John P. Sousa's famous march, Semper Fidelis, marching band. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium]
Inspired by early swing and banjo stomp, this upbeat music track feels like old-fashion country fun. It has a catchy, whistled melody supported by banjo, tack piano, upright bass and drums. Great for fun, comedic, quirky media genres. Fun / Corny / Country Music. [Tempo: Fast / 215 BPM]
Laid back big band swing number reminiscent of the late 40s, 50s and 60s. Features jazz guitar and real horn section. Great for country club, travel, food, restaurant, jazz club, Hamptons and high society. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Slow, tranquil, cinematic, serene, calm, sedate, sublime, quiet, reflective, dreamy & introspective piano piece with spacious, ethereal effects. Small, serene, contemplative and simple. Would suit nostalgic / romantic / dramatic / historic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 97 BPM]
Torchy, bluesy vocal jazz. Medium slow tempo. Seductive lyrics about getting it on and taking your time. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
This orchestral track illustrates determination and achievement. Perhaps coming together to join forces, or just overcoming the odds to reach a goal. Victorious and celebratory. Grows up from a somewhat meek beginning, to an all-out fanfare like, rousing finish. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A 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 Suka Biłgorajska lead. The Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine or Belarus as well. This track features a very solemn, melancholic intro part before it gets into the main track itself, which is more upbeat and stoic. [Tempo: Very slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
A truly heartwarming, sweeping, classical waltz. Piano with orchestra. Grand and romantic, like the classics. Great for film, historical, romantic epic, love story, ballroom dancing, period drama and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium]
A catchy old school swing royalty free music track featuring contemporary drum loops with some timeless brass hooks. The track is driven forward with infectious beats and percussion that adds a snappy toe tapping feel. Funky and fun music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
Up-tempo swing jazz featuring piano, bass, and brush drums. Piano blazes through several lightning fast choruses, each separately unique, but always swinging and fun. Hold on for a ride with this one. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Beautiful solo piano waltz was made in a French cinematic retro traditions. Very romantic and sincere. Well suited to romantic projects, love affairs, retro movie, wedding. [Tempo: Slow]
Instrumental ballad recorded with piano, flugelhorn, sax, contrabass and drums. Calm acoustic tune, easy listening, modern, with beautiful improvisations. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
Delicate and elegant solo piano from Klaus Weber. [Tempo: Slow]
Guitar, piano and deep strings are melancholy yet powerful. Very evocative love theme. Full of regret, remorse and perhaps an unrequited love. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture in C-minor, Op.80. Classical music recorded by D Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. Country fiddle joins in from around 01:40. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
Trumpet and mellow / melancholic electric piano with upright bass. Moody jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow]
Vintage sounding Jazz ensemble with piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. Dark, romantic and cinematic with a distinct European gypsy jazz influence. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound on the recording. This is done on purpose, for effect. It is not a weakness or error with the file.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
French folk piece. Presented in two versions, lasting 37 seconds and 18 seconds respectively. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
A happy and 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: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]
A slow and gentle jazz piano track with acoustic bass and jazzy brush drums. Traditional jazz trio sound. Very relaxed, mellow, loving. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Bittersweet solo piano royalty free track, good for drama, introduction sequences and story telling. [Tempo: Slow / 94 BPM]
Contemporary Jazz piano trio playing an elegant, passionate and yearning Bossa Nova. Perfect for romantic, sophisticated and exotic settings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
A fun, charming and care-free little jazz piano music tune, available with or without the 'Shoo-doop' vocals. Relaxed, easy-going, fun and cheeky music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
An uptempo, groovy and swinging jazz piano track. Jazz trio featuring acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Classic jazz fusion / jazz club type material. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]
Conveying a feeling of desolation and loss, this blues music is the epitome of “a good man feeling down.” Slide resonator guitar plays and a lamenting voice sings over a bluesy, acoustic guitar and simple kick drum. The wordless vocals are searching, giving the track a touch of Gospel – and a sliver of hope. Suitable for poignant moments in dramas and documentaries. Desolation / Deep Blues / Poignant music. Available in several different mixes/version with or without the vocals and layers. [Tempo: Slow / 81 BPM]
Julius Fučík: Entry of the Gladiators (Alternate titles: Entrance of the Gladiators. Einzug der Gladiatoren. Thunder and Blazes.) Probably the most famous, most used piece of Circus Music in the world. Full orchestra arrangement. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast]
An uptempo jazz swinger keeping high energy throughout the whole piece. Live jazz at it's best. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 235 BPM]
A European sounding folk/traditional band, or jazz quartet with upright bass, two accordeons and drums. Quick rhythm, slightly Eastern European or Jewish feel. History/Cultural. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
A slow and mellow, melancholic, but warm and heartening piece with acoustic piano, subtle strings and 'oooh' type vocals. Soft, ambient, emotive, sincere. [Note: The recording contains some 'ticks' which may appear to some as sound artifacts or 'noise'. These sounds are actually the physical, mechanical hammers inside the upright piano on which this was played. This is an all natural, all organic, no-computers, no-electronics recording and this in itself brings some sound 'imperfections'.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Romantic and passion soundtrack in Latino style featuring accordion, piano, Spanish guitar, castanets, percussive instruments. Will work well like soundtrack for movie, sitcom, Spanish theatre, travel. Serious, dancing, tango, passion, love. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Come Back to Sorrento (Torna a Surriento) is a romantic Neapolitan song composed in 1902 by Ernesto De Curtis. The song become wildly popular, and has been sung by performers as diverse as Beniamino Gigli, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Placido Domingo and many more. We offering you beautifully recorded live grand piano version of this famous composition. It could be used for Italian and Mediterranean travel documentary, as a romantic song and many various occasions. Recorded in Hi Definition. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A classic mid-tempo big band arrangement, with a quirky, fun, and cheerful feel to it. This jazzy track is suitable for productions that require an upbeat, positive, vibrant backdrop. Great for commercials, presentations, films, and shows that require a touch of bliss. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 164 BPM]
Mellow and nostalgic acoustic guitar music with haunting vocal. Dreamy, ambient and earthy. Scandinavian / Nordic music influence. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Happy, but laid-back and easy going, old-time classic jazz sound. Old fashioned and charming, Jazz quartet with live trumpet lead plus acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, upright bass and jazzy drums played with brushes. Good natured, a little bit light hearted and romantic. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A touch of latin guitar with classic latin rhythms. This track will work for scenes of culture, romance and yesteryear. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow]
Raw blues. Acoustic slide guitar over piano bass & drums. Pulp feel. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A light and feelgood French accordeon waltz. Swaying, care free and deliciously melodic. Goes well with anything quintessentially France, Paris etc., whether historical or contemporary. A delightful acoustic guitar solo at 01:35. [Tempo: Medium / 195 BPM]
A 1-minute ambient strings track with a sense of longing and melancholy. Perhaps loss or desperation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow]
Sliding cellos, electric guitar give this track space and character. Gradually rising from a single line to a fully orchestrated epic climax. A sense of overcoming and victory, but at a cost, with a hint of sadness. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Traditional Dixieland jazz. Fun, Jumpy, Nostalgia, Period. [Tempo: Fast / 192 BPM]
A powerful ballad lead by wind instruments that brings to mind old-time jazz orchestras, this track has a romantic, old-fashioned, classic feel to it. Suitable for productions that require a sophisticated, jazzy feel, such as features, shows, and commercials. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A slow, cinematic, orchestral track made with full symphonic orchestra. Wide melody and uplifting feel, no divided parts. Courage / Heroic / Glory. [Tempo: Slow / 117 BPM]
Classical 'beautiful yet haunting' film score with symphonic strings, like music from classic retro movies. Loving, mysterious and emotional. Softer part with piano, flute and strings joining later on at 0:32. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
A classical orchestral romantic movie theme, like from the classical Hollywood movies of times past. Sweeping, heavenly, emotional string sections and gentle woodwinds. Great music for love story, emotional scenes, drama, classic or retro style Hollywood movies etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Hot and dirty electric blues. Reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix' "Red House". Great if you're looking for a sound-alike or need to add that energetic and sexy vibe to your project. [Tempo: Medium / 66 BPM]
A joyful, feelgood jazz track. Traditional jazz trio with piano, drums and upright bass. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 178 BPM]
Solemn and sorrowful. Orchestral strings, subtle brass and death bell, later joined by a fragile solo violin. Good for scenes of loss, sorrow, death. Perhaps aftermath of a disaster or a funeral. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow]
Groovy music track recorded with brass backgrounds and cool, modern jazz piano melodies. Rhythmic upright bass, chill out, lounge music. This track will fit well for fashion projects, chill situations and background music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
