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.
Dreamy, spacious, ethereal, serene, magical, mellow, cinematic, mysterious, reflective, calm & tranquil pop track with a slight 50's vibe to it. Inspired by the vibe and mood of the film 'the virgin suicides'. Enchanted, floaty & meditative. Would suit dramatic / romantic / filmic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
This track features Piano melody with orchestral symphonic elements in the style of Chopin/Beethoven and the turn of the century mood in the eastern Europe but done in a Tim Burton orchestral fashion ala Danny Elfman. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Chopin's famous and wonderful Minute Waltz in Db major for piano. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
The famous Pizzicato from Sylvia, by Leo Delibes. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 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]
This track starts with a pulsating sense of anticipation, with underscore ethereal strings. Minimal acoustic guitar, fills in the mood, to create the emotion of the sun rising as the mist disappears. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Gnosienne No. 1 by Erik Satie. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow / 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]
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]
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]
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]
Chopin Prelude in E minor op. 28 no. 4 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
Scriabin Etude in C sharp minor op. 2 no. 1 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Tchaikovsky June (Barcarolle) from The_Seasons op. 37a no. 6 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A passionate and emotive French / European accordeon waltz that captures the spirit of France, Paris and everything traditional French. Heartfelt and genuine. [Tempo: Medium / 192 BPM]
Minimalist solo piano. Mysterious and reflective. Great for historical, factual, documentary, the arts, drama, fantasy, psychological thriller/horror and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Scattered pulses of sound and signals from an unknown entity. Relaxing, dreamy, meditational. Outer space, space travel, science fiction. [Tempo: Slow / 120 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]
Spanish flamenco. Raw, lively, dramatic and passionate. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A series of 4 pieces of textural, ambient, musical soundscapes. Suitable for documentary, cultural, history, archeology, travel and exploration, mystery and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 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]
Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 25 in G minor, Op. 79, second movement, Andante. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 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]
A very unique and imaginative composition, consisting entirely of human voices / boys' choir and subtle strings. With hints of religion or worship, this is a 'new classical', experimental piece, highly useful for history, documentary, fantasy / adventure, faith and spirituality, art or even mystery type productions. Eerie and strangely spellbinding. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
A unique and imaginative composition consisting entirely of human voices / choir with strings joining in later. With a reference to religion, worship, heaven or ethereal beings, this is a 'new classical', experimental piece, highly useful as music for fantasy / adventure, faith and spirituality, art or even mystery type productions. Heavenly, eerie and strangely spellbinding music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Ambient and smooth, pulsating, technology / innovation, featuring rythmic synths and strings melodies. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A flowing, graceful, heartening piece of neo classical, light orchestral soundtrack. Timeless, elegant, sweet music. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Alessandro Marcello, Concerto for Oboe and Strings in D minor: II. Adagio. Keyboard transcription by J. S. Bach. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Johannes Brahms Waltz in A Major Op. 39 No. 15, solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Erik Satie Gnossienne no. 3. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 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]
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]
Beautiful solo piano track that was made in a classical romantic style of XIX century. Will work well as a video background for views of nature, romantic movie, love affair, documentary. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 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 sad and romantic solo piano track was written in a classical romantic piano style. Sad and gentle. Nostalgic and tender. Waltz has a three parts. The middle part is a Polonaise. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Fast, aggressive, big and powerful epic drums track. Determined, strong, relentless. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Fast, aggressive, big and powerful epic drums track. Tribal, determined, pulsating. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
A strong female vocalist solos with an Indian flair over a thickly and emotionally harmonized choir. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A haunting and dark ambient piece. Lush choral harmonies rise and fall over dark instrumental tracks, providing a sense of oceanic fluidity. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 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]
(Frederic Chopin) Chopin Preludes, Prelude No. 19 in E-flat Major, Op. 28, Vivace. Performed exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 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]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in D Major, Op. 33: III. Vivace. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A vibey, indie-sounding tune with a sense of melancholy. Drums reflects the running of a clock. Great as music for montages or time elapsing. Includes vocals. [Tempo: Slow / 112 BPM]
Emotional and dreamy cinematic music track. Beautiful melodies performed on piano, atmospheric pads, xylophone, glockenspiel, harp, and ethnic percussion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 63 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, No. 2 in B minor, Op. 69, Moderato. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 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]
Robert Schumann, Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26, IV. Intermezzo in E-flat minor. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A pensive and introspective track with a sense of mystery and drama. A process being worked through, thoughts, motion. Perhaps intrigue or story development. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a I. Allegro. 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]
