This is a pretty far reaching concept, because documentaries, culture and art can be of pretty much anything at all, but we've tried to put music in this area that you would expect to hear in documentaries about real world issues, as well as art and culture. The music in this area will be -background- music; music that is meant to just stay in the background, almost unnoticed, to provide a subtle atmosphere while the viewer concentrates on the matter discussed. Often used behind voiceover / narration and interviews, this music will not have any outstanding, loud, or attention grabbing melodies or effects. The music you find here should also go well with historical and cultural subjects.
Calm, exotic, peaceful, dancing, pretty & relaxing track mixing kalimba with beach percussion. Thoughtful, soothing, serene, simple, repetitive and full of tropical holiday / beach atmosphere. Would suit dramatic / romantic / documentary / travel type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
An original composition stylized as a medieval folk dance. Lively and authentic historical music. Performed live in studio by Fleurdelis, featuring Lyre, traditional percussion, Bagpipes and Renaissance Recorder. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
An eerie voice calls from a distance, drum hits keep us on our toes. A shadowy figure moves through the desert like a ghost; forsaken, alone. Would work great leading up to a military conflict in a middle east setting. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]
A 15th century music dance that originated in France, and went on to be used in popular culture and danced at courts all over medieval and Renaissance Europe. Performed live in a studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring real live instruments modeled on the actual instruments of the Medieval and Renaissance music times, including hand percussion, Renaissance Recorder, Hurdy Gurdy and Bouzouki. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 199 BPM]
An intense Japanese drum groove, with a strong sense of urgency and danger. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
This track features traditional African instruments along with bass guitar. It has a positive and uplifting vibe and can work in both traditional African and modern African settings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
A calm and warm Japanese koto piece, with mild electronic synthesizer elements and a laid back, grooving drum beat. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 57 BPM]
A short koto piece that captures the essence of Japanese musical improvisation. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Violin, Mandolin, Trombone all feature in this macabre song that has an edgy folk twist. The rhythm is driving and the melody is sung with a frustrating powerful male vocal part. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric, moody, cinematic, ethereal, magical, enchanted music with an exotic world flavour to it. Rhythmic, sublime, sedate, hypnotic, wondrous, dreamy, spacious & beautiful. Would suit nature / documentary / discovery / travel / filmic type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Thumb-piano and percussion ensemble. Middle east, north Africa, Arabic. Mystical and hypnotic. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A driving percussion groove. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
This track is a perfect choice for any project that requires a stylish and powerful soundtrack. The track has a confident and brazen beat that creates a dynamic and energetic mood. The track also conveys a sense of competition and merit, as well as success and ambition. Whether you need music for a business presentation, a sports video, a game show, or a fashion show, this track will help you stand out and impress your audience with its catchy and edgy sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
Rhythmic didgeridoo with flute. Percussive end evocative. Pulsating / Moody / Ethnic / Mystical / Exotic. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Nights Dream, Overture, C major, Op. 61, 9. Wedding March. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Lovely elegant string quartet in a Classical setting. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
With ethereal vocals together with a cheerful marimba and acoustic guitars, this Indie Pop track conjures up peaceful spaces, unity, and good times. Adding rhythmic support are synth, electric bass, claps, shaker, leg slaps and drums. This track is great for relationship and introspective themed dramas and travel shows. A sense of World / Travel / Exploration and exotic places. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Hypnotic African groove and melody. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Soft, light and gentle music with an Oriental / Far East influence. Soothing and pretty; suitable for relaxation, yoga, chilled-out background music, travel and documentary, etc. Piano and oriental Koto instrument. Available with or without the choir and 'Agnus Dei' phrases. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
This track features a traditional ethnic African ensemble. It has a trancelike tribal quality and is festive in nature. Great for documentaries, nature and cultural themes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 158 BPM]
The sounds of Scandanavia and Norway feature heavily in this big sounding atmospheric track. Features the Hardanger fiddle as well as modern electronic elements and organic sounds in fusion. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
Imaginative, pulsing and repeating atmospheric music mood with string and kalimba. Bright / Creative / Light / Unique music. Neo-classical influence. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A medium tempo chacarera / waltz depicting the beautiful landscape of northern river coast of Argentina, south of Brazil and Paraguay. Green trees, a wide river and a typical warm humidity of this area. 100% authentic & live performed. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 135 BPM]
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from Händel's "Solomon" works. Performed live by a classical chamber string quartet, with harpsichord. Arranged and recorded by the Allegro String Ensemble exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. Live performance. No computers, no samples. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Traditional Polish song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with suka biłgorajska lead. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Exotic and dark Middle East / Arabic vocal (non-verbal) ominous, foreboding, deep pads and Eastern strings combined with a dark, edgy and minimalistic Trap / Hip-Hop beat. World / Arabian / Middle Eastern with a dark and edgy urban twist. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A dramatic track featuring string orchestra, piano, choir, percussion, electric bass synth, and pads. Beginning with a flourished opening, the track is reflective and then builds with brighter harmonies and faster tempos. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Middle eastern, Indian and Egyptian sounds are fused in this modern remix-style track, which includes fresh beats and organic sounds in fusion. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
An exotic and simple music track made with various ethnic Chinese instruments in ancient Chinese opera style. Simple structure, without any stops. Exotic / Asia / Far East / Ethnic music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Andante con moto - from Beethoven symphony no. 5 in C-minor. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Sexy, Romatic, Edgy, Ambient Electronica. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
An awakening, romantic song that builds to a climax with epic sounds and invites you to dance. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Traditional African percussion, flutes and mallets in a joyful and upbeat sound of Africa. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]
Futuristic sounds combine with atmospheric orchestral instruments in a dark but humerous mix. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Calm, spacious, tranquil, peacefully cinematic piano & strings piece with a sense of wonder & tension. Sedate, serene, contemplative, hypnotic, thoughtful & dreamy. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / documentary type projects where space is needed for evaluation. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
A live performed recording of this traditional Celtic / Irish folk tune. World / Medieval / Historical Music [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 101 BPM]
An energetic music track that has a feeling of the beginning of a great adventure or the start of a big journey. Its moderate rhythm pulsates from start to finish while the overall music track builds up to a spirited climax. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Bizet - Carmen, A major, WD 31, Act I. Prelude. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A driving piece that is uplifting and you like to let yourself drift and that gives you hope that something good is coming. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Historical Court, lordship or aristocracy. Regal, royal, honorable - played on harpsichord. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
A dark Irish lament on solo fiddle. Authentic Ireland. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Traditional sounding Eastern rhythms & instruments with a playful festive feel. A useful accompaniment to a hot, exciting atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
An elegant, minimal, modern, and sophisticated Piano and Strings track that morphs into a dynamic and building groove with modern drums. Should be a perfect fit for sophisticated advertising projects that need to make a bold impact of "cool" and "elegance". Should compliment a vo message that has confidence and swagger. The emotional feeling is powerful and hip. [Tempo: Slow / 104 BPM]
You enter a mysterious and slightly odd shop fill of curiosities and ancient art. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]
A driving and passionate song that builds up more and more and adds new elements to reach its climax. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Soulful, hypnotic Arabian world music with traditional instruments and modern rhythms. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
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 violin lead. The tempo starts very slowly and then gradually builds faster and faster. Polish spelling: Komu dzwonią [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Händel - Water Music Suite no. 1, F major, HWV348: 6. Air. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by Y Sazonoff. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Authentic Puerto Rican music gets you on your feet. Ref. Tito Puente, Celia Cruz [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Middle eastern ska. Arabian pipes over a ska beat. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
