To us, musically, this period represents a lot of really great Jazz music, traditional jazz and swing-jazz. Also, piano jazz and blues, including the great works of George Gershwin. The prohibition era, the Charleston and Rag / Ragtime is also something we'd put into this category, as would "Stride" jazz and piano music for Silent Movies.
An eerie or slightly dark suspenseful track made with chamber orchestra. Simple structure, evolving. Suspense / Cinematic / Classical. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
This catchy, uptempo ragtime piece has a sense of friendliness, sincerity and the spirit of an innocent era. A single steel-string acoustic guitar adroitly plays the “rag” with help from brushed, jazzy drums. Excellent music for rural themes, comedy and cute web vignettes. Catchy / Ragtime / Sincere Music. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Swampy, rhythmic and loose, this upbeat country blues music track is easy to clap along to and feel a part of something fun. Acoustic and (slide) resonator guitars give its melody that Americana charm with an in-the-pocket rhythm section made up of tambourine, shaker and kick drum. Perfect music for feel great moments in drama, commercials, comedy and lifestyle shows. Swampy / Country Blues / In The Pocket Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
This unpolished, early country blues sounds like a small barn jam session. Steel-string acoustic guitar, resonator guitar and banjo play to foot stomping, claps, lap slaps and kick drum. Obvious uses for this music track are rural/country dramas, comedies, reality shows, rural cooking and travel shows. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
An emotional blockbuster royalty free music track, slowly building into big cinematic piece. Featuring full orchestra, and piano. Rousing / Emotive / Evocative. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Film soundtrack, calm, relaxing and piano driven. Old Acoustic vintage piano. Reflective / Contemplative / Nostalgic music track. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A slow and swaying piano blues / jazz piano tune, in traditional / classic lounge piano style. Lazy and slightly playful music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Soulful, raw and catchy, this bluesy guitar-based music track is great for creating feelings of home, rural locales and sentiment. The acoustic guitar is supported melodically by overdriven electric guitar and “wah” sounding vocals (Also available without the vocals). Claps and drums give this track a great and simple groove. Perfect music for dramas, comedies, travel and cooking shows. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
An emotional and inspirational, cinematic music featuring full orchestra sound, and big drums creating a heroic vibe. Great for trailers, films, TV shows and commercials. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]
A deep, emotional and slightly mystical, cinematic theme with a dramatic feel. Great as film or TV soundtrack, documentary music, in-game music, advertising and more. Smooth and luxurious. Slight hint of old Europe, France, Paris. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
Military percussion with orchestral brass and strings communicate patriotism and honor in this epic and inspiring track. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Use this cool and catchy jazz swing groove for attention getting tv spots and other marketing projects that need a clever, upbeat sound for your media project. [Tempo: Fast / 220 BPM]
This lonesome resonator slide guitar music track contains the melodic sentiment of the South and the West. The recording is a single performance with flowing, human timing – without a metronome. Sounds of a bird and cricket rich, early autumn forest can also be mixed in for an added natural experience. This music is great for protagonists in sad, dire straits, or people between a rock and hard place in dramas or as a bed in documentary voice overs. Lonesome / Slide / Nature Sounds. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Warm, laid-back, old-time jazz/big band romantic music. This 1940s soft jazz piece features saxophones, trombones, trumpets and clarinets that evokes a feeling of romance, love, reminiscing and reflection. Think forties jazz lounge or ballroom with a relaxed and easy-going mood. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An emotive and hopeful solo piano track. Emotional, reflective and slightly melancholic, perfect for film and television, personal stories, drama, romance, as well as scenes of reflection, reminiscing about the past, love, hope and reflection. Gentle, sentimental and warm-hearted. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]
A tender and emotional solo piano piece, suitable for drama, romance and storytelling, perhaps dearly held memories, reflection, loss or bittersweet love stories. Hopeful, reflective and sentimental. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Expressive and sentimental piano music with a flowing melody. Gentle / Fragile / Warm / Wistful. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A dark and determined, forceful and methodical, orchestral march. Relentlessly marching on, an awesome force. Dark / Foreboding / Relentless / Doom-laden / Forceful. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A grand and emotional neo-classical orchestral soundtrack, of heroic victories and achievement. Here, the typical orchestral elements combine with a pop-style drum beat, creating entirely new emotions. It consistently builds up to a climax and then fades away again. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
A traditional Jazz Combo instrumental version of the classic song 'Mack the Knife' in a fun, swing-time jazz arrangement. Great background jazz music, with a slightly vintage or retro feel. Classy, tasteful and breezy, with jazz drums, piano, guitar, horns and saxophone. (Stem files available.) [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
A track that slowly crescendos, building on a foundation of synth and horns, accented with violin ostinatos. A powerful, resolute statement. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 78 BPM]
An upbeat and fun hot club of France, gypsy jazz acoustic guitar jazz tune, featuring two acoustic guitars with bass and subtle drums. Uplifting, feel-good and fun; inspired by the guitar-based jazz music of the 1930's and 1940's. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Neo-classical music with a European feel, a sense of history and culture. Serious music combined with quirky comedy. Will suit classic movies, circus, theater, silent movie, Europe, culture, history, political satire and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 112 BPM]
Inspiring and epic orchestral music. Crescendo from subtle strings to a full orchestra with big drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A wonderful acoustic jazz crooner version of the classic song "When You're Smiling" with male vocals. The composition and lyrics came into the public domain in USA on January 1, 2024. This version was created, performed and recorded in 2024 by Lynne Music Project, with Chris Weeks on vocals. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]
An easy-going and joyful, instrumental jazz-combo version of the classic George Gershwin tune, S'Wonderful. The song and lyrics came into public domain on January 1st, 2023. This version is performed and recorded by Lynne Music Project, headed up by Bjorn Lynne and Pawel Orlow. (Stem files available.) [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2023. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 136 BPM]
Minimal at its core, yet striking back with sporadic leads and sharp staccato movements at the midst of the track, only to be accompanied with a short swell of strings to push for a conclusion for this very minimalistic and intense, slow tension-driven track. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
This chamber orchestra track has a balance of story-telling and cinematic drama capabilities and can be used in a wide range of media. A beautiful piano arpeggio melody to accompany this track and the soft and sudden piercing stabs and leads with the violin to really bring the most emotion and enjoyment of this beautiful melody and emotional track. Edgy, raw, close, live strings production. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 65 BPM]
A cheeky and fun nostalgic orchestral march a-la Wallace and Gromit. Reminiscent of old motivational films with a slightly wartime vibe. Upbeat. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Brass plays a melody full of hope and heroism, accompanied by orchestra and percussion. Perhaps an epic journey has begun, and optimism abounds. [Tempo: Slow / 144 BPM]
Piano, strings and choir create a somber feeling of determination and acceptance. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 64 BPM]
Inspired by Ludovico Einaudi and Yann Tiersen, this emotional piano solo music track is suited for drama and deep storytelling. The arpeggiated movement throughout the piece evokes a sense of purpose and achievement. And the classical simetry of the main melody brings a sense of order to things. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Grand, sweeping, Cinematic piece performed by a live philharmonic orchestra. Romantic, dreamy, melancholic. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Classic Jazz piano trio with mid tempo, upbeat swinging groove. Smooth and classy, nice for 30s-60s period drama tv and film, living the NYC high life, romantic comedies and upscale corporate and retail. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Peaceful, melodic and beautiful cinematic music track featuring piano, clarinet, orchestral strings, glockenspiel, soft brush drums and upright double bass. Organic and natural sounding. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Glorious and Heroic cinematic track with a romantic feel. Emotional music for melodramas, romantic themed videos and trailers, commercials and other visual media. Passionate, with piano and orchestral sounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 95 BPM]
Laidback and bluesy jazz track featuring grand piano, upright bass and drums. Will work well as main tune or a background for sitcom, advertisement, retro music, comedy, video background for any positive moments in your life. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a haunting, solemn, sound. Beautiful and introspective, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar, mellotron, and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 47 BPM]
A great, classic Ragtime piano piece, composed by Scott Joplin. Music recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Blues banjo riffs over a dirty breakbeat, with a solo slide guitar on top. Great for modern western, american drama and desert or muddy reality shows. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 75 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]
A toe-tapping, swinging Jazz Trio track. Upbeat piano, drums and bass, in a traditional jazz style. A little bit playful. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Fast / 218 BPM]
Uplifting, elegant and magical with Piano, Strings and Glockenspiel. Great for corporate, commercial and film use with moments of sheer joy, love and passion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Swinging big band jazz instrumental. Sax section belts out a bouncing melody, answered by trumpets and trombones. Sound reminiscient of the great big bands from 1940-1960 era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 152 BPM]
An easy, breezy and joyful little jazz number. Piano, bass and drums. Light and elegant music track. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Upbeat and playful, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Nice and happy, toe-tapping jazz mood. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
Upbeat and happening, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Joyful, toe-tapping and slightly playful. [Tempo: Fast / 115 BPM]
Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]
A light hearted, pleasant and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with nicely melodic accordeon and a light jazz backing. Happy and care free. [Tempo: Medium / 185 BPM]
Sweet and charming, old-style Jazz in Gypsy Swing style. Feelgood and light hearted. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]