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.
Electro trance track, with a driving beat, bouncing synth bass, plucked synths and swirling pads. Starts with a fairly dark drum and bass introduction, and gradually builds in intensity, with more and more instruments added. There is a half-time middle section, before a final explosion in intensity. Instrumental, Dance Music, Trance
Tension-building underscore with a big orchestral sound. Starts with a heartbeat drum rhythm and harps, and gradually more instruments are added. Contemporary and majestic. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Buildup (pending)
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, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Tension-building game show underscore, with a heartbeat-rhythm bass drum, various ethnic instruments, orchestral strings and a solemn piano melody. Builds up and releases the tension several times. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Airy chillout track with a piano melody, orchestral strings and a driving analogue beat. Features swirling synths, ethnic percussion and orchestral strings. Middle 8 section is a guitar and percussion breakdown. Can be used as a theme tune or as background music in documentaries and hi-tech scenes. Instrumental, News Music, News Music | Themes
Playful, fast-paced 20s jazz trio instrumental, featuring stride piano, upright bass and drums played with brushes. The bouncy piano melody appears several times, supported by walking bass and offbeat chords. Can be used as Jazz Age scene-setting music, as well as general cartonn and comedy music. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
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 Music, Romantic Period
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 Music, Romantic Period
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
Sorrowful, regretful military-themed orchestral march. Soft, subtle and slow. Mostly string instruments, with some percussion, quiet piano chords and trumpet. Nostalgic and reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Slow, orchestral jazz piece with a mournful sound. Cinematic introduction, with scraped piano strings and building strings, followed by a bluesy jazz ensemble. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Mysterious Music
Soft, melancholic dramatic instrumental, with a repeated piano and dulcimer pattern over orchestral strings. Also features bells, chimes and subtle swirling synths, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
Indie underscore track, with a repeated piano and celeste riff, accompanied by funky bass, tight drums, ethnic percussion, swirling synths and electric piano. Uplifting, happy, joyous, funky, groovy and entertaining. Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Eastern-influenced electronica with an ambient erhu melody accompanied by strings, followed by an electro dance section with an unusual rhythm. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Playful, fast-paced 20s jazz trio instrumental, featuring stride piano, upright bass and drums played with brushes. The bouncy piano melody appears several times, supported by walking bass and offbeat chords. Can be used as Jazz Age scene-setting music, as well as general cartonn and comedy music. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Dreamy instrumental theme. Child-like melody, played by piano and electric piano, accompanied by soft string chords. Mysterious, pleasant and reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical 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 Music, Romantic Period
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 Music, Romantic Period
Soft, fairly dark electro track. Mid-tempo electronic beat, with contemplative string chords and subtle ticking synths. Short repeated melodic ideas are played on the glockenspiel and piano. Quite gloomy, but hopeful at the same time. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Old school funk track, lead by a beatbox rhythm. Also features a dancehall bass, bubbly synths and a retro instrument called the Tronichord. The 4-bar pattern is repeated with instrument grouping variations. Can be used in comedy and entertainment applications, or to add fun and energy to any scene. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Reflective background piece with string chords, piano, glockenspiel and harp. Soft, quite sad but optimistic at the same time. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad 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 Music, Romantic Period
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 Music, Classical Period
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
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)
Atmospheric drone. Deep bass note, with airy synth pads and filtered electronic sounds. Quite dark and unsettling. Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres
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 Music, Romantic Period
Hip Hop instrumental with a 'Mafia' feel. Starts with an Italian mandolin folk melody, accompanied by strings and accordion. It is later joined by piano, bass and an 'old school' beat. This track could be used as foreground or background music - particularly in scenes involving crime or comedy. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Old School Rap & Hip Hop
Unusual futuristic electronic track, with echoing plucked synths and exciting programmed drums. After a reflective introduction, the beat kicks in. The middle section is a drum FX breakdown, followed by a return of the beat. This track could be used in technology, science and futuristic applications, Instrumental, Electronic Music, Electro
Atmospheric drone. Deep bass note, with airy synth pads and filtered electronic sounds. Quite dark and unsettling. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Fast-paced, bustling jazz track in 6/8 time. Unusual upright bass and piano groove, with electric guitar, electric piano and organ solos. Exciting, groovy and quite loud. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Romantic orchestral piece with a sailing theme. A flute melody flows above warm string chords. Middle section builds up towards a slight climax and a return to the main theme. Dreamy and adventurous. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Fun, quirky electronica instrumental, with several downsampled synth instruments. Features several drum loops, bright fuzzy bass, plucked synths and distorted organs. Could be used in both futuristic and retro applications, and for anything involving computers, the internet or science documentaries. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Electropop
Rolling piano arpeggios and uplifting strings. Floating, uplifting sound with brushed drums and romantic melodies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
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)
Atmospheric, beautiful instrumental track, with subtle synths, echoing piano and deep bass. Simultaneously melancholic and uplifting. Can be used to set the scene in documentaries or scenes involving dark situations or scientific discovery. Various pulsing beats and reversing percussion add tension. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient (pending)
Atmospheric drone. Deep bass note, with airy synth pads and filtered electronic sounds. Quite dark and unsettling. Instrumental, New Age Music, Atmospheres
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
Reflective, happy piece with a mixture of orchestral and processed acoustic sounds. Rolling piano arpeggios throughout, with string chords and unusual bells. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Unusual, beautiful indie instrumental track, driven by a reversed acoustic guitar riff, accompanied by piano and string chords. Dreamy and sublime in quality, with a combination of retro and futuristic elements. This can be used in scenes involving beauty, romance, fantasy or recollection or science, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Atmospheric, ambient background track with nostalgic, mellow string chords and a delicate piano melody. Features a soft drum beat. Mostly acoustic sounds. Dreamy, nostalgic and quite uplifting, Instrumental, New Age Music, Self-Help
Hip Hop instrumental with a 'Mafia' feel. Starts with an Italian mandolin folk melody, accompanied by strings and accordion. It is later joined by piano, bass and an 'old school' beat. This track could be used as foreground or background music - particularly in scenes involving crime or comedy. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Old School Rap & Hip Hop
Hip Hop instrumental with a 'Mafia' feel. Starts with an Italian mandolin folk melody, accompanied by strings and accordion. It is later joined by piano, bass and an 'old school' beat. This track could be used as foreground or background music - particularly in scenes involving crime or comedy. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Old School Rap & Hip Hop
