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.
Traditional African percussion, flutes and mallets in a joyful and upbeat sound of Africa. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
A happy and feel-good Bollywood style pop song with vocals in Hindi language, featuring a blend of Western and Eastern instrumentation and typical India Bollywood male vocals. This track is available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A sweet and lovely India Bollywood soft pop song, with female Indian vocals. This song uses a fusion of Western and Indian sounds and moods. The lyrics are in Hindi language and are about an unrequited love. This track is available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A delicate and deliciously noir piano piece with subtle orchestral strings. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of mystery and sensuality, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting a contemplative mood. We have this track in a "clean piano version" as well as an "old nostalgic piano version". [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A fun, cheeky and upbeat royalty-free Polka music track with a traditional European folk sound of accordeons, piano and violin, with upright bass. With a sound of France, Paris, French music, but also with some Italian music / sound of Italy or Sicily influences, this track can work great for travel and cultural content. Anything to do with European culture and history, travels to Paris, France, to Italy, to Poland, or indeed to any European or Eastern European destination. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A contemplative, delicate and deliciously noir piano composition. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of melancholy and mystery, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting an introspective mood. We have this track in a 'clean piano version' as well as an 'old nostalgic piano version'. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A wistful & melodic theme designed to play repetitively for extended periods of concentration. Mysterious & intriguing but with a seductive quality that has a calming effect over time. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Wistful, melodic piano lines with a distant fairytale quality accompany angelic drones and sound beds. Calm & relaxing, with an intriguing mysterious & other worldly quality. Includes a rhythmic version with drums composed of natural sounds alongside a babbling brook and dawn chorus of birdsong. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A majestic orchestral soundtrack that depicts a grand and reflective journey. It conjures up images of vast landscapes, epic adventures, and heroic feats. This track features the timeless elegance of an acoustic piano, the emotional depth of violins and cellos, and the captivating melodies of a flute and orchestral brass. It is the perfect soundtrack for breathtaking visuals, whether it's conquering mountains, sailing through uncharted waters, or embarking on a heroic quest. This orchestral piece evokes a sense of awe and stirs the imagination. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A warm, mellow and relaxing track with a lulling, dreamy piano. Sparse, gentle, minimalistic, Lo-Fi. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A warm, reflective track featuring hypnotic arpeggios and lulling, dreamy piano. Sparse, gentle, minimalistic, Lo-Fi. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
A somewhat minimalistic background track with a contemplative, slow, thoughtful feel. This enigmatic music is transparent and suitable for continuous listening over a longer period of time without taking too much attention or getting tiring on the ears. The music has pockets of air, and just stays in the background to provide an atmosphere. This track is neither very happy, nor sad, nor scary, neither very light or very dark. It has a sense of mystery, contemplation, and thoughtfulness. It is slow and relaxing, in an eerie kind of way. The set of 4 music loops can be used to build a customized version of this track in a modular way. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
Deep and brooding strings establish a mysterious atmosphere before climaxing and evolving into a powerful, confident theme statement. Rich strings and horns make for an epic feel. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 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]
Soothing, rhythmic arpeggios on ethnic instruments. Minimalistic with a simple, contemplative melody. Cello accentuates the mood. Ideal for film scoring, relaxation, documentaries, and for family and wellness. Cinematic / Ethnic / Contemplative / Meditative. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 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]
A conniving, dramatic string movement. It starts with a solo cello and viola, playing a static, offset melody. It grows into an epic, sneaky orchestral bombardment. It would work well as a period piece, or in a documentary. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 92 BPM]
A touching, delicate and elegant 'noir' solo piano piece. Delicately flowing, with a sense of warmth and melancholy, tenderness and reflection. We have this as a normal clean piano version, and as a 'dusty old nostalgic piano sound' version. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A cinematic and inspirational track of amazement, wonderment and heartening joy. The track starts gently and then slowly builds up to a soaring crescendo. Uplifting, regal, inspiring and emotional. Elegant, graceful, timeless and classic. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 155 BPM]
Light and bright Cinematic Pop / Chamber Pop track with a light string orchestra and a playful mood. Beauty and timeless elegance go hand in hand with a lightness of heart and a time of innocence. Happy, joyful, innocent and inspirational. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A pulsating tension track, combining electronic and orchestral elements. Serious, suspenseful, tension building and with a feeling of awe. The intensity increases throughout the track. Something big is approaching, as this cinematic music moves toward a strong conclusion. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An emotional journey. Cold synths create a lonely atmosphere and percussion hits accentuate great space. A forlorn solo cello states a desperate theme as tense strings build to the end. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 84 BPM]
An orchestral string section unwinds a gentle, heartfelt harmony that builds to a single note. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 84 BPM]
This orchestral cinematic soundtrack has a sense of greatness and grandeur, but without going all out. Poignant and graceful, the track has a darkness, but is also filled with awe, amazement and wonderment. The track builds up to a climax around the 01:20 mark. Emotional, soaring, and with dignity and a timeless cinema sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 135 BPM]
A haunting and ambient track with a contemplative, slow, thoughtful and wistful feel. Introspective, melancholic and reflective, this music has a dark beauty. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
A minimalistic and sparse ambient music track with a repeating bass figure over kalimba and subtle percussion. Light tension, time passing, observation. Useful as illustrative background music for TV, film and other media. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Exotic and dark Middle East / Arabic vocal (non-verbal) ominous, foreboding, deep pads and Eastern strings combined with a dark, edgy and minimalistic Trap / Hip-Hop beat. World / Arabian / Middle Eastern with a dark and edgy urban twist. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A dark and edgy piece with a sense of foreboding and ominous forces. A pulsating deep rhythm with strings, brass and occasional gothic choir chants, like from an occult séance or a dark ritual. Mystical / Tense / Occult / Horror / Creepy / Gritty / Shocking. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A very joyful, uplifting and blossoming piece of Cinematic Pop or 'Chamber Pop' music with a focus on light orchestral instruments. Endearing melodies flow and sway gracefullly, as the song builds up to a heartening and emotive crescendo around the 2 minute mark. This is a track of amazement, wonderment, with a tender touch. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 170 BPM]
A romantic orchestral piece that gradually builds up and strives towards a climax. Dreamily gliding along, it enchants with tranquility and peace. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
An exuberant, mystical, orchestral piece that relies on its own unpredictability and, after a wild tumult, finds itself in tranquil strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
A typical / atypical orchestral action trailer that builds up slowly and then unfolds in a choir. Inspired by epic trailer music and grand, cinematic emotions. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 133 BPM]
A classic waltz in the style of the Viennese waltz, a la Johann Strauss, with a slow build-up towards the climax, featuring smooth transitions from one theme to another. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 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, neo-classical piece, reminiscent of the Baroque era, is driven by a clear rhythm supported by a harpsichord and enhanced by strings. As an alternative version, there is a loop-compatible rendition. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 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]
A romantic piece for orchestra that suggests a waltz, but is written in 6/4 time. With a recognizable melody, the piece builds to a climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
As the title suggests, this orchestral sonata is somewhat unpredictable, even though it is clearly developed with a thread running through it. It aims towards a climax and then subsides afterward. Will work well as a classic 'big sky' type film score, with grand and uplifting scenes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A grand and emotional neo-classical orchestral soundtrack, of heroic victories and achievement. Here, the typical orchestral elements combine with a pop-style drum beat, creating entirely new emotions. It consistently builds up to a climax and then fades away again. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 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]
Capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmic realm, 'Dawn of the Cosmos' is an empowering track that will work great in a soundtrack for a film, a game, or a documentary, This track will inspire you to explore the secrets of the universe. Within and without. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
This track is a perfect choice for any project that requires a stylish and powerful soundtrack. The track has a confident and brazen beat that creates a dynamic and energetic mood. The track also conveys a sense of competition and merit, as well as success and ambition. Whether you need music for a business presentation, a sports video, a game show, or a fashion show, this track will help you stand out and impress your audience with its catchy and edgy sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 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]
A lovely instrumental version of the jazz favorite, 'When You're Smiling', arranged for a traditional jazz combo, with light drums, piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and horns. Sweet and delightful. (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: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]
Melancholy, moody, and haunting. This track would work great as a character theme. There are ominous undertones when the bass beats come in. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Deep ambient and spacey electronica. Downtempo drums enter later, over lush ambient washes of swirly synth pads. Hypnotic, dreamy, deep grooves. Chilled, Electonic Space Music. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A pure drum track. Jazz drumming in a swing beat, with plenty of syncopations and jazzy moves. Performed live in a studio by professional drummer Silvio Centamore, this naked and bare jazz drums track is minimalistic and expressive. A great track for use with media, for when you need something different, cool and hip - maybe a little daring, edgy and provocative. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Light tension, neutral to lightly suspenseful introduction with minimal tension undertones. Suitable for documentaries, podcasts, and contemplative, active, thinking time, film scenes. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
A classic ambient film score with ethereal arpeggios and chords, delivering an inspirational and uplifting vibe, suitable for themes of science, beauty, and technology. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
A contemplative and intriguing film underscore, combining contemporary classical and atmospheric elements with flowing arpeggios, serene themes, and a reflective, quiet ambiance, ideal for moments of human drama and beauty. Also good as a background music track for science, forensics, investigative journalism, fact-finding and documentaries. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
