Contemporary instrumental music was informed by the aesthetics of new age's progressive electronic wing, but drew from a wider range of emotions and styles. Where progressive electronic emphasized lush, elaborate, and often grandiose compositions, contemporary instrumental was just as free to settle into simple, quiet rumination, or to prominently feature soloists in addition to accessible melodies. Contemporary instrumental also made greater, sometimes exclusive use of acoustic instruments, particularly when artists wanted to create mellow, pleasant moods. The recordings of pianist George Winston helped establish this direction during the early '80s. Not all contemporary instrumental artist ...
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Stunning cascading piece with passionate guitar swells, sensual cello and the interesting addition of a plectrum banjo to add atmosphere. Also a rare distant deep djembe and rhythmic flutes giving a pulse. Perfect for after a losing battle as the troops regroup, or after the loss of a loved one. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Spacious and Rural, Celebration of Nature and Wilderness. Positive and Proud Piano melody and chorus with guitar and transparent electronica. Moderate tempo groove.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel & Branded CDs. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Upbeat, atmospheric track with lively percussion and bamboo flutes on a spacey ambient tropical backdrop suggesting the vast green canopy of the Amazon rain forest. Ideal for travel, cultural, historic docuemntaries and film/TV. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An inspirational track for inspirational moments. A quietly confident string riff leads to an empowering string chorus. Perfect for team-building corporate videos, and those "my personal journey" moments from shows like X-Factor and American Idol. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A positive, happy and uplifting bounce of joy instrumental a la an Irish Dance vibe. Call and Response electronica motifs drift and surround the cheerful single line piano melody. Modern synthetic drum groove accompanies this Feel Good electro-folk dance. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Beautiful new age/spa instrumental with a wall of acoustic guitars, transparent pad and haunting bells. Passive patterns of acoustic and steel guitars a la Philip Glass evolve and develop throughout with a common form. no linear melody to conflict with voice-over, perfect for montage, romance & love, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New Age modern classical theme featuring strings, flutes, piano and percussion. Beautiful and romantic melody that brings calmness and tranquility. New Age, Contemporary Instr
Honor to Brave Heroes. Celebrating the heroic rescue of the Chilean miners from underground collapse or elegant tribute to fallen soldiers, young men lost to war. Military rituals, burial aftermath of tragic events. Soaring, melodic, heart-felt music. Patriotic symbology, Native American Documentary, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A beautiful, romantic, “cherish the love” instrumental that caress the dream of being together. Light transparent electronica drifts and surrounds a heartfelt single line piano melody with wordless background vocals a la Enya by a single female voice. USAGE: Montage: Film, TV, Internet. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Reflective and romantic smooth contemporary instrumental with a lyrical Piano melody with a hopeful chorus. Modern groove with dulcimer, synth voices and transparent electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New Age instrumental, dream music, abstract Instrumental, good background for universe and space scenes etc. Ambient piece with a serene sense of peace, tranquilty and balance, Slow, calm and soothing ambient track which could work as a lullaby with its gentle background. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Fun upbeat mysterious rhythmical and whimsical, this ambient marimba inspired track is also slightly dark dramatic & dreamy. Perfect for calls on hold, commercials featuring cosmetics, fashion, family TV, Cooking Home Shopping Network, food shows Film Travel and documentary productions. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Heart Tugging, Reflective & Melancholy attitude. A little sad with an essence of hope & resurrection. Acoustic Piano melody with modern electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Low Key U2 instrumental sound-a-like! Continuing guitar riff that subtly builds over time with layers and ends with a big string euphoric ending. Uplifting, positive, ethereal and thoughtful. Great for drama, documentary, moment when someone has a life changing experience for the better. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
The ukulele might be the featured instrument on this reflective track but there is more going on here to give the track a grander feel. Some orchestral type drones and a piano counter melody give track a nice pleasing lift mid way through. Could work equally well for a TV show or advertising spot. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Driving through the desert night. You look up at the stars and... The music begins. Ideal for travel shows, cooking shows, TV, film, and lots more. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
As the mist sails across the ocean, you realise the you're in a different country with a different culture. The ocean is familiar & dreamlike but there is a geographic influence upon it. Suitable for documentary, film, DVD or TV. Available as part of the "Circles and Cycles Volume 1" soundpack, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New age rock with catchy motif, for brand association, a segue or show ID. Exciting short rock snippet slowly fading into mellow. Progressive. Alive. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Electronic bells, swoosh fx, quirky instrumental background music, Dream-like fairy-tale atmosphere with background boys choir, Angelic Choir. Delightful, dreamy and atmospheric in nature supporting gentle christmas bells an emotional journey. Winter mystery. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An intense spine-tingling but beautiful track, led by piano and strings with deep percussive elements, that conveys an ominous moment. Great cinematic cue for those gulp-taking 'looking into the horizon' scenes. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
This beautiful cello and flute melody inspires romance in beautiful settings. welcoming spring, beautiful blooming flowers and a woman in love. Lush dramatic romance, or new love and inspiration. Elegant loving tender kind sweetness for elegant living Fragrances and Cosmetics Travel TV Film, Web, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Vibraphone, upright bass & hihat cymbals play simple pattern a la The Pink Panther. Vibes rising & falling to build suspense. Devious deceitful sneaky comic scenes, underscore humorous tongue-in-cheek voiceovers or narration. Laidback 60s private eye, dark humor. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental. Heart Tugging, Reflective & Melancholy attitude in a lofty 6/8. A little sad with an essence of hope & resurrection. Acoustic Piano melody with modern electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A textured ambient piece with intertwining melodies, kind of like an audio version of a kaleidoscope. Calming, colorful, inspiring, slightly melancholic. Great for imagery, film, visual arts, web site or other inspiring media. Composer: Bjorn Lynne (ASCAP/PRS). Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
new age smooth jazz (sort of a waltz) with a touch of r&b folk guitar instrumental, beautifully haunting and passionate. great for love , romance, dance and touching scenes a little lost and lonely feeling maybe good by..... Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
As a rainbow appears and arrests our vision, so too does the production of this composition. Aurally as delightful as a rainbow is visual, 'Through a Rainbow' engages the listener to imagine its beauty as though one was witnessing its splendor for its naturally brief, yet spectacular duration... Mixed Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A new age piece, reflecting Celtic motifs. Elegant, romantic, dreamy, and ethereal. Features electronic synth pad, harp and angelic vocal chanting. Perfect for Movie / TV soundtrack, travel, history channel, spa, meditation. Alluring with a mysterious, flowing melody. Relax, and fall in love. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Bright, upbeat corporate video, PSA or cultural theme song. Film, TV show, documentary or playful kids commercial, advert or background music. Information technology, webisode, cartoon, childrens video game. Mischievous romantic comedy, office pranks. Flying kites, happy families, sunny skies. Male Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Bright, upbeat corporate video, PSA or cultural theme song. Film, TV show, documentary or playful kids commercial, advert or background music. Information technology, webisode, cartoon, childrens video game. Mischievous romantic comedy, office pranks. Flying kites, happy families, sunny skies. Male Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Up-Tempo: Efective support for your voice-overs. This fresh and piquant background track is colorfully laced with cool keyboards and attractive contemporary guitars. New Age, Contemporary Instr
Mellow track featuring marimba with real clarinet floating above.Very good piece for underscore to natural history or science media. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A long and evolving, soothing and relaxing track with occasional melodic elements and sounds of birds and nature in the background. Ambient New Age Harp with a charming sense of being outdoors in a forest or nature preserve. Gentle and delicate relaxation, morning walk or enjoying the sunrise. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A rich soundscape for drama and mystery with accordion, violin and world percussion samples giving a french/European tint. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sweet and Heartwarming smooth romantic instrumental. Piano melody with a hopeful chorus, developing solo and tender bridge. Transparent electronica and a laid back groove.| Usage: commercials, infomercials, film, TV, scene segments, webisodes, internet, travel and modern day adventure & Branded CDs. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Beautiful, laid back 3/4 with acoustic guitar and piano melody. Perfect for branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A dearly loved, beautiful piece of traditional English / Celtic music, Greensleeves is one of the most universally known and loved melodies in the world. This warm and gentle arrangement of Greensleeves features piano, harp, acoustic guitar, cello and violin for a traditional Irish / Celtic sounding, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Hypnotic, mysterious, suggestive music; it starts with a minimalistic arpeggio then enter distant voices and bass notes that hints to the harmony. We are not moving in space anymore, we are suspended in the middle of the universe, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Taking account of one's life. A gentle and intimate instrumental work for solo piano, string orchestra and subtle electronic ambiance. Reflective, thoughtful and accepting, this is contemplative music that suggests thinking, decisions and uncertainty. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
As smooth as chocolate, this is a mellow chillout / ambient track in the style of Zero 7, featuring a deep groove, acoustic guitars and a heavenly voice texture on the chorus part. Exotic and silky -- great for holiday, love, vacation, travel, relaxing and romantic times. Composer: Dan Gautreau, Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
A beautiful and contemporary atmospheric track featuring Celtic/Enya choral sounds, guitar harmonics and contemporary percussion and drum loops. Floating and dreamy, a journey through time and space. Ideal for meditation and relaxing, continually evolving and engaging the listener. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Peaceful New Age piano melody playing over an electronic drum beat and synth textures. Emotional, creative and evolving. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Light, melodic pop/new-age instrumental with positive feel. Great for corporate and muzak applications, elevator music, phone on-hold, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
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Contemporary Instrumental