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.
A mandolin and strings powered look into a dark and dirty world. The space created by the atmospheric music is reminiscent of films like Babel and Syriana. Tortured flute amplifies the tension; whatever is about to happen can't be good! [Tempo: Slow / 135 BPM]
(Ludwig Van Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, III. Allegretto. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes Op. 28: Prelude No. 3, Vivace in G major, C.168. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A dark and poignant underscore for film / drama. Gloomy, but with hints of hope. Touching, personal and introspective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
George Frideric Händel: Music for the Royal Fireworks in D Major HWV 351, 5. Menuets 1 and 2, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An emotional, melancholic and noir dreamy music track. Clean guitar main theme with wet guitar beds and wordless vocal glitch on the back. Soft crescendo to mid-tempo rock outro. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Technological music track with powerful percussion, floating synths and intriguing sound design for a futuristic and Hi-Tech projects. Future / Corporate / Science. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 Pathetique in C minor, Op. 13: III. Rondo Allegro. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento No. 11 (also known as Divertimento in D Major). K.251. Movement III. Andantino. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Fine harps and bamboo flutes take us to an inner harmony. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A sad and lamentive march performed by fiddle, mandolin and bodhran. Guitar enters at 01:54 as Johnny Cope begins - this is a more upbeat and faster tune in the form of a Hornpipe. Both tunes are very old and popular in Irish pubs. Live musicians on acoustic instruments. 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 / 102 BPM]
Frederic Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35: III. Funeral March. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 2: Ensom vandrer (Solitary traveler). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst - St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2, H.118. Movement 3: Intermezzo in A Major. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
This track is hard to categorize, as it combines elements of Ambient, Jazz, Lounge and Chill-out. An exotic fusion of styles and influences, this track has a sense of something busy, bustling, stirring. People on the move, perhaps timelapse, bustling cities etc. [Tempo: Medium / 99 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in F# minor, Op. 6: I. M.M. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
World / Mystery track with a sense of hope and mysticism. Features Hang Drum, classic nylon guitar, ethnic percussion. Can be Africa / African, but can also be ancient tribes / world heritage sites / ancient Latin America / Maya / Inca, or even Eastern / Orient. Use for discovery, amazing journeys, world travels, ancient cultures, World Harmony etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Joyful and festive Latin music from the south of Argentina specially used in folk dances. Features violin, nylon guitar and bombo Leguero (Typical Argentine percussion). 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
A very ambient and moody downtempo track with droning synths, strings, optional spoken vocals and chilled drum groove. Ethereal and somewhat mysterious. Suitable for TV and film dramas, science, technology, documentaries, dark tales and hypnotic states of mind. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 3: I Hjemmet (In My Native Country). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart Piano Sonata no. 12 K332 2nd movement Adagio Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A jolly, fun and driving Irish hornpipe set. Bodhran, fiddle, mandolin and guitar perform together on Byrne's (a hornpipe), which then leads into Liverpool Hornpipe at 1:29, with the flute joining in also. 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 / 89 BPM]
Schubert Impromptu in G-flat major op. 90 no. 3 D899 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Traditional tango. Passion, excited, retro atmosphere. Medium tempo. Violin, acoustic guitar, accordeon. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Movement 2. Andante. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Bizet - Carmen, Eb major, WD 31: Act II. Entr'acte. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A dark atmospheric piece, with lofty electronic synth and string tracks that dance over a steady drum and bass groove. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 113 BPM]
All live performed, genuine African drum ensemble. Recorded live in one take by the Shabani Jabiri Bakari ensemble from Bagamoyo, Tanzania. This music track is inspired by "Kuchanganyuikiwa", which means Confusion. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
Soothing, tranquil, peaceful, ethereal & atmospheric track. beautiful piano lines interweaving with serene radiohead-esque guitars. A slow steady, sedate beat plays over in the background, ticking like a clock, repetitive & hypnotising. Would suit dramatic/romantic/cinematic/documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 111 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Tavern / Old Town/ Medieval Village Music. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Exotically traditional oriental composition with percussions and a turkish saz (lute). suitable for ceremonial scenes from the middle east and orient. Hectic, ardent and feisty. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Melancholic, dark and moody soundtrack piece with spacious synths, intricate sound design, airy pads, deep sub kicks and drops. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Semi-orchestra, neo-classical film score. Somewhat pensive, with a sense of progress, processing, perhaps information, or something developing slowly. Will work well as an underscore for film and TV drama, as well as for nature television / natural world, and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
Rimsky-Korsakov - The Tale of Tsar Saltan, A minor, Op. 57: Act III. The Flight of the Bumblebee. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Fantasy rock / Prog rock / Folk / New age crossover track. A strong sense of discovery, amazement, perhaps undertaking a journey. Emotive and poignant. Flowing and soaring. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K.387 ; Op.10 No.1: Movement 1. Allegro vivace assai. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major Hob.III:1; Op. 1 No. 1 'La chasse'. Movement 2: Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded with a string quartet live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing by the Allegro String Ensemble. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A beautiful and haunting track featuring piano and a full symphony that will work for scenes of mystery, intrigue and story telling. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A sound for prehistoric man. Stoney and wooden percussion with big drums, sticks and stones. Grunts and ominous basses. Ancient history, tribal life, early human, prehistoric / Jurassic era, jungle mystery, ethnic world, exotic travels, discovery and exploration. Dark, yet alluring. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 ("Prague Symphony") in D Major, K.504: 2. Andante. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Pachelbel - Canon and Gigue, D major, P.37 ; T.337 ; PC.358: I. Canon. Arranged and recorded with live chamber orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Mozart Symphony No. 40, Movement 1, Molto Allegro. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Featuring a live cello coloured with lush reverb to create a very atmospheric opening, followed by a more energetic section with some emotive vocal melodies and rhythmical percussion. Ancient / Oriental / Travel Music. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Movement 3. Menuetto e Trio. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A lively, hot and full-flavoured, exotic world music track, with a feel of Greece, Turkey, the Orient, Middle East, Gulf states or India Bollywood. A lively drums- and rhythm-section with string section and live performed bouzouki. Great for vacation, holiday, travels and fun. Uplifting and spirited music. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
A reflective, understated piano piece with unique harmonies. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
A Polka / Folk dance with a traditional sound and with a melancholic mood. Performed with violins, accordion and frame drum. Can refer to Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and other regional countries where Polka is a part of the musical heritage. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
Peaceful and meditative Japanese music featuring kok, shamisen and shakuhachi flute. Gongs create a very courtly and ceremonial atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions, Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Winter Movement 1 "Allegro non molto" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concerto Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter). Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
