APM is led by Alex Plowright, a freelance composer and producer from the UK. Alex is a classically-trained pianist (ABRSM Grade VIII distinction) and he read music at Oxford University. His tracks have been used in numerous short films, TV shows and other media projects, including BBC World, Somerset Council, Tally Hall's Internet Show and the UK National Archives.
'Silent Night' is a popular Christmas carol, first performed in Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818. The song has been recorded by over 300 artists (notably: Enya, Andrea Bocelli and Bing Crosby). This version is performed in a 'cool jazz' style, led by a piano, with subtle drums, bass and vibraphones. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Cool Jazz
'Silent Night' is a popular Christmas carol, first performed in Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818. The song has been recorded by over 300 artists (notably: Enya, Andrea Bocelli and Bing Crosby). This version is performed in a 'cool jazz' style, led by a piano, with subtle drums, bass and vibraphones. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Ensemble
Ambient chill-out groove with a hi-tech feel. Features soft synths, processed drum beats and repeated piano patterns. Beautiful, elegant and uplifting. Corporate branding, video, science, technology. Future forward, motivational, dreamy and bright. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Traditional drum corps piece for a 'battery' of percussion instruments, including snares, tom toms and tonal bass drums. This kind of music is used in competitions, sporting event entertainment and military displays (or 'tattoos'), with the syncopated rhythms displaying the organization of the band. Instrumental, Military Music, Military March and Parade Music
Traditional drum corps piece for a 'battery' of percussion instruments, including snares, tom toms and tonal bass drums. This kind of music is used in competitions, sporting event entertainment and military displays (or 'tattoos'), with the syncopated rhythms displaying the organization of the band. Instrumental, Drum Music, Military March Drums
This is a 1902 piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the all-time classics of the genre, it returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the film 'The Sting.' It is an essential part of the repertoire for pianists. Instrumental, Cartoon Music, Cartoon Jazz, Scott Joplin
This is a 1902 piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the all-time classics of the genre, it returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the film 'The Sting.' It is an essential part of the repertoire for pianists. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
This is the opening from the epic piece of music that was used as the theme for '2001: A Space Odyssey'. The section, entitled 'Sunrise', begins with a low drone, followed by a trumpet 'dawn' motif, epic major-minor symphonic chords and a timpani solo. It will add tension and excitement to any scene, Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, 2001: A Space Odyssey Soundalikes
This is the opening from the epic piece of music that was used as the theme for '2001: A Space Odyssey'. The section, entitled 'Sunrise', begins with a low drone, followed by a trumpet 'dawn' motif, epic major-minor symphonic chords and a timpani solo. It will add tension and excitement to any scene, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Buildup (pending)
Vibrant, happy jazz track with a cartoony feel. Melody and variations are played by piano, xylophone, recorder and violin. Mellow romantic comedy, sitcom, playful happy and mischievous. Cartoon, sneaky capers, quirky retro with fun whistling along the way. Zany happiness mixed with sentimentality. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
Vibrant, happy jazz track with a cartoony feel. Melody and variations are played by piano, xylophone, recorder and violin. Mellow romantic comedy, sitcom, playful happy and mischievous. Cartoon, sneaky capers, quirky retro with fun whistling along the way. Zany happiness mixed with sentimentality. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Spaghetti western-style retro rock. Twangy 'beatnik' electric guitar melodies, accompanied by brushed drums and cinematic string chords. Thoughtful, fun and thematic. Instrumental, Rock Music, 1960s Rock
Spaghetti western-style retro rock. Twangy 'beatnik' electric guitar melodies, accompanied by brushed drums and cinematic string chords. Thoughtful, fun and thematic. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm Music
Positive, uplifting indie rock track, driven by a repeated muted guitar idea, with marching percussion and a big orchestral string section. Gradually builds in intensity, with a couple of brief soft sections for contrast. Useful for charity/motivational/inspirational videos, opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Positive, uplifting indie rock track, driven by a repeated muted guitar idea, with marching percussion and a big orchestral string section. Gradually builds in intensity, with a couple of brief soft sections for contrast. Useful for charity/motivational/inspirational videos, opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Indie Rock Music, Indie Rock
'Moonlight Sonata' is the popular name of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, dated 1801. It is one of his most famous pieces, with a dreamy romantic melody accompanied by somber arpeggios in the left hand. Its relaxed, melancholic quality makes it perfect for scenes involving love, longing and romance, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
'Moonlight Sonata' is the popular name of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, dated 1801. It is one of his most famous pieces, with a dreamy romantic melody accompanied by somber arpeggios in the left hand. Its relaxed, melancholic quality makes it perfect for scenes involving love, longing and romance, Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Piano, Ludwig van Beethoven
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, accompanied by soaring strings. Features subtle electric piano and timpani notes. Gradually builds towards an uplifting, romantic climax with triumphant trumpets and a beautiful violin/viola melody. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, accompanied by soaring strings. Features subtle electric piano and timpani notes. Gradually builds towards an uplifting, romantic climax with triumphant trumpets and a beautiful violin/viola melody. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Cheerful, laid-back retro pop song with a 60s feel. Starts with piano chords and upright bass, later joined by acoustic guitar and keyboards. Features a few Beatlesque chord turnarounds. Can be used to bring the sound of the sixties to scenes, or to add a sense of joy, love and childlike wonder. Instrumental, Pop Music, Acoustic Pop
Cheerful, laid-back retro pop song with a 60s feel. Starts with piano chords and upright bass, later joined by acoustic guitar and keyboards. Features a few Beatlesque chord turnarounds. Can be used to bring the sound of the sixties to scenes, or to add a sense of joy, love and childlike wonder. Instrumental, Pop Music, Pop Oldies
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, accompanied by subtle string chords, triumphant trumpets and melodic harpsichord and dulcimer. Classical/romantic style with modern influences. Subtle and heartwarming. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, accompanied by subtle string chords, triumphant trumpets and melodic harpsichord and dulcimer. Classical/romantic style with modern influences. Subtle and heartwarming. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century
Futuristic ambient electronic track, featuring swirling synth pads, deep analog bass and a cavernous lead guitar line. Features a string section and tight programmed drums. Suitable for futuristic, technological and scientific applications. Middle section features a string breakdown without drums. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient (pending)
Futuristic ambient electronic track, featuring swirling synth pads, deep analog bass and a cavernous lead guitar line. Features a string section and tight programmed drums. Suitable for futuristic, technological and scientific applications. Middle section features a string breakdown without drums. Instrumental, Corporate and Motivational Music, Corporate Electronic Progressive
Energetic, vibrant percussion piece, conjuring up images of a South American carnival parade. Features a large range of drums and percussion, each playing intricate rhythms. The opening rhythm is repeated, with variations in between. Useful for scenes involving South American and African celebration, Instrumental, Drum Music, Latin Drums and Percussion
Energetic, vibrant percussion piece, conjuring up images of a South American carnival parade. Features a large range of drums and percussion, each playing intricate rhythms. The opening rhythm is repeated, with variations in between. Useful for scenes involving South American and African celebration, Instrumental, African Music, African Drums and Percussion
Uplifting, positive indie pop track, led by South American strummed instruments and a driving beat with claps. Features lots of plucked synths and a bouncy bassline. Can be used in any project that needs an inspiring or motivational backing, particularly charity videos and corporate presentations. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Soft, French romantic-style track in 3/4 time. Piano plays the melody, accompanied by soft, subtle strings. Features a celesta when the melody is repeated. Dreamy, reflective, quite cold but also hopeful. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Soft, French romantic-style track in 3/4 time. Piano plays the melody, accompanied by soft, subtle strings. Features a celesta when the melody is repeated. Dreamy, reflective, quite cold but also hopeful. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Tension-building underscore with a repeated clean electric guitar pattern and celesta/synth melody. Gets bigger and more tense with each repetition, with more rock instruments layered on top of each other. Instrumental, Rock Music, Symphonic Rock
Tension-building underscore with a repeated clean electric guitar pattern and celesta/synth melody. Gets bigger and more tense with each repetition, with more rock instruments layered on top of each other. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Electro instrumental, driven by a chordal riff with an unusual underwater organ sound. Trip hop beats and basslines. Features a drum and bass breakdown in the middle. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Experimental
Electro instrumental, driven by a chordal riff with an unusual underwater organ sound. Trip hop beats and basslines. Features a drum and bass breakdown in the middle. Instrumental, Dance Music, Experimental
Deep Tibetan drone. Steady and mysterious with interspersed light bells and an occasional lighter drone. Very moving and spiritual. Instrumental, Asian Music, Tibetan Music
Romantic orchestral track in an Italian waltz style. The melody is played on a nylon-stringed guitar, accompanied by strings and piano. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Romantic orchestral track in an Italian waltz style. The melody is played on a nylon-stringed guitar, accompanied by strings and piano. Instrumental, European Music, Italian Music
Ambient electronic track with calm, filtered pads and an African percussion beat. Gradually builds, with more instruments added as the track goes on, including piano and operatic vocals. Uplifting and sophisticated in tone, ideal for documentaries and scenes involving investigation and discovery. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Electronic
Ambient electronic track with calm, filtered pads and an African percussion beat. Gradually builds, with more instruments added as the track goes on, including piano and operatic vocals. Uplifting and sophisticated in tone, ideal for documentaries and scenes involving investigation and discovery. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient (pending)
Very happy and vibrant pop track and a slight 80s retro feel. Fast and busy, with saxophones, organs, guitars and piano. Psychedelic chords in chorus and a basic rock/pop backing for the verse. Big rip-roaring fun for teens tweens, bopping, dancing beach party speed dating mall shopping fast food, Instrumental, Pop Music, Tween Pop
Very happy and vibrant pop track and a slight 80s retro feel. Fast and busy, with saxophones, organs, guitars and piano. Psychedelic chords in chorus and a basic rock/pop backing for the verse. Big rip-roaring fun for teens tweens, bopping, dancing beach party speed dating mall shopping fast food, Instrumental, Pop Music, Bubblegum Pop
Indian-influenced big beat track, driven by a sitar riff and bold drums. Features a tabla breakdown and Bollywood-style strings. Uplifting, unusual, joyful and energetic. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Breakbeat
Indian-influenced big beat track, driven by a sitar riff and bold drums. Features a tabla breakdown and Bollywood-style strings. Uplifting, unusual, joyful and energetic. Instrumental, Indian Music, Indian Electronica
