This is where we put the music that we feel is suitable for historical documentaries and films from any period before the 1920's. Be it the early 20th century America or even older going back to ancient times to explore Egyptian pyramids or South American Mayan culture, I guess you could say that this music would be suitable for use on the History Channel. You'll find a lot of classical music here, as well as folk / ambient and other music genres.
Dark and mysterious piano composition, which gives a feeling of loneliness, melancholy and reminiscence. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
An ambient, atmospheric and mystical track featuring yangqin (a Chinese hammered dulcimer), ethnic drums and female chanting. This piece is ideal for Far East projects, documentaries, ancient kingdoms, travel, exotic locations, spiritual landscapes and meditation / relaxation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 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]
Piano and strings start small and build gradually to a big inspirational ending with brass. A feeling of soaring, coming home, this track would be suitable for an inspirational video or for the closing scene of a film. [Tempo: Slow / 59 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]
Prince of Denmark's March (Alternative title Trumpet Voluntary). A celebratory and regal version of this much loved piece of classical music by Jeremiah Clarke. Trumpet, horns and pipe organ. This piece has a sense of royalty, a regal and dignified piece which is often used today to depict royalty and the upper class. Also traditionally used for wedding ceremonies and other church ceremonies. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by F Hegedus. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Slow, soft, beautiful, dreamy, emotional, meaningful, moving orchestral piece with a sense of nostalgia, loss & sadness. Calm, thoughtful, reflective, tranquil, resigned, serene, sedate & somber. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / historical type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Authentic Russian folk song / wedding song. Traditional ancient Russian folk music, arranged by Dmitriy Lukyanov, conducted and recorded by Evgeniy Kalyukin. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A powerful Folk song that deals with a significant historical figure. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A powerful and forceful battle track for historical, fantasy, adventure battles. Perhaps vikings or hordes of savage invaders. Dark and powerful stuff. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
Adventurous cinematic orchestral theme with steady percussion. Epic / Adventure / Amazement music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Exotic world feel with pan flutes, mystical drones and ethnic drums. Perhaps Maya, Inca, Native Americans or ancient South America. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Traditional Polish folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or violin lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, the Balkans, Russia, Slavic, etc. Polish spelling: W moim ogródecku. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night's Dream incidental music, Op. 16 ; MWV M 13. Scherzo (No.1). Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A campy and quirky Italian flavored cue with a circus, comedic vibe. Features electric guitar, mandolin, accordion, bells and tuba. Works well for Italian parties, family party, cartoons, comedy, bumbling cops, inept crooks, Mediterranean travel and mischief. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Johann Pachelbel - Canon and Gigue, D major, P.37 ; T.337 ; PC.358: I. Canon. Arranged and recorded with live chamber orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. Ballad / Pirate / Medieval Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
An epic and orchestral music track with a sense of grandeur and greatness, with powerful percussive section and rising motion. Suitable as music for victorious and achievement scenery. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 3: Minuet. Allegretto - Trio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A stark and isolated piano melody flows through this track, and the intense drama builds to an epic climax. Huge layers of percussion, orchestra and electric guitar give this track a modern Hollywood sound. [Tempo: Slow / 85 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]
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]
A classical sounding piece featuring piano and strings. Haunting and beautiful, romantic, delicate and fragile. Good for romantic drama, historical drama. A slight sense of old Europe, perhaps France or just a European influence. Slightly melancholic, but warm, heartfelt and emotional. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Ethnic, lamenting music track performed live by Rafael Krux. The main form and vibe is in the style of ballade. Can be Slavic / Eastern European, or Middle Eastern / Persian, Celtic or even Viking etc. Sorrowful / Haunting / Ethnic Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A thoughtful and insightful underscore or theme for drama/film. Personal stories, contemplation, reflection, a developing story. Takes a turn for the more dramatic about half way in, with a dark side. Piano with orchestra. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Proud and regal, this orchestral track starts with a sense of expectation, and continues to rise up, up, into a grand, strong and valiant classical / orchestra music, before ending with a reflective, contemplative and subdued reprise of the main theme. Great for drama, period dramas, storytelling and more. Heroic / Luxurious / Dramatic / Proud / Regal. [Tempo: Medium / 155 BPM]
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]
Simple snare drum pattern. Dead man walking / walking to execution / walking the plank, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This ethnic background track has a sense of ancient cultures and hidden mysteries. Great for history, culture, travel and exploration. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Slow, serene,sad & tragic modern orchestral track that tugs at the heartstrings and makes you think deeply. Lush strings swathe simple and emotive snatoor / synth melodies as a choir can be heard in the distance. Music for many styles of project including romance / history / requiem / nostalgic / war. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Dark, powerful, moody, grand, regal, cinematic, serene, spacious, sedate, dreamy, elegant, reflective, thoughtful, modern orchestral piece with a hints of Thomas Newman to it. Sublime, beautiful, graceful, sad, serious & melancholic. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / military type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
A touching and poignant solo piano piece for reflection and contemplation. Delicate, impressionistic music track. Performed on a 'dusty old' piano, with natural mechanical noises of the piano. (The 'Clean piano sound' version uses a different piano sound without the mechanical noises). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A haunting, poignant and atmospheric cinematic pop music track, with a Nordic or Scandinavian drama noir type feel. Icy and emotive, with a memorable main melody. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Celebratory, explorative, triumphant, anticipation music. Suggests embarking on a journey, joyful triumph over struggle, quick/festive motion, or angelic exultation. Full orchestra, choir, world and western percussion. Victory / Classical / Uplifting Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Reflective Piano piece. Touching, Wistful, Graceful, Nostalgic. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This rousing, anthemic track starts small and builds to an epic, inspirational feel. Percussion gives a propulsive energy, with choir, orchestra and piano on top. Good for projects needing a good dose of inspiration and spirit. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Folk song with a sound and feel of the Middle Ages or Medieval times. Folk music perhaps with an Irish, Celtic or English twist. Lute, Hurdy-Gurdy and hand percussion. Historical / Adventure / Documentary / History / Storytelling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
A creepy, spooky and atmospheric track arranged for strings section. Classic horror or mystery feel. Think classic murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, Yorkshire Ripper, Tim Burton films etc. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A rather dramatic / melancholic piece of music, a good fit for any "It's time to go" kind of scene. The main theme is created by the cellos and uplifted with harmonies on violins and upright basses. I also believe that it could be useful to most game or videos in need of a peaceful break to it, due to it's slow tempo, limited orchestration and minimalistic melody theme. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 76 BPM]
This quaint music track easily articulates the simplicity of country life, surrounded by friends and family. Banjo and acoustic guitar trade off on the upbeat melody. They are joined by a kick drum and sparse percussion. This is excellent music for adding a rural/country flavor to dramas, travel and cooking shows. Quaint / Americana / Upbeat music. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
1930's era newsreel background, also circus or parade. Soundalike, historical, bouncy, happy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 127 BPM]
Franz Schubert Symphony No. 8 ('Unfinished Symphony') in B minor, D.759: 1. Allegro Moderato. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Passionate, graceful and fiery solo violin piece. Inspired by classical music and such composers as Vivaldi, Mozart and Beethoven, this raw, intimate classical string piece will work in many settings and scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 158 BPM]
Jazzy waltz music track recorded on piano. This creative acoustic music will be great for background music and any project where an instrumental music is required. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A cinematic score, dark and wondrous that mixes orchestral instruments with native american and celtic undertones creating a soundtrack to a beautiful landscape. Great for adventure, period and cultural films and documentaries ala Hunger Games, Snow White, Braveheart, The Village etc. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Repetitious string staccatos slowly usher in stoic brass and other orchestra components until the final crescendo where the choir joins in. The end of a journey, whether physical or spiritual, plays well with this dramatic and uplifting cue. Salvation is reached! [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat major, Op. 18 No. 6: 3. Scherzo Allegro. Classical music 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 4. Molto allegro. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
U.S. Civil War era ballad. Guitars, dulcimer and harmonium. Historical, but can also be used for any contemporary Americana / Folk type project. All authentic, live performed acoustic instruments. The "faster version" is more bouncy, fun, country like, folksy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A traditional Irish double jig (Haste to the Wedding) which moves into slip Jig (Kitty Come Down to Limerick) at 1:00. Pounding bodhran drives both spirited jigs which are played by fiddle and mandolin. Popular jigs in Ireland, heard around the country, these are valiant, glorious and an ode to older times. 100% live performance. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]