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.
Ethereal, beautiful, dreamy, magical, hypnotic, meditative & thoughtful. Spacious synths mix with plucked strings & vocal effects to make reflective, enchanted & sublime music suitable for cinematic / dramatic / science / travel / discovery / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
Francois Couperin: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Rondo in B flat major, BWV Anh.183 - Les Bergeries. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: This track forms part of the 'Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach' and is sometimes attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, although it is actually composed by François Couperin. For this reason, we are listing this piece both under Bach and Couperin. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. VII. Neptune, the Mystic. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Neo classical music with a flowing, emotive, touching mood. Melancholy / Wistful / Hopeful / Longing. A sense of delicate, fragile beauty and hope. Orchestra arrangement with piano, strings, horns, woodwinds and vibraphone. Great for movie soundtrack, film & TV drama, storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 181 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in B-flat major (Erdody, Sunrise) Hob.III:78 Op.76 No.4: Movement 2. Adagio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Modern and precise hi-tech beats and pulses, evolving electronic, mystical soundscapes. Glitches and sound design elements. A sense of technology, science and innovation. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F Major from Cavalleria Rusticana, IPM 4. Orchestral version. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rondo in D major, K. 485. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and uplifting composition with a heroic and glorious melodies performed on the piano and accompanied by full symphonic orchestra. Perfect for films, TV and amazing stories. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
A pure drum track. Jazz drumming in a swing beat, with plenty of syncopations and jazzy moves. Performed live in a studio by professional drummer Silvio Centamore, this naked and bare jazz drums track is minimalistic and expressive. A great track for use with media, for when you need something different, cool and hip - maybe a little daring, edgy and provocative. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Neo classical music for film, videos, cinematic storytelling and other media. Pensive / Thoughtful / Questioning / Puzzling. This music will go well with the gentle start of a story, or to illustrate gentle movement, stirring, a story progressing, leads and threads developing, unveiling secrets, and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Hopeful and with a touch of melancholy, this marimba-based piece flows into a light rhythm with a whistled melody. The accompaniment includes acoustic guitar, electric bass, piano, small percussion and light pads. Great for sensitive and hopeful family, relationship, and friendship dramas, even commercials and travel documentaries. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 BPM]
Chilled and floating cinematic ambient track with a sense of amazement and wonderment. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Alexander Siloti, Prelude in B minor (after Prelude in E minor, BWV 855a by J.S. Bach). Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A strange and curious composition based on vocal samples and a simple, analogue synth arrangement. A bit retro, but also futuristic. Quirky and charming. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A contemplative and intriguing film underscore, combining contemporary classical and atmospheric elements with flowing arpeggios, serene themes, and a reflective, quiet ambiance, ideal for moments of human drama and beauty. Also good as a background music track for science, forensics, investigative journalism, fact-finding and documentaries. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This moody, meditative analogue synth track conveys earnestness and feelings of overcoming. Intricate percussion carefully enter the track and add intensity. Poignant music for dramas and documentaries. Soft / Meditative / Purposeful. [Tempo: Slow / 126 BPM]
From lightly curious to deeply interested, this ambient-inspired track creates a sonic swathe where viewer awareness can be easily focused. The mantra-like repetitive synth motif plays over pads and subtle fx/percussion creating a receptive atmosphere with plenty of room for effective voiceovers/narration. Highly suitable for docs, corporate talkover, B-roll footage and travel shows. Effervescent / Eliciting Curiosity / Sparse. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Australian Didgeridoo combined with powerful percission elements. Tense / Ominous / Action feel. Great for travel or history, documentaries and specials. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A delicate and deliciously noir piano piece with subtle orchestral strings. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of mystery and sensuality, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting a contemplative mood. We have this track in a "clean piano version" as well as an "old nostalgic piano version". [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A slow, dreamy, and introspective track combining Folk and Ambient elements. Humming vocal, acoustic guitar, acoustic piano and organ. No computers or electronics. Reflective, Touching, Earthy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 59 BPM]
Light tension, neutral to lightly suspenseful introduction with minimal tension undertones. Suitable for documentaries, podcasts, and contemplative, active, thinking time, film scenes. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
A strangely alluring, somehow both angelic, heavenly, and at the same time a bit eerie and mystical music. Angelic voices swirl and flutter in a strange, harmonic, open aural vista. This music track will work great as a 'musical painting' or to signify something profound and ethereal. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Chillout / Lounge / Trip Hop with lush, lo-fi elements and a dreamy, swirly feel made by slightly detuned keys. Smooth, Delicious, Creamy, Chilled out. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Deep and mysterious, mystical, dreamy and other-worldly, this downbeat ambient piano and ‘skippy’ breaks track glides and floats creating a very relaxed and chilled out groove. Works great for spiritual and nature scenes or as a bed for voiceovers - the ‘no drums’ version ideal for relaxation, meditation, advertising. [Note: This track has a slighty "dusty" / "scratchy" sound. This is done on purpose, for effect. It is not an error with the file or weakness in the recording process]. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 112 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn Songs without Words, Venetian boat song in F-sharp Minor, Op. 30 No. 6. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Romantic and dreamy French waltz jazz, with a musette melody and elegant orchestrations. Think Paris at night, elegant Parisian scenes and people. Tradition, history and European culture. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 123 BPM]
A neutral track, great for a transparent background in video games or story documentaries, puzzle-solving, finding clues, detective work, investigation, crime. A sense of mystical magic and enchantment is painted subtly in the background. Useful for long plays with a looping 4 minute time. Features dark mellow piano, mystical harp, horns, exotic percussion and strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert & Franz Liszt: Ständchen (Serenade) No. 7 from Schwanengesang (Swan Song). Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Hob.III:6 ; Op. 1 No. 6: 5. Finale Allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
An interesting, artful music composition and rhythmic arrangement. Piano patterns interweave in complex patterns, giving a sense of machinery or mechanics, perhaps the progression of a systematic process. Great music for documentaries, technology, investigation, problem solving, and more. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A spatial and active technological track built on a subtle drum and bass rhythm. Glitchy percussion, cool, technological atmosphere. Busy, happening, bold and proactive. Suitable for tech videos, new industry, cutting-edge technology and innovation, science projects, futuristic visuals, sports and more. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
This string-focused track takes the listener on a journey - danger/apprehension felt throughout, with hints of hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Ethereal, contemplative and emoting music. Suggests an introspective exploration of the spiritual, divine beauty, a fragile process, or deep emotional weight. Emotional / Fragile / Wonderment Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Inspiring and ethereal music, this modern ambient piece is multifarious, great at eliciting a wide-range of potential emotions. Its arrangement of contemporary synth pads and resonant sounds flows organically, creating a sound canvas which can easily evoke inspiration and emotional honesty. This piece serves as an effective music bed for dramas, travel shows, documentaries, narration, and podcasts. Inspirational music / Modern Ambient / Emotional Honesty. [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
A dark and ethnic / exotic Hip-Hop / Trap beat with an Oriental / Far East feel. Where ancient Eastern culture meets modern urban & western beats. Tough, dramatic Hip Hop, with Koto / Eastern. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
Erik Satie Gymnopedie No. 1. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A delightful, delicate and pretty waltz with a French or European folk music influence. Excellent for travel, history, culture, advertising and more. Tasteful / Understated / Cozy / Music of Europe, Paris, France. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 160 BPM]
A romantic orchestral piece that gradually builds up and strives towards a climax. Dreamily gliding along, it enchants with tranquility and peace. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A delightful European waltz with accordion and a traditional sound of France / Paris, Germany, Italy, Sicily, Greece, even perhaps Poland or Eastern Europe. Great for anything to do with Europe, European culture and history, traveling and discovering Italian, French, German, Sicilian roots, traditions, towns and foods. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 1. Molto allegro vivace. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia no. 11 in g minor, BWV 797, Andantino. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A very transparent music track with a chamber orchestra arrangement, featuring strings, woodwinds and marimba. Playful, active, forward moving and determined mood, suitable for drama, storytelling and much more. Timeless, elegant and stately music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
Romantic and positive music track featuring piano melody, accompanied with chamber orchestra that grows into symphonic, large string ensemble. Very romantic and pleasant mood. Great music for real estate and high class, elegant, luxurious and tasteful content. [The 'Radio Edit' version has been edited to reduce the 'intensity' of the most dramatic/climax part of the track. This could make it less suitable for drama, advertising etc. where you need a build-up to a climax, but more even-going, more suitable for just listening.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Pulsing, metronomic underscore – intertwined arpeggios, piano, kick drum joining at 1'00''. A sense of science, technology, development, investigation or innovation. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Preludes, Prelude No. 1 in C Major, Op.28 ; C.166, Agitato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major Hob.III:1; Op. 1 No. 1 'La chasse'. Movement 3: Adagio. Classical music recorded with a string quartet live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing by the Allegro String Ensemble. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Meditation in D Major, Op. 72, No. 5. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A dramatic, semi-orchestral and cinematic track filled with rousing emotions, building tension. A sense of witnessing history in the making, amazement and heroism. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
