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 cordial waltz frothing with bliss and elegance. A smooth string melody over the carefree dancing of a harp. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
(Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) Piano Sonatas, Book 1, Sonata No. 7 in C Major, KV 309, 1. Allegro con spirito. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Cascading arpeggiated piano runs, regal and majestic. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
A dreamy and ethereal, cinematic music royalty free music track. Mysterious melodies performed on piano, strings, ethnic percussion, electronic drum beats and atmospheric pads. Elegant, timeless music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A short, sweeping and soaring, orchestral track - with a sense of wonder and amazement. Like a glorious view, a fantastic discovery or an amazing achievement. [Tempo: Medium / 60 BPM]
An uplifting track to set a tone of joy and wonder. Poppy synth pulsating which develops in rhythm with a catchy hook. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A warm, electronic setting that paints the sonic picture of beauty. Where technology and nature meet. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Dramatic and emotive cinematic music track featuring piano, atmospheric pads, strings, electronic drum loops and ethnic percussion. Timeless, elegant, reflective. Mystery. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Keyboard Sonata in B minor, H.245, III. Rondo espressivo. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Franz Peter Schubert, Scherzo in B-flat Major, D. 593. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Mellow, but uplifting track with piano and subtle backing. Warm, reflective, hopeful and heartening. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792, Allegro. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltz in E-flat Major, B.46; Op.P1-14, Moderato. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 in B minor, Op. 46: 2. Death of Ase (Ases Death). Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Orchestral soundtrack with atmospheric piano melodies, lush orchestral strings which slowly build, a brief pause then back with a full crescendo of horns and choirs. Gives a feeling of achievement, victorious, triumphant. A heroes welcome return. Music for films, video games and media projects. [Tempo: Slow / 116 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72, No. 1. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ludwig Van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7, I. Allegro molto e con brio. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes Op. 28: Prelude No. 6, Lento assai in B minor, C.171. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A curious, quirky and slightly jazzy music track made with various acoustic instruments, percussion, electric guitars and more. Thoughtful / Thinking. Processing / Developing / Intelligent music. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe in F Major, BWV 156, Movement 1: Sinfonia (Arioso), for String Quartet. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 4. Scherzando. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 2 in D Major K155/134a Movement 3. Molto Allegro. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 3 in G Major K156/134b Movement 1. Presto. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 4 in C Major K157 Movement 3. Presto. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A flowering, developing and motion-filled ambient music track of beauty and wonder. Neo-classical, ambient / new-age influence, combining orchestral textures and contemporary sounds while weaving an interesting musical tapestry. Great music for many types of media, including nature, storytelling, presentations and commercials, and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Frederic Chopin 3 Ecossaises, Op. 72 No. 3: All three movements. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurkas, Op. 24 No. 1: Lento in G minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Nocturnes, Op. 55 No. 1: Andante in F minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Preludes, Op. 28 No. 23: Prelude in F major. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043, 2. Largo, ma non tanto, 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]
Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F Major, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 No. 7 Traumerei (aka Dreaming) in F Major, 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]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. VI. Uranus, the Magician. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert: Schwanengesang (Swan Song), D.957. 4. Ständchen. Mässig (D Minor). Full orchestra recording, classical music, arranged by Yuri Sazonoff, performed and recorded with live orchestra exclusively for Lynne Publishing, produced by Yuri Sazonoff for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 68, No, 5: Bådnlåt (At the Cradle). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Minuet in G major BWV 841. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Minuet in G major BWV 843. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [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 5: Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded with a string quartet live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing by the Allegro String Ensemble. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Hob.III:2; Op. 1 No. 2: Movement 3: Adagio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 4. Finale. Vivace. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, K.387 ; Op.10 No.1: Movement 3. Andante cantabile. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A dark, suspenseful and pensive, ambient track made with various synths, male monk voices and other pad based effects. Suspense / Dark / Apocalyptic. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 78 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 2. Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 4. Presto con brio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Cinematic music combined with more chamber feel, that later grows into big, epic blockbuster, with a huge brass ensemble. Ending as a chamber track again. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An inspiring orchestral cinematic track featuring piano and orchestra. The track begins with an emotional and thoughtful piano progression and builds up nicely in an "emotional journey to success" type feeling. The music comes back down to breathe, then the strings come in to lift the audience into a feeling of joy, success, victory and celebration. The piece climaxes and then the piano arpeggio finishes the story off with a soft emotional touch. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A lovely and playful chamber music track featuring small orchestra and piano. Very optimistic and catchy, with rich sounding orchestra. Regal / Classy / Delightful / Timeless Music. [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 / 165 BPM]
Ethereal, somber, building, sorrowful, revealing music. Themes include deep emotional impact, acceptance, isolation, despair, devestation, resignation, the inner cry of the heart. Lead cello, string pad, full orchestra, full choir. Sad / Spiritual / Melancholic Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Antonin Dvorak String Quartet No. 12 'American' in F major, Op.96 ; B.179. Movement 3: Molto vivace in F major - Trio in F minor. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Hob.III: 3 ; Op. 1 No. 3, Movement 2: Minuet - Trio. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]