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.
Light, emotional, expressive and intimate piano solo. Elegant, timeless, touching and graceful music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Six moments musicaux, Op. 16, No. 5 Sostenuto in D-flat Major. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Alexander Siloti, Prelude in B minor (after Prelude in E minor, BWV 855a by J.S. Bach). Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Meditation in D Major, Op. 72, No. 5. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia no. 11 in g minor, BWV 797, Andantino. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Marche in G Major, BWV Anh.124. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Cosi Fan Tutte, K588, Act I - Soave Sia Il Vento in E Major, for String Quartet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Haydn String Quartet in F major Hob.III 17 Hoffstetter: Movement 3. Minuet. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Mozart String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major K458 Op.10 No.3 Movement 4. Allegro assai. Classical music arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Christian Petzold: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Minuet in G major, BWV Anh.114. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: This piece is often attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, although it is actually composed by Christian Petzold. For this reason, we list this piece in both the Bach and the Petzold categories. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Polonaise in D minor, BWV Anh.128. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst: The Planets, Op. 32. VII. Neptune, the Mystic. Full orchestra recording, classical music performed and recorded by Y Sazonoff exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A very transparent music track with a chamber orchestra arrangement, featuring strings, woodwinds and marimba. Playful, active, forward moving and determined mood, suitable for drama, storytelling and much more. Timeless, elegant and stately music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 4 in G Major, Hob.III:4 ; Op.1 No.4: Movement 5. Finale. Presto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 1. Molto allegro vivace. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op.44 No.1: Movement 2. Menuetto. Un poco allegretto. Classical music recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 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]
This banjo-based music track is down-to-earth and swampy. Its blues and country influences give it an authentic range that can also touch into the comedic. The opened-back banjo is supported by acoustic rhythm guitar, and resonator slide guitar. Perfect music for country “Americana” dramas and comedies, plus travel and cooking shows. Swampy / Banjo / Country Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Raw, rootsy, and loose, this acoustic 12-string guitar track carries the spirit of traditional delta blues. Slide is used other the guitar giving it a rough and proud sound, backed up by sparse drums and harmonic drones. This music track is great for rural, relational dramas comedies, and reality shows. Also, it is a great fit for a show’s theme. Slide / 12-string Guitar / Delta Blues Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This unpolished, rootsy music track is a single resonator guitar performance. It’s lively and sparse, conveying the authentic tone and some of the idiosyncratic whims of pre-rock Delta Blues. A good fit for dramas, comedies, children’s shows and travel/cooking programing. Rootsy / Resonator Guitar / Sparse Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
An organic acoustic guitar and organ vibe with harmonica. Ambient, Americana music feel. Dark, mysterious, longing music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Inspiring and uplifting composition with a heroic and glorious melodies performed on the piano and accompanied by full symphonic orchestra. Perfect for films, TV and amazing stories. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Modest Mussorgsky - Night on Bald Mountain in D Minor, IMM 43. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Adventurous cinematic orchestral theme with steady percussion. Epic / Adventure / Amazement music track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Pietro Mascagni - Intermezzo Sinfonico in F Major from Cavalleria Rusticana, IPM 4. Orchestral version. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A touching, melancholic and emotive, yet caressing and softly flowing music track, featuring several piano layers and airy, flautando string ensemble with accentuated cello. This track builds from a quiet beginning and moves into a somewhat more open-hearted middle part, before returning to the reflective warmth for the final part. Graceful music / Light touch / Timeless. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
A neutral track, great for a transparent background in video games or story documentaries, puzzle-solving, finding clues, detective work, investigation, crime. A sense of mystical magic and enchantment is painted subtly in the background. Useful for long plays with a looping 4 minute time. Features dark mellow piano, mystical harp, horns, exotic percussion and strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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]
A pleasant, timeless and elegant piece of 'chamber pop'. Classical music elements in a kind of Pop setting. Classy, luxurious and inviting. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Neo classical music for film, videos, cinematic storytelling and other media. Pensive / Thoughtful / Questioning / Puzzling. This music will go well with the gentle start of a story, or to illustrate gentle movement, stirring, a story progressing, leads and threads developing, unveiling secrets, and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A somewhat mysterious and foreboding 'hero music' track, with a strong cinematic theme and an underlying nerve and pulse. Serious, grand and honorable, this track has a somewhat 'Epic Trailer' feel, but in a tasteful and gracious way, rather than all-out action. This music would go great with every-day heroes, for building a great legacy. To unveil an amazing new brand or an epic project. Will also go well with documentaries and amazing discoveries. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
A delicate and deliciously noir piano piece with subtle orchestral strings. Melancholic and introspective, with a slight sense of mystery and sensuality, this is an elegantly flowing neo-classical composition. Great for drama, film, storytelling, and setting a contemplative mood. We have this track in a "clean piano version" as well as an "old nostalgic piano version". [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A very joyful, uplifting and blossoming piece of Cinematic Pop or 'Chamber Pop' music with a focus on light orchestral instruments. Endearing melodies flow and sway gracefullly, as the song builds up to a heartening and emotive crescendo around the 2 minute mark. This is a track of amazement, wonderment, with a tender touch. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 170 BPM]
A romantic orchestral piece that gradually builds up and strives towards a climax. Dreamily gliding along, it enchants with tranquility and peace. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A heartening and poignant, uplifting and joyful, touching and sentimental piece of Cinematic Pop / Orchestral Pop with a Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Pop sound. The music starts from a gentle play of piano and strings, and blossoms into a sweeping and soaring, inspirational and joyful dance, before returning to its source towards the end. Graceful, flowing and full of wonderment. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 110 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]
Active, bustling and inspirational Cinematic Pop or Chamber Pop track featuring both subtle and rich orchestration elements, and a very uplifting, spirited, inspiring mood. Class, grace, dignity, achievement. Regal / Joyful / Positive. Will work as a film score soundtrack, or for advertising, travel, family and good times - and more. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
This string-focused track takes the listener on a journey - danger/apprehension felt throughout, with hints of hope. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rondo in D major, K. 485. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium / 0 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 classical piano piece with a nostalgic sound and a somewhat thoughtful, contemplative and melancholic mood. Graceful and delicate, this touching piano music also has a slight sense of mystery or perhaps history. An alternative, 'Nostalgic Piano Sound' version is also available. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A thoughtful and introspective piano track with subtle strings in the background. Somewhat melancholic and fragile. Good for drama, thoughtful and poignant presentations and media. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A mysterious and pensive, orchestral underscore for Fantasy, Adventure or Sci-fi. A mixture of awe, amazement, wonderment and nervous tension. What's lurking behind these walls? Great background material for Fantasy games, Adventure / Discovery, Historical and Epic stories. Can also work for some Epic Trailers. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A beautiful and magical orchestral fantasy track, available with or without choir. Pastoral, melodic, sweeping passages of orchestral strings, harp and flutes paint a picture of magical worlds, amazing discoveries, new beginnings. Beauty and fantasy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Mystery, intrigue and magic in this deep, tense / pensive fantasy underscore. Creepy, sneaky, underlying tension. Good for adventure, exploring, lurking danger. Use in fantasy games, sci-fi / horror film, mystery and suspense. Full orchestra; available with or without choir. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 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: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
This is true romance, the classic way. A beautiful evening at the beach, looking up at the stars. Features a beautiful woodwind and strings melody with lush piano arpeggios. Suitable for a romantic trailer or a special moment in a production. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A beautiful, serene, calming, hypnotic, spacious, delicate, ethereal, magical and thoughtful piece. Gentle plucked harmonics and lush orchestral strings. Trancey, tranquil, dreamy and repetitive. Would suit documentary / space / science / fantasy / travel / history / dramatic / cinematic projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Ever thought you had the world in your hands and lost it? This is a dramatic, lush, dreamy, magical, emotional, passionate and moving orchestral piece with hypnotic piano running through. Glorious, meaningful and with air of melancholy and sadness. Would suit romantic / science / historical / drama type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
