Intelligent dance music (commonly IDM, also known as Ambient Techno) is a term that describes an electronic music genre that emerged in the early 1990s at the end of the British rave era. The genre is influenced by a wide range of musical styles particularly electronic dance music (EDM) such as Detroit Techno. Stylistically, IDM tends to rely upon individualistic experimentation rather than on a particular set of musical characteristics. At the beginning of the British rave era a number of UK based electronic musicians were inspired by the underground dance music of the time and started to explore experimental forms of EDM production. By the early 1990s the music associated with this experim ...
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Serene ocean sunrise, sounds of waves, peaceful and meditative droning synthesizers set the mood while simple ukulele melodies fade in to start your day with an epic build up - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Bittersweet, melancholy, and spacious. Strings, synths and drums create a driving and cinematic backdrop. Intricate Piano melodies and fast paced loops - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Warm and inviting synth textures with field recordings and electroacoustic percussion create a lush and calming atmosphere. Steel drum melodies add chill vibes - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Fast paced and cinematic. Electric piano melodies, driving basslines, and subtle drums add tension and drama - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A slowly building and evolving piano based soundscape with layered reverb and delay effects that makes an otherworldly and unique listening experience with many contrasting sections, a nod to Steve Reich's phases - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A simple piano etude with ascending arpeggios in the left hand and rudimentary melodies in the right. Uplifting, intimate and close - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Muted steel drum made to sound like light rainfall mixed with subtle kalimba melodies and lush synth pads. Melodic looping piano adds an ominous and melancholy atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A Lo-Fi percussion playground captured by a steel can microphone. Kalimba, Steel Drum, piano and processed vocals. Uplifting, chill and driving - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Processed piano and ukulele join lush synth swells to make a beautiful soundscape. Simple ethereal piano melodies play on top - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lo-Fi reversed piano and droning synthesizers over a simple synth bass, with open and percussion. Ukulele rhythms and kalimba melodies. Dark, warm, bittersweet, ominous - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Modern uplifting Dubstep tune with mystical Eastern vocal elements combined with memorable lead instrumental line. The whole thing is driven by strong Dubstep beat and spiced with some drum'n'bass elements along with a touch of Gregorian choir. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Cosmic, galactic and atmospheric electronica/IDM funk, featuring unpredictable sequences and wobbling groove of broken beats. Futuristic, introspective, quirky and edgy ala music of Autechre, Aphex Twin or Squarepusher. Suitable for Cyberpunk and Psychological Sci-fi, CSI Crime/Suspense, Action etc. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Music for film and TV that has an Urban feel to it, featuring a popping feel and modern sounding keyboards. Retro but modern sounding music that has a garage band vibe but is more modern sounding. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rocktronica
Bjork is looking for magic mushrooms in the forest and the forest is full of creatures! Musically adventurous, whimsical, off-beat track with layered sounds great for modern fairy tales fantasy sci fi quirky funny strange. Fairytale film, so oddball but adorably mischievous. Kids playing, pixies, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Trial-trip. Folk tale and musical immersion. Strangely, this is cute foxy sassy off-beat club music, great for romantic comedy, teens, tweens and goof-off music. Buddy movie, chasing girls, hanging out, texting, Facebook Friends, reaching out. Great movie opener, traveling, new journeys, discovery, Female Vocals, Electronic, IDM
Chill Ambient Beat with Acoustic Guitar Hook. Calm with experimental elements. Good for relaxed and calm moods. Folk undertones. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody strings, unsettling piano motions and electronic ambience over a persistent, throbbing rhythm. Uneasy, somber and slightly nostalgic. There is a consuming sense of foreboding, though not without hope. New clues call for difficult decisions. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody ambience and crisp, pulsing electronics over a subtle but driving rhythm. There is a sense of purpose and motivation, but danger and caution are prevalent themes. Some answers only produce more questions. Follow the evidence... Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A beautiful, sophisticated urban downtempo track centered on treated accordion, harmonium, string ensemble, analog electronic textures and sharp electronic percussion. Striving, compelling, and reflective, this is inspiring music that suggests intelligence, thinking, decision-making and resolve. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody, synthetic rhythms and a coarse, deliciously lo-fi melody hover above an unpolished backdrop of digitally treated bass clarinets. Determined but calculated, this is a modern downtempo style that is both resolute and plaintive: an urban day dream suspended in gentle, sympathetic vibrations. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Ambient, dreamy, lounge, chill, electronica-maxima production song. Built around a vintage analog synth ARP. Suitable for various use, background music for reflections, cityscapes, technology product presentations and scientific applications. Vocal Samples, Electronic, IDM
Cool, fresh original upbeat with grungy bass line uplifting, warm, positive synth pads a catchy solo line makes it a great corporate-tech instrumental IDM that is inspiring, motivational and happy putting you in a good-mood, making you feel successful, accomplished with a can-do attitude. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Beautiful, ambient, atmospheric, chill, relaxing, bright, positive, meditation, warm, Spa, new-age instrumental production music. It is uplifting and constantly builds-up, brightens up, making it so usable in commercials about happiness, joy, harmony, love, care, nature, sunshine, blue sky, flower b, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Cool ambient electronic future technology fashion background promo music. It is constantly in motion giving a feel of continuous movement, hypnotic virtual reality, evolution, technology development that works great for corporate-tech videos, promotional videos, promotional advertising, product pres, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lush, sensual and chilled out with a cool retro electronica vibe and lo-fi sound treatments. This is spacious, memory-evoking music that feels big and meaningful. Ambience and intimacy. This is mellow downtempo music for lazy afternoon sun showers. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Uplifting, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of William Orbit, Jon Hopkins, and Paul Oakenfold. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Upbeat, energetic, lo-fi electronica in the style of William Orbit, Jon Hopkins, and Paul Oakenfold. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Moody, nostalgic, lo-fi electronica in the style of Boards Of Canada, Tycho, and Ulrich Schnauss. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl static. Old and new done fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Beautiful warm lovely electronic chill-out production-music. Great for ambient warm corporate, cool, romantic videos, commercials about products that brings joy, happiness, smile and comfort to customers or services that are innovative and time saving for clients, awesome for promotional videos, tra, Vocal Pads, Electronic, IDM
Upbeat, energetic, lo-fi electronica in the style of William Orbit, Jon Hopkins, and Paul Oakenfold. Wistful, wonky melodies and sparse harmonies with a crisp, driving beat, lovingly swathed in krunky old cassette tapes and vinyl. Old and new. Fresh. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
An electronic piece with a dubby beat and very cold digital sounding synthesizers. The variation features the original repeating sequence on which the piece is built (from the Yamaha Tenori-On) and is a stripped down, beatless version, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A progressive mid tempo'd dancy track with a darker tone. Multiple layers of rhythms and textures including choirs and chromatic basses, and decending tritones all build to rhythmic peaks of orchestra hits being stuttered. Afterward the song then diminishes and slowly breaks down again. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A deep driving beat with funk and rock guitars interlaced into it. Middle eastern hand drums beat in the background over ethereal pads and a driving bass line. The song gradually builds up and peaks towards the end. The track would be suited for film, TV, or multimedia purposes. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indietronica
A laid back IDM tune, perfect for setting a relaxing mood. Flutes and gentle synthesizers intertwine around an echoing drumbeat. You can't be stressed out while listening to this one! Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Feverish ecstasy & nightmarish images pervade the music of Embrace Our Nature, a project integrating industrial, electronic, film and classical influences. Harsh electronics & dreamy vocals from Emi Adachi create lush & brilliant new gothic atmospheres, perfect for film & video game environments. Female Vocals, Electronic, IDM
An infectious track with a groove cleverly constructed from sounds of a train on tracks. Determined, steady forward drive, a great sense of travelling, moving forward, reaching new goals. Also, high-tech, information flow, etc. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Welcome to a sea of tranquility filled with sounds that can't be made. There is a bit of hope mixed with uncertainty, but this journey must be taken with caution. Ambient soundscapes, strings, and a minimal beat glues this track together. Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
Upbeat drum 'n bass-like track featuring instruments like electric piano and strings. The track has a string en flute part half way. Great for scenes in where some action is going to happen (or pretending to happen). Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Big breakbeats and a fat electro groove give this track a modern high energy feel. Modern sound design and a powerful composition will take you on energy trip. Up-beat and fun with a positive vibe and serious attitude. Deeply delicious drum'n bass track featuring a steady beat. soft adrenaline, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Forward thinking, percolating, technology information piece with a light, optimistic, the future is bright attitude. Perfect for high tech, corporate, science breakthroughs, promos, and news investigative. data presentation development business documentary industry positive forecast exploration, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A dreamy track with clear percussion and distinct bass. An amazing melody with a guitar plunges into a trance and opens the listener to the world of mystical beauty of a crystal ball, Male Vocals, Electronic, IDM
A melodic track built on an amazing drawing with fantastic pads and a clear rhythm with strange effects. The epic spatial sound is ideal for TV screensavers, popular science programs, radio broadcasts and home listening, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
track about love, tenderness, a tender touch, a bright feeling of intimacy and happiness, a mysterious touch of beloved hands and the expectation of a journey to warm countries ideal for family home listening, radio, presentations, spas, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
delicate careful acoustic guitar soft sentimental mood hypnotic warm rhythm magical sound of the flute we will meet definitely don't lose heart ideal for family home listening, radio, presentations, spas, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A groovy drum and bass groove round out this chill-out / ambient dance track. This track is well suited for TV commercials, corporate presentations, documentaries and travel information productions as well as exercise videos and fashion shows. Give it a try and spice up your productions! Instrumental, Electronic, Ambient House
A mellow, chilled out electronic piece. A dreamlike pad loop gives way to a gently driving beat layered with calm, melodic synths, sharp mbira (African thumb piano) notes, and a repetitive chiming sound. A great underscore for video games, credits, or videos that need a sense of motion. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A downtempo Ambient track that harkens of a rainy morning walk. A voice calls to you from behind but you can't understand what its saying. You press on, head down. Guitars, vocals, synths, and percussion are all present. A perfect metaphor for persistence or moving on. Male Vocals, Electronic, IDM
An Ambient track that reminds one of a somber winter morning. Minimal ambiance that is perfect for anyone who needs a track that has a deep emotional quality. Also a perfect allegory for someone making a hard decision. Quiet and contemplative. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Atmospheric electronic, ambient instrumental with New Age elements. Soft pulsating synthesizers begin, followed by light percussion and reflective melody. A heartbeat rhythm enters, followed by a smooth bass movement and melodic textures. A dreamy and sublime mood fills this introspective chillout. Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
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