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.
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 5: Erotik (Erotikon). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.492: 1. Overture. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
An action theme that thrusts forward at a cantering rate. Building to a climax that’s ready for conflict and rightful victory. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
This awe-inspiring orchestral soundtrack conveys emotion, beauty and hope. A cinematic piece that would work well for film soundtracks, storytelling and time-lapse footage. Emotional, hopeful and inspiring. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A mystery or story unfolding music track. Interweaving patterns of notes, weaving a complex picture coming together. Music suitable for mystery, science, investigations, storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
John P. Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever in E-flat Major. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 71, No. 2: Sommeraften (Summer's Eve). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
An endlessly descending soundscape of dark, distant washes, lost in the echoing reverb of a chasm-like abyss. All versions can be mixed, matched and layered to create slow, spiralling washes of atonal sound. Matched in style with the Dream Valley Music titles, Black Light, Mass Limit and Bloom. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Moving toward better things, hope, and new surprises, this stirring Ambient track creates an aura of beauty and eternity. Its synth pads, men’s vocals, woodwinds, a bass and kick drum are artfully arranged, taking the listener on a slow-moving, pulsating journey. Media with dramatic/relationship themes is a perfect fit for this. Better Things / Sentimental / Visionary. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 107 BPM]
This ambient music track is ethereal, flowing and contemporary sounding. It can convey a rich spectrum of cinematic emotion. Its arrangement is a slow swirl of transmuting analog pads, space echo, and FX, serves as an excellent background music bed for scenes with introspective qualities, like dramas, narration, self-help topics and as a canvas for flyover B-roll. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 112 BPM]
Playful and unique, this light, eclectic pop track conveys fun, originality and a spirit of youth. The arrangement is energetic, keeping its energy with the help of instrument variety (vocal synth, 808 bass, trap drums, trumpet, pad, and acoustic guitar) and pushing drums. Its enthusiasm and eclecticism make it a handsome fit for comedies, light-hearted shows, positive self-help themes, dramas, travel, financial and tech-centric programming. Multicultural and Genre-defying. [Tempo: Medium / 154 BPM]
Chilled and mellow modern pop music featuring deep piano chords, arpeggios and subtle string melodies. Unwinding music, laid back and current sounding. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Orchestral hits and numerous rises and falls make this a dramatic track that tells a story. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
Classical orchestra instrumentation playing a piece of fantasy and wonderment. Elegant and tasteful, this royalty free music track has a sense of timeless quality and dreamy fantasies. Romantic, Classic and Regal. Great for storytelling, fantasy / adventure, period drama / costume drama, and historical tales. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
Ambient tech track with pulsing arpeggios and piano. Kick drum comes in at 0'38'', full arrangement at 1'16''. Sparse and atmospheric. Minimal music bed for science, technology, news and factual documentary content. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A grand and celebrative orchestral fanfare / overture style track with a full orchestra arrangement. Festive / Rousing / Patriotic / Heroic / Regal / Valiant. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Elegant and mysterious, reflective and contemplative piano music. Suitable as music for drama, storytelling, mystery and intrigue. This understated, cinematic music track has a delicate sense of contemplation. What's hiding underneath? Elegant and classic piano music. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Emotional and deep Trap & Hip-Hop beat. Urban meets Chill-out and Trip Hop Music. Dreamy / Study / Background Music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A delightful, easy, casual, light and joyful track with a slightly European, perhaps French or Italian feel. Great for culture, history, cooking, travel / vlog and exploration, holidays and fun. Light jazz ensemble. [Tempo: Medium / 142 BPM]
Piano music for film, drama, TV, video, storytelling, Contemplative and Reflective. Dreamy and Introspective. The music can help to illustrate a thoughtful scene. Evocative and poignant. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A bright and active, neo-classical music piece featuring piano, flute and light orchestra. A slightly Oriental or Far East feel, with a busy, active, stirring, uplifting feel. Slightly playful or whimsical, and with a sense of movement, activity, bustling life. [Tempo: Fast / 132 BPM]
An atmospheric drone sets the scene for a yearning piano line full of a mysterious depth and a mournful intent. The mood of latent, underlying darkness changes to an offer of hope & redemption before ending with a vanquished finality. Similar in style to Dream Valley Music’s ‘Dawn Of A New Life’, ‘True Life Stories’ and ‘How It Ends’. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Primal and raw battle drums with battle chants. A historical or pre-historical sound of perhaps Vikings or Tribal warlords. Savages, Barbarians, Brutal warriors. Marching or maybe preparing for battle. Strong, menacing, foreboding. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 144 BPM]
A lighthearted, charming and easy-going French / Italian / European waltz. Great for France or Italy, French or Italian culture, Europe, European culture, cooking, holidays, history and more. The track starts with a slightly mysterious intro and then proceeds into a wonderful, flowing waltz with accordion, piano and strings. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
A melancholy, inquisitive piece featuring electric piano and slow strings. Perfect for setting a sad, dramatic, or inquisitive mood. Contemplative, introspective and reflective. Also good for mysteries, true crime, and background music for developing a thoughtful mood. [Tempo: Slow / 91 BPM]
A contemplative, delicate and deliciously noir piano composition. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of melancholy and mystery, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting an introspective mood. We have this track in a 'clean piano version' as well as an 'old nostalgic piano version'. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A minimalistic and sparse ambient music track with a repeating bass figure over kalimba and subtle percussion. Light tension, time passing, observation. Useful as illustrative background music for TV, film and other media. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Capturing the beauty and mystery of the cosmic realm, 'Dawn of the Cosmos' is an empowering track that will work great in a soundtrack for a film, a game, or a documentary, This track will inspire you to explore the secrets of the universe. Within and without. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
An orchestral and cinematic composition with a sense of pride, honor, brotherhood and legacy. Stately and patriotic. Achievement / Togetherness / Dignity / Honor / Ceremony. Available with, or without, the marching drums. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A wonderfully quaint and genuine French / European Jazz Waltz, with a hint of Gypsy Jazz or Manouche Jazz. Performed with real live instruments, this authentic waltz of France is the perfect accompaniment for anything vintage, retro, cultural or historical, related to Paris, France, or Italy, Sicily, Poland etc. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 180 BPM]
Bach, Johann Sebastian - Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major, BWV 1068 2. Air ("Air on a G-string"), 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]
Claude Debussy Clair de lune from Suite bergamasque. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An uplifting music to set a tone of joy and wonder. Piano provides consistent, rhythmic impetus amidst interludes of synth chords that inspire awe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Gioacchino Rossini: Overture from La Gazza Ladra - The Thieving Magpie. (Note, the 'most famous' part of the melody starts from about 2 minutes onwards). Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A pulsating tension track, combining electronic and orchestral elements. Serious, suspenseful, tension building and with a feeling of awe. The intensity increases throughout the track. Something big is approaching, as this cinematic music moves toward a strong conclusion. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An ambient and dreamy track with a hint of underlying mystery. Smooth synthesizers, gentle tech percussion and an atmospheric arrangement, great for corporate uses, technology presentations and background music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
A thoughtful, sparse, insightful and slowly building production music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, mallets, subtle drums (1'03''). The Underscore version omits synth arpeggio, high marimba notes and sound effects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23, K.488, Movement II. Adagio. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An inspiring, cinematic music featuring chamber string ensemble and piano. Sweeping, soaring and uplifting, this is a light and non-aggressive track with a passionate cello sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 85 BPM]
Reflective, introspective and emotional solo piano composition that evokes the feelings of sadness, reminiscence, love and regret. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
An intensely deep composition featuring the Indian slide guitar. Melancholic and serene [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Thoughtful / Light / Contemplative / Quirky / Neutral Music, like time passing. Neo-classical, light orchestra arrangement, suitable as music for film, drama, TV and other media. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A fun, cheeky and upbeat royalty-free Polka music track with a traditional European folk sound of accordeons, piano and violin, with upright bass. With a sound of France, Paris, French music, but also with some Italian music / sound of Italy or Sicily influences, this track can work great for travel and cultural content. Anything to do with European culture and history, travels to Paris, France, to Italy, to Poland, or indeed to any European or Eastern European destination. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Cosi Fan Tutte, K588, Act I - Soave Sia Il Vento in E 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]
Happy and playful traditional Celtic track. Features acoustic guitar, Irish Whistle, melodeon and bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Romantic France. Easy and nice playing musette. Paris cafe. European. Love, Romantic, Delight/Bliss, Soulful. Piano, Accordion. Romantic/Melodrama, French. [Tempo: Slow / 93 BPM]
A slow, dreamy and touching Ambient music track with ethereal pads and piano. Reflective, melancholic. Wonderment, amazement, introspective, wistful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Classical/Contemporary. Exciting, Romantic, Pensive, Soulful. Strings, Symphony Orchestra, Violin. Epic/Historical. New classical. Feel of Europe. [Tempo: Slow / 69 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for technology, industry, science, research etc. Confident, spacious electronic background track with piano and pulsing synths. Technological/science feel. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
