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Ozymandius Hard rock / Heavy metal A slow, moody and brooding intro leads to an energy explosion of drums and guitars. Irresistible and full of forward momentum.
Once Bitten Hard rock / Heavy metal Bouncy and rhythmic elastic rock track with tremendous push and power.
Obsession Hard rock / Heavy metal Groovy staccato riffs lead this hard rock track into an epic, stadium-rocking melodic pre-chorus section with a sense of grandeur and space. Only to be slapped around the face by the aggressive and motivated chorus .
Molten Hard rock / Heavy metal Groovy hard rock track with unstoppably head-nodding rhythms and riffs in the verse section lead to epically open chords in the chorus. Full of ambition and strongly focussed, calculated energy.
Lunacy Hard rock / Heavy metal A wild ride, all-out hard rock, fiery inferno. Driving, snarling and edgy guitar riffs, with busy rock drums and unhinged, chaotic guitar lead lines, hinting at insanity and mayhem.
Loaded Dice Hard rock / Heavy metal Powerful and gritty, mean and heavy, pumping and sizzling hard rock track. Big, heavy, macho sound and a gutsy drive.
Live Fast Die Last Hard rock / Heavy metal This track features a driving, hard rock guitar arrangement with a wild-ride, upbeat rhythm. It is well-suited for sports, daring stunts, and themes involving masculinity, big engines, and high-energy moments. Ideal for video games, action films, sports…
Intimidation Hard rock / Heavy metal Meaty and bluesy hard rock riffage in a blaze of guts and glory, this powerful rock 'n roller is suitable for extreme sports, high-impact sporting footage, daring stunts and adrenaline-fueled motor racing.
Inflammable Hard rock / Heavy metal Edgy and raw, powerful hard rock, heavy metal with snarling guitar riffs and soaring leads. Sections with half-time drums add to the weight and impact of this power rocker, suitable for extreme sports and macho content.
Infinity's Cloak Hard rock / Heavy metal This track features a burning, fiery, heavy, and raw guitar-driven sound, with a powerful, intense rhythm. It is ideal for high-energy action scenes, extreme sports, and moments requiring an aggressive, bold soundtrack. It works well in video games, sports…
Heathen Hard rock / Heavy metal Powerful, driven rock with edgy, heavy guitar riffs and a groovy rhythm. Its relentless energy makes it ideal for masculine sports, extreme sports, and action-driven media. It works well in video games, sports broadcasts, action films, and commercials…
Gunrunner Hard rock / Heavy metal A no-frills, heavy power rock track with slamming drums and a relentless, driving rhythm. It suits extreme sports, high-intensity action scenes, big motors, and moments requiring a raw, powerful sound. Ideal for sports broadcasts, video games, action…
Gristle Hard rock / Heavy metal No frills, gutsy and heavy power rock with slamming drums and a heavy, relentless drive. A good track for extreme sports, big motors and heavy gut punches.
Desert Song Hard rock / Heavy metal Edgy hard rock with biting, snarling guitar riffs and a fast-paced rhythm. Well-suited for extreme sports, daring stunts, and high-energy action sequences. Ideal for video games, sports broadcasts, commercials, and films, the music adds intensity and…
Corrupted Hard rock / Heavy metal This track features a driving, high-energy hard rock guitar arrangement with an upbeat, relentless rhythm. Its intense energy makes it ideal for sports, action-packed scenes, and themes of power and masculinity. The music complements projects involving…
Circus of Noise Hard rock / Heavy metal A driving, wild-ride, hard rockin' guitar fest with a positive, upbeat drive. Great for sports, daring stunts, macho, big engines and 'guys stuff'.
Blazing Hard rock / Heavy metal Gutsy and no-frills hard rock, with edgy guitar riffs and a high energy level. Dark, raw and powerful feel, with just drums, bass and guitars.
Keeping Up Appearances Hip Hop / Trap / Trip Hop A minimal and edgy Hip-Hop beat. Ambitious and a little bit disingenious, with an urban trap beat, orchestral strings and minimalistic synths. Great for dramedy, gossip and slander, with a little bit of edge and drama feel. (Stem files available.)
Keep Quiet Hip Hop / Trap / Trip Hop A minimal and edgy Hip-Hop beat. Ambitious and a little bit mysterious, with an urban trap beat, orchestral strings and minimalistic synths. Great for drama, gossip and slander, with a little bit of edge and spiteful feel. (Stem files available.)
How Convenient Hip Hop / Trap / Trip Hop A light and bouncy Hip-Hop beat. Funky and a little bit sneaky, blending an urban trap beat with minimalistic orchestral strings. Great for drama, intrigue, reality show, docu-soap, every-day challenges and activities, with a little bit of fun, playful…
Didn't You Hear? Hip Hop / Trap / Trip Hop A light and bouncy Hip-Hop beat. Funky and a little bit mischievous, blending an urban trap beat with orchestral strings and piano. Great for drama, intrigue, reality show, docu-soap, every-day challenges and activities, with a little bit of fun or ironic…
This Is Mardi Gras Old-time jazz / Retro jazz Fun and bright, upbeat and swinging, New Orleans and Mardi Gras celebration jazz. Street party / Parade / Historical fun. Available with or without the guitar strumming and/or the bass. (Stem files available.)
Mardi Gras Parade Old-time jazz / Retro jazz A fun and upbeat Mardi Gras and New Orleans jazz track with an excited and fun marching band or parade feel. Mardi Gras celebration. (Stem files available).
You Can Do It Techno / Dance music Energetic and uplifting Euphoric House / Dance EDM club anthem. Dance floor party, night club euphoria, DJ dance set. Also great for sports / workout / exercise / HIIT and more. (Stem files available.)
Technology For The Future Drum'n Bass / UK Bass / Future Bass A modern Future Pop Bass track with subtle soulful chords that add a sense of uniqueness and sophistication. A spacious, stylish sound that blends urban and futuristic elements. Suitable for cityscape visuals, product presentations, fashion shows, and…
Synapse Element Corporate / Industry / Tech A slow, atmospheric intro establishes a mysterious mood before transitioning into a minimalist arrangement driven by percussion and bass. Melodic passages and modern sound design create an evolving, spacious soundscape. Suitable for science, technology…
Sensory Lights Corporate / Industry / Tech A modern track blending elements of technology, science, and curiosity. The composition alternates between calmer sections and dynamic refrains, creating a sense of discovery and innovation. Light and spacious, it features melodic themes and a positive…
Scientific Progress Corporate / Industry / Tech A blend of calm segments and an energetic chorus, this track combines technology, science, and mystery. Its spacious, light melodies evoke a positive, scientific atmosphere, making it ideal for scientific project presentations and product showcases. The…
Indigo Vibrations Corporate / Industry / Tech A light, steady rhythm in a Drum and Bass style combines with a melodic, atmospheric looped passage to evoke space, lightness, nostalgia, and a positive mood. The track's cinematic pop flair makes it suitable for drone footage of city panoramas, promotional…
The Stronghold (A Adler) Amazement/Wonderment A rousing and foreboding orchestral cinematic track, with a crisp and grand, 'big sky' orchestral sound. A sense of danger, tension and threat, with a more heroic and valiant mid section. Great for amazing journeys, legendary tales, epic footage. Grand…
The Crossing (A Adler) Cinematic Main themes A grand and soaring cinematic piece, with a heroic melody, a victorious and valiant mood, and an epic orchestra sound with orchestral percussion.
Detective Alfie Happy / Playful / Light hearted A fun and quirky, light comedy track performed by orchestra and various odd percussion. Curious and investigative, a little bit sneaky. Great for dramedy, light comedy and family/kids content, this track has several stops and starts, edit points that…
Rainbow Angels Introspective/Thoughtful A gentle and somewhat curious, or slightly playful, light orchestra piece. Cinematic in nature, this wonderfully quirky piece is centered around a repeating piano note, alluring to something, or someone, with curiosity and innocence - or perhaps the dawning…
League of Guardians Part 3 Victorious/Triumphant A grand and epic, cinematic orchestral track with a strong sense of amazement, wonderment and epic visions. Heroic and valiant, victorious and triumphant. Rousing / Grand / Majestic, with an amazing 'big sky' orchestra sound.
League of Guardians Part 2 Danger/Tension/Threat An impactful orchestral cinematic track with a grand and pompous orchestra sound. A sense of danger, tension, threat and urgency, with occasional battle- or chase type drums. Urgent and heroic.
League of Guardians Part 1 Danger/Tension/Threat An orchestral, cinematic track filled with drama and heroic action, and with a 'big sky' orchestral production suitable for Hollywood movies. Valiant / Hero / Amazement / Grandeur / Fantasy. The action picks up from around 30 seconds in.
The Valley Light/Blissful/Heavenly A gentle and sweet orchestral / cinematic piece. Tender, caressing and somewhat ethereal, this piece grows into a somewhat richer orchestration from around 01:35, giving the music a natural lift. Full of hope and caring, this track will go well with sweet…
Emporio Introspective/Thoughtful A 'big sky' type, orchestral cinematic piece that starts with a distant echo, builds some mystery, and then culminates in amazement and wonderment, and a heroic, majestic finish. With the classic orchestral sound of Hollywood movies.
Emerald Fields Amazement/Wonderment Ambient cinematic track with an ethereal feel of beauty and amazement, but also with some curiosity. Like a beautiful natural event, curious creatures or a wonderful place of pastoral beauty. This track will go well with films, movies, TV underscores…
Fingerpainting Day Cool & Cheeky A light and endearing, orchestral theme of happiness and brightness. Innocent, lighthearted and fun. A great family movie musical scene.
Crystal Forest Cinematic Main themes A touching and a little bit dreamy, orchestral cue for film and TV, and with a sense of amazement, wonderment and daring to dream.
Caper Movie Happy / Playful / Light hearted A fun and quirky, light comedy track performed by orchestra and various odd percussion. Curious, mischievous and lighthearted.
Maelstrom Drama Strings Classical - Other A stormful classical strings composition, suitable for dramatic period drama, book trailers, film trailers, serious drama and more. Passionate and tense, with staccato and legato strings, inspired by Beethoven, Vivaldi and Mozart. (Stem files availab…
Elegy for 2 Celli & Guitar Classical - Other A melancholic and introspective neo-classical piece made for a small chamber ensemble of strings and acoustic guitar. Intimate and reflective, with a composition reminescent of classical music of the baroque, renaissance and classical period. (Stem files…
Honeysuckle Rose, feat. Lisa Graham [For Licensing in USA only] Vocal Jazz music A fun and toe-tapping, traditional jazz combo instrumental performance of the classic song 'Honeysuckle Rose', featuring jazz drums, upright bass, guitar, piano, horns and female vocals. Composed by Thomas 'Fats' Waller (music) and Andy Razaf (lyrics)…
Honeysuckle Rose - Instrumental [For licensing in USA only] General & faster jazz A fun and toe-tapping, traditional jazz combo instrumental performance of the classic song 'Honeysuckle Rose', featuring jazz drums, upright bass, guitar, piano and horns. Composed by Thomas 'Fats' Waller and originally released in 1929, this song came…
Tiptoe Through the Tulips feat Abigail Strickland [For licensing in USA only] Vocal Singer/Songwriter A delightful and sweet cover song version of the famous, classic musical song, 'Tip-toe Thru the Tulips' , composed by Joe Burke (music) and Al Dubin (lyrics). Originally released in 1929, this song came into Public Domain in the USA on January 1st, 2025…
Oncoming Train Dark Ambient / Horror Dark and pulsating tension underscore. Intense rhythmic nerve. A sense of danger, risk, and urgency. Malevolent / Anxious / Dangerous. (Stem files available.)
Exhaustion Dark Ambient / Horror A very dark and disturbing tension bed, featuring a pulsating, tense rhythmic beat, way dark pads and a sickly, disturbing cacophony of eerie drones and noises. Suitable for horror, mystery, thriller, crime and more. (Stem files available.)
Over Time (LUCENZ) Piano Music / Solo Piano A delicate and fragile solo piano piece. Touching, mellow and beautiful, this piece is played by hand without any metronome, allowing it to flow freely and naturally. Reflection / Melancholy / Warm / Impressionistic, in the style of Frederic Chopin or…
Melancholy Touch Piano Music / Solo Piano A mellow and melancholic, touching and delicate solo piano piece. Dreamy and introspective, with a sense of perhaps nostalgia and reflection. Film noir / classic French cinema influence.
Good To Go Corporate / Industry / Tech A positive, yet easy-going light pop track featuring an airy, open and fresh production. Moderately energetic, positive flow. (Stem files available.)
A Billion Stars General Soft / Romance A bright, endearing and hopeful piece of neo-classical music for piano and light orchestra. Heartening, uplifting and endearing, this track has a sense of wonderment and innocence. (Stem files available.)
Unthinkable Hard rock / Heavy metal Powerful, driven and unstoppable rocker with thick swathes of heavy guitars and very lively drums. The verses have more edgy, staccato guitar parts with the chorus bringing smooth fuzzy riff lines. Great music for a very intense workout or extreme sp…
To the Nines Hard rock / Heavy metal Jumpy, syncopated drum patterns flower into a smooth and flowing chorus section. The second half of the track is grandly epic, inspiring and emotive with great forward momentum.
Titanium Hard rock / Heavy metal Mean and gutsy medium-paced rocker with hints of zeppelin. Gritty, purposeful, monolithic riffage combines with big meaty drums to make am undeniable punchy track worthy of any workout playlist.
Tiger Bomb Hard rock / Heavy metal Muscular, pushy, head-down and determined metal rocker with a classic hard rock flavour and hints of judas priest. at once heavy, groovy and unstoppable. Great music for driving up the freeway to.
The Crossing (D Morrissey) Hard rock / Heavy metal A fiery and edgy hard rock / progressive metal rock track with tons of intense and edgy guitars. A massive wall of sound, with intricate, busy riffs and solos bring with them a sensory overload of metal rock meltdown. Great for intense extreme sports…
Smokescreen Hard rock / Heavy metal A powerful and determined all-out metal rocker, featuring huge walls of overdrive guitar, groovy and driving guitar riffs and a gutsy, rough and edgy feel. Great music for power sports, power cars, action-adventure, crazy stunts and gritty, action-fueled…
Sludge Hard rock / Heavy metal Uber-heavy, down and dirty, gritty and grimey, heavy and attitude-laden, this motherlode of heavy metal is like a punch in the gut followed by a clamp on your head. Great stuff for extreme sports, dangerous stunts and wild behavior.
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Classic songs now available for licensing at Shockwave-Sound

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Arjun Sen is a guitar player and composer from india. His work is used mostly in documentaries, movies and theater. He has also done some art installation soundscapes etc. As a guitar player he plays with his band “hft” (jazz fusion trio). They have one album out called “Acquired Senses”, which will soon also be available as download. Arhyb also plays with “Lou Majaw and Friends” where the music is more blues and rock ‘n roll. He lives between Himachal Pradesh and Goa.