This is where we put the music that we feel is suitable for historical documentaries and films from any period before the 1920's. Be it the early 20th century America or even older going back to ancient times to explore Egyptian pyramids or South American Mayan culture, I guess you could say that this music would be suitable for use on the History Channel. You'll find a lot of classical music here, as well as folk / ambient and other music genres.
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. 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 / 120 BPM]
A grand and lush orchestral track with choir and big drums. Depicting something grand, epic, and awe inspiring. Amazement / Wonderment. Grand journeys, grand adventures or impressive natural wonders. Can also be a nice track for a grand ship setting sail on the ocean. Uplifting, soaring and spiritual. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 136 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
(Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
This Chopin inspired classical piece with a modern twist evokes the music written for the time with some classical-modern phrased lyrical melodic overtones. Think Chopin meets Van Gogh in a creative artistic landscape of mind and spirit. Good for classically inspired Media of all types. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An uplifting string motif starts this piece of music soon joined by percussion that builds up to a broad and majestic brass melody. It’s full of optimism, achievement and a great soundtrack for films, video, podcasts and any project that tells a story and takes you on a journey of discovery. It could be used in conjunction with imagery of flying and drone footage, running and travel. This orchestral soundtrack has an epic and heroic feel it with a moderate tempo at 120 BPM. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
An energetic music track that has a feeling of the beginning of a great adventure or the start of a big journey. Its moderate rhythm pulsates from start to finish while the overall music track builds up to a spirited climax. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Colorful classical mid-tempo string arrangement, with a nostalgic, romantic, and passionate feel to it. It brings to mind classical nineteenth-century music. Suitable for period pieces, and also for productions that require a refined, stylish backdrop. Great for commercials, movies and TV shows. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
A Country song with old Country influences about loving and thinking about a girl while in battle. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 69 BPM]
A grand and powerful track of amazement and glory. Semi-orchestral, with drums and sound effects, it combines classical and modern elements, perhaps as if to signify a connection between the historical and the current. Inspiring / Rousing / Amazing / Glorious / Victorious. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A bright and festive track featuring traditional Peruvian instruments such as the charango, ocarina and of course the panpipes. Conveys a very South American flavor. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
A creepy, spooky and atmospheric track arranged for strings section. Classic horror or mystery feel. Think classic murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, Yorkshire Ripper, Tim Burton films etc. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A Church Organ version of this beautiful Christmas Holiday hymn written by Peter C. Lutkin (public domain). [Tempo: Slow / 56 BPM]
Silly country blue grass comedy that offers feelings of laughter, quirkiness, and silly funny times. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 200 BPM]
Gentle and graceful traditional Celtic track with a Scottish touch. Features bagpipes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 86 BPM]
An exotic and simple music track made with various ethnic Chinese instruments in ancient Chinese opera style. Simple structure, without any stops. Exotic / Asia / Far East / Ethnic music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Simple snare drum pattern. Dead man walking / walking to execution / walking the plank, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This piece with echo like piano and atmosphere fits perfectly inside a cavernous wonder or a dream. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Lovely elegant string quartet in a Classical setting. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Melodic, Irish/Celtic inspired, contemporary soft rock track featuring acoustic and electric guitar, medieval percussion instruments, flute etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 159 BPM]
Historical, military with hand drum and penny whistle. Medieval or civil war battle march. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A melodic orchestral theme with a percussive, upbeat, and celebratory feel. This piece hearkens back to the cowboy themes of the Golden Age of Hollywood Western movies. The piece would work well as a title track or main theme for a Western themed production, or in a scene featuring celebration or revelry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
A mysterious, slightly threatening piece for choir and orchestra. Conveys the senses of hope and awe at the same time. Could be useful in scenes where a character is expecting a significant event, or some scenes where dramatic changes occur. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Traditional Polish song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with suka biłgorajska lead. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. 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 / 200 BPM]
An epic and awe-inspiring orchestral soundtrack. It has a grand and majestic feel with a sense of hope and optimism, perhaps a heroic adventure, achieving greatness, or on a voyage of discovery. Perfect music for a film score, drone footage, travelling across vast landscapes, storytelling and much more. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]
(Frederic Chopin) Chopin Preludes, Prelude No. 8 in f-sharp minor, Op. 28, Molto agitato. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
Orchestra, drums and bass build up a heroic action sequence. Great for sports montages, or any scene needing a strong injection of energy and power. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 114 BPM]
A contemporary arrangement of Bach's Minuet. Classical/Contemporary. Peaceful/Calm, Easy. Strings, Flute, Electronic percussion. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]
Beautiful, atmospheric, sad, emotive, moving, meaningful, tragic, lonely, heart-wrending orchestral track using lush-spacious strings, woodwinds and simple piano lines. Would suit dramatic / romantic breakup / requiem / military / history type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. 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 / 180 BPM]
Piece of light, romantic classical music performed on organ and oboe. Dreamy, peaceful. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions: Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Classical chamber piece featuring celli. [Tempo: Slow / 87 BPM]
Unmistakably Indian in mood and style but enveloped in contemporary production. There's a undercurrent of magic and mystery throughout the whole track which features a variety of lead instruments. World / Travel / Ethnic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A neo-classical, bright and uplifting piece with strings combining with contemporary instruments. Positive energy, elegance and achievement. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 92 BPM]
Arrangement by Wojtek Panufnik. Popular performance for Gypsy orchestras. Nice for Silent Movie. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Calm, soothing, beautiful solo piano performance by Dmitriy Lukyanov. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A dramatic, emotionally uplifting and moving composition for string orchestra with a powerfully developed theme, underscoring anything from an epic farewell to an ultimate heartfelt redemption. [Tempo: Very slow / 110 BPM]
Smetana Vltava (The Moldau) JB 1.112/2 in E minor (Excerpt). Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts with winds solo, the beautiful, lyrical theme starts at 1:08, played by the violins. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Epic orchestration with pounding drums and sweeping chords. Builds into a victorious climax. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Paul Dukas - L'apprenti sorcier (Sorcerer's Apprentice) in F Minor, IPD 1. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A percussion-only Battle- or Fight track. Urgent drumming on Taiko and other Eastern / Japanese / Tibetan percussion gives the track a Historical feel; perhaps ancient Japan / Oriental / Far East, or Fantasy worlds. Martial Arts, hand to hand combat, fighting and brawling, chase or wild escape. Available in three different tempo options. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 150 BPM]
An introspective, thoughtful and emotive piano track. Somewhat bittersweet, with a sense of longing, warmth and loving emotions. Caring, hopeful, heartening, but also with a melancholic feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Fun, upbeat Gypsy Jazz meets Russian folk. Balalaika and Clarinet backed by acoustic guitars, upright bass and drums perfect for travel and cultural documentaries, comedy soundtracks, celebrations, weddings and Tetris style video game music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 250 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]
A reflective, emotive and tasteful rendition of the classic Irish folk tune, arranged for piano and violin. Danny Boy is one of the most famous and most loved piece of music in history. With its origin in Irish folk lore, this track is today used in many settings such as St. Paddy's Day, wedding ceremonies, films / movies and more. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
