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.
Ambient, atmospheric track with a World / Middle East / Egyptian atmosphere. Mystical and mysterious, great for exploration, perhaps ancient Egypt, discovery, adventure, mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Playful and unique, this light, eclectic pop track conveys fun, originality and a spirit of youth. The arrangement is energetic, keeping its energy with the help of instrument variety (vocal synth, 808 bass, trap drums, trumpet, pad, and acoustic guitar) and pushing drums. Its enthusiasm and eclecticism make it a handsome fit for comedies, light-hearted shows, positive self-help themes, dramas, travel, financial and tech-centric programming. Multicultural and Genre-defying. [Tempo: Medium / 154 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]
Rhythmic didgeridoo with flute. Percussive end evocative. Pulsating / Moody / Ethnic / Mystical / Exotic. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
An innovative, original, unusual and challenging electronic music track with rhythmic electro / orchestral / choirs and strings. Different / Unique / Engaging / Busy / Contemporary / Steady beats. Slightly jazzy. Great for 'thinking minds', bustling activity, stock markets music etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A sombre, ethereal, ambient piece. Sorrowful, dejected, mournful music. A feeling of finality, of surrender. But also hopeful and full of wonderment towards the end. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 112 BPM]
Steady and thoughtful music. This sparse, synth-centric track conveys equal parts curiosity, seriousness and a yearning for a good outcome. Its main synth motif is accompanied by moving pads and an arpeggiator giving the track motivation and momentum to sustain emotion but leaving plenty of sonic space for narration. Great for docs, narration, medical music and tech talkovers and dramas. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
Reflective, emotive piano mood with strings. A rich and developing neo-classical composition. Atmospheric / Wonderment / Heartwarming / Soaring / Touching / Inspirational. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A track of sparse piano against a dark keyboard pad - accompanied by a beautiful ribbon mic recording of a real rainstorm from my friend's porch. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Australian Didgeridoo combined with powerful percission elements. Tense / Ominous / Action feel. Great for travel or history, documentaries and specials. [Tempo: Medium / 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]
Laid-back and easy flowing music, but also kind of uplifting electronic pop groove. Great as background music for media, creativity, development, technology music, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Chilled and mellow modern pop music featuring deep piano chords, arpeggios and subtle string melodies. Unwinding music, laid back and current sounding. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Chilled and floating cinematic ambient track with a sense of amazement and wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
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]
This track features a calm, ambient echoing electric guitar melody, reversed echoing chords and bass synth. It creates a dark, ambient, melancholic mood. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
A cinematic and inspirational music track featuring storytelling sound of the orchestra, mainly strings, and a slightly Celtic mood in the middle part of a song. Soaring / Emotional music / Grandeur / Pride / Grace. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 170 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]
Royalty free downtempo music piece with piano samples and modern trap beat. Contemporary / Minimal / Atmospheric / Mystical. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Royalty free beat-driven and spatial music, with synth arpeggios and trap beats. Medical music / Technology / Future Chill. [Tempo: Slow / 135 BPM]
A romantic, sentimental and passionate track featuring a simple piano melody accompanied by chamber orchestra. Heartening / Sincere / Beauty / Delicate. [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
A graceful, uplifting and inspirational, cinematic music track featuring strings and orchestral instruments mixed with synthesizers. Great for trailers, films, TV and motivational videos. Luxurious, hopeful music feel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Energetic royalty-free orchestral music track with a rising feel and a sense of progression. Uplifting and positive, call to action rising drums with an emotional solo cello melody. Rousing, passionate and large. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 160 BPM]
Majestic orchestral music for grand, soaring, touching, moving moments. [Tempo: Slow / 90 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]
Bach Prelude in C-minor from 'The Well-tempered Clavier', BWV 847. Performed by pianist Zelimir Panic exclusively for Lynne Publishing. Available as a Piano version and a Harpsichord version. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
An emotional and contemplative piano & strings composition, full of intrigue, passion and mystery. Serious music / New classical. Artful, Empassioned, Deep insight, Turmoil, Mixed feelings. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
This string-focused track takes the listener on a journey - danger/apprehension felt throughout, with hints of hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
A feeling of being lost in an unknown place - seeing a way out only turns into another mirage or magical deception. Also great for investigation, analyzing, searching for secrets, piecing together a puzzle. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Some mystery and a hint of magic. So many questions and curiosities. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
Orchestral hits and numerous rises and falls make this a dramatic track that tells a story. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
A hero's adventure. Pushing forward and persevering. Building from a single piano line to a fully orchestrated climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Beethoven Symphony No.5, Op.67 in C minor, 1. allegro con brio (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Beethoven 7th Symphony, Op.92 in A major, Movement 1: Poco sostenuto - Vivace (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A cheerful and lively theme played by a small symphonic orchestra, suitable for things related to European tradition, royal events, weddings etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Beethoven 6th Symphony Op. 68 (Pastoral Symphony) in F major, 1st Movement (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A happy and simple melody that depicts the joy of arriving at counrtyside. Fresh air and beautiful nature. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Debussy Suite Bergamasque CD 82, L.75, Movement 3. Clair De Lune (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 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]
Grieg Peer Gynt Op.23: Act II. n the Hall of the Mountain King. Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts from tippy toe quiet to full-blown frantic tutti. Tempo and dynamic all intensifies as it moves toward the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst The Planets, Op. 32: Movement 4. Jupiter (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Very beautiful lyrical orchestral music. Also known as 'I vow to thee, my country'. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Ravel's Bolero (Excerpt) - Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A simple melody accompanied by a light tapping snare drums. More instruments join as the pieces moves forward. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Smetana Vltava (The Moldau) JB 1.112/2 in E minor (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts with winds solo, the beautiful, lyrical theme starts at 1:08, played by the violins. [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]
An impressionistic piano solo that resembles Debussy's piano music. tranquil and beautiful. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Pastoral, beautiful piano melody with a fantasy mood and a slight oriental feel. Understated, but grand and epic, in a quiet, graceful, flowing way. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 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]
Epic, emotional cinematic royalty free music composition that brings the feelings of inspiration with heroic melodies and harmonies. Suitable as music for trailers, films and documentaries. [Tempo: Medium / 90 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]
Chilled, sparse and slowly building production music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, mallets, subtle drums (1'42''). Great as background music for drama & storytelling. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Calm and chilled music with world/ethnic flavors, featuring banjo & flute and creating an exotic sound, great for nature-themed videos, documentaries and movies. An exotic track with a sense of world, travel, exploration and discovery - but not tied to any one particular country or region. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
