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.
Smooth and elegant, playful and mellow jazz track, with a slight latin rhythm / bossa nova feel. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Epic orchestral theme music features orchestra with modern textures. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
George Gershwin composition, Bidin' My Time, arranged and performed by D Lukyanov. Solo piano. Nice and easy jazz / blues feel, a bit playful music. (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: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
Solo piano piece by Tchaikovsky, music arranged and performed by D Lukyanov. Loving, gentle, caring, kind music track. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This track is recorded with a real live orchestra and choir, with church organ. Eternal and sorrowful, poignant and grandiose piece. Regret, sadness and nostalgia. Angelic / Heavenly / Beautifuly melancholic, sorrowful and longing, this piece features a climax / crescendo towards the end. Richly textured, good as a film score / drama, funeral, separation, loss or humanitarian message. Multiple variations with or without piano or choir are available for your convenience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A beautiful and romantic classical solo piano piece perfect for love stories, regal social occasions, weddings, ballet dancers, period dramas, commercials, moments of tranquility and solace or any project in need of a sophisticated soundtrack. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 47 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]
A track that takes you back to an era of innocence, elegance and sophistication. Featuring swinging clarinet, piano, acoustic guitar, bass and drums, this is perfect for rom-coms, high class social gatherings, kids tv, 1930s-1940s themed projects or any project looking for a touch of high society. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A sweet, innocent and fragile solo piano piece. Suitable for drama, story telling, ballerina, lullaby and more. Comforting, pretty, slight hint of nostalgia or melancholy, but very heartwarming. Touching / Gentle / Delicate. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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]
Atmospheric and mystical World/Ethno track with a mystical and epic feel. Grand and emotive, with a single, subtle soprano voice and some sections with a deep, rich, tribal percussion ensemble. Could be a strange land, foreign worlds, exotic places. Ethnic / foreign feel, without being tied to any particular country or culture. Good for fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, world / history / documentary and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 93 BPM]
Irish folk jig, original composition in traditional Irish / Celtic style. Acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, mandolin, Bodhran. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Warm, comforting and loving piece, performed live on piano and violin. Elegant, tasteful and beautiful. Fragile and delicate. Melancholic but hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A tense and suspense track starting with a dramatic bell sequence. Rising sounds bring more power to it. The track grows and increases towards the end, joined by an intense and powerful brass section. Dramatic, staccato, serious. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Etude No. 5 in C Major, Op. 72, Veloce e leggiero, by Moritz Moszkowski. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 25 in G minor, Op. 79, second movement, Andante. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Alessandro Marcello, Concerto for Oboe and Strings in D minor: II. Adagio. Keyboard transcription by J. S. Bach. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Waltz in A-flat, Op. 69, No. 1 L'Adieu. Solo piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Chopin Etude No. 10 in A-flat Major, Op. 10, Vivace assai. From Chopin Etudes for the Piano. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wagner - Die Walküre, B major, WWV 86B: Act III. Ride of the Valkyries. Classical Music recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Beautiful solo piano track that was made in a classical romantic style of XIX century. Will work well as a video background for views of nature, romantic movie, love affair, documentary. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Nice and gentle romantic Nocturne that was written in the best traditions of piano music of XIX century. Will work well for any romantic projects, love affair, movie, documentary. Solo piano. Easy listening, dreamy, light. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
(Sergei Rachmaninoff) Valse and Romance; One piano, Six hands, Romance in A Major, Andante sostenuto. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in G# minor, Op. 33: I. Mesto. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Mazurka in D Major, Op. 33: III. Vivace. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by K. Funaric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Mysterious, foreboding, gradually building music track with Eastern influences. Mystical, uneasy, atmospherical music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, B.21, in A-flat Major, Op. P1-13, Allegro. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, No. 2 in B minor, Op. 69, Moderato. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An emotional, touching and poignant music track made with beautiful female solo vocal, epic drums and big orchestra. Three parts, trailer structure. Starts airy and small, goes big and ends with a reflective afterthought, and fade out. Epic / Inspirational / Trailer Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Robert Schumann, Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26, IV. Intermezzo in E-flat minor. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a I. Allegro. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento in D major, K.136_125a III. Presto. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Franz Schubert: Erlkönig, D.328 Op.1 in G Minor. Arranged for string quintet. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Preludes, Prelude No. 5 in D Major, Op.28 ; C.170, Molto allegro. Solo piano. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War. Arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Erik Satie - Gymnopédies: No. 3. Arranged and recorded with real live orchestra, exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Acoustic and dank, this banjo-based music track has a positive, rural feel with a deep beat. Tack piano, electric guitar and deep drums help the banjo maintain a steady, funky beat. Great for comedies, dramedies, travel and culinary shows, and documentaries. Muddy / Funky / Swampy Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 81 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Minuet in G minor BWV 842. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Johann Christian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Air in F major, BWV Anh.131. 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 was actually composed by Johann Christian Bach. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Polonaise in G minor, BWV Anh.130. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A light, forward moving, thoughtful and reflective music track with a sense of slight mystery or a thought process. Features a soft cinematic piano, light strings and synth pads. Light Suspense / Thoughful / Contemplative Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Opening with a stirring string ostinato and a simple piano theme this piece builds over time to a satisfying climax with a soaring string theme. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Frederic Chopin 3 Nouvelles Etudes, B.130, Etude No. 1 in F minor. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Cantabile in B flat major, B.84. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Frederic Chopin Waltz in A minor, B.150 Op.Posth. Classical music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by concert pianist Želimir Panić. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - 15 Sinfonias, Sinfonia no. 10 in G Major, BWV 796, Allegro. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude and Fugue in B major, BWV 868, 1. Prelude: Allegretto. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions: Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104 ("London Symphony") in D Major, Hob. I:104. Movement 2: Andante. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104 ("London Symphony") in D Major, Hob. I:104. Movement 4: Finale: Allegro Spiritoso. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
