A somewhat celtic sounding folk dance tune. Reminescent of medieval ages / middle ages, perhaps a gathering at the local inn, or just the musical backdrop to a historical / fantasy world. Think "Ye Olde Barrel", old England, Ireland or Scotland. Could also be a Pirates' drinking song. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Happy, jolly, celtic folk song style. A fun tune about dancing, drinking and singing in the local inn, where the merry folk go to kick back and have a blast. Very Irish, Celtic in style (can also be English or Scottish). Fiddle, guitar, flutes. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A beautiful and emotional version of this traditional Irish classic, performed with Irish flute (tin whistle, penny whistle), violin, warm acoustic guitar, cello and piano. Danny Boy is a traditional Irish folk song, sublime in its wistful beauty, stirring up images of the Irish fields and shores. An Underscore version is also provided, without the lead instruments (good for singing along). [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Very slow / 58 BPM]
Joyful Irish jig perfect for capturing scenes of happy people dancing and drinking, travel features, documentaries or tv dramas set in Ireland and St Patricks Day based projects. Features accordian, piano, acoustic guitar, bodhran drums and penny whistle. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 87 BPM]
A fun a joyful modern Celtic track. A traditional Celtic/Irish sound with a modern Indie vibe. Acoustic guitar with Irish whistle Irish pop. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
A popular set of beautiful and proud sounding Irish traditional hornpipes from the 1850 collection "O'Neill's Music of Ireland", played by whistle, guitar, bodhran and fiddle. Begins with Dunphy's Hornpipe and leads into Stack of Barley at 1:41 at which point the fiddle joins in. 100% live performance. 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: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
This tune starts with some soft synth notes and slowly builds with the use of piano, brass, celtic drums and pipes. Has a slightly melancholy but hopeful vibe to it. The mood has the air of a final salute to absent friends... of new frontiers being forged with great aspiration for the future. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
A powerful Folk song that deals with a significant historical figure. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A popular set of lively, spirited and vivacious polkas from 19th Century Ireland - heard in many Irish traditional music pub sessions - performed by whistle, guitar and fiddle. Egan's Polka leads into Maurice Manley's Polka at 0:49 - both are upbeat, driving and merry. 100% live performance. 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: Fast, Very fast / 155 BPM]
Beautiful, hopeful, spirited, positive, atmospheric and climactic track blending piano with strings and celtic percussion. moving, animated, bold, inspiring & motivating. would suit dramatic / cinematic / travel / riverdance / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 193 BPM]
A medieval music / song and accompanying dance, originating in Provence, popular between the 12th and 14th centuries in France, Italy, England, and Spain. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring traditional percussion, renaissance recorders, Lyre and Hurdy Gurdy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 79 BPM]
Rich, moving drone behind a distant Irish flute, playing a celtic style, angelic melody of longing and nostalgia. Depicts the vast open fields of Ireland. There is also an alternative version where the deep underlying drone has been mixed much quieter. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A folk pop/sea shanty song that draws upon vivid imagery. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Cheerful irish/celtic tune with flute, later changing gradually into more modern and warmer sound. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Historical / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
An original composition of music played on the Hurdy Hurdy, reminiscent of a misty bay in medieval times. Early music / world tradition / historical music / authentic. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A popular set of Irish hornpipes played in Irish pubs. Fiddle begins, with bodhran joining in to provide rhythm and guitar providing accompaniment from 0:45 onwards. Leads into O'Callaghan's at 1:30. 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 / 86 BPM]
Irish Folk style with Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddles, Guitar and Bodhran. Authentic Irish / Celtic traditional music. Happy, bouncy and lively. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A folk pop / sea shanty song that draws upon vivid imagery of Cornwall. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Celtic / Irish theme over big beat drums. Bouncy, dancing, featuring accordian and penny whistle. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
A very atmospheric Fantasy track. Reminiscent of ancient times, mysterious worlds, perhaps fairies, elves, or a grand adventure in a fantasy world. Also some medieval influences. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Irish folk ballad. Acousic guitar, warm chords, sparse percussion and Irish flute melody. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A dearly loved, beautiful piece of traditional English / Celtic music, Greensleeves is one of the most universally known and loved melodies in the world. This warm and gentle arrangement of Greensleeves features piano, harp, acoustic guitar, cello and violin for a traditional Irish / Celtic sounding production. A beautiful traditional ballad. [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A beautiful, celtic / medieval sounding arrangement of the classic 'Greensleeves' or 'Lady Green Sleeves", featuring Irish flute, piano and subtle orchestral arrangement. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
A tasteful, acoustic rendition of this traditional Irish / Celtic / English folk song. Flute, harpsichord, classical guitar. A very emotive and poignant melody which stirs emotion of longing, beauty, love and melancholy. Often used in connection with weddings or journeys. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 37 BPM]
A love song with a strong sense of emotive musical placement. Available as a vocal version and instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
Upbeat and lively traditional Irish tune. Banjo, fiddle and bodhran join together in a popular Irish hornpipe set. The first tune is called "Harvest Home" which then leads into Boys of Bluehill at 1:40 when the guitar enters. 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 / 78 BPM]
A traditional Irish double jig (Haste to the Wedding) which moves into slip Jig (Kitty Come Down to Limerick) at 1:00. Pounding bodhran drives both spirited jigs which are played by fiddle and mandolin. Popular jigs in Ireland, heard around the country, these are valiant, glorious and an ode to older times. 100% live performance. 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 / 128 BPM]
Calm, soft and mellow piano pop track. Simple piano arpeggios combine with celtic harp,strings and drums to make a tune that relaxes and transports you off on fluffy clouds. Slightly reminiscent of Coldplay or Hornsby [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 62 BPM]
A pastoral piece with a Scottish / Celtic feel, prominently featuring a traditional bowed string instrument, the fidule. Could work well in medieval or fantasy themed productions. Conveys the sense of open spaces or remembrance of times past. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
An unusual and highly atmospheric blend of Celtic/Irish folk influences with Indian, Oriental and Asian elements. Tabla drums and sitars combine with electric guitars, Indian raga flutes and Celtic inspired melodies. It's a little eclectic, dreamy and ethereal, with a sense of far-away places, mythology, travel, adventure and new discoveries. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Wondrous, lush, beautiful orchestral music featuring celtic (pennywhistle, bodhran, uillean pipes, highland pipes) instruments, synthesizers, and brass. Distant drumming and rich bass instruments give the piece an expansive feel. A modulation heightens the energy leads to a bombastic ending. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
A beautiful, soft, airy track perfect for nature documentaries, commercials or inspirational corporate projects. Blending New Age sounds with African and Celtic undertones this track features Kalimba, Gamelan, Congas, Hi-Hat, female vocal chants, Pads and subtle sound effects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
"In Dublins Fair City" is a traditional Irish pub song that goes by various different names, including "Cockles and Mussels" and "Molly Malone". Telling the story of Molly Malone, this lively and charming Irish track has been sung in many an Irish pub over the decades, even centuries. Featuring accordion, violin, Irish flute (tin whistle / penny whistle), piano and acoustic guitars. Starts rather slowly and then increases the tempo slightly for each new verse - ending up considerably faster than it started. A great, foot stomping, Irish traditional drinking song. Also available is an Underscore version, with all the lead instruments removed (great for singing along). [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 68 BPM]
Happy, infectious Celtic tune, Irish jig and reels. Builds from a simple tin whistle melody with bodhran drums and percussion to a rousing ensemble party. Features, accordion, flute and traditional Irish instruments. Pubs, dancing leprechauns, romantic comedy, vacations, Irish adventures, Travel Channel, Documentaries, History Channel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 130 BPM]
O Danny Boy, also known as the Londonderry Air - a traditional Irish / Celtic folk song, performed by a 100% live recorded string quintet. No samples, no computers. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A happy, jolly Irish folk style track. Various Irish pipes, hand drums, clapping and feet stomping, etc. Medieval feel, a feast at the castle, etc. This track also comes in an 'Extended Intro' version where a soft, wistful, nostalgic Irish theme is playing for a minute before the main track sets in. The 1-minute soft intro is also available by itself. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Celtic / Irish high-spirited fling with acoustic guitars. Dancing, playful, lively. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 93 BPM]
Authentic sounding medieval instruments play a bawdy, brazen celtic dance number for the Tudor court. The track varies in tempo, with some uptempo parts and others slow. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Positive, feel-good guitar rock. Good forward drive, but not too heavy. Some passages include a celtic sounding, cheerful melody line. Appealing, projecting high spirits and great adventures. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Tavern / Old Town/ Medieval Village Music. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Traditional Irish/Celtic music piece featuring Irish flute, soft pad and guitar. This piece starts slowly and shifts to a faster section later on. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
A powerful Folk song that deals with a father and son relationship. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Tense, haunting and sweeping keyboards set the tone while bagpipes play in the background. A wonderfully mysterious track that builds to a climax. Perfect for any project relating to the Loch Ness Monster or other horrors/thrillers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Celtic air, fiddle & accordian. Ireland or Scotland, calm and tender. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 59 BPM]
Beautiful Folk instrumental that is short and bright. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A moving and sincere love theme with Celtic undertones. Beginning slowly with a harp and Irish flute, then moving into a faster, more playful version of the theme on piano [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
An appealing, homely, Irish traditional song which conjures images of beautiful Irish shores and the dearly loved green fields of Ireland. This contemporary version has been produced with Bodhran, Irish whistle, acoustic guitar, bass and drums. We've also made available a version where the main lead is played on a regular orchestral flute, because although the Penny Whistle is beautiful and quintessentially Irish, the orchestral flute has a softer sound which could be better suited in some media projects. Also available is an Underscore version, which means all lead/solo instruments are removed, leaving only the background music -- great for singing along. [Trad./Arr: B. Lynne] [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
