Based in the UK, APM is led by classically-trained pianist and Oxford University music graduate Alex Plowright. He writes library instrumental music in a wide variety of styles, with clients including Coca Cola, Nokia, Crayola, Mercedes, BBC Radio 4, AOL, Channel 4 (UK), MTV, UPS, FedEx, Braun, L'Oreal, Bravo, BBC Three (UK), Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Kellogg's, The Prince's Trust, BBC Lifestyle, Red Lobster, and CBS.
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, 20th Century
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, Romantic
'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, Classical Piano, Ludwig van Beethoven
Satie's 'Gnossiennes' were composed in the late 19th Century. The musical vocabulary is a continuation of that of the 'Gymnopedies.' 'Gnossienne No. 1' is the most famous of these compositions, and the dreamy, ambient nature of the music lends itself very well to romantic and contemplative scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Erik Satie
Third (and one of the most famous) of Satie's 'Three Gymnopedies', published from 1888. These pieces, in 3/4 time, are considered as the precursors to modern ambient classical music. The relaxed, impressionist nature of the music lends itself well to romantic, reflective, calm and historical scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Romantic, minimalist piano arpeggios with a reflective viola melody. Classical style with a modern twist. Unusual chord progressions, quite somber and melancholic but uplifting overall. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Satie's 'Three Gymnopedies,' published from 1888, are considered as the precursors to modern ambient classical music. They share a common tranquil mood, with melancholic dissonances. The relaxed, impressionist nature of the music lends itself well to romantic, reflective, calm and historical scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Classical MusicPacks, Erik Satie
Fast-paced piano minimalism with a countryside theme. Features pastoral strings and hunting horns and a European plucked string instrument. Uplifting, jolly and nostalgic. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
'Clair de Lune' is the third (and most famous) movement from Claude Debussy's 'Suite Bergamasque', published in 1905. It is a soft, delicate piece with a whimsical, dreamy sound, which makes it perfect for scenes involving love, romance and beauty. It has been used in numerous films and commercials. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Camille Saint-Saens
This is the famous second movement from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13. It exemplifies the expressive Adagio style of many slow movements in the classical period. It has been used regularly in films, including The Age of Innocence, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and The Man Who Wasn't There, Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Ludwig van Beethoven
This track, commonly known as 'Here Comes the Bride' or 'Wedding March', is from the 1850 opera Lohengrin, by German composer Richard Wagner. It is typically played when the bride enters and walks down the aisle at a formal wedding. This version uses a grand pipe organ with a rich church reverb. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Richard Wagner
Sophisticated classical string quartet. Courtly and intelligent in quality, but with a bouncy, cheerful side too. Slightly reminiscent of the 'Fawlty Towers' theme. Can be used as theme music for a historical, comedy or quiz shows or as background music in cultural documentaries or period dramas. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Jolly, bouncy classical waltz. Unusual chord progressions on staccato and pizzicato strings, with an oboe melody and viola countermelody. Maritime theme, bringing to mind rolling waves. Uplifting and unusual. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Jolly, bouncy classical waltz. Unusual chord progressions on staccato and pizzicato strings, with an oboe melody and viola countermelody. Maritime theme, bringing to mind rolling waves. Uplifting and unusual. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Soft, reflective classical/romantic piano track. Melancholic and nostalgic. Starts as a piano solo, later joined by celeste and cello. Very soft and mysterious. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Mysterious 3/4-time classical/romantic waltz with a spy/detective theme. Romantic melody played at first by an oboe, then repeated by violas. Soft and whimsical. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Cheerful classical-style waltz. Italian style piano and strings. Happy, courtly and bouncy. Starts off with an optimistic section in a major key, then moves into a minor section with unusual chords, followed by a repetition of the first section. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Pastoral classical track for a small orchestral ensemble and piano. A romantic melody is played on the viola, and a second section is led by the piano. Reflective, relaxing and beautiful. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Pastoral chamber orchestra piece. The piano plays a romantic melody, accompanied by strings and woodwind. Dreamy, reflective, atmospheric and pleasant. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Pleasant neo-classical piano waltz. Fast, bright and cheerful, with soft string and percussion backing. Courtly, Italian style. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Simple Beethoven-style waltz for piano, accompanied by soft chamber strings. Classical/romantic style, courtly, fun and uplifting. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Virtuosic Chopin-style piano with full symphonic backing. Romantic, adventurous, exciting and majestic. Classical/romantic style in 6/8 time, with bold harmonic progressions. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Orchestral-electro crossover track, with minimalist woodwinds and strings and a driving electro beat. Features an unusual time signature of 7/8 towards the end to build up the tension to a climax. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Romantic classical style symphonic piece. Cinematic, tense, brooding sound that gradually builds towards a majestic finale. Melodies are played by oboes, strings and glockenspiel. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Fast-paced Michael Nyman-style minimalist piece, driven by staccato strings. Features melodic waves of woodwind and saxophones, and a bright piano towards the end. It has a sense of urgency, agility and excitement, making it useful for period dramas and scenes of movement and excitement in nature. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Cinematic track with a repeated romantic melody, building from solo piano to full symphony orchestra. Bold, panoramic, thematic music. Mysterious, edgy and builds magnificently into an epic track perfect for film noir, dramatic films, trailers, and as an intro showing big expectations ahead. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Majestic, minimalist piano arpeggios accompanied by subtle string chords. Orchestral instrumental background music. Pastoral sound, with a romantic melody in the piano and flutes. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
'Fur Elise' is the popular name of Beethoven's 'Bagatelle in A minor,' written around 1810. It is one of his most famous pieces, with a romantic melody in the right hand, accompanied by arpeggios in the left hand. It lends itself well to scenes involving love, romance, longing, beauty and history. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Ludwig van Beethoven
Second (and the least famous) of Satie's 'Three Gymnopedies', published from 1888. These pieces, in 3/4, are considered as the precursors to modern ambient classical music. The relaxed, impressionist nature of the music lends itself well to romantic, reflective, calm, dreamy and historical scenes, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Erik Satie
'La fille aux cheveux de lin' is the eighth piece from 'Preludes: Book I.' It has a tender, dreamy quality, which makes it perfectly suited for contemplative and romantic scenes. Much of the music is derived organically from the opening motif, and the piece builds to a powerful climax in the middle. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Claude Debussy
'Raindrop Prelude' is the popular name of Chopin's Prelude No. 15, the most famous of the 28 preludes he wrote between 1835 and 1839. The opening and ending are delicate and romantic, but the middle section features some dramatic contrasts in volume. This is perfect for romantic and dramatic scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Frederic Chopin
First (and possibly the most famous) of Satie's 'Three Gymnopedies' published from 1888. These pieces, in 3/4 time, are considered as the precursors to modern ambient classical music. The relaxed, impressionist nature of the music lends itself well to romantic, reflective, calm and historical scenes, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Erik Satie
This is the first, and most famous prelude from Bach's 'Well-Tempered Clavier'. The music almost entirely consists of rising arpeggios, which form relaxing, stately harmonic progressions. This makes the piece perfect for scenes involving beauty, love, romance, nobility, nature gracefulness and trust, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Johann Sebastian Bach
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