Royalty free ambient music with focus on the light, blissful, airy, relaxing and soothing stock music tracks that you can use as background music for relaxation videos, music for guided meditations, or for poignant, beautiful scenes such as nature photography, nature footage etc. Often with a sense of ease, beauty and reflection, these ambient background music tracks were composed by professional composers and producers, then hand picked and curated for the Shockwave-Sound stock music catalogue.
Textured soundscape, slowly evolving lush pads and spacious fx, good for suspension, discovery of other worlds, drifting in space etc. [Tempo: Very slow / 101 BPM]
This piece depicts a magical and mystical entity who floats among the clouds. It has a dreamy, floating and undulating, light and airy feel with lots of tinkles, twinkles, sparkles and glitter. Ideal for fantasy, ethereal or angelic themes. The versions with no mark tree are less sparkly. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Spacious, beautiful, ethereal, dreamy, atmospheric & meditative ambient track using hammered percussion & synths. magical, enchanted, mellow, calm, serene, floaty, simple & contemplative. Would suit dramatic/cinematic/nature/science/space type projects. Drift off into another world....... [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A soundscape with an ethereal sounding organ, good for a dream sequence etc. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
A touching, inspiring and uplifting tune. Enjoyable to listen to, this positive song could work well in many areas such as recreation, creation, creativity, love, family, warmth, care, caring, self help, rejuvenation, joy, gaming, technology. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A Meditative piece that works on a number of levels. It can underscore a wide range of emotions ranging from contemplative, sorrow, regret, content and even romance. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
This is a captivating and intriguing instrumental song that takes you on a journey of exploration and discovery. The song features deep and submerged sounds and also evokes a sense of mystery, floating, drifting, and of being free. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Melodic, slowly soaring piece that brings a feeling of vast mountains or fields. Inspirational and majestic, reminescent of the sound of Vangelis. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]
A blissful meditation to support the sublime. Peaceful and serene in color. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A small cabin in the wilderness. Just you and miles of untouched nature. A constant, blustery wind whooshes around the corners of the cabin while you are warm and cosy inside, enjoying the warmth and safety of your private hideaway. This uninterrupted, one-hour, 100% natural sound recording of the wind across a deserted wasteland will bring that atmosphere and ambience into your home, or into your portable MP3 player. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Minimalist and atmospheric synth riff, filtered and manipulated, cyclic and hypnotic, great for technology, structures, spaces and design, advancements, nanotechnology. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Progressive and uplifting ambient, ethereal and heavenly, good for scenes of beauty and discovery. [Tempo: Very slow / 114 BPM]
Emotional and reflective ambient landscape, meaningful and meditative. Similar to Brian Eno. [Tempo: Very slow / 92 BPM]
Soft and inspiring toy piano melody. Dreamy and contemplative. Good for film, tv, videogames and multimedia. [Tempo: Slow / 121 BPM]
Melancholic, reflective, open ambient soundscape, After about a minute a solitary acoustic guitar joins and plays a few expressive notes. Contemplative, solemn, tender/sore, but hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 109 BPM]
A relaxing, ambient underscore music style cue, that sets a calm and positive mood. The later stages features an added shaker rhythm to push the track along and set pace. Can be nice track for subjects involving new innovation, eco issues, music for reflection. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 108 BPM]
Piano, docu-style atmosphere. Eerie, tension, futuristic. [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
Warm, lush and evocative atmosphere, uplifting and textural synthpads, subtely syncopated and filtered white noise. Good for scenes of beauty and discovery. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Through a captivating blend of electronic and orchestral sounds Origins becomes a truly engaging, inspiring and emotional piece of music. A sense of positivity and a warming aura arise from within the music and sounds. Themes of life, life experiences, health, vitality and well-being can be felt. Life, birth, genealogy, partnerships, togetherness, connections, encounters, health, beauty, fulfilment, joy and happiness abound. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A dynamic and positive piece of music. Incorporating several different themes such as atmosphere, joy, nature, ambience and music. This bright and expressive piece was created using a blend of electronics and orchestral instruments and sfx. Will work well in many scenes such as landscape, exploration, nature, adventure, forests bright and dark, night time, space and astronomy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 114 BPM]
Originally created for a game main menu. Can be used for internet, web, flash menues and logos, any corporate usage, video games, photo albums, slide show presentations, animations, podcast, news, radio. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A dreamy, slow calm and modulated electronic song.The tempo is gentle, and a synth pad covers the various drum breaks. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
A quaint and dream-like ambient track featuring a mellotron flute sound along with ethereal, glistening washes of ambient bells. The sound is deliberately 'Lo-Fi', to convey an earthy, ancient, wistful feel. Like distant echoes of a lost world. Also available without the flute; just the ambient washes on their own. For fantasy, nature, dream scenes and more. Melancholic / Dreamy / Earthy. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient/new age soundscape, like being in a slow motion dream suspended in the air... [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Subtle use of piano, bells and pads. Positive, inspiring and informative. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Progressive and uplifting ambient, interweaving synth textures, good for scenes of bliss and ascension. [Tempo: Very slow / 110 BPM]
A romantic soothing, new age piece that gradually builds throughout. Features guitar, piano, synth pads and programmed drums. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A slow electronic percussion rhythm with deep, muted, swirling underlying pads. Dreamy, very slow, a feeling of time passing in slow motion, or being weightless. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A somewhat melancholic and reflective ambient electronica track with a hint of a cinematic feel to it. Sparse piano melodies, bitty drums, swirling synths and a little electric guitar, together create an interesting sound. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
This track is a fusion of electronic and instrumental elements, creating a harmonious and soothing sound. The music invites you to a journey where you can experience the mysteries of the cosmic mind and soul. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 53 BPM]
With a wonderful feeling of dawning, new dawn, new times and new promise... this spiritual track plays for exactly 1 minute and features angelic chords, sweeping textures and a simple but emotional 60's style guitar. [Tempo: Very slow / 106 BPM]
Airy pads with subtle bass pulse, available in three different mixes. [Tempo: Medium / 79 BPM]
Wistful, elegant ambient / electronica crossover track with a subtle hint of acoustic guitar. Echoes and soft pads. [Tempo: Slow / 95 BPM]
Subtle warmth and emotional landscape, cosmic awareness and space travel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric and spacious ambient. Very meditative and soul expanding. Good for sci-fi, technology, space, mystery, fantasy, drama, romance, love, connection, universal oneness. Abstract and reflective. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
Evocative, scattered piano notes in wide open aural spaces. Neither sad nor happy, but reassuring and comforting. Notes like water drops in an abstract painting. Inspired by the sound of Brian Eno etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A serene and soothing experience that guides you to a space of peace and relaxation. The soundscape is like a breath of fresh air, with gentle crystal sounds and relaxing tones. The graceful sounds will transport you to a dreamy world, away from the hustle and bustle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 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]
This track starts with a pulsating sense of anticipation, with underscore ethereal strings. Minimal acoustic guitar, fills in the mood, to create the emotion of the sun rising as the mist disappears. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A dreamy, hazey and textural Ambient / Electronica crossover track. This track has a reflective melancholy about it, a sense of mystery and sorrow - influenced by some of the work by Sigur Ros. Nordic Ambient. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Warm, ambient pads with sparse, delicate synth bells, later joined by a restrained acoustic drums rhythm. Heartwarming, warm and comforting. Light ambient pop groove. Very relaxed, friendly and reassuring. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
A deep, ambient, slowly moving track of amazement / wonderment. Emotional, flowing, haunting. Reflective. Could be grand nature scenes. Somewhat similar to the sound of Sigur Ros. Perhaps a slight Scandinavian / Nordic feel. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Cool, watery, reflective. Close the door to the outside world, relax your mind and lose yourself in an ultra-violet cocoon of beauty, safety and goodness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 81 BPM]
Imagine swimming the oceans underwater next to a gargantuan blue whale. A very soft spacey and ethereal tune. Chimes and synth pads are meshed with strings to make one great big wobbly marshmallow of a soundscape. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Sounds of the forest brought by gentle strings pads horns and sound effects. A reflection of nature in all seasons this piece is beautifully relaxed warm and yet intriguing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Melancholic, simple melody with an ambient arrangement, inspired by the music of Twin Peaks etc. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
A chilled and ambient track with simple electric piano, etherial synths, simple drums, and piano. Great for setting a laid back, yet thoughtful or reflective atmosphere. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
Nice and open, transparent track somewhere between ethnic, ambient and spiritual. Subtle percussion and bell like melodies create a sense of discovery, exploration and wonderment. This track is available with or without female vocals singing a simple melody over the music. The version with vocal gives the track a somewhat more dreamy, heavenly mood. Great for fantasy & adventure. [Tempo: Slow / 92 BPM]
Beautiful ambient piece with a serene sense of peace, tranquilty and balance. Starts very quietly, goes through various phases including a deep, calm pulse towards the middle section. Few understated melodics, underlying, fluttery pulse. [Tempo: Medium / 76 BPM]
Soft existential layers, floating elements, lush atmospheric pads, good for introspection or cosmic awareness. [Tempo: Very slow / 88 BPM]
