and relaxing feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Enjoy an hour-long sound of cleansing and refreshing rainfall with occasional thunder cracks and rolls. An uninterrupted, one-hour, 100% natural sound recording of a steady rain with thunder claps. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Lush, warm washes of ambient electric guitar and a simple drum machine beat, is later joined by a heartening lead guitar melody. Warm, reflective, comforting music. A unique sound and mood. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
A very warm and appealing track. Hard to pin down, with elements of ambient, pop, new-age and urban. Repeating patterns of guitar and electric piano create a dreamlike, textured sonic image. Great for use with visual media, carries a lot of emotion and reflection. A sort of kaleidoscope of sound and music. Thoughtful, unique and interesting. This track is available in many different versions, with or without the high guitar notes, and with or without the drums. [Tempo: Slow / 57 BPM]
A seductive and hypnotic texture that on piano and slowly builds with synth pads/strings and subtle rhythms to an ending full of hope and reflection. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Peaceful and spacey dreamscape. Soft strings, simple piano lines and trippy synths wrap you in cotton wool clouds and transport you off into the vast universe beyond. Contains synths, strings, piano. [Tempo: Very slow / 60 BPM]
Chilled ambient electronica. Melodic piano, spacious electric guitar, arpeggiated synths and gritty pad cycling away under icy mid tempo breakbeats. Atmospheric and reflective. Nice for any kind of background use. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 81 BPM]
There is something strangely reassuring and comforting about the completely random way in which rain drops fall on water, or wind chimes play in the wind. This aural painting aims to capture that unpredictable, random nature. The lack of any system or recognizeable pattern instills calmness and clears the mind. [Tempo: Very slow / 87 BPM]
Soothing, relaxed, ambient chords. Deeply relaxing / Meditative / Tranquil / Spiritual. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
A full one-hour uninterrupted nature sound recording, available either with or without ambient relaxation music. Peaceful cicadas, crickets sing into the quiet evening. Great for relaxing, stress reduction, nature ambience, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Relaxed & soulful synth pads with e-piano and percussion sounds. Magical atmosphere. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A mellow, somber ambient piano piece with pads and strings that will tear at the heart strings. This track slowly builds to add bells, shimmering pads the lighten up the piece. While a Sub Drone provides some ongoing tension. Cinematic / Wonderment / Relaxation Music. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Light, bright, ambient / pop / chill-out / downtempo track with a fluttery, positive and relaxing feel. Light / Natural beauty / Harmony. Slight sense of mystery, adventure or discovery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 78 BPM]
A downtempo / Ambient chill track with a sense of mystery and vast open landscapes. We would label this as "Nordic Ambient" with influence from Sigur Ros and from Scandinavian / Nordic dramas and landscapes. The bitty drum sounds give it a little bit of a retro / 1980's feel too. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Sweet and nostalgic Christmas Music with sleigh bells, strings and piano. Gentle and wholesome, relaxing and warm. Soft Christmas music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A flowering, developing and motion-filled ambient music track of beauty and wonder. Neo-classical, ambient / new-age influence, combining orchestral textures and contemporary sounds while weaving an interesting musical tapestry. Great music for many types of media, including nature, storytelling, presentations and commercials, and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Lush and spacious soundworld, ripples in time, dreamy and warm pads, great for technological advancements and all things futuristic and galactic. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric and ethereal cinematic music track with layered harp plucks resembling windchimes. A distant solo female vocal melody of a longing and hopeful tone with positive string swells and sustained piano chord progression. Touching / Fluttery / Wonderment / Spiritual music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Pan pipes & breathy atmospheres. Dreamy, strange, meditation, relaxation music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Like a beautiful music box tune that slowly comes into bloom, building with lush layers as it goes. Very soft, peaceful and relaxing. Contains synths, piano and strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A very mellow ambient soundscape with soft moody pads, dark rhodes piano, acoustic guitar and a solo violin. Occasionally joined by a subtle, downtempo, lounge style drum beat. Very atmospheric, reflective, thoughtful & dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
Slow and slightly melancholic ambient track with sense of something evanescent flowing and glittering. Ocassional diverse bells strokes with gentle arpeggios of harp and pads in the background. Reminiscences of past events, anxious awaiting for something, or simply soon spring season awakening the nature from the cover of ice and snow. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Subtle use of reversed guitars and synths, minimalism, melodic and contemporary. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Electro-Ambient, Downtempo, Chill-Out grooves. Warm / Quirky / Pretty / Calm. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A gentle relaxed music piece that follows the flight of a bird soaring the skies. Strings, pads and guitar blend beautifully to take us on a journey of discovery, The piece evolves as we ascend higher and finally the bird returns home to rest, peaceful and elegant. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Nice and open, transparent track somewhere between ethnic, ambient and spiritual. Subtle percussion and bell like melodies create a sense of discovery, exploration and wonderment. This track is available with or without female vocals singing a simple melody over the music. The version with vocal gives the track a somewhat more dreamy, heavenly mood. Great for fantasy & adventure. [Tempo: Slow / 92 BPM]
An intricate and evolving piece of music that moves into more energetic sounds. Has senses of exploration, mystery, adventure and wonder. Slight 1980's influence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
This rejuvenating track is perfect for relaxation, spa, healing, meditation, zen, and wellness projects, as well as for cosmic and majestic scenes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
A very soft and peaceful, orchestral music track that gradually ebbs and flows between percussive rhythms and a simple piano line, cinematic and nostalgic, yearning and contemplative, works great for emotional love scenes, family, sadness & loss and as background music for meditation - gives a feeling of awareness of the beauty in life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
