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.
All percussion is featured in this authentic tribal track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A marimba-led pastiche of the neutral tension building film scores of the 80's and early 90's. Think Rain Man / X Files. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 87 BPM]
A flowing, graceful, heartening piece of neo classical, light orchestral soundtrack. Timeless, elegant, sweet music. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Begins with a quietly driving suggestion of impending distress, weakness, uncertainty, time-of-need, or helplessness. Shifts towards an epic, redemptive display of strength. Explores the concept of rescue from danger, triumphant victory over darkness, or bravery in the face of peril. Amazement / Victory / Fantasy Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and uplifting, valmost heroic production music composition featuring full orchestra with big drums creating a cinematic vibe. Great for trailers, TV promos, emotive stories and more. Valiant / Amazement / Discovery. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
This track is hard to categorize, as it combines elements of World, Jazz, Lounge and Chill-out. It has a sense of wonder and mystery and could perhaps be used for oceans, underwater, exotic city life. World / Travel / Discovery / Culture. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
Fast, aggressive, big and powerful epic drums track. Determined, strong, relentless. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
An evocative, emotional music track with melancholic shades. Glitched beds made with dry guitars, synths and wordless vocal emulate the sound of the wind. The song rises up to a post-rock outro. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 22 ("Second Prussian Quartet") in B-flat major, K.589: 3. Menuetto Moderato. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 1. Presto. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric and suspenseful, perfect for a scene in the wild west, or modern day countryside. Subtle references to different locales - didgeridoo (Australia), mandolin (American frontier, Appalachians) but could work for any rural environment. [Tempo: Slow / 79 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Etude in D-flat Major, Op. 25, No. 8, Vivace legato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A solo piano piece with some reminiscences of impressionist music period [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 50 BPM]
Rhythmic, driving and determined electronic royalty free music track with technological feel. Medical / Atmospheric / Science music. Trap style beat. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
A beautiful, touching and graceful, cinematic music track based on a memorable piano theme, strings and subtle orchestral brass. Poignant / Fragile / Haunting / Introspective Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
Erik Satie - Gymnopédies: No. 3. Arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh.132. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 ("Prague Symphony") in D Major, K.504: 3. Presto. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak: Humoresques in G flat major, Op. 101: No. 7 Poco Lento e grazioso. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
This raw, acoustic guitar music can easily evoke a given protagonist’s harsh reality, with turmoil, tough decisions and calamities abounding. The track is single recording of a 4-string acoustic guitar with an accompanying resonator slide guitar music. Perfect for setting a raw, rural feel in your drama or country lifestyle themes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Opening on a simple but haunting Cello theme, this track grows over time to an upbeat and optimistic climax featuring piano, strings and synths. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A chilled-out and smooth track with the flavor of India. Deep and soulful groove, with exotic flute and indian Tabla. A fusion of Western and Oriental styles. Dreamy / Silky / Flowing. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 69 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a III. Presto. 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]
Traditional Polish dance, performed with accordions, violins and frame drum. (Polish spelling: Polecka Na Łoberka) [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 144 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Cosi fan tutte, K.588, 1. Overture in C Major. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Winter Movement 2 "Largo" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concerto Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "L'inverno" (Winter). Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Etude No. 5 in C Major, Op. 72, Veloce e leggiero, by Moritz Moszkowski. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
This tranquil, Orient-inspired music has touches of mystery and tenderness. Its arrangement layers a rich synth pad with woodwind and stringed instruments set against deep reverberant drums and percussion. Its soothing ambience evokes the future and ancient past, excellent for exploration, docu-biographies, and travel docs set in East Asia. Oriental / Calming / Flowing music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Deep male chanting runs through this track to create a feeling of something provocative, solemn but humbling. A gentle but emotive solo male voice rises over the top of the chanting to add an extra level of emotion. Discovery / Travel / Spiritual Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 73 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551. II. Andante cantabile. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Warm and ambient underscore music that build from fast synth to patterns to a airy atmospheric with underlying Les Paul tones. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes Op. 28: Prelude No. 13, Lento in F-sharp major, C.178. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A fresh and inspiring ambient track that builds to a satisfying climax. Cool, airy and spacious. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 86 BPM]
Laid-back and easy flowing music, but also kind of uplifting electronic pop groove. Great as background music for media, creativity, development, technology music, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Inspired by the Salburun Eagle Hunting Festival of Kyrgyzstan, this music track has a spirited and resolute feel to it which builds up to a much more fluid and lyrical passage featuring orchestral strings and horns. Eastern / World / Travel Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 6: 44. La Malinconia Adagio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient and dreamy yet urban and speedy this track mixes emotional piano and strings with a fast Drum & Bass groove. Great for time lapses, commercials, late night cityscapes and corporate projects blending traditional and modern ideas. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Soft, magical, beautiful, atmospheric, mellow, spacious, soothing, peaceful & emotive piano piece using soft synth pads as background. Calm, pretty, delicate, thoughtful, reflective, tranquil & sublime. Would romantic / cinematic / documentary / mystery type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 53 BPM]
Frederic Chopin, Impromptu No. 1 in A flat Major, Op. 29. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A minimalistic piece with harp, bells and bass drums. Neutral vibe with a sense of air, clarity and science. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Georges Bizet - Les Toreadors (The Toreadors) from Carmen in A Major, GB 9 ; WD 31 ; IGB 16. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 4. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 38 ("Prague Symphony") in D Major, K.504: 1. Adagio, Allegro. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
An atmospheric exotic and mysterious music track made with dark pads, middle eastern percussion and exotic female vocal performed by Andrea Krux. Exotic / World / Dark / Cinematic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Old Town / World Heritage / Historical Music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 122 BPM]
Nice and gentle romantic Nocturne that was written in the best traditions of piano music of XIX century. Will work well for any romantic projects, love affair, movie, documentary. Solo piano. Easy listening, dreamy, light. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A pensive and mysterious underscore, suitable for crime investigation, dark drama or documentary. Nervous and with a sense of movement, ticking time, hidden clues waiting to be discovered. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
George Frideric Händel -Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351, Movement 2: Bourree, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Nuages Sombres is french for "Dark Clouds". This is a somber solo piano piece with a strong Romantic influence. It has a somewhat timeless aura, but relates heavily to 19th century European drama. Reflective / Melancholic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Busy, confident, fast paced drum'n'bass background music track with a strong sense of technology, science and innovation. Precise and technical beats, glitches, sound design elements. Hi-tech / Modern / Excited / Energetic music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 147 BPM]
