The initial fanfare "Sunrise" from the Richard Strauss tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus spoke Zarathustra). This fanfare became well-known after its use in Stanley Kubrick's film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Richard Strauss
Very sparse, sultry and erotic with surf guitar, intimate, whispery French female vocals, vibraphone, vox jaguar organ and violin. The song's bridge is at once menacing and sexy. Haunting, evocative chorus, with tinge of 60's girl group melancholy. Female Vocals, Pop, Nouvelle Chanson
Sad, sombre strings begin this epic piece with a solo violin playing a tragic melody over the top. A synthesized choir lifts the song to a higher level of despair before pounding toms drag the song towards its mournful ending. Perfect for any scenes of despair, war films, pre and post battle scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Beautiful, emotive and elegant piano theme. Minimalism, elegance and affection of the highest quality. Deep love and devotion, tender kisses, afternoon walks hand in hand, the feeling the world is made up of only two people. Tempo picks up slightly less than a minute in. by Christoffer Sandberg, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Epic action film music. Dramatic, intense and powerful. From battle preparation through to full on conflict. Orchestra, driving cinematic percussion and choir. Perfect for trailers, dramatic soundtracks, battle scenes, warfare, documentaries and high impact action sequences. Co-written B Steckler, Instrumental, Military, Battle Action Orchestral
A slow meditative cello solo then a piano cello duet in a Erik Satie Style Sounds Like: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, Michael Nyman, Wim Mertens, Ludovico Einaudi, Johann Sebastian Bach. Mysterious, cautious & emotional. Perfect for backdrop to crimes of passion, betrayal, sadness, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Moody and dramatic, alternately dark and brooding then playful and rousing, this track encompasses the full range of human emotion and psyche. Part Broadway, part epic dramatic, part Can-Can, this track works well in films, games and multimedia creations. Instrumental, East European, Hungary, Franz Liszt
Delicate, minimalistic and atmospheric piano theme. Featuring a haunting piano theme supported by a gentle playing string quartet (starts @ 1:40). Cinematic, contemplative and touching. Perfect for background, to create space for thinking, adding emotions and beauty to visual projects. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A patient is dying of cancer, a couple has broken up. A life's dream has ended. An old man reflects on what might have been or what once was. An ethereal piano starts the dream followed by reflective strings, a solo violin plays the melody passed on to the cello. A haunting boys choir accompanies. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A slow and disturbing piece with strings, starting quietly building up with drums, ney flute and African percussion. Great for film and TV in haunting situations, anxiety & fear during waiting moments. World, Mystery, Drama, Thriller genres. Desperate displaced Africans, encampments & settlements, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
A capella African choir singing a slightly thoughtful sombre and mournful song, possibly from the townships, and with a vibrant passion. This could be either South, or West African. Wonderfully cultural, and a little similar in style to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. A Capella, African, South Africa
A popular opera aria performed by a soprano accompanied by piano, violin, bass. From Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini. Also available as an instrumental or accompaniment track. Original or New Intro. Key Ab. Instrumental is public domain but the vocal track is licensable in the US only until 2040. Female Vocals, European, European, Giacomo Puccini
Long (8:30) african soundtrack piece which goes through many different stages throughout it's duration -- from the floating to the rhythmic, from light to dark, from sparse to dense, from the tribal and percussive to the ethereal with drones. A highly useable African soundscape. Instrumental, African, African Traditional
Great underscore for tv series or film. Dramatic, dark and full of tension. Sound fx mixed with guitars and strings. Powerful edgy mysterious suspense tense exciting chase scene action adventure. Psycho Horror Scary Creepy Psychological Thriller Science Fiction Sci Fi Mythology, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Blockbuster style music featuring bagpipes and military drum rolls. Great for military and police funeral scenes, marching troops and navy, going off to war and coming back home from war. Also beautiful for ad campaigns or promotions for St. Patricks Day events. Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
Romantic ballad of Spanish and Afro Cuban influence. Acoustic guitars, percussion, violin and bass create an exotic, heartfelt and alluring soundtrack for travel, cultural, romantic dramas and relaxing background music. Instrumental, Latin, Bolero
A desolate, desert tone. Perfect for a Cultural, historical, epic or spiritual film or Television show. Geat documentary, National Geographic style video, a CNN or PBS special with Mid-Eastern setting, deserted temples, even a battlefield with fallen troops etc. Somber haunting, mysterious, mystical, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
An emotional piano piece about loss and lonelyness but also with a little hope in the end. The soft piano gives that extra serene touch. This modern Yann Tiersen and Max Richter like piano piece is perfect for film or series with scenes about despare and great sorrow. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Romantic piano music in slow tempo with electronic disconnect sounds. Great as background in a beautiful romantic drama, psychological thriller, Sweet sad documentary, calm peaceful slide show, crime/police procedural. Emotional piano music with very smooth electronic sound effects. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Starting as a quirky haunting theme with clarinet, piano and bassoon, this piece unfolds into a majestic, menacing and grandiose waltz. Perfect for cartoons, kids horror shows and anything circus or horror (light) themed. Instrumental, Horror, Haunted Carnival
Dark, somber and emotional cinematic background music. Featuring humming choir, deep and spacious drums, warm pads and electronic treatments. Great mood-setter for contemplative, hypnotic, somber & dark images. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Relaxed, ambient piano track with occasional acoustic guitar notes and soft pads. Melancholic, tender, impressionistic, inviting. A time for quiet reflection. Semi-classical; reminescent of the works of Erik Satie and Brian Eno. Available is also an alternative version which cuts out the pads, leavi, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A solemn female voice guides this poignant track and is accompanied by a boys choir, strings and harp. Well suited to films and documentaries that deal with heartbreaking and sombre stories of life, love and death. Delicate, gentle, emotional, filled with longing, hope, and wistfulness. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Sad Music
Light, vibrant and commercially sounding melodic guitar source music (no distortion) ideal for web/TV commercials, documentaries, TV channels, reality shows, travel shows, presentations, product launches, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
Romantic and uplifting Commercial Pop Rock instrumental (Blink 182, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Snow Patrol, The Hills) ideal for documentaries, DVD's,corporate videos,interviews,websites,background music,training, adverts, commercials,tv shows, reality TV, Instrumental, Rock, Melodic Rock
The current trend for using well known classical music for film and advertising shows no sign of stopping. You too can instantly add class and sophistication to your production by choosing a well loved classic such as this stirring piece that is sure to move your audience. EMOTIONAL STRINGS. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Gustav Mahler
A solemn and grief-stricken lament, with elements of anger and a sense of injustice. Although heartbreaking it is incredibly beautiful. Simple and yet so touching. Classical, Solo Piano, by Mark Choi, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Somber yet serene military tension. Stately, regal and patriotic. Perfect for military rituals, Army or Navy ceremonies. Uplifting music that's gentle, kind and memorable. Heroic and brave soldiers returning from wars after serving their country. Instrumental, Military, Victory
Quiet and touching theme for haunting choir, emotional solo violin and piano. Delecate and personal. It projects a feeling of reflection, grief and sorrow. Suitable for background and under dialog. Available in various versions/edits. It feels special and dear. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Somber Saraband by Baroque Era German-English composer G. F. Handel; perfect for a sad, sorrowful, touching scene in a film, TV, or video project; evokes a feeling of loss, longing, or defeat; beautiful piano solo instrumental originally written for harpsichord; medium slow tempo. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music, George Frideric Handel
South East Asian - Vietnam / Thailand / Indonesian. An ambient Bhuddist monk's temple chant, full of suspense. Male vocal. Traditional ethnic instrumentation, percussion and keyboards. Sweeping, mystical, haunting and dark. Male Vocals, Asian, Asian Dramatic
Hybrid world track featuring the Bolivian ronroco, rhythmic percussion and electric guitar lead throughout. Think Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us) with a little Stevie Ray Vaughan. Instrumental, World Music, Latin World Fusion
A rhythmic acoustic guitar and a melodica creates a tune steeped with a European flavor. Perfect for café scenes, this sparse instrumental provides a moody tone with an old world atmosphere. For those who like movies such as The Third Man, this song will deliver that sense of sweet melancholy. dated, Male Vocals, Dramatic, Sad Music
In anticipation of what is to come. Calm, pensive and thought-provoking, we trace a gentle, poignant curve from our most recent memories to where our emotions take us. Deliberate, reflective, compassionate music that resonates with meaning. We might yet surrender. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Why war, why poverty, why sadness. An emotional and sad piece with piano, strings. There is hope for mankind. Together with some electronic elements it tells a story of defeat and lonelyness. Suitable for drama, war film and tv shows. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
A tender and heartfelt apology in the shape of a beautiful piano melody, underpinned by a mounting orchestral score. The composition climaxes with a full band (drums, bass and lead guitar). Intense emotional drama perfect for powerful key scenes, especially those centered around human relationships. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Cuban inspired melancholic folk tune with LIVE cello, piano, and percussion. Gradually builds to a climax. Beautiful, haunting melody with a touch of Havana's charm and magic. Tender cautious sensual erotic poignant sentimental dramatic and emotional. Love story, romantic drama, delicate reunion. Instrumental, Folk, Latin Folk
Dark, haunting and cinematic music. Mystic, chanting female vocal, deep drones and dark distorted percussions. Spine-chilling, ominous and haunting. Perfect for underscoring dark, atmospheric and mysterious images for games, thriller and drama. Instrumental is called Journey Into Darkness. Female Vocals, Dangerous, Dark Music
A dark, evil and emotive score. Very climatic, brilliant, intense and epic. Available with or without the dramatic choir section, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Contemporary Classical piano solo in a minimalist Philip Glass style. Falling droplets create soft ripples of concentric waves in still waters. A haunting melody floats over an undulating note pattern. Peaceful, calm, serene, elegant, stylish and beautiful. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Sleigh bells ringing haunting strings choir voices & pulsing beat help orchestrate this beloved Christmas carol featuring a beautiful contemporary female vocal, very special and melodic, upbeat, mellow and exciting, Female Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Carols
Sublime and sophisticated, somber and mournful balanced against contemplation and reflection. Perfect for dramas, historical documentaries, and romance. Love found but lost - the hero is defeated and reflects on his loss. At times mournful but with reflective moments that become less weighty. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Medium-slow, poignant, melancholy piano theme. Also features beautiful, soft cello, tender french horns, and flowing acoustic guitar arpeggios. Great for medical dramas, Soap Operas, law and crime shows, unrequited love scenes, documentaries, funerals/requiems, tragedies. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
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