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.
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
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
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
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
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, Dramatic Music, Magical Music
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 Music, Classical Piano
Folk dance with an Italian/Venetian sound. Features Italian plucked string instruments, accompanied by the piano and warm string chords. Romantic, mysterious, pleasant and uplifting. Instrumental, Folk Music, European Folk
Folk dance with an Italian/Venetian sound. Features Italian plucked string instruments, accompanied by the piano and warm string chords. Romantic, mysterious, pleasant and uplifting. Instrumental, European Music, Italian Music
Deep Tibetan drone. Steady and mysterious with interspersed light bells and an occasional lighter drone. Very moving and spiritual. Instrumental, Asian Music, Tibetan Music
Spiritual, beautiful African track, with some vocal samples from a childrens' choir. Led by traditional African drums and metal percussion, accompanied by atmospheric orchestral string chords. Can be used as background music for documentaries or in scenes involving Africa, nature and melancholy/awe. Instrumental, African Music, African Dramatic
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
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)
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, with subtle string accompaniment. Classical/romantic in style, with a nostalgic melody played by low strings. Unusual, atmospheric, emotion-enhancing background music. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, with subtle string accompaniment. Classical/romantic in style, with a nostalgic melody played by low strings. Unusual, atmospheric, emotion-enhancing background music. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Ethereal Music
Groovy, mysterious beat with echoed vibraphone chords, pizzicato strings and electric piano. Driven by a synth bass riff and a tight drumbeat. Underscore for spies, detectives and mystery. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Big Beat
Groovy, mysterious beat with echoed vibraphone chords, pizzicato strings and electric piano. Driven by a synth bass riff and a tight drumbeat. Underscore for spies, detectives and mystery. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative 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
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Playful ragtime stride piano track. Cartoonish, entertaining and bouncy. Jazz trio (piano, acoustic bass and drums). Lo-fi mastering effect to sound like a vinyl recording. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Playful ragtime stride piano track. Cartoonish, entertaining and bouncy. Jazz trio (piano, acoustic bass and drums). Lo-fi mastering effect to sound like a vinyl recording. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music
Jolly, lively Bavarian folk dance with traditional German instruments together with classical instruments. The melody is repeated throughout, but the two main sections are in different keys. Oktoberfest, Instrumental, Folk Music, Drinking Songs
Jolly, lively Bavarian folk dance with traditional German instruments together with classical instruments. The melody is repeated throughout, but the two main sections are in different keys. Oktoberfest, Instrumental, European Music, German Music
Lively, retro pop. Grooving bassline and tight drums, with psychedelic guitar and organ sounds. Features bongos, congas, synth breaks and uplifting chord sequences. Loosely based on 12-bar blues. Instrumental, Rock Music, Psychedelic Rock
Lively, retro pop. Grooving bassline and tight drums, with psychedelic guitar and organ sounds. Features bongos, congas, synth breaks and uplifting chord sequences. Loosely based on 12-bar blues. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Psychedelic Music
Sexy, sultry hip hop track with an Eastern feel. Features a smooth synth bassline, with an Asian flute (shakuhachi), plucked strings (koto) and various light percussion instruments, including finger cymbals. Can be used to invoke a sense of the East, and it has a slight 'corporate' feel for adverts. Instrumental, Asian Music, Asian Pop
Sexy, sultry hip hop track with an Eastern feel. Features a smooth synth bassline, with an Asian flute (shakuhachi), plucked strings (koto) and various light percussion instruments, including finger cymbals. Can be used to invoke a sense of the East, and it has a slight 'corporate' feel for adverts. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Asian Hip Hop
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 Music, 20th Century
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, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Old school funk track, lead by a beatbox rhythm. Also features a retro bass riff, grinding clavichord, big band vinyl stabs and funky drums. The track follows a 12-bar blues pattern, and has an 80s sound. Can be used in comedy and entertainment applications, or to add fun and energy to any scene. Instrumental, RnB Music, Funk
Old school funk track, lead by a beatbox rhythm. Also features a retro bass riff, grinding clavichord, big band vinyl stabs and funky drums. The track follows a 12-bar blues pattern, and has an 80s sound. Can be used in comedy and entertainment applications, or to add fun and energy to any scene. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Old School Rap & Hip Hop
Energetic electro/dance track with a driving distorted bass riff and breakbeat drums. Features ticking synth sounds and disc scratching. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Big Beat
Energetic electro/dance track with a driving distorted bass riff and breakbeat drums. Features ticking synth sounds and disc scratching. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Tropical dance track based on Mauritian sega music. Relaxing, calm rhythm with solos on electric piano and ethnic flute and mallet instruments. Instrumental, African Music, Mauritian Music
Tropical dance track based on Mauritian sega music. Relaxing, calm rhythm with solos on electric piano and ethnic flute and mallet instruments. Instrumental, Tropical Latin Music, Caribbean Music
Energizing contemporary electro-dance track, with big synthetic drums, crunchy bass and digital synths. Bold and brash in quality, mostly futuristic, with some nods to the past. Can be used for commercials, product demonstrations and TV/radio productions, or to add energy and excitement to scenes. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Breakbeat
Bold, cinematic instrumental track with a combination of ethnic and orchestral sounds. Starts with soft marimbas, and moves on to a rousing section, with big piano chords and majestic string melodies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Bold, cinematic instrumental track with a combination of ethnic and orchestral sounds. Starts with soft marimbas, and moves on to a rousing section, with big piano chords and majestic string melodies. Instrumental, African Music, African Contemporary
