IMPORTANT NOTE: Also Spracht Zarathustra / "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" was written in 1896 by Richard Strauss (1864-1949), and is not in the public domain in some countries. You may not legally license this track unless the copyright has expired in your country of residence. Please consult the following link and make sure that the required length of time has passed in your country, since the death of the composer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries%27_copyright_length Shockwave-Sound.com will not be held responsible for any copyright infringement caused by not following this advice. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A funky groove with funk bass / slap bass, piano, drum grooves and clav. Later joined by vibraphone and then by a horn section too. Feelgood funk, not too wild or outrageous - just a nicely chilled-out funk / pop groove. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
A funky jazz tunes, full of zest and groove. Elements of soul, R&B, funk and jazz combine to make an exciting, upbeat and fresh jazz-funk tune. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 91 BPM]
A kitsch retro-style mid-60's parody with big horns, Latino rhythms and an infectious flute & synth lead. Guaranteed to evoke the swinging sixties with its bright & bouncy easy listening style. Well matched with the Elliot Simons track 'Sambatastico' [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Big band swing with male vocals. Humurous look at post break-up trying to get along. Lyrics are pituresque and paint a picture of a guy trying to make peace with his ex. Tasty horn arrangements highlight this number, Male Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing / Big Band. Also available in various instrumental versions. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
Impending doom that builds with cinematic awe to a climactic chasm at 01:09. Suspenseful, tense, foreboding, nervous. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A one-minute piece of hectic, dramatic, critical situation type action music. Fight, battle, chase, extreme danger, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A dark, ominous and determined orchestral soundtrack. Threatening, epic, mysterious. Suitable for fantasy, action, scifi, war/conflict, movie trailer etc. This track is recorded with a live symphonic orchestra and choir. [Tempo: Fast / 135 BPM]
Uptempo montuno style latin dance. Fresh, positive and uplifting. Lots of latin percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 144 BPM]
Fusing jazzy Rhodes piano chords and brass stabs with the driving urban dance rhythms of the drum and bass scene. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
This is a short track with a smooth and slow swing-jazz sound. It is cozy and homely, with a 'good morning' easy-going, joyful feel. It is great as an introduction to, say, a morning TV show or radio show, etc., and is available in three different mixes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
A frantic, percussion driven music track for a chase, battle or fight scene. Highly suitable for trailer, game, thriller or action film. Horn stabs and staccato, dissonant string stabs with busy percussion. In addition to the regular version, there is also an alternative mix with only the percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 147 BPM]
Fast moving chase or battle track, using orchestral elements blended with hard core techno breakbeat drums and distorted synthesizers. Good for crime chase, trailer, or any conflict / battle material. Also good for sports, extreme sports and dramatic, high impact footage. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 145 BPM]
This short track, although inspired by TV gameshows, isn't necessarily limited to that specific use. It's a fresh and funky intro to any kind of fun and bright TV, web site, videogame or radio show. [Tempo: Fast / 131 BPM]
Ska is a type of music that originates from Reggae and Jamaican music. The British punk movement also borrowed from Ska, and a good example of a band that made Ska popular in the mainstream was the UK pop/party band, 'Madness'. (Remember the song "Our House"?). This track is an uptempo ska with a horns top line. It's also available as an underscore version, without the horns. [Tempo: Medium / 141 BPM]
Orchestrated big movie action, James Bond Agent 007 Soundalike. Determined and dramatic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
Just because it's Christmas time, doesn't mean we can't have a funky bass guitar line! This irresistable little winter warmer has plenty of good vibrations and a slight 70s disco feel. It's just really appealing and enjoyable, not much more to say. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
Dramatic musical score for crime, thriller, action or military footage. Sneaky strings, big horns and a recognizeable theme. Can be used both as a main titles theme and as an underscore for gearing up, heading out on mission, etc. Great modern thriller material. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
Tense and busy semi-orchestral, semi-rhythmic danger underscore. Urgent, dramatic battle or accident footage. Great for sci-fi or Reality TV Drama, police action, rescue operation, extreme danger and drama. Also good for sci-fi battle, conflict, chase or fight. [Tempo: Medium / 123 BPM]
Industrial strength beats, distorted synths, a hard chopping guitar and occasional big, deep brass swells. It all makes for a hard hitting war/action/battle film or game soundtrack. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
Strong, dramatic, epic film soundtrack style, featuring big horns, strings and full orchestra. Suitable for battle, wartime, conflict, tension and urgent drama. Action scene, battle scene, chase scene or movie trailer. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Medium paced blues groover with plenty of cool guitar lines, organ, brass stabs and cheesey 60's style organ. Grows in intensity to an almost Big Band sound, as it goes and gets yer foot tappin' instantly. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
Slow, thoughtful and peaceful piano-lead track. Soft piano chord sequences blend with beautiful lush strings and brass. Has a meloncholy but hopeful atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Very soft and beautiful piece. Cool, lazy and melancholy piano arpeggios are overladen with lush strings and koto melodies to provide a very emotional and evocative jewel. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Fun and lively latin flavoured track with brass, steel drums, guitar, double bass, flute, percussion and strings. Like a theme tune for a comical cartoon cop character. Very groovy and danceable, [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A determined and ominous, orchestral track featuring marching drums, staccato strings and brass and subtle choirs. Heroic, strong, glorifying, impending battle or gearing up for war. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 89 BPM]
In the style of Junkie XL and Fatboy Slim. Uptempo funky Big Beat tune, with bluesy guitar riffs and a busy bass line. Fun breakbeat and drums loops punctuated by nasty synthesizers. Positive and vibrant, with a lot of edge. [Tempo: Fast / 115 BPM]
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" sound-alike (aka Also Spracht Zarathustra) of the famous Richard Strauss regal fanfare. Suitable for films, TV shows, events, and commercials that need the cliche or anything majestic and presentational. Full symphony orchestra with optional choir. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Wacky orchestral, slapstick, comedy chase fight. Wimsical, silly, mischievous. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A theme similar to James Bond 007. Spy Caper, with urgent bass lines and mysterious / pompous orchestral elements. Big brass sections etc. [Tempo: Fast / 142 BPM]
Driving funk guitar with a percolating synth for a bit of techno feel. Add funky drums, congas, bass, soulful horn section plus a sax solo and you have a very cool track. Rhythmic sting ending. Works for clubs, game shows, reality TV, day time talk shows, fashion, friends, cooking, romcom, parties, bars. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
Playful, campy, romantic, comedic, quirky, or sultry? Medium tempo tango works for many situations. Orchestral, featuring accordion, bass, piano, pizzicato strings, woodwinds and flutes. Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, rom com vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A dark, ominous and dramatic film underscore music using a combination of electronic and orchestral elements. This track starts out sneaky and foreboding with staccato synth pattern and grows over time, gradually building up the intensity towards a climax at about 1:26. An element of mystery, conspiracy and intrigue. A very serious tone which sets the scene for crime, thriller, spy movie/game etc. [Tempo: Slow / 155 BPM]
Big, ragged, street, funky bass and electric piano groove. Soulful Memphis horn section funkifies the groove even more. Unique sting ending. Works for soul clubs, game shows, reality TV, fashion, cooking, black romcom, urban, 60s, 70s, friends, hanging out. Pass the ribs! [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
In the style of early 70’s funk/soul music. Featuring Horn Section and backing band. This funky number will make you want to remember the ‘good old days’. Smooth bass lines and Reggae music style Hammond Organs. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Achievementsand successof a companyor project.Anuplifting and optimistic track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Funky R'n'B mid-tempo instrumental. Very influenced by Prince. Sexy and dancing, perfect for nightclubs, parties and strip joints. Electronic beat, samples and electric guitars. Quirky and pop, works with fashion and beauty as well. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A lively funk track with a repated, catchy bass line, funk guitar and occasional brass licks. Can be modern day or classic / retro funk as well. Busy and upbeat, gives off a good funky energy. Busy / Active. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 127 BPM]
Emotional and Passionate cinematic music that begins with a slow, mysterious and romantic piano theme, with pads and orchestral strings, growing to the intense second part with dramatic orchestral strings, war drums and fast paced piano. Good for action movies, trailers, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Slow / 106 BPM]
A lively Bossa Nova groove featuring talking drum, horns, Latin percussion and techno EFX. The insistent whistle gives this music a real party atmosphere. Rio, here we come! Great for Latin club scenes, barrios, Central America, South America, dance competition, romance, travel, sunsets, beach and tropical adventures. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Hard swinging big band backs Sinatra-type male crooner in this driving up-tempo number. Top notch horn arrangement led by intricate sax voicing, blazing trumpets, and fat trombones. Lyrics everyone can relate to; the feeling that something big is just around the corner, and that lives can change for the better if we just hang in there and believe in ourselves. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]
Featuring pizzicato strings, marimba and orchestral EFX. A fun and campy orchestral cue that would work for a comedy like Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty or any rom-com. Any quirky or cartoon type scenes in a film or TV show. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Hot salsa in the Son Montuno style from Cuba. Starting with a punchy intro and a fierce piano, bass, percussion and drum groove. Music continues with a fiery horn section followed by a sax solo. Breaks down to a percussion section before ramping up with a climatic horn and sax solo section. Whew, this will wear you out! Great for dance competition, Travel, Latin culture, Miami, Cuba, South America, Central America and Tropical settings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 225 BPM]
Think Burn Notice. Jazzy and Funky. Features acoustic guitar and sizzling keyboard elements with horns. Upbeat and exciting. Good for tv action drama. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Snakey, sneaky and a mysteriously funky vibe. Begins with a signature growl followed by compelling guitar riffs. Big funky horn section drive this and features a sax solo half way through. Sting ending. Good for crimes in progress, spy shows, comedy or fashion. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
This track is a high Intensity action / chase cue with a primal, menacing tone. It's full of suspense and works well for footage of battles, war scenes, chases, and beasts. It's also well suited for video games and builds into a riser at the end that has a cinematic impact great for film trailers. Apocalypto meets Jurassic Park. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
Busy and funky, this is a great track for scenes of people at work, technology, busy animation, industry, adventure and science. Begins with a swirling synth pad and animated percussion then breaks into a trance like hypnotic feel with piano and orchestra hits. Quirky whistle synth in B section. Sting ending. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Cool and upbeat. Big band swing number reminiscent of the late 40s and 50s. Features a big band horn section with shades of Count Basie. Country club, travel, food, jewelry, lifestyle, luxury, adverst, restaurant, jazz club, Hamptons, high society. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A short "Audio ident" or "Stinger" with a celebratory, regal fanfare sound. Suitable for splash screen / opening screen, company logo, startup animation, news logo, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Cinematic action/adventure score starting with just horns before intense percussion, string motiff and dissonant orchestra lead the chase with a sense of urgency. Good for battles, racing against the clock, tense dramas, danger and peril ala Snow White, Hunger Games etc. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]