This is where we put the music that we feel is suitable for historical documentaries and films from any period before the 1920's. Be it the early 20th century America or even older going back to ancient times to explore Egyptian pyramids or South American Mayan culture, I guess you could say that this music would be suitable for use on the History Channel. You'll find a lot of classical music here, as well as folk / ambient and other music genres.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rondo in D major, K. 485. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia no. 11 in g minor, BWV 797, Andantino. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Preludes, Prelude No. 1 in C Major, Op.28 ; C.166, Agitato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
This New-Orleans inspired, groove-heavy music track is in-the-pocket, confident and loose. Slide guitar rides over a catchy rhythm section of piano, acoustic bass, claps and drums. Superb for themes of fun, friendships, family, travel and cooking. Confident / Loose/ On Point Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 76 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Marche in G Major, BWV Anh.124. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Cosi Fan Tutte, K588, Act I - Soave Sia Il Vento in E Major, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 3. Minuet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K458 Op.10 No.3 Movement 4. Allegro assai. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Polonaise in D minor, BWV Anh.128. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Francois Couperin: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Rondo in B flat major, BWV Anh.183 - Les Bergeries. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: This track forms part of the 'Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach' and is sometimes attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, although it is actually composed by François Couperin. For this reason, we are listing this piece both under Bach and Couperin. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A very transparent music track with a chamber orchestra arrangement, featuring strings, woodwinds and marimba. Playful, active, forward moving and determined mood, suitable for drama, storytelling and much more. Timeless, elegant and stately music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat major (Erdody, Sunrise) Hob.III:78 Op.76 No.4: Movement 2. Adagio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 5. Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 1. Molto allegro vivace. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Festive and fun, this upbeat waltz conveys the Cajun sounds of Louisiana. Accordion, vocals and bluesy, slide dobro trade melodies over a cheerful, steady rhythm section. This is a great music for family or travel themes, and also cooking and comedy. Cajun / Cheerful / Waltz Music. [Tempo: Medium / 185 BPM]
This banjo-based music track is down-to-earth and swampy. Its blues and country influences give it an authentic range that can also touch into the comedic. The opened-back banjo is supported by acoustic rhythm guitar, and resonator slide guitar. Perfect music for country “Americana” dramas and comedies, plus travel and cooking shows. Swampy / Banjo / Country Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Raw, rootsy, and loose, this acoustic 12-string guitar track carries the spirit of traditional delta blues. Slide is used other the guitar giving it a rough and proud sound, backed up by sparse drums and harmonic drones. This music track is great for rural, relational dramas comedies, and reality shows. Also, it is a great fit for a show’s theme. Slide / 12-string Guitar / Delta Blues Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A hopeful, reflective, and heavenly exploration of majesty and magnificence. A quiet sense of awe and wonderment arises into a triumphant climax of exclamatory exultation. Majestic / Sad / Spiritual Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This unpolished, rootsy music track is a single resonator guitar performance. It’s lively and sparse, conveying the authentic tone and some of the idiosyncratic whims of pre-rock Delta Blues. A good fit for dramas, comedies, children’s shows and travel/cooking programing. Rootsy / Resonator Guitar / Sparse Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
An organic acoustic guitar and organ vibe with harmonica. Ambient, Americana music feel. Dark, mysterious, longing music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Inspiring and uplifting composition with a heroic and glorious melodies performed on the piano and accompanied by full symphonic orchestra. Perfect for films, TV and amazing stories. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Adventurous cinematic orchestral theme with steady percussion. Epic / Adventure / Amazement music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F Major from Cavalleria Rusticana, IPM 4. Orchestral version. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A touching, melancholic and emotive, yet caressing and softly flowing music track, featuring several piano layers and airy, flautando string ensemble with accentuated cello. This track builds from a quiet beginning and moves into a somewhat more open-hearted middle part, before returning to the reflective warmth for the final part. Graceful music / Light touch / Timeless. [Tempo: Slow / 100 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]
Enchanting Mystical background music, suitable for background or underscores. It is slow-moving with a transparent sense of intrigue and mystical magic. Subtle music that you don't notice too much. Features rich soft chords on the piano with long floating clarinet melodies against harp and strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A delightful, delicate and pretty waltz with a French or European folk music influence. Excellent for travel, history, culture, advertising and more. Tasteful / Understated / Cozy / Music of Europe, Paris, France. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 160 BPM]
Orchestral glory / hero / victory track. Dramatic, heroic and rousing. Big percussion with orchestral strings, brass, and some subtle hybrid electronics. Grand / Proud / Victorious. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A pleasant, timeless and elegant piece of 'chamber pop'. Classical music elements in a kind of Pop setting. Classy, luxurious and inviting. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A delightful European waltz with accordion and a traditional sound of France / Paris, Germany, Italy, Sicily, Greece, even perhaps Poland or Eastern Europe. Great for anything to do with Europe, European culture and history, traveling and discovering Italian, French, German, Sicilian roots, traditions, towns and foods. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A somewhat mysterious and foreboding 'hero music' track, with a strong cinematic theme and an underlying nerve and pulse. Serious, grand and honorable, this track has a somewhat 'Epic Trailer' feel, but in a tasteful and gracious way, rather than all-out action. This music would go great with every-day heroes, for building a great legacy. To unveil an amazing new brand or an epic project. Will also go well with documentaries and amazing discoveries. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
An upbeat, optimistic piano, drum, and orchestra theme. A simple piano ostinato starts the piece in a dreamy, fluttering manner. Over time it builds into a determined, proud, regal and heroic theme. It ends with a triumphant string orchestra. This is an uplifting piece that will work well with TV, drama, storytelling, or as a main theme for a film, presentation etc. [Tempo: Fast / 160 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 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]
A heartening and poignant, uplifting and joyful, touching and sentimental piece of Cinematic Pop / Orchestral Pop with a Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Pop sound. The music starts from a gentle play of piano and strings, and blossoms into a sweeping and soaring, inspirational and joyful dance, before returning to its source towards the end. Graceful, flowing and full of wonderment. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Active, bustling and inspirational Cinematic Pop or Chamber Pop track featuring both subtle and rich orchestration elements, and a very uplifting, spirited, inspiring mood. Class, grace, dignity, achievement. Regal / Joyful / Positive. Will work as a film score soundtrack, or for advertising, travel, family and good times - and more. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
This string-focused track takes the listener on a journey - danger/apprehension felt throughout, with hints of hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Robert Schumann, Bunte Blätter (Translation: Coloured Leaves), Op. 99, No. 1 in A Major. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A mysterious and pensive, orchestral underscore for Fantasy, Adventure or Sci-fi. A mixture of awe, amazement, wonderment and nervous tension. What's lurking behind these walls? Great background material for Fantasy games, Adventure / Discovery, Historical and Epic stories. Can also work for some Epic Trailers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
(Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Excerpt from Johann Sebastian Bach's - Magnificat. This instrumental version arranged & performed by Yuri Sazonoff and his orchestra. There are full orchestra or chamber orchestra versions. 100% live recording, no synths or samples. Various cuts and versions are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A fragile and introspective, melancholic and longing acoustic track with a sense of old Europe / Italy / France / Sicily or other traditional European culture. Sparse sound with acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin and solemn trumpet, backed by sparse jazz drums and upright bass. A feeling of loss or hopelessness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
High energy electric violin/fiddle instrumental. Country Rock, Irish Rock, Fusion. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A beautiful, serene, calming, hypnotic, spacious, delicate, ethereal, magical and thoughtful piece. Gentle plucked harmonics and lush orchestral strings. Trancey, tranquil, dreamy and repetitive. Would suit documentary / space / science / fantasy / travel / history / dramatic / cinematic projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Slow, soft, beautiful, dreamy, emotional, meaningful, moving orchestral piece with a sense of nostalgia, loss & sadness. Calm, thoughtful, reflective, tranquil, resigned, serene, sedate & somber. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / historical type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ever thought you had the world in your hands and lost it? This is a dramatic, lush, dreamy, magical, emotional, passionate and moving orchestral piece with hypnotic piano running through. Glorious, meaningful and with air of melancholy and sadness. Would suit romantic / science / historical / drama type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A beautiful solo piano arrangement of Schubert's famous Ave Maria. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Percussion only, war drums / battle drums track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 75 BPM]
This slow cyclical waltz speaks of tristesse, loss, tenderness and longing. Style similar to Erik Satie. Two melodies gently intertwine and separate to create a story all their own. Ideal music for a love story. A hanging or resolved ending are both possible with some easy editing in or out of the last chord. Works with or without dialogue. Good music for drama, love story, TV, film, family. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 84 BPM]
