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.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Movement 1. Allegro con brio. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Drone, tribal drum, wood flute and shaker in an earthy / earth / tribal track. Haunting, genuine, organic. Can be Native American, middle eastern / desert, south american / central america or other indigenous, aboriginal, tribe, primal. Also available in two sub-mixes: One with only the flute by itself, and one without the flute, leaving only the drone and percussion; great for media underscore use. Mysticism / mystical / ancient / cultural / historical / world heritage. [Tempo: Medium / 64 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving, textural track. Nostalgic, flowing, hazey. Reflective / Thoughtful. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. Melancholic and haunting. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Hob.III: 3 ; Op. 1 No. 3, Movement 1: Adagio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A track with airy, sustained pads at the start. It then evolves into a worldly, inspiring track with a string lead melody. Unique percussion sounds with 'spacey' delays and reverbs creates an ambient feel. Creates a mood for adventure and exploration. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Optimistic-dreamy synthesizer melodies play a sweet lullaby. Serene score for children's movies, drama and romance. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
An introspective, mystical and eerie music piece, suitable for mystery, drama and intrigue. A somewhat unsettling feel, like suppressed memories or an underlying, unresolved issue. Pondering / Searching music. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
All live performed, genuine African drum ensemble. Recorded live in one take by the Shabani Jabiri Bakari ensemble from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. "Bata" means duck, and this music piece is inspired by ducks. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 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]
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Atmospheric, subtle drama. Could also work for yoga DVDs. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 2, B minor, BWV 1067, VI. Menuet. There is also an alternative version of this, with / without the Harpsichord. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
All live performed, genuine African drum ensemble. Recorded live in one take by the Shabani Jabiri Bakari ensemble from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. This music is inspired by the Dance for the Zalamo tribe from coast area, what boys dance to after iniciations (a traditional tribal "coming of age" ritual). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 174 BPM]
Classical acoustic guitar piece. With drama, suspense and many mood changes, played very emotionally. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
A mid-tempo, subtle electronic beat behind a melancholic, reflective melody. This track combines the pulsating with the dreamy, the subtle and mellow with the upbeat. Scandinavian sound influence. There is also a version without the 'ooh' vocal. Contemplative / Driving / Feelgood Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or suka biłgorajska lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, etc. [Tempo: Fast / 134 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]
Mysterious, sexy and provocative, this track features ethnic Middle Eastern percussion with ney (bamboo flute), santoor, Oud and electric bass. The result is traditional with a modern groove. The pace gradually accelerates towards the ending to a fast paced climax for a powerful impact. Great for dramatic use or documentaries. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Inspired by the Terracotta Warriors of China. The music conveys a sense of majesty, grandeur and power that features traditional Chinese instruments, complimented by a stirring Orchestra. Oriental / Travel / Adventure Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Neo-classical / orchestral music with piano, for film, cinema, theater and storytelling. Introspective, contemplative and searching. Background music for film, scenes of a progressing story or developing storylines. Also good for documentary, culture, history and more. [Tempo: Medium / 139 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Etudes, Etude No. 4 in A minor, Op. 25, Agitato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Dreamy, introspective, serene, reflective, moody, solemn, somber, sedate piano & strings soundscape. Conjures up images of a russian winter, ice & snow all around. Ethereal & thought provoking. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / filmic / romantic type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 79 BPM]
Buonasera. Italian mafia, sicilian gangsters and prohibition are all images evoked by this pastiche piece. [Tempo: Slow / 107 BPM]
A delicate waltz with European traditional music or French music sound. Piano and accordion dance together in a graceful and happy sound. The music of France and historical Europe. Can also be Italy / Italian / Sicily or other traditional European folk style. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 134 BPM]
Written as background for reality TV in a thoughtful moment. [Tempo: Slow / 116 BPM]
Edward William Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op. 36: IX. Adagio Nimrod. Classical music arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Ethnic track made with traditional Chinese instruments. Light in character. Meditative and contemplative. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A musical journey to the current tensions of the Middle East. Arabesque melodies, espionage and suspense music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major, BWV 866, 2. Fugue: Allegro scherzando. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A beautiful version of the famous Beethoven piano piece, Moonlight Sonata. An alternative version "with pedal noises" is also available, where the natural sound of the piano's food pedal has been included in the recording. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Middle Eastern flute solo. Arabic, eerie, haunting, mystical. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 in A minor, Op. 46: 3. Anitras Dance. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Händel - Water Music Suite no. 1, F major, HWV348: 3. Allegro. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
March from the Nutcracker suite, by Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An upbeat and fun Gypsy Jazz, Manouche Jazz, or Klezmer track with a typical Eastern European, Russian, Jewish or Balkan sound and feel. Performed with actual live instruments, thus some imperfections in the performance and recording. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Spacious, melodic, positive, dynamic, suspenseful, intriguing, lively, dramatic, busy, groovy, powerful, beaty electronic track with great tension & grandeur. Fascinating, hypnotic synth sequences blend with glitchy drum loops to make music suitable for business / science / documentary / discovery projects. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A percussion-only track, suitable as music for various types of action, battle, sports, marching and epic productions. Epic percussion / battle drums. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 5: Folkevise (Folk Song). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Solo il per Cembalo in E-flat Major, BWV Anh.129. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: Although commonly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, later research indicates that this piece was actually composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and as such, this piece also has the title: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Sonata in e-flat major, H.16 ; Wq.65/7. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A driving, upbeat and uplifting ambient electronic music track lead by some strong, determined and emotional female vocals. The singing is a non-specific language. Positive / Travel / Epic Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 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]
A positive, inspiring and uplifting music track made with epic orchestra, epic drums and cinematic piano. The structure is based on three parts (intro, build-up and outro). Epic / Inspiring / Soaring / Valiant Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 135 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048. Movement III. Allegro Assai. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A melodic, suspenseful, mystical and Asian sounding lead line dances over oscillating filtered break beats and classical sounding strings to create an atmosphere of space and light, works well for far-east adventures as well as sports and action scenes, underscore works well for travel, trips and also good for water sports. Drum 'n Bass feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
An ambient, atmospheric and mystical track featuring yangqin (a Chinese hammered dulcimer), ethnic drums and female chanting. This piece is ideal for Far East projects, documentaries, ancient kingdoms, travel, exotic locations, spiritual landscapes and meditation / relaxation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
An emotional, passionate, classical / soundtrack piece performed live with piano, violin, orchestra and subtle vocals (No words). The track starts out with a tender and poignant theme, before growing in a crescendo to a more heavenly, angelic sound of amazement and wonder. An alternative version with acoustic guitar is also available. Amazement / Real Orchestra/ Emotional Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
Bach - Concerto for 2 Violins, D minor, BWV 1043, II. Largo ma non tanto. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [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]
Classical music by George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349. Movement 12: Alla Hornpipe in D Major. Live orchestra recording, performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Dreamy, awe / inspiring, soaring Ambient track. Emotive, haunting, spiritual and wondrous. Available with or without the angelic voice. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
