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.
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
Dreamy instrumental theme. Child-like melody, played by piano and electric piano, accompanied by soft string chords. Mysterious, pleasant and reflective. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
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
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, Impending Pending Music
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, 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, Pop, Pop Groove
Old school funk track, lead by a beatbox rhythm. Also features a bass riff, retro synth lead, saxophones and funky drums. The 4-bar pattern is repeated throughout, with different groupings of instruments. Can be used in comedy and entertainment applications, or to add fun and energy to any scenes. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
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
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, Jazz Fusion
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, Contemplative Music
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, Ambient (pending)
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, Electronic, Electro Ambient
Playful, fast-paced 1920s 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 cartoon and comedy music. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Soft, melancholic dramatic instrumental, with a repeated piano and dulcimer pattern over orchestral strings. Also features bells, chimes and subtle swirling synths, Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Reflective background piece with string chords, piano, glockenspiel and harp. Soft, quite sad but optimistic at the same time. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
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
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, Contemplative Music
Soft and subtle underscore, with orchestral strings and piano chords. The melody is initially played by an echoing dulcimer, which is later joined by indie band instruments with a Sigur Ros feel. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Rolling piano arpeggios and uplifting strings. Floating, uplifting sound with brushed drums and romantic melodies. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Floating, futuristic ambient electronica. Swirling synths pads and soft leads. Driving electric bassline and repeated piano notes. Big, bold drums kick in towards the middle of the full-length track. Instrumental, Lounge, Downtempo
Dreamy, minimalist track with a slightly dark edge. A repeated piano idea is accompanied by a string quartet and celesta. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Old school funk track, lead by a breathy beatbox rhythm. Also features a retro bass riff, jazzy electric piano, and funky drums. The 4-bar pattern is repeated throughout, except for a middle 8 with a cheerful flute solo. Can be used to add fun and energy to comedy and entertainment applications. Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Bold electro-orchestral piece, featuring symphonic strings, echoing percussion, melancholic piano and a processed drumbeat. Can be used to add a sense of excitement and anticipation to scenes. Has a sophisticated, corporate feel, although it can also be used for sporting and competitive applications, Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
Romantic, nostalgic theme on music box, accompanied by orchestral strings. Melancholic but optimistic at the same time. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical 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, 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, Ethereal Music
Soft, contemplative jazz track. Mellow piano chords, accompanied by electric bass, soft drums, vibes and string chords. Reflective, melancholic and loving. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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
Indie pop/rock track with a happy vibe. Led by electric bass and driving drums, with rhythm guitars. The melody is played by a combination of vintage organs and keyboards. Can be used as background music in entertainment and game shows, or in scenes that need a mellow, exciting musical accompaniment, Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
Sparse, minimalist track with spacious synth pads and a melancholic piano melody. Reflective, quiet and quite uplifting. Features unusual chromatic chord changes. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
Game show tension underscore with an ethnic flavour. Brooding and apprehensive, with echoing percussion, piano and mallet instruments. Also features ethnic percussion grooves, analogue synths and subtle choir sounds. Instrumental, New Age, Spiritual
Epic film theme that builds from a minimalist introduction with piano and oboe to a full symphonic climax with soaring strings and full horns. Gradually winds down with a mysterious ending. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Dreamy, calming, reflective orchestral piece. Melody played first by strings, then by horns. Soft, subtle string chords, accompanied by harp arpeggios and glockenspiel notes. Middle section melody is played by flutes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Atmospheric, spacious indie rock instrumental. Starts with echoing guitars over a synth pad, and gradually builds, to include bold drums, pumping bass, human whistling and symphonic strings. Conjures up images of sunsets and deserts. Could be used as a theme tune, or for Westerns and adverts. Instrumental, Action, Impending Pending Music
Rousing, loud orchestral piece with a military 'building up to battle' feel. Launches straight into the action, with staccato strings, bold resonant brass and big gongs and cymbals. Can be used in historical, military and competitive scenes to add a sense of adrenaline-fueled excitement and tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous 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, Lounge, Downtempo
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
Bold orchestral sci-fi theme. Starts with a quiet, unusual chord progression, and builds to a triumphant horn melody. Romantic/classical style, mixed with modern influences. Space theme. Instrumental, Action, Action Adventure Pending
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, Old School
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, Electronic, Electropop
Happy and uplifting 12-bar blues, with an indie pop twist. Driven by piano and synth bass riffs, accompanied by bold drums, synths, hammond organ and brass. Each round of the chords ends with a chordal hook. Can be used as theme music or general background music for entertainment/game/chat shows. Instrumental, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
