This is a pretty far reaching concept, because documentaries, culture and art can be of pretty much anything at all, but we've tried to put music in this area that you would expect to hear in documentaries about real world issues, as well as art and culture. The music in this area will be -background- music; music that is meant to just stay in the background, almost unnoticed, to provide a subtle atmosphere while the viewer concentrates on the matter discussed. Often used behind voiceover / narration and interviews, this music will not have any outstanding, loud, or attention grabbing melodies or effects. The music you find here should also go well with historical and cultural subjects.
Laid-back, minimal synths and pianos, finger-snapping groove. Chilled and slowly swaying. Can be used for advertising, health, development and creativity, as a background track for many types of media and storytelling. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Rhythmic, driving and determined electronic royalty free music track with technological feel. Medical / Atmospheric / Science music. Trap style beat. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
The famous Vivaldi's 'Summer Presto' from Four Seasons, but a trailerized, action-filled and epic version with some good clock ticking sounds in between phrases. Raw, fast and exciting. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 160 BPM]
This track takes you to a happy place of relaxation and fun. Subtle vocals rise and fall to add to this magical place. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Some mystery and a hint of magic. So many questions and curiosities. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, IGG 15 (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A classic that mixes classical and jazz. The use of mixing symphonic orchestra with big band horns is reminiscent of early American shows such as 'Tom and Jerry'. [The 'Rhapsody in Blue' composition entered the public domain on January 1, 2020. However, copyrights still exist in the many different sound recordings made of this track; including this one by Bryan Chi.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Melancholic and beautiful piano music, like the musical version of a Monet painting. Pretty / Fragile / Hopeful / Graceful / Warm. [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
A grand, dramatic and suspenseful music track featuring orchestra combined with pulsating synths. Suitable for cinematic scenes of passion, elegance, and stately mansions. Comes to a pensive, reflective end part. Great as music for storytelling, TV drama, cinema, period drama, historical drama, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Busy, confident, fast paced drum'n'bass background music track with a strong sense of technology, science and innovation. Precise and technical beats, glitches, sound design elements. Hi-tech / Modern / Excited / Energetic music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 147 BPM]
Modern beats and technological synth patterns with intricate sound design elements. Chilled and floating. Future / Technology / Science music. A sense of amazement and wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
A unique, kinda geeky track with a strong feel of digital culture, computers, binary processing, micro chips. Geek-tech, retro / vintage computers, info-tech, etc. A blend of Hip-Hop and classic 'computer sounds'. Fun and quirky. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Latin / Spanish Flamenco with lively and joyful flamenco guitar and latin percussion. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Latin / Spanish Flamenco with fiery guitars, traditional hand clapping and subtle percussion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
Latin / Spanish Flamenco with lively and joyful flamenco guitar and Latin percussion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
Uplifting electronic mood with a positive feel and solid beats. Slick and streamlined. Technology / Science / Corporate / Innovation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Neo-classical music with a European feel, a sense of history and culture. Serious music combined with quirky comedy. Will suit classic movies, circus, theater, silent movie, Europe, culture, history, political satire and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 112 BPM]
Active and somewhat mystical Sci-Tech Groove. Pulsating synthesizers and intricate percussion rhythms come together in this captivating background music. With its futuristic sound, it sets the perfect mood for projects related to technology, science, medicine, and educational programs. Ideal for videos about cutting-edge research, futurism, scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs, and informative documentaries. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Dynamic, sequential, spacious track in Liquid Drum and Bass style. Catchy, ethereal main theme. Technological, corporate, positive and motivating music, suitable for corporate videos, presentations, vlogs, and more. Great for sports and active lifestyle, too. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
A steady, somewhat sneaky and dark track that feels like plotting and scheming. It utilizes a solo cello, solo french horn, and string orchestra. Great for a period drama or palace intrigue. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
An intense, powerful and unique piece with strong ethnic, primal, edgy feel. A hybrid of electronica, orchestral and wailing, maddening, ethnic voices. This moving and burning track makes a big impact for trailers, historical documentaries, fantasy worlds, epic journeys or the supernatural. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Melancholy and reflective, this piece is perfect for a documentary or a quiet scene in a film or show. It’s mostly piano and strings, playing a simple sad melody. The final moments are reflective and moody. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
This orchestral piece has its focus on the piano, supported by the entire orchestra thereafter. It builds up slowly and reaches its climax. It is both romantic, dreamy and heroic. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
This orchestral and cinematic piece tells an abstract story, featuring a recognizable melody that runs throughout and builds towards a climax, which it successfully reaches. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Whether you need a cool and classy background for your presentation, or a mellow and elegant theme for your video or podcast, this track will sit well in your production. A sophisticated and modern mix of a smooth and groovy beat, melodic and harmonic tones, and calming and serene vibes. A modern and fresh track that will enchant and delight your listeners. [Tempo: Slow / 70 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]
Sad and emotional piece made for extreme visual and cinematic solutions. Heavy orchestral drums led by high piercing strings and basses following. The beginning of the track starts soft and builds upon itself with a tense and dramatic movement. This track is perfect as a theme or even any emotional cinema, it contains a start-stop feel to really offset the strings which lends itself for a very beautiful sound. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Minimal at its core, yet striking back with sporadic leads and sharp staccato movements at the midst of the track, only to be accompanied with a short swell of strings to push for a conclusion for this very minimalistic and intense, slow tension-driven track. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
A lovely and delightful light jazz / folk-inspired track with a French and Latino feel. Elegant, sophisticated, with a very slight bossa nova hint. Latin style acoustic guitar combines with a French accordion and a smooth jazz piano. (Stem file available.) [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Die Zauberflöte - The Magic Flute, K.620: Overture. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
'Dark Ages' is a collection of 12 dark, ambient, semi-orchestral tracks. The music has a sense of history and mythology, making these tracks highly suitable as a soundtrack for historical drama, history / documentary as well as medieval/fantasy material, be it films, fantasy games, TV or installations. The music is mostly without any outstanding melody, making it highly usable as background texture and ambient underscore. It leaves room for dialogue and/or other audio elements, without competing. Some of the tracks carry a sense of mystery and danger, whilst others lean more towards horror and sci-fi. All 12 parts share a sense of lurking danger, impending tragedy, conflict and betrayal. The arrangements are dominated by dark drones and pads, piano, cello and resonant overtones. Also available are 9 seamless music loops from this collection. [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
A mystery or story unfolding music track. Interweaving patterns of notes, weaving a complex picture coming together. Music suitable for mystery, science, investigations, storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
A thoughtful, sparse, insightful and slowly building production music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, mallets, subtle drums (1'03''). The Underscore version omits synth arpeggio, high marimba notes and sound effects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Subtle, soft and intriguing, this cue fits perfectly in documentary-style human interest stories. With a bed of slightly shifting synths, pads and soft percussion, the piano and bell melody leaves ample room for narration and voiceovers. Gray Areas/ Thinking Music /Human Interest . [Tempo: Slow / 90 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]
Modern and uplifting, hopeful and somewhat dreamy ambient-rock music track with positive and strong wordless vocal and piano theme. Synth and guitars beds with drum entrance in crescendo. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Hob.III: 3 ; Op. 1 No. 3, Movement 5: Presto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Sensual, cinematic and soaring Future Bass track with dreamlike vocal melodies. Refective and thoughtful. Futuristic and edgy, with a dreamy, flowing quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War. Arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Emotional, inspiring and dreamy cinematic composition that brings the feelings of motivation and is great for films, documentaries and videos about adventures, discovering new places, etc. Mid-tempo and highly suitable as background music for media. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a I. Allegro. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Orchestral hits and numerous rises and falls make this a dramatic track that tells a story. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 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]
Majestic orchestral music for grand, soaring, touching, moving moments. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Traditional Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum. (Polish spelling: Polecka Na Łoberka) [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 144 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes, Op. 28 No. 23: Prelude in F major. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A positive and inspiring track featuring world / ethnic elements from many parts of the world. Can be African, Middle East, South American or other ancient / tribal world cultures. Use for travel, discovery, amazing journeys, world harmony. Uplifting and celebratory. Hang Drum, Mbira, Flutes, piano, nylon guitar, various percussion including Taiko, Tamborine and african drums. Available with or without ethnic vocals. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
An inspirational and passionate track featuring world / ethnic elements from many parts of the world. Can be African, Middle East, South American or other ancient / tribal world cultures. Use for travel, discovery, amazing journeys, world harmony. Uplifting and celebratory. Hang Drum, Mbira, Flutes, piano, nylon guitar, various percussion including Taiko, Tamborine and african drums. Available with or without female vocal chants. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 107 BPM]
World / Mystery track with a sense of hope and mysticism. Features Hang Drum, classic nylon guitar, ethnic percussion. Can be Africa / African, but can also be ancient tribes / world heritage sites / ancient Latin America / Maya / Inca, or even Eastern / Orient. Use for discovery, amazing journeys, world travels, ancient cultures, World Harmony etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Oriental new age music, played on a delicate harp. Meditative, joyful and inspirational tune. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
An expansive track with delicate piano and uplifting orchestral strings and brass, suitable for inspirational dramas or corporate videos. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
