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
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
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
Quirky, funny and silly cartoon instrumental, led by bassoon and electric organ, with a repeated melody, played in turn by marimba, bass clarinet and xylophone solos. Reminiscent of the 'Pink Elephants' scene from Dumbo. Can be used as theme or background music for kids' and comedy applications. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Quirky, funny and silly cartoon instrumental, led by bassoon and electric organ, with a repeated melody, played in turn by marimba, bass clarinet and xylophone solos. Reminiscent of the 'Pink Elephants' scene from Dumbo. Can be used as theme or background music for kids' and comedy applications. Instrumental, Cartoon Music, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
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
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), Richard Strauss
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
Epic trailer music. Starts with soft piano and horns, building in energy and volume towards a full symphonic climax. Features operatic vocals, fast strings and woodwind over cinematic chords. Would work in scenes involving anticipation and excitement, particularly if they involve sports and battles. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
Epic trailer music. Starts with soft piano and horns, building in energy and volume towards a full symphonic climax. Features operatic vocals, fast strings and woodwind over cinematic chords. Would work in scenes involving anticipation and excitement, particularly if they involve sports and battles. Instrumental, Sports Music, Sports Inspiration Music
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
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
'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
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
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, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music, Erik Satie
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 Music, Classical Piano, Erik Satie
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
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
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 Music, Corporate Electronic Progressive
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)
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
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
Rolling minimalist piano arpeggios, accompanied by majestic string chords. Gradually builds up towards a passionate climax with a full symphony orchestra. Dreamy, romantic, optimistic and uplifting. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Orchestral
Rolling minimalist piano arpeggios, accompanied by majestic string chords. Gradually builds up towards a passionate climax with a full symphony orchestra. Dreamy, romantic, optimistic and uplifting. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming 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, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
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, Dramatic Music, Whimsical 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
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
