Celtic, Irish royalty free music that will take you to the regions known from the movies Game of Thrones, Highlander, Outlander. Suitable as background music for stories about ancient world full of wonder and magic. Green mountainous landscapes, fairy magic, heroic adventures, medieval action, fantasy and chase scenes. Good royalty free stock music for history/historical projects, fantasy, adventure and folk stories, fantasy games, RPG/role-playing games, fantasy worlds, tourism, culture, documentaries, video games or soundtracks for movies and TV. Listen to these royalty free tracks, buy a license to any individual track and download the music immediately in MP3 and WAV format, along with an official License document.
A fun set of Irish reels performed 100% live on banjo, fiddle, box and flute. Bird in the Bush is performed first, followed by Jenny's Chicken's at 1:13 as the flute enters. A very old set of tunes, first recorded in 1934, but most likely hundreds of years old. 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 / 106 BPM]
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne? -- Beautiful arrangement and renderition of this new year's eve traditional song. In addition to a full length version and a 60-second version, there are also four different 30-second versions available, as well as two Auld Lang Syne loops. [Tempo: Slow / 102 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Pirate / World / Medieval Dance Music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 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 set of Irish traditional "slides" performed by mainly by the box and banjo with accompaniment by fiddle, flute and bodhran. O'Keefes is performed first and leads into the Brosna at 0:53. Brosna is sometimes also called "The Lonesome Road to Dingle" or "Trip to the Jacks". 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 / 145 BPM]
A sensual, slow and swaying track with a downtempo, Urban beat and a Celtic influence. Heavenly pads and voices, jangly, chime-like percussions and a deep, soft, groove. Relaxing, angelic, smooth and delicate. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A charming, traditional Irish lullaby, tastefully performed on two acoustic guitars, Irish flute (penny whistle) and subtle electric piano. Kind, gentle and sweet. This is a traditional Irish folk melody, but not at all limited to Ireland or Irish projects. We also have a version where the main melody is played on a regular Orchestral flute instead of the Irish whistle. [Tempo: Slow / 73 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]
Upbeat, Pop, Rock / Celtic. Instrumental Acoustic Guitars drive this track. Nice bed for travel, adventure, documentary, animal planet, discovery, video productions. This track has a simple, positive, playful and inspiring commercial sound, full of integrity. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
Calm, mellow, soft, relaxing, tranquil and spacious track with an unusual sounding, clean guitar playing a simple haunting, slightly melancholic melody. Like a cross between a harmonica & a soft accordion. Atmospheric, peaceful, dreamy, moody & hypnotic. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / nostalgic projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Medieval or celtic sounding Fantasy piece with flute, tamborine and traditional drums. Medieval inn, town, festival or dance. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World Heritage / Medieval Village / Pirate Music. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Irish folk jig, original composition in traditional Irish / Celtic style. Acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, Bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A happy and joyful Celtic, Medieval, Middle Ages type track that would go well with scenes of rejoicing, reunions, dancing and village parties etc. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A fast paced set of traditional Irish reels. Upbeat, lively and fast paced, these are a popular set of tunes played in Irish pubs and sessions. Fiddle, guitar and bodhran begin, with flute entering at 0:36 until 01:13 when Craig's Pipes begins and the box begins playing also. These reels are great fun to listen to and dance to. 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 / 106 BPM]
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]
The traditional Irish drinking song as performed by an Irish pub band. Available both in Instrumental and Vocal versions. Great for St. Patrick's day celebrations, or anything to do with Ireland - its one of Ireland's most famous songs. Arrangement with vocal harmonies, guitar, drums, bass, accordion and recorder. And plenty of energy! The lyrics are about drinking and are comedic in nature. [Trad. Arr: James Barr] [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
An instrumental track in Medieval / Historical sound. Atmospheric and wistful. Good for history / historical projects, fantasy, adventure and folk tales. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
A 19th century Irish folk song arranged with a folk tune and featuring guitar and fiddle. Authentic and historic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 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]
Minimalist piano and glockenspiel, atmospheric percussion, melodic and mysterious. Slight medieval fantasy, foreign, adventure feel. Also a little mischievous, playful. Good for fantasy games, RPG/Role Playing games, fantasy worlds etc. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / World Heritage / Historical Music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 122 BPM]
A folk track featuring guitar, banjo, accordian & harmonium. Longing / Hopeful. A promise of new & better times? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk music. This is a two-part performance, first up is the "Kesh" jig, seamlessly followed by "Smash the Windows". [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Tavern / Medieval / Historical Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 111 BPM]
Mandolin, fiddle and bodhran play this set of Irish reels. Light instrumentation compared to most reels, this is a very old tune - collected first by Michael Coleman in "Past Masters of Irish Fiddle Music" in 1923. Live recording. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 106 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]
Peaceful, pictoral music from a beautiful fantasy world. Harp, hand drums and strings. Suitable as music for tales of an ancient world of wonder and magic. [Tempo: Medium / 71 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]
Cello led plaintive leit motiv with a Celtic feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
An up-tempo Old English Folk Song. Banjo, concertina, mandolin alongside male and female harmonies make this song stream merrily along. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A folk song that tells a story of an old Liverpool Busker – very much in the mould of Traditional Folk music. An upbeat song with catchy violin, concertina and vocal harmonies. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A romantic Celtic sounding ballad inspired by Howard Shore's score for Lord Of The Rings and James Horner's the music from Titanic. It features strings, tin whistle, Irish low whistle, Celtic harp, carillon and Glockenspiel, uilleann pipes and glorious choir. It is innocent, magical and warm, and retreats into a slow and sorrowful ending. It would work nicely in family drama, film and video needing disney like touch, cartoon and animation, and joyful Christmas and holiday projects. [Tempo: Slow / 127 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Tells the story of a magic harp with a beautiful and delicate harp solo - very moving and expressive. An orchestra then accompanies the tune to a dramatic and emotional climax. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
Cello, choirs & resounding drums create a regal, thrusting Game of Thrones type theme. [Tempo: Medium / 155 BPM]
A pretty and dreamy little piano and flute tune, with a slightly Celtic influence. Innocence / Snug / Delicate / Effortless beauty music. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
A Renaissance court music dance that originated in Renaissance England and was popular throughout Europe. One of several country dance tunes taken from The Dancing Master by John Playford (1623-1686). Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble using authentic live instruments modeled on the instruments of the original era. Hand percussion, renaissance recorder, Irish Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 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 folk pop/sea shanty song that draws upon vivid imagery. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 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]
Guitar strumming, hand drums and percussion open this musical fantasy fairytale about a far-away place in a distant time. E-bow guitar and flute feature. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A 15th century music dance that originated in France, and went on to be used in popular culture and danced at courts all over medieval and Renaissance Europe. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring real live instruments modeled on the actual instruments of the Medieval and Renaissance music times, including hand percussion, Renaissance Recorder, Hurdy Gurdy and Bouzouki. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 199 BPM]
A folk pop / sea shanty song that draws upon vivid imagery of Cornwall. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
