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.
Bright, positive orchestra and harpsichord. Historical, procession, period drama, ballroom, English estate, royal, regal, upper class. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Neo-classical music for film, videos, cinematic storytelling and other media. Uneasy / Urgent / Danger building. Orchestra with piano, a timeless classic movie sound. Great for film noir, mysteries, jealousy, crime drama etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
An emotional, piano driven song with a feeling of movement and journey to become the best. The use of percussion in this piece gives a sense of completing a store, gradually coming to an epic conclusion to that tale. Heroic / Inspirational / Winning Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 108 BPM]
An evolving soundscape that resolve in a single chord. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals such as art installations, landscapes, environmental issues, ecology or the Natural World. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert: Schwanengesang (Swan Song), D.957. 4. Ständchen. Mässig (D Minor). Full orchestra recording, classical music, arranged by Yuri Sazonoff, performed and recorded with live orchestra exclusively for Lynne Publishing, produced by Yuri Sazonoff for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An action theme that thrusts forward at a cantering rate. Building to a climax that’s ready for conflict and rightful victory. [Tempo: Fast / 170 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 melancholy, inquisitive piece featuring electric piano and slow strings. Perfect for setting a sad, dramatic, or inquisitive mood. Contemplative, introspective and reflective. Also good for mysteries, true crime, and background music for developing a thoughtful mood. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
An emotional and rousing, building and inspiring track with Piano and Orchestra, that reaches a grand climax at 01:35. Noble, Heroic, Valiant. Amazement / Pride / Wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
A mysterious, modern tension track. It features marimba, synth ambience, electronic loops and guitar harmonics. This track has a certain 'outback' feel and can be used for the deep south USA, as well as Australia, or really any other swamp / jungle / outback type setting. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.492: 1. Overture. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Nocturne in F sharp major, op.15 no.2. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 4. Finale. Vivace. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert - Piano Sonata D.664 (aka Piano Sonata No. 13) in A Major, D.664; Op.120, I. Allegro moderato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn Songs without Words, Op. 38, No. 6 Duetto. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A subtlely dark, stealthy and mysterious track that is also smooth and flowing. A versatile atmospheric background template. Foreboding / Fiction / Unknown. [Tempo: Slow / 80 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]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 5: Erotik (Erotikon). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A neo classical soundtrack piece with a sense of passing time, a story unfolding, a process taking place. Pensive, mysterious, uncertain, somewhat dark. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Primal and raw battle drums with battle chants. A historical or pre-historical sound of perhaps Vikings or Tribal warlords. Savages, Barbarians, Brutal warriors. Marching or maybe preparing for battle. Strong, menacing, foreboding. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 144 BPM]
Erik Satie Je te veux (I Want You). Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A solemn and thoughtful cinematic background piece featuring piano and a haunting, ethnic Duduk. Foreboding, gloomy, thoughtful, contemplative. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 4. Scherzando. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F 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]
Gentle piano theme. Easy, dreamy, meditative, a hint of nostalgia. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Intricate drum rhythms and huge hits build to a dramatic finale. Impactful, punchy percussion track. Suitable for action, chase, sports, punchy trailers, product presentations, anything that needs a solid punch. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Slow, ethereal, spacious, beautiful, thoughtful, tranquil, reflective piano track with a sense of discovery & wonder. Introspective, dreamy, evaluating, tense. Sublime, somber, cautious, serene, serious & atmospheric. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / mystery / romantic / documentary / advert type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 44 BPM]
Inspired by the Bhutan monk monastery, Tiger's Nest, this track features a diverse assortment of acoustic instruments from various flutes, bells, gongs and harps, as well as lush orchestral strings and huge synth sounds. The mixture of moods range from quiet and intimate, to grand and majestic. Oriental / Discovery / Travel Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Six Norwegian Mountain Melodies: No. 4: Sjugurd og trollbrura (Sjugurd and the Troll Bride). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurkas, Op. 24 No. 3: Moderato con anima in A-flat major. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 2. Larghetto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
With a hint of crystal castles, this minimalist dub tune has elements of love, intelligence, creativity and style. Will work well in creative environments. Will also work well with technology, design, gaming, dance and fashion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light, touching, warm feel. [Tempo: Medium / 152 BPM]
Orchestral hits and numerous rises and falls make this a dramatic track that tells a story. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
Emotional and cathartic film score music track with passionate piano overture evolve to an intense and moving theme. Synth and piano main theme with spatial beds on the background without rhythmic instruments. [Note: This music track contains some deliberate distortion. This is done for effect and is not an error or weakness with the file.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 105 BPM]
A lovely and playful chamber music track featuring small orchestra and piano. Very optimistic and catchy, with rich sounding orchestra. Regal / Classy / Delightful / Timeless Music. [The 'Radio Edit' version has been edited to reduce the 'intensity' of the most dramatic/climax part of the track. This could make it less suitable for drama, advertising etc. where you need a build-up to a climax, but more even-going, more suitable for just listening.] [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]
Emotional and deep Trap & Hip-Hop beat. Urban meets Chill-out and Trip Hop Music. Dreamy / Study / Background Music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A dark, suspenseful and pensive, ambient track made with various synths, male monk voices and other pad based effects. Suspense / Dark / Apocalyptic. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 78 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 4. Presto con brio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
This is a sophisticated New Age / Pop / New Classical piece containing both orchestral and rhythmic elements. Suitable for all sorts of projects, from advertising to artistic endeavors requiring elegance, strength and uplifting positive energy. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 No. 7 Traumerei (aka Dreaming) in F 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, Medium / 0 BPM]
A short, sweeping and soaring, orchestral track - with a sense of wonder and amazement. Like a glorious view, a fantastic discovery or an amazing achievement. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
Johann Strauss (Jr.): Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring) in B-flat major, Op. 410. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 4 in C Major K157 Movement 3. Presto. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An epic and rousing track for fantasy, adventure, cinematic projects. Grand, epic, valiant, almost heavenly, with an angelic, fragile and soaring solo vocal. Grows to a grand crescendo with an emotional, heartfelt melody. Features actual live performed orchestral instruments in combination with samples. Big orchestral sound with choir and a live performed solo soprano voice. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Reflective, introspective and emotional solo piano composition that evokes the feelings of sadness, reminiscence, love and regret. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Bright and sweet, this acoustic Early Country music track conveys tradition, hope, family love and anticipation of fun. Based around an upbeat 12-string guitar theme, the sparse arrangement also includes a second acoustic guitar, bass, kick drum, claps and shaker. Excellent music for family dramas and shows especially in country/rural setting. Also great music for vlogs, talkover and travel/cooking shows. Bright Mornings / Country / Hopeful. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 113 BPM]
Giovanni Sgambati, Melody in D minor after 'Orfeo ed Euridice' by Ch. W. von Gluck. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major Hob.III:1; Op. 1 No. 1 'La chasse'. Movement 5: Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded with a string quartet live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing by the Allegro String Ensemble. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Cinematic atmospheric washes of light & shade blossom into free form piano lines evoking wide vistas or a homely, folksy environment. Thought provoking, captivating & pure with a sense of the innate complexities of life. The track ends on a positive note and this uplifting passage is available separately as Sting 2. ‘Dawn Of A New Life’ is similar in style to Dream Valley Music’s ‘Secrets & Memories’, ‘True Life Stories’ and ‘How It Ends’. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
