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.
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]
(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]
Elegant orchestral piece, charged with emotion as it slowly rises. Cinematic, reflective, emotive. [Tempo: Slow / 60 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]
A polished and serious-sounding, dramatic underscore for news broadcasts, TV news, news updates and breaking news - or for daring rescue missions or dangerous feats of bravery and risk-taking. Combining orchestral and electronic elements. Regal, trustworthy, on point, and on the scene. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Orchestral action / fantasy / victory track. Dramatic, heroic and rousing. Big percussion with orchestral strings, brass, and some subtle hybrid electronics. Grand / Proud / Battle ready. (Stem files available). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 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 very inspirational and poignant track with elements of Neo-classical, Ambient music, Post-rock and Cinematic music. Starts soft and contemplative, before ducking down and then blossoming into a full 'symphonic rock' part of wonderment and amazement. Very emotional, uplifting, hopeful, grand, epic and heartening. The track features some 'natural pauses' that make it easy to edit this track to fit the events on your own project timeline. A wonderful 'reveal' moment at 01:14. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
An uplifting, epic and inspirational music track made with warm cinematic piano, cinematic orchestra, breathy vocals and epic drums. The track's structure is based on a gradual rise (starts small and then evolves towards the main climax). Uplifting / Cinematic / Epic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 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]
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]
Johann Strauss (Jr.): Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring) in B-flat major, Op. 410. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Uplifting, fun and bright, this is a Hot Club of France style acoustic jazz guitar piece. Saucy and swingin'! [Tempo: Fast / 115 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 active, uplifting and inspiring track made with fast running chamber strings, chamber choir and cinematic drums. Divided into three parts (intro, middle – triumph and outro). Positive / Energetic / Uplifting / Bustling. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Loose and quirky hip, this bluesy electric guitar based track easily conveys flow, drive and keeping it all together. Its funky guitar melody has a touch of jazz and overdrive, set between light drums and walking bass. Great for comedy music, oddball dramas, acts of randomness and urban themes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 167 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]
An emotive and soaring royalty free music track, featuring a large orchestral sound with epic percussion ensemble and brass section. Melodic and heroic. Loaded with passion and heart. [Tempo: Slow / 100 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]
Neo-classical, raw and naked, cello and violins in a film noir or classic drama mood. A sonically hopeful and emotional vibe convey itself with a really sweet and tender sound and feel backed by high controlled violins and cellos to bring a balance to this very delicate sounding track. Poignant and intimate. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 78 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]
Festive and fun, this upbeat waltz conveys the Cajun sounds of Louisiana. Accordion, vocals and bluesy, slide dobro trade melodies over a cheerful, steady rhythm section. This is a great music for family or travel themes, and also cooking and comedy. Cajun / Cheerful / Waltz Music. [Tempo: Medium / 185 BPM]
(Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
France, traditional French cafe style with accordeon and acoustic guitar. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 119 BPM]
1930's era newsreel background, also circus or parade. Soundalike, historical, bouncy, happy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 127 BPM]
Intense and urgent, this is an orchestral movie trailer style track. Pounding percussion, stabbing brass and strings sections with a live choir gives a sense of danger, conflict and urgency. Great for use in chase scene, film trailer and other high impact, action packed footage including hard, powerful sports footage. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 187 BPM]
Ragtime piano, 1900's era. Historical, happy, bouncy, also good for childrens music. [Tempo: Medium / 153 BPM]
Melancholic blues/jazz crossover ballad. Using a strange sound almost like a howling dog combined with brush drums, acoustic guitar and vocal textures, this warm and intimate track is unusual, moody and surprising - and with a very slight latin influence. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Booming, majestic and epic fantasy or sci-fi track. Almost fanfare like, but with a very dark element. Mysterious, monolithic and very suitable for footage of awe and power, be it fantasy, science fiction, sports, film score or even forceful corporate presentations with a big impact. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 76 BPM]
Driving country rock, with a Native American flavor. Vocal chants join the main guitar melody. Performed on Dobro, electric guitars, bass and drums. Great mix of blues, folk, rock, Americana and Native American influences. The "Underscore version" omits the vocal chants and goes all instrumental. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
This unique and appealing Far Eastern / Oriental piece starts off very exotic with chinese / oriental instruments and then gradually increases it's "funkability" as it goes along. Great for commercial use, travel & adventure, exploration and holiday. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Acoustic and thoughtful. A beautiful trip down wooded roads that lead past the home where you grew up. Dreamy and positive, with a European feel. Guitar, bouzouki, sitar, harmonium, up-right bass. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
French or other European folk style with accordion, acoustic guitars and tamborine. The "vocal version" adds a small group of children chanting along with the chorus part. Quirky and charming. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
Bluegrass featuring banjo, mandolin and dobro. Homely, mid-west, Americana. Traditional percussion sets in around 00:30. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
A joyful, live performed, accordeon piece conveying the mood of European cities, perhaps German beer drinking festivals, historical Paris, Amsterdam or Budapest, or street life in Europe, any Eureopan city, fairground, amusement park, merry-go-round etc. Relaxed, playful, historical, cultural. Also good for kids' animation, casual games and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 156 BPM]
Historical, waltz rhythm with piano and orchestra. European or Hebrew cultural history. Period 1900-1940 approx. Also nice for silent film. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
Subtle, delicate and sparse waltz with glassy bells and high piano. Tasteful, graceful and frail. Good for drama, personal reflection, melancholic scenes. This piece has a slight historical feel to it as well -- perhaps memories or times gone by. Pretty and pastoral. [Tempo: Slow / 52 BPM]
Historical sounding Waltz performed live on an old piano and a violin. Romantic, sweet, genuine culture & history - period 1890-1940 approx. Also nice for silent film. Classy and elegant. Also available in an "old record" sounding version. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Happy-going jazz tune with the rather unusual instrumentation, accordion and upright bass. Has a sense of the old and traditional. Perhaps old Europe or old world travels etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
Cosy accordion tune, a feeling of Paris, France or Europe. [Tempo: Slow / 61 BPM]
A semi-orchestra, semi-tribal, earthy, mystical background / underscore track for fantasy, exploration, adventure and travel. General background use, peaceful and slightly mysterious, but without really being particularly sad, happy, dark, light or emotional. Nice for exploring new worlds, discovery, fantasy games, adventure games, travel programmes, or background use for visual imagery, mystery and mythology, etc. Throughout the 7 minutes playing time there is no repetition, so you can play this track in a loop for a long time without it getting too repetitive. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, sad and very beautiful piano-lead track with a tragic air. Would suit romantic/dramatic/documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Dramatic, dark and pounding orchestral style music, suitable for a battle scene or a dramatic trailer. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A moody and atmospheric ambient piece with ethereal pads and ambient slide guitar. Soft, yet deep and evocative music, like an unfolding story or a magnificent sunrise. The track has a slight sense of ethnic mystery or the ancient world music, maybe India. Very dreamy, reflective and rich on atmosphere, perhaps something spiritual. [Tempo: Very slow / 125 BPM]
Emotional and soulful piano waltz. Classical/Contemporary, Piano Music. Love, Sad, Nostalgic, Soft/Smooth, Peaceful/Calm, Soulful, Melancholic/Sentimental, Gentle/Tender. Piano. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Steady & rhythmic strings and oboe. Period drama, upper class, regal or royal. Old English mansion or town life. [Tempo: Fast, Medium / 124 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, chase sequence. [Tempo: Fast / 159 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, sad romantic. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, heroine in trouble. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Orchestral, steady & evocative. Proud, regal, patriotic. Perhaps English upper class or American college, university graduation etc. A sense of quality and timeless trust. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]