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.
Tchaikovsky's Trepak (Russian Dance or Danse Russe) from the ballet The Nutcracker in its full orchestral glory. Exciting and perfect for Christmas holidays. Exhilarating and building to a thrilling climax. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very fast / 149 BPM]
A dramatic, emotionally uplifting and moving composition for string orchestra with a powerfully developed theme, underscoring anything from an epic farewell to an ultimate heartfelt redemption. [Tempo: Very slow / 110 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach, Polonaise in G minor, BWV Anh.123. Classical music performed live in studio, exclusively for Lynne Publishing, by concert pianist Želimir Panić. Note: Although this piece is commonly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, later research shows it was actually composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and as such, this also has the title: Carl Philipp Bach - 4 Pieces for Anna Magdalena Bach, H.1 - this being the second of the four, Movement 2. Polonaise in G minor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A nostalgic piano track with a touching melody and chord progression. A simple piano-only arrangement. For scenes of nature, love or heartbreak, memory of a loved one, reflection etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
A 19th century Irish folk song arranged with a folk tune and featuring guitar and fiddle. Authentic and historic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
This orchestral piece conveys the feeling of being swept away. The has a turbulent feel that lends it to working well in scenes of storms, tornados or general mayhem. [Tempo: Fast / 122 BPM]
Saint-Saens - The Carnival of the Animals in C Major. R.125 Movement I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Trad./Arr Yuri Sazonoff, with various mixes. 100% live performance, no synths or samples. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Bach Prelude no. 9 in E major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, Prelude No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Simple snare drum pattern. Dead man walking / walking to execution / walking the plank, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Piece of light, romantic classical music performed on organ and oboe. Dreamy, peaceful. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Grand, sweeping and triumphant, this is an emotional, cinematic, rollercoaster ride featuring full orchestra, choir and a solo soprano voice. Real live orchestra recording. Fast, epic and exciting -- this will go well with amazing action-adventures and fantasy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Unmistakably Indian in mood and style but enveloped in contemporary production. There's a undercurrent of magic and mystery throughout the whole track which features a variety of lead instruments. World / Travel / Ethnic Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
An up-tempo Old English Folk Song. Banjo, concertina, mandolin alongside male and female harmonies make this song stream merrily along. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
John P. Sousa's famous The Thunderer march, classical marching band music. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
The famous grand piano piece, "Fur Elise" (for Elise) by Beethoven. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Beautiful and wondrous arrangement of Saint-Saens famous work Aquarium, from the Carnival of the Animals suite. Music recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This groovy, lively, sexy track has a Latin beat with a strong lonely Trumpet melody on it. Sophisticated, with a jazzy touch, this is the perfect track for productions that require a refined, atmospheric, warm feel. Great for commercials, films, and others. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Paul Dukas - L'apprenti sorcier (Sorcerer's Apprentice) in F Minor, IPD 1. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
This Chopin inspired classical piece with a modern twist evokes the music written for the time with some classical-modern phrased lyrical melodic overtones. Think Chopin meets Van Gogh in a creative artistic landscape of mind and spirit. Good for classically inspired Media of all types. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Solo piano, neoclassical. Light, pleasant, positive. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Two and Three-Part Inventions: Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773. Solo piano. Music performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Epic trailer / Dramatic track for action / battle / chase / conflict, in a fantasy / adventure setting. Orchestra and choir, huge orchestral percussion, marching snares, majestic and triumphant. [Tempo: Fast / 170 BPM]
Positive, optimistic and joyful waltz with piano, string pizzicato and full orchestra with jazzy drums from the second part. Great for films, trailers and videos. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
An introspective, thoughtful and emotive soundtrack featuring a somewhat bittersweet piano lead. Grows to an orchestral crescendo at about 01:15 with sweeping, moving strings. The later part of the track from 02:20 takes on a more positive, hopeful feel. Perhaps reconciliation or coming to terms. A beautiful and touching film soundtrack cue for drama, love story, personal stories, history, appeals and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Orchestra, drums and bass build up a heroic action sequence. Great for sports montages, or any scene needing a strong injection of energy and power. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 114 BPM]
A grand and cinematic orchestral track for discovery, wonder, amazement and epic journeys. Amazing vistas, awe-inspiring beauty, new worlds and planets, this piece is excellent for adventure, fantasy film, space travel, majestic landscapes, magical scenes and wondrous discoveries. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
(Frederic Chopin) Chopin Preludes, Prelude No. 8 in f-sharp minor, Op. 28, Molto agitato. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Cécile Chaminade: Lolita- Caprice Espanol in D-flat Major, Op. 54: Allegro Vivo. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A traditional French folk song, arranged for us in a typical sound of France, rich and layered with accordeons, bells and strings. Emotional, passionate. The arrangement and sound is of slightly "grotesque" style and will go well in a historical setting, for French cinema, silent movie, historical footage and more. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
Uptempo, "hoe-down", bluegrass, music bed. Features, banjo, fiddle and guitar. Fast and furious, suitable for car chases, action, fights, rodeos, country comedy, beer, NASCAR, parties, square dance, line dance, county fairs, Jackass, American Pickers. [Tempo: Fast / 240 BPM]
Beautiful, atmospheric, sad, emotive, moving, meaningful, tragic, lonely, heart-wrending orchestral track using lush-spacious strings, woodwinds and simple piano lines. Would suit dramatic / romantic breakup / requiem / military / history type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Evoking some ancient, abundant and peaceful era of Chinese History, this piece knits together sentiments and melody like paths between gardens. Its blissful arrangement strikes a sparse, evolving balance between a handful of authentic Chinese instruments and percussion. Its antique allure works splendidly supporting flyovers, period pieces, vlogs, Asian cultural/travel shows, historical documentaries, global news. Chinese / Sparse / Blissful. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Melodic, Irish/Celtic inspired, contemporary soft rock track featuring acoustic and electric guitar, medieval percussion instruments, flute etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 159 BPM]
Cathedral organ processional. Royal, regal, historical, dramatic, pompous. Church organ. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
J. S. Bach: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring performed by a live Chamber string orchestra / String quartet version, with harpsichord. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, fidel płocka, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental version with accordion lead. Polish spelling Chłopaku. [Tempo: Fast / 132 BPM]
An emotional, heartwarming, expressive, but respectfully reserved piece, ideal for a tribute to those who have passed, but are still remembered. Features a beautiful mix of strings, woodwinds and piano, followed by a trumpet echo Taps duo integrated into a beatiful melody with a powerful brass ending. It is sure to emotionally captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
George Gershwin composition, Someone To Watch Over Me, 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 / 79 BPM]
A heroic and epic orchestra music track for big screens and big productions. Growing in intensity throughout, this cinematic trailer track features a full orchestra sound with choir and marching percussion. Driving and forceful. Triumphant, determined and strong. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 84 BPM]
A set of Irish jigs on solo fiddle. Lively and authentic. This track has two titles because this is traditionally how many Irish pub tunes are performed, as a double set of short tunes, the first leading directly into the second. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Mozart Piano Sonata in C Major (K545), Movement 1. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Ominous and powerful trailer music. A massive choir starts the piece, moving towards a driving and confident motif, later on developing into an epic finale. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Fast, raw, old time rag. Muted trumpet over guitar, piano and drums. Cheeky and fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 85 BPM]
A passionate waltz with a haunting melody on violin backed by accordion, mandolin, guitar, bass and drums. Sets the scene perfectly for Italian based movie or tv, travel and vacation spots and romantic dramas. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Christmas-like bells. Performed and recorded on 100 year old English hand bells. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Dark, spacious, beautiful, ethereal, mysterious, atmospheric.eerie track filled with intrigue and introspective questioning. Moody, dreamy, haunting & powerful. Would suit psychological thriller / dramatic / espionage / documentary / crime / cinematic type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 72 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 / 126 BPM]
An original piece of music, stylized as a Scandinavian song of medieval music times. Performed live in studio by the Fleurdelis ensemble featuring percussion instruments of the time, Bouzouki and Rabab Kashgar (a long-necked Lute instrument). Excited and energetic, playing in an odd time signature. [Tempo: Fast / 117 BPM]
An epic and moving piece of orchestral music. The perfect soundtrack for an awe-inspiring fantasy or adventure film. Scenes of sailing the vast oceans, an adventurous and heroic journey of discovery and exploration across land and sea. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
