This is where you'll find music that would be suitable on the Travel Channel and, to some extent, on Discovery Channel and National Geographic. This music will have a sense of discovery and exploration and often with World / Ethnic influences. That's not to say that all the music here will be tribal or have a strong ethnic feel. There's also some music here that just has a slight Latin or Mediterranean feel, making it suitable for enjoying while chilling out on the beach or just enjoying a relaxing holiday at a fine hotel. Mostly, though, this music will convey the moods of Africa, Eastern / Middle East, Far East, South American or other exotic destinations.
A relaxing, light and bright, feel-good acoustic track with subtle strings and piano. A sense of joy and happiness combined with a relaxed and mellow mood makes this track great for soft and pleasing footage, commercials and storytelling, anything to do with nature and the outdoors, eco-friendly or family friendly issues etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Acoustic guitars and light electric guitars in a sort of uptempo, but still relaxed, feel-good track that blends elements of acoustic folk / light rock / country crossover. Good for nature and the outdoors, house and property, family / light entertainment, breakfast TV. weather forecasts / weather channel, as well as personal stories and storytelling. Has a good sense of forward movement with optimism and high hopes, expectation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 92 BPM]
A lush and rich Ethnic/World crossover track with a slight African feel, but really, this track can be used to illustrate any foreign, exotic place, rainforest, jungle or World Mystery - perhaps even a lush fantasy planet. The track fuses modern and traditional elements to create a rich and deep groove, perhaps some place where the traditional and ethnic fuses with the modern world? Available with or without chanting vocals on the chorus part. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 103 BPM]
A track that inspires a journey through different places and cultures. Discover new horizons, new ways of living. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A track with all the flavor of Africa. Travel, culture, food and everything that represents this amazing continent and its people. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A cheap cantina with drunk Italian musicians playing an authentic tarantela. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Techno dance track with a robot like sampled voice singing "satisfaction". Uplifting and positive with a twist. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 127 BPM]
Somewhat mysterious and hopeful. Full of vigor and strength with a powerfull and uplifting ending. Features female voice. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A short but effective corporate track, great for presentations and openings. Inspiring and motivational. Soft and pleasant. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Barrels of beer, partying and fun. A short track that illustrates the spirit of Oktoberfest in Germany. [Tempo: Fast / 100 BPM]
A short and funny track, for when the glasses are already empty… [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Fresh and positive 30 seconds track with a nice guitar strumming riff at the beginning. Just cool. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 86 BPM]
A short, relaxed and calm track with a certain Zen mood. Features bamboo flute. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Afresh and inspiringshort music track. For programme intro, branding, opening splash screen, or any other multimedia. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A kalimba pattern with a single note piano motif begin this piece. An ethereal bell and flute theme then replace the piano giving it a floating and magical quality. The chorus section moves the passion up a notch, giving an upbeat, uplifting and motivational lift. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
Upbeat intro with electronic marimba and ethnic percussion. Foreign holidays, travel, sunshine and brightness would all describe this track. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Blues guitar merged with a funky southern hip hop beat. True Blood with an urban beat. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Inspiring and hopeful track with electronic guitar, laid back drum loop and synth arpeggios which transcends into a beautiful and inspiring chorus. A breakdown after the 2nd chorus which then peaks into a key change further giving a sense of achievement and hope. For emotional and uplifting moments and scenes. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
A calm and contemporary atmospheric track featuring Celtic/Enya choral sounds, guitar harmonics and contemporary percussion and drum loops. Floating and dreamy, a journey through time and space. Good for meditation and relaxing, continually evolving and engaging the listener. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Caribbean/African marimba starts joined by classic samba/Caribbean bassline, percussion and drums. Great positive chorus section. Dancing, upbeat positive and happy feel, good for Travel and Regional use. Foreign holidays, travel, sunshine and brightness would all describe this track perfectly. Island holiday, ocean waves, blue skies. Happy, joyful, bouncy and great fun. Children playing, Caribbean cruise, airlines commercial, beachwear [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A smooth and emotional, romantic R&B Track. Mellow layered guitar parts accompanied by a drumloop and lead guitar. For commercials, videos and as a film underscore. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
Happy and fun country / bluegrass track with a modern twang. Upbeat, uptempo drums, banjo picking, acoustic bass and drums. Fun and charming. Homely, wholesome, country life, fun and games. [Tempo: Fast / 123 BPM]
A somewhat 70's or 80's sounding chill-out groove with retro electronic drum box, electric rhodes keyboard with leslie effect and occasional guitar melodies. Groovy and tasty, good for chill, lounge, fashion, style, retro chic and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
Use of Eastern percussion to bring across the clash of the titans on the battlefield, coming face to face with your adversary. Gearing for war, high impact, action, battle, fight, conquest, confrontation, combat. Recorder, shakers, dufflis, duff, dhol. [Tempo: Fast / 135 BPM]
Big, powerful orchestral piece depicting power and. Majestic, epic, heroic, grand, regal, authoritative, and with a slight Indian / Middle Eastern / Oriental / Exotic feel. Strings, sitar, tabla, santoor, mridangam, rhythm. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
Sensuous, passionate, tender, heat, smoky, lust, soothing, hypnotic, intense, aesthetic. Exotic world feeling, angelic and mystical. A sense of the foreign, exotic, far away lands. Tabla, shaku, pads, synths, strings, solo male and female vocals, piano. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
Mellow 70s Soul influenced by Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' and 'Mercy Mercy Me.' This is the perfect substitute if you're looking for the same style and sound. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A delicate and somewhat mystical waltz with an Italian or Sicilian flavor. Has a sense of something personal, introspective, touching. Like an unfolding story. Elegant and fragile. Features violin, trumpet and accordion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A fragile and touching European / Italian / Sicilian track featuring mandolin, violin, harp and strings. Subtle drums join later. A sense of turmoil and perhaps pain, a fragile beauty. Good for historical dramas and more. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]
Live performed waltz, with a European flavor - perhaps Italy or Sicily. Accordeon, mandolin, violin and snare drum. Good for anything European or historical Europe, Italian / Sicilian productions, historical drama and more. Authentic and elegant. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
An elegant, poignant Tango with the flavour of old Europe, perhaps Italy or Sicily. Led by a fragile solo violin, supported by accordion, drums and strings. Passionate, combining elements of joy and tenderness, perhaps longing. Good for historical Europe, dance scenes, drama and more. The track moves into a more developed / louder part at about 45 seconds in. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 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]
A moody and elegant piece with a strong European / Traditional Europe flavour. Perhaps Italy or Sicily, but could also be France, Hungary, or Eastern Europe influences. Solo violin, accordion, mandolin, harp, acoustic guitar. This piece has a sense of sadness and melancholy but also one of hope and togetherness. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A delicate, fragile and romantic piece with a traditional European feel. Solo violin and accordeon backed by mandolin, string section and acoustic guitar. Lyrical and elegant, with a sense of dignity and melancholy. Can be France, Italy, Sicily or more Eastern Europe. Good for historical productions, travel and exploration, period drama and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Fun and festive, traditional European party / celebration. Could be Italy / Sicily, but also other European / Greece / Eastern Europe / Balkan etc. Weddings, family parties, parades and dance events. Semi-orchestral sound, led by acoustic guitar, violin, accordion and trumpet. The "Light version" is without the drums and some of the textures, making it even more like a traditional / historical home party / wedding reception etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
World rock designed for TV or web ads. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
An upbeat, romantic, waltz featuring electric guitar and accordion. Picture picnics in Tuscany, outdoor cafes, a glass of Chianti, touring Rome or driving through the Italian countryside. It's all here in this joyful piece of music. [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]
Get your hot royalty free salsa music here! Great for Latin club scenes, barrio, Central America and South America settings or dance competition. Starts with a punchy ensemble and rhythmic intro, complete with timbale fills. Fiery groove featuring acoustic piano, smokin' horn section and searing trumpet solo! Also works for Travel, Latin culture, Miami, Cuba and Tropical settings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 200 BPM]
a contemporary percussion filled composition accompanied by a japanese picked metallic string instrument called a koto. It's weird but dancy touch would certainly be a righteous pick for any ethnic moving and dynamic footage. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Hot salsa in the Son Montuno style from Cuba. Starting with a punchy intro and a fierce piano, bass, percussion and drum groove. Music continues with a fiery horn section followed by a sax solo. Breaks down to a percussion section before ramping up with a climatic horn and sax solo section. Whew, this will wear you out! Great for dance competition, Travel, Latin culture, Miami, Cuba, South America, Central America and Tropical settings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 225 BPM]
A sexy and romantic track featuring mandolin and accordian. A blend of styles mixing traditional, club and dance which evoke passion, joy and just plain fun! Works for dance, Italian party, Italian wedding, travel, vacation, clubs, fashion and reality TV. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
An ambient and dramatic soundscape with sweeping synths and melodic pulsating strings. For scenes of travel, exploration, science, space, the unknown, the universe, Planet Earth, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
A French inspired blend of accordion, tuba, drums, xylophone and stand up bass. Ideal for happy, playful, cheesy, video game or TV cues. Creates the image of mimes, all things French, a day in Paris, cartoon characters like Pepe La Pew and movies like Ratatouille. [Tempo: Fast / 200 BPM]
Latin, salsa, cha-cha. Rhythmic, Positive, Confident. Featuring trumpet, vibes, Latin percussion, bass, piano. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Merengue, Latin, salsa. Jumpy, Dancing, Exciting. Flute, guitar, Latin percussion, bass, piano. [Tempo: Fast / 144 BPM]
This solo instrument piece describes a journey throughout the country of China. This would work extremely well in a travel show as well as any media requiring a piece of asian background music. [Tempo: Slow / 93 BPM]
This track is a quote from a Chopin Etude in A minor coupled with hot latin spice rock feel, Features Piano Melody and rhythmic guitars, percussion, Brass hits, breaks andSuntan flavored lead Guitar. Think Latinas schooled in the art of European fashion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
This track features Banjo, Acoustic guitars, ukulele, keyboards and synthesizers, drums, tambourine. Music for ads, products, feel good, easy going. Bright sun shiny day, and life is good. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A cinematic score, dark and wondrous that mixes orchestral instruments with native american and celtic undertones creating a soundtrack to a beautiful landscape. Great for adventure, period and cultural films and documentaries ala Hunger Games, Snow White, Braveheart, The Village etc. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Slow, romantic Brazilian Jazz with a bittersweet longing and lyrical melody on soprano sax. A touching and timeless sound that will compliment sunset beaches, love stories, intimate and elegant locations and dinner parties. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]