Uptempo, happy, "hoe-down", rootsy, "new country" music bed. Fast tempo, with hot guitars, fiddle and dobro solos. Suitable for car chases, action, fights, rodeos, country comedy, beer, NASCAR, parties, square dance, line dance, county fairs, Jackass, American Pickers or an Americana feel. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
Laid back, mid tempo, new country track. Intro starts with hooky guitar lick and continues throughout. Acoustic guitar, pedal steel and strong fiddle keeps the music flowing. Ensemble lick at the end makes for a strong finish. Works for country bars, rural settings, Smokey Mountains, fishing, Americana, roots music, lodging, backwoods, honky tonk and moonshine runs. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Mid-tempo honky-tonk, bluesy pop country rock music bed, a la Wynona. Traditional rootsy feel, Jerry Lee Lewis piano licks and smoking guitar solo. Also features fiddle, steel and harmonica. Southern rock, NASCAR, Sports Theme, country bar, rural, Smokey Mountains, fishing, americana, roots music, lodging, backwoods, honky tonk, moonshine. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
A haunting, ambient, cinematic piece featuring cello, orchestral string drones and subtle Japenese woodwind. Inspired by John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma's soundtrack to the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. Dark, beautiful and moving, perfect for dramatic soundtracks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Starting with a short, slow, sad and romantic melody before letting loose into a fast paced traditional gypsy jazz that swings from head to toe. While remaining with the melancholy melody the piece is still fun and bouncy, perfect for comedies, commercials, 1920s-40s retro and european travel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 128 BPM]
Kickin' up-tempo country music track featuring piano, blues harp and fiddle. Straight-ahead "train" groove. Perfect for line-dancing, NASCAR, Sports Theme, Country Bar, Rural, Smokey Mountains, Fishing, Americana, Roots Music, Lodging, Backwoods, Honky Tonk, Blue Collar, Heartland, Jamboree, County Fair. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
A mysterious and pensive, orchestral underscore for Fantasy, Adventure or Sci-fi. A mixture of awe, amazement, wonderment and nervous tension. What's lurking behind these walls? Great background material for Fantasy games, Adventure / Discovery, Historical and Epic stories. Can also work for some Epic Trailers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A beautiful and magical orchestral fantasy track, available with or without choir. Pastoral, melodic, sweeping passages of orchestral strings, harp and flutes paint a picture of magical worlds, amazing discoveries, new beginnings. Beauty and fantasy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
An interesting mix of contemporary chill-out with some simple country/folk style fiddle playing, creating a soothing, uplifting feel. Perfect for laid back, relaxing environments, titles, credits, corporate videos, commercials, tv dramas and much more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Delicate and fragile instrumental ballad. Piano, strings, drums and bass combine to create a somewhat simple, yet powerful and poignant track, somewhere between ambient and romantic. Emotive and heartwarming this track would be well suited to drama, romance, reflective projects and more. Touching / Sincere. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A French / European style waltz with dark, sinister undertones. Features Violin, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar and Bass. Good for dramas, thrillers, mysteries, spies, cartoons, crime or Parisian passion. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Laidback track that blends traditional Indian instruments with a modern chill-out groove. Great for contemporary Indian based projects, tv dramas, movies, documentaries etc looking for a soothing, pensive mood. Features Santoor, Tabla, Piano, Violin, Vocals, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Gymnopdie No. 1 by Eric Satie is one of the most popular classical pieces ever. This piece was beautifully arranged for chamber orchestra by Yuri Sazonoff. 100% live recording, no synths or samples. Various cuts and versions are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Classical interlude composed by Yuri Sazonoff and performed by live chamber orchestra. The piece depicts the rising of the sun, morning mood, peacefull calm and fresh. Live orchestra, 100% live recording, no synths or samples. Various cuts and versions are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This is a cinematic film soundtrack. Miraculous sounding piano and smooth violin in high notes gives a feeling of something magical. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
A delicate and somewhat mystical waltz with an Italian or Sicilian flavor. Has a sense of something personal, introspective, touching. Like an unfolding story. Elegant and fragile. Features violin, trumpet and accordion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A fragile and touching European / Italian / Sicilian track featuring mandolin, violin, harp and strings. Subtle drums join later. A sense of turmoil and perhaps pain, a fragile beauty. Good for historical dramas and more. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]
Live performed waltz, with a European flavor - perhaps Italy or Sicily. Accordeon, mandolin, violin and snare drum. Good for anything European or historical Europe, Italian / Sicilian productions, historical drama and more. Authentic and elegant. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
An elegant, poignant Tango with the flavour of old Europe, perhaps Italy or Sicily. Led by a fragile solo violin, supported by accordion, drums and strings. Passionate, combining elements of joy and tenderness, perhaps longing. Good for historical Europe, dance scenes, drama and more. The track moves into a more developed / louder part at about 45 seconds in. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
A fragile and introspective, melancholic and longing acoustic track with a sense of old Europe / Italy / France / Sicily or other traditional European culture. Sparse sound with acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin and solemn trumpet, backed by sparse jazz drums and upright bass. A feeling of loss or hopelessness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A moody and elegant piece with a strong European / Traditional Europe flavour. Perhaps Italy or Sicily, but could also be France, Hungary, or Eastern Europe influences. Solo violin, accordion, mandolin, harp, acoustic guitar. This piece has a sense of sadness and melancholy but also one of hope and togetherness. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Solemn and sorrowful. Orchestral strings, subtle brass and death bell, later joined by a fragile solo violin. Good for scenes of loss, sorrow, death. Perhaps aftermath of a disaster or a funeral. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A somewhat quirky and intriguing underscore for film or other media. Led by a musical box / toy piano with trumpet and solo violin joining in later. Good for use in film soundtracks, this track has a sense of mystery and mindfulness. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A historical, retro big band, classic dance hall track. Showtime type music from the 1920-1950 era USA. Romantic and lyrical string section with brass section, acoustic guitar, jazz drums, acoustic bass, piano and some trumpet and violin soloing. Good for historical / period films, retro productions of the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's or 1950's. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
A delicate, fragile and romantic piece with a traditional European feel. Solo violin and accordeon backed by mandolin, string section and acoustic guitar. Lyrical and elegant, with a sense of dignity and melancholy. Can be France, Italy, Sicily or more Eastern Europe. Good for historical productions, travel and exploration, period drama and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A dramatic track with a European / French / Italian / Sicilian feel. A stabbing, aggressive rhythm and dark brass sweeps, combined with violin and accordeon gives this track a historical feel that makes it good for history / period drama. Threatening and uneasy. Conflict / provocation. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]
Fun and festive, traditional European party / celebration. Could be Italy / Sicily, but also other European / Greece / Eastern Europe / Balkan etc. Weddings, family parties, parades and dance events. Semi-orchestral sound, led by acoustic guitar, violin, accordion and trumpet. The "Light version" is without the drums and some of the textures, making it even more like a traditional / historical home party / wedding reception etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A staccato and ominous / uneasy track with a traditional European flavor provided by Violin, Accordion and Mandolin, combined with pounding drums and orchestra. Could be Italy / Italian / Sicilian or other European country, possibly Mafia related or a track to accompany conflict, battle, shootout, chase or some urgent situation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A chamber orchestra piece, calm and classic. A perfect background music for any warm, cosy and classy image. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An orchestral piece, a rather dark one. This composition builds up a tension and an uncomfortable feeling. It's thrilling and suspicious, this song makes a good suspense conductor without specially having any particular ending at the end, this could end well, or bad. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 89 BPM]
A dramatic, orchestral piece. It's theme varies in transitioned formats and evolves from a melancholic drama sound to a "war march" genre of orchestral music. Its progressive rhythm and heavy percussion makes it good for action, and its melancholic and twisted violin solo brings back the emotion on it's opening and ending theme. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 0 BPM]
Jazzy Experimental abstract track with a cinematic touch . [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Deep minimal dubstep, incorporating traditional/classical instrumentation. Dark and eerie. Mystery, danger lurking. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Uptempo song about meeting a girl, falling in love and giving her everything she wants. Pedal steel guitar, fiddle, electric guitar, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 137 BPM]
Daydreaming about a perfect vacation spot, place to relax and unwind. Fiddle, mandolin, dobro, electric guitar, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Story that follows the lives of a young boy and a bully. Starts in grade school and ends up as a positive message with the bully becoming a war hero and giving his life for his fellow soldiers. Banjo, fiddle, drums, pedal steel guitar, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
American pride song about living the American Dream. Raising a family, helping neighbors, honoring military heros . Fiddle, pedal steel, electric guitar, drums, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Finding true love. Waitress in a bar meeting a musician playing on stage. Heartfelt ballad with a big melodic chorus. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Rocking country song about partying, dancing, going out and letting lose. Modern country rock song, Nashville style. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
A country song about a small town diner/restaurant, where the towns folk discuss gossip and politics. Guitar, upright bass, drums, fiddle, national resonator guitar, percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]
Story about a family moving from Tennessee to Arkansas to find better work and a better life. Foot stomping, two step, uptempo song led by fiddle and banjo. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 136 BPM]
High energy electric violin/fiddle instrumental. Country Rock, Irish Rock, Fusion. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A song about finding love in todays environment of social media, information overload, and online dating. Modern rock with a country flair, rocking string section at the end. Electric violin, string section, electric guitar, bass, drums, acoustic guitar, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A soft and gentle track with a repetitive piano phrase, picked guitars, bass and brushed drums. Heartwarming and soothing, this track has a lovely reflective and warm feel that is enhanced further with a string section towards the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 78 BPM]
A passionate waltz with a haunting melody on violin backed by accordion, mandolin, guitar, bass and drums. Sets the scene perfectly for Italian based movie or tv, travel and vacation spots and romantic dramas. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 5. Air. Dignified and classical rendition of this popular piece of classical music. Real instruments. Led by two violins, with light orchestral backing. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Ave Maria, composed by Charles Gounod, Arrangement by Johann Sebastian Bach. Catalogue number CG 89a. Tasteful and delicate rendition of this popular and beautiful piece of classical music by Bach, often used in connection with wedding ceremonies. A fragile violin with harp backing. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Ave Maria in B-flat major, D.839 by Franz Peter Schubert. A beautiful and fragile rendition of this popular piece of classical music by Schubert, arranged for piano and violin. Tender and poignant. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Slow / 51 BPM]
Canon and Gigue in D major, P.37 ; T.337 ; PC.358: 1. Canon. A live performed chamber orchestra version of this popular and beautiful piece of classical music. Canon in D Major, as often used in wedding receptions and other settings. Classic, classy, regal and tasteful. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 40 BPM]
2 Canciones Mexicanas: 2. Estrellita. (Light arrangement). A beautiful, transparent rendition of this popular piece of classical music composed by Mexican composer Manuel Ponce in 1912. Fragile and nostalgic, this pretty piece is still popular today and is used for, among other things, wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. Estrellita means 'Little Star'. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
