Tchaikovsky's Trepak (Russian Dance or Danse Russe) from the ballet The Nutcracker in its full orchestral glory. Exciting and perfect for Christmas holidays. Exhilarating and building to a thrilling climax. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very fast / 149 BPM]
Grieg Peer Gynt Op.23: Act II. n the Hall of the Mountain King. Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. Starts from tippy toe quiet to full-blown frantic tutti. Tempo and dynamic all intensifies as it moves toward the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast]
Orchestral / Cinematic musical journey through a magical, mystical, amazing fantasy world. This piece has several twists and turns throughout, with a lot of musical variation. Inspired by fantasy / adventure / magical kingdoms and wondrous worlds. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast]
The finale of Act 1 of the Swan Lake ballet by Piotr Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium]
An epic orchestral suite with heroic, noble themes that range from soft and gentle to dark and tense, ending with a grand choral finish. [Tempo: Medium]
Edward William Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op. 36: IX. Adagio Nimrod. Arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium]
Orchestral fantasy, fairy tale music, full of adventure and promise. A fairly short track; the full length version plays for 1 minute. A 30-seconds version is also available. Great for trailer, animation or intro use. [Tempo: Medium]
A traditional orchestral arrangement of the British national anthem 'God Save the Queen'. Arr. Lee Pritchard. This instrumental orchestral arrangement is reminiscent of the BBC's version used in association with The Proms, which is an annual celebration in British culture that encompasses many Classical music performances over a number of events. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348. Movement 2: Adagio e Staccato in D Minor. Live orchestra recording, performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow]
A classical orchestral romantic movie theme, like from the classical Hollywood movies of times past. Sweeping, heavenly, emotional string sections and gentle woodwinds. Great music for love story, emotional scenes, drama, classic or retro style Hollywood movies etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
A sense of impending doom builds from distant bells to sinister cellos, drums & a climax at 2:45. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
An uplifting orchestral piece with soaring strings, pulsating rhythms, military snares and tight low end drives this piece. A contemplative and subdued intro builds into a satisfying fulfillment and inspiring climax leaving one at peace within. In the style of Steve Jablonsky, Hans Zimmer, John Williams and James Horner. [Tempo: Slow / 151 BPM]
A very lively and exciting orchestral track, full of wonder, amazement and grandeur. Somewhat whimsical and playful, this cue is suitable for fun action scenes, circus and acrobats, amazing feats and mischief. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
A heroic, adventure-oriented track that begins with a march and soon becomes energetic, uplifting and exciting. Could appear in action-oriented scenes where, for example, great warriors turn the tide of battle, or in scenes featuring fantastic castles or monuments. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
The Magical Adventure is a collected work of 19 tracks, composed for a fantasy world in which heroes and knights embark on epic quests in search for treasure, glory and adventure. But these tracks are not simply limited to medieval role-playing games or Tolkien'esque fantasy worlds, castles, magicians, wizards, fairies, orcs, beasts, sorcerors and kings. Many of these tracks can also be used for drama, trailers, web sites and more. The 19 tracks work just as well separately as they do together as a combined soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Nature / universe epic. Classical, big movie style. Calm, confident, vista. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
John P. Sousa's famous march, Semper Fidelis, marching band. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium]
Bizarre yet funky combination of orchestra, percussion and bass guitar. Cartoon-like with a dark twist, in the style of offbeat composers like Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands). Maybe someone has taken a strange substance and is experiencing an altered state of mind, having bizarre visions. [Tempo: Medium / 110 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]
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee, from the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act III. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast]
Georges Bizet - Les Toreadors (The Toreadors) from Carmen in A Major, GB 9 ; WD 31 ; IGB 16. Full orchestra. Recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast]
A playful and whimsical orchestral tune. Action filled and fun, cheeky, like the music in Home Alone or Desperate Housewives. Great for family movies, comedy, games, commercials and much more. [Tempo: Fast]
Georges Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act I: "Habanera". Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium]
Upbeat, quirky and unusual, this track is fun and slightly whacky. Opens with piano, pizzicato strings and xylophone, moving into a more bouncy and whimsical style. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A grand, epic, and soaring 'big sky' track with full orchestration. Lively / Celebratory / Uplifting / Greatness. [Tempo: Medium / 170 BPM]
Excerpt from Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture, full orchestra. This sweeping and lush excerpt begins with the very famous romantic climax used in many advertisements, presentations, comedies, and dramas. A beautiful, versatile track that has many uses. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A cinematic / orchestral track for drama and storytelling. Emotive, poignant, valiant. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Ravel's Bolero (Excerpt) - Arranged and recorded by Bryan Chi. A simple melody accompanied by a light tapping snare drums. More instruments join as the pieces moves forward. [Tempo: Medium]
Mikhail Glinka: Overture from Ruslan and Ljudmila. Recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast]
A real Big Sky, grand, open air, Wild West theme. Full orchestra, bright and uplifting, excited and a promise of adventure and discovery. Great for Westerns and Spaghetti Westerns, animation, games and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 156 BPM]
1812 Overture in Eb Major, Op. 49, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast]
A mysterious, epic, atmospheric and calm track made with orchestral instruments. Suitable for any project that needs a fantasy styled track or just calm atmospheric background. Wonderment / Dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 BPM]
Terrifying, thriller, Chase, chilly, nervous tension, sinister, threatening, creepy. Horns, strings, cello, drone, flute, pads, synths. [Tempo: Slow, Fast]
This orchestral cinematic cue contains two parts/sections. The first 30 seconds has a strong tension and a rhythmic pulse, with a foreboding, dark tone. The second part, from about 30 seconds onwards, is more melancholic, sorrowful and wistful, with a sense of loss or realization. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Trad./ Arr: Yuri Sazonoff [Tempo: Slow / 56 BPM]
Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture in C-minor, Op.80. Recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
Jacques Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers), IJO 60, Act 2, Scene 2: Infernal Galop ("Can-Can") in D major. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 ("Prague Symphony") in D Major, K.504: 2. Andante. Full orchestra. Recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium]
John P. Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever in E-flat Major. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
Charles Camille Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre, Op. 40 in G minor. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
Symphonie fantastique in G minor, Op. 14 IV. Marche au supplice (March to the Scaffold), by Hector Berlioz. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast]
Think of the Simpsons theme... for real life. Good Morning is an upbeat, optimistic and quirky piece. It begins will a military-like snare drill, as if the protagonist is on a mission. It has a memorable string melody, a funny brass moment and a punchy ending like a classic sitcom. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A dark, tense and dramatic, textured film score piece. Very slight eastern European feel, but certainly not limited to that region. [Tempo: Slow]
Chinese Tea Dance, from the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
A light, happy and frolicking orchestral track. Good for illustrating activity, positive energy, joy and fun. A little bit playful, whimsical. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Emotional, epic, big, romantic, adventurous and expressive track made with classical orchestra and warm piano. Soaring, Beautiful and Epic. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A short yet dynamic orchestral flurry of magic and adventure. Evokes a sense of wonder and amazement, with a touch of glorious flight. Big Sky / Grand Adventures. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumble-Bee, from the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, INR 79. Recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Very fast]
Urgent orchestration collides full tilt with clattering percussion in this dramatic orchestrated chase. Good for climactic scenes, chases or high energy movie trailers. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 100 BPM]
An uplifting and poignant track made with evolving strings. The whole structure of the track is made gradually rising, evolving, growing towards a climax. Powerful / Wonderment / Evocative. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
