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.
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]
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]
This track is highly evocative and is great as an opener or introduction. Free tempo, features Indian slide guitar freely improvising on a bed of lush pads. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Bollywood music track with traditional Indian instruments. Tables, drum loops, synth bass and a mix of traditional and modern Indian music. [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 4. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Calm, beautiful, atmospheric, mellow, floaty, reflective, dreamy, tranquil electronic track blending simple piano lines, soft synth pads & drum loops. Serene, sedate, soothing, relaxing & wondrous, with a hint of melancholy to it. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
(Sergei Rachmaninoff) Valse and Romance; One piano, Six hands, Romance in A Major, Andante sostenuto. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, 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]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 3. Andante espressivo ma con moto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 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]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 4: Menuetto - Trio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Charles Camille Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (Le Carnaval des Animaux), R. 125: 14. Finale in C major. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A thoughtful, touching and moving light orchestral music with a poignant, and emotive theme. Moving, inspirational, reflective. Elegant and dignified. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Minuet in G minor, BWV Anh.115. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: This piece is often attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, although it is actually composed by Christian Petzold. For this reason, we list this piece in both the Bach and the Petzold categories. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Bach Goldberg Variations BWV 988 Aria solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 71, No. 4: Skovstilhed (Peace of the Woods). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Laid-back, minimal synths and pianos, finger-snapping groove. Chilled and slowly swaying. Can be used for advertising, health, development and creativity, as a background track for many types of media and storytelling. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A Neo-classical, semi-orchestral piece for film, television and more. Rhythmic, methodical, almost slightly hypnotizing, this track keeps developing, growing and building throughout, but maintains a steadily ticking rhythmic feel, as if it's all connected, all intervowen, systematic and methodical. Good for presentations and commercials, or as an underscore for a developing story. A bit quirky. The tempo of this track matches exactly to seconds ticking. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Spanish flamenco. Raw, lively, dramatic and passionate. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A rousing and energetic track with various World / Ethnic / Cultural elements. Uptempo, emotional and passionate, with orchestral strings, Hang Drum, Mbira, both contemporary and ethnic drums. Influenced by African, Eastern and historic / East European elements. Use for world celebration, cultural events, amazing journeys. Available with or without the vocals. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Fantaisie-impromptu, Op. 66 in C-sharp minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor, BWV 1067. Movement 7: Badinerie. Live orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Bach Prelude no. 22 in B-flat minor, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. BWV 867. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Sensual, cinematic and soaring Future Bass track with dreamlike vocal melodies. Refective and thoughtful. Futuristic and edgy, with a dreamy, flowing quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
A very bright and stimulating electronic / ambient music track. Pulsating synth patterns flicker and weave pretty patterns. This music track can work for innovation and technology, lights and signals, and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K.387 ; Op.10 No.1: Movement 2. Menuetto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Sergei Rachmaninoff - 10 Preludes, Prelude No. 10 in G-flat Major, Op. 23, Largo. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a II. Andante. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Hob.III: 3 ; Op. 1 No. 3, Movement 4: Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in G# minor, Op. 33: I. Mesto. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
It's cool, it's hip, it's now, it's a drum solo in the style of the movie Birdman. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 168 BPM]
Chilled electronica mixed with live elements such as guitar, piano and upright bass. Also features straight four-to-the-floor beat with bleeping lead synths, atmospheric pads and steamy female vocal fx great for productions with a modern, thoughtful and sensual vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak String Quartet No. 12 'American' in F major, Op.96 ; B.179. Movement 2: Lento in D minor. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Chopin Etude No. 10 in A-flat Major, Op. 10, Vivace assai. From Chopin Etudes for the Piano. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A grand, dramatic and suspenseful music track featuring orchestra combined with pulsating synths. Suitable for cinematic scenes of passion, elegance, and stately mansions. Comes to a pensive, reflective end part. Great as music for storytelling, TV drama, cinema, period drama, historical drama, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Medium / 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]
A textured piece of music which is given emotional focus with a solo cello at its heart. There is a feeling of being on a journey with this track with its variety of sections that never make it feel repetitive but always moving forward. The world fusion feel makes it suitable as music for a variety of projects from documentaries to fantasy films. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
John P. Sousa's famous Liberty Bell march, classical marching band music. Also known as the theme music for the Monty Python Flying Circus. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Polonaise in G minor, BWV Anh.125. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 6: 5. Allegretto quasi Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Bedrich Smetana: Dance of the Comedians from Act 3 of the opera The Bartered Bride, JB 1-100. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 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]
Beautiful, yet melancholic acoustic guitar piece, with a feeling of Baltic winters and icy landscapes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor, BWV 1067. Movement 4: Bourrées I and II. Live chamber orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: 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]
Organic splinters of sound weaving patterns over deep tones & fractured chords. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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]
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]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions: Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Neo-classical music with a European feel, a sense of history and culture. Serious music combined with quirky comedy. Will suit classic movies, circus, theater, silent movie, Europe, culture, history, political satire and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 112 BPM]
