This is a pretty far reaching concept, because documentaries, culture and art can be of pretty much anything at all, but we've tried to put music in this area that you would expect to hear in documentaries about real world issues, as well as art and culture. The music in this area will be -background- music; music that is meant to just stay in the background, almost unnoticed, to provide a subtle atmosphere while the viewer concentrates on the matter discussed. Often used behind voiceover / narration and interviews, this music will not have any outstanding, loud, or attention grabbing melodies or effects. The music you find here should also go well with historical and cultural subjects.
A beautiful solo guitar piece in a classical style, melancholic-romantic and recalling times long past. Great film score for romantic and historic themes! [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Franz Schubert - Ave Maria, D.839 ; Op.52 No.6. A beautiful rendition of the classical music work, with piano and warm flugelhorn. Live in studio recording. Recorded by Zelimir Panic exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Authentic opera music sung by a soprano. Could work just as well for a comedy scene. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude op. 32 no. 5 in G Major. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 1: Sommerfugl (Butterfly). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A slow and mellow, melancholic, but warm and heartening piece with acoustic piano, subtle strings and 'oooh' type vocals. Soft, ambient, emotive, sincere. [Note: The recording contains some 'ticks' which may appear to some as sound artifacts or 'noise'. These sounds are actually the physical, mechanical hammers inside the upright piano on which this was played. This is an all natural, all organic, no-computers, no-electronics recording and this in itself brings some sound 'imperfections'.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Neo-classical / orchestral music with piano, for film, cinema, theater and storytelling. Introspective, contemplative and searching. Background music for film, scenes of a progressing story or developing storylines. Also good for documentary, culture, history and more. [Tempo: Medium / 139 BPM]
Charles Gounod based on an original music composition by Johann Sebastian Bach - Ave Maria, CG 89a ; ICG 18 in C Major. Harpsichord and Flugelhorn version. Classical music 100% live in studio recording, by Zelimir Panic exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music for video productions and other media. Creative sound design ambience, atmospheric piano and harp. Light tuned percussion with a Hip-Hop / Trap / Trip-Hop music feel. Soundscape / Gentle feel / Flowing / Chilled out. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
George Frideric Händel: Music for the Royal Fireworks in D Major HWV 351, 3. La Paix Largo alla siciliana, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
An epic track with an ancient sound, exposing a solo violin as main line, works well with trailers. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
(Ludwig Van Beethoven) Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor (“Sonata Pathétique”), Op. 13, III. Allegro. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A deep, emotive, World / Ethnic / Ancient earth type track with sorrowful strings, mystical ethnic elements, and available with or without a sorrowful female vocal. A place of beauty and sorrow. Can be on earth or perhaps a strange, alien planet. Carries a sense of deep history, ancient ruins, etc. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
Optimistic-dreamy synthesizer melodies play a sweet lullaby. Serene score for children's movies, drama and romance. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A feeling of being lost in an unknown place - seeing a way out only turns into another mirage or magical deception. Also great for investigation, analyzing, searching for secrets, piecing together a puzzle. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
An ambient, atmospheric and mystical track featuring yangqin (a Chinese hammered dulcimer), ethnic drums and female chanting. This piece is ideal for Far East projects, documentaries, ancient kingdoms, travel, exotic locations, spiritual landscapes and meditation / relaxation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Inquisitive and mildly psychedelic. This track features a bell synth as the main melody, before it evolves into a full rendition by the strings. Eerie music with a sense of something unknown or unfathomable. A great track for mysteries, investigations and strange occurrences. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
A very ambient and moody downtempo track with droning synths, strings, optional spoken vocals and chilled drum groove. Ethereal and somewhat mysterious. Suitable for TV and film dramas, science, technology, documentaries, dark tales and hypnotic states of mind. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Uplifting and inspiring modern cinematic track featuring orchestral strings, piano, different percussion, energetic drums, arpeggiated synths and bass guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Baraka, Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, landscape, soundscape, desert, deserted, Carl Sagan, Mystery, Cosmos, Universe, Big Bang, Godfrey Reggio, Philip Glass, Ron Fricke, Dead Can Dance, Contemplative, Slow, Intense, Maya, Mayans, 2012, End of the world, Mayan Calendar, Nostradamus, Prediction, Prophecy, Prophecies, Shaman, Ayahuasca, Mind Travel, ESP, Alien, UFO, ET, Extra-Terrestrial, Buddha, Buda, Nepal, Tibet, dark, darkness, scifi, sci fi, sci-fi, science fiction, desolate, space, emptiness, vacuum, aliens, mind control, meditation, meditate, yoga, mystery, mysterious, mystical, apocalypse, post apocalyptic, nuclear winter, underwater, under water, sorcery, sorceror, witch, pensive, scary, horror, tibetan, monk, monks, Ancient soundscape with some oriental influences, especially the Tibetan tuvan monk singing, typical from Nepal. Great for history documentaries and specials. Also for sci-fi and horror. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes Op. 28: Prelude No. 3, Vivace in G major, C.168. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 ("Prague Symphony") in D Major, K.504: 2. Andante. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A romantic piece for orchestra that suggests a waltz, but is written in 6/4 time. With a recognizable melody, the piece builds to a climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A traditional Eastern European / Slavic / Baltic / Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum with the vocalise in middle part. Also available without vocalise. Instrumental version could be use as a Slovak, or Czech music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 132 BPM]
Heroic and propulsive orchestra with drums. Great for pushing a scene along, whether it be a motivational video, montage in a film, or documentary about beating the odds. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 149 BPM]
Mikhail Glinka: Overture from Ruslan and Ljudmila. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk dance performed with fidel płocka, accordion and frame drum. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 76 BPM]
A musical journey to the current tensions of the Middle East. Arabesque melodies, espionage and suspense music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Inspired by the Terracotta Warriors of China. The music conveys a sense of majesty, grandeur and power that features traditional Chinese instruments, complimented by a stirring Orchestra. Oriental / Travel / Adventure Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 in A minor, Op. 46: 3. Anitras Dance. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K.331_300i III. Alla Turca. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Ancient and mysterious soundscape with tribal influences, indian and South American flutes. Great for history documentaries and specials. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Pachelbel - Canon and Gigue, D major, P.37 ; T.337 ; PC.358: I. Canon. Arranged and recorded with live chamber orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Dark, exotic and cinematic Tango with violin, piano, accordion and upright bass. Perfect for films, commercials and documentaries with scenes of dancing, international travel, fashion, passion, sexual tension, elegance and romance. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Drone, tribal drum, wood flute and shaker in an earthy / earth / tribal track. Haunting, genuine, organic. Can be Native American, middle eastern / desert, south american / central america or other indigenous, aboriginal, tribe, primal. Also available in two sub-mixes: One with only the flute by itself, and one without the flute, leaving only the drone and percussion; great for media underscore use. Mysticism / mystical / ancient / cultural / historical / world heritage. [Tempo: Medium / 64 BPM]
Soft & slow, cello oboe & piano. Tension, sad, dramatic. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 51 BPM]
An Americana / Acoustica track of two halves. The first half is very understated and thoughtful, whilst the second half is a little more lively and has a richer arrangement. Homey, reflective and warm. [Note: We have deliberately let some imperfections, such as sounds of fingers on strings and slight movements on the guitar case, in this recording. This is done for effect, and is not an error or weakness with the file or recording process]. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A traditional Polish / Eastern European / Slavic / Russian / Czech dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum. Can refer to Belarus, Ukraine and Russia as well. Starts off slowly, and the tempo increases gradually, going faster and faster. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
A melodic, suspenseful, mystical and Asian sounding lead line dances over oscillating filtered break beats and classical sounding strings to create an atmosphere of space and light, works well for far-east adventures as well as sports and action scenes, underscore works well for travel, trips and also good for water sports. Drum 'n Bass feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Movement 1. Allegro con brio. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture in D minor, Op.81. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
17th century style harpsichord. Baroque, historical ballroom dancing. Happy and lively. Available in Piano version, Organ version and Harpsichord version. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
Cognitive and minimalist. A thinking and adept piece of music with a deep sense of creativity and artistry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104 ("London Symphony") in D Major, Hob. I:104. Movement 3: Menuetto - Trio: Allegro. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Middle Eastern / Oriental / Arabian, Persian or North African feel with tabla, sitar, drones and percussion. Rich and mysterious. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Traditional tango. Passion, excited, retro atmosphere. Medium tempo. Violin, acoustic guitar, accordeon. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Schumann Dreaming from Scenes from Childhood op. 15 no. 7 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 38, No. 3: Melodi (Melody). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
