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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Inspiring and hopeful track with electronic guitar, laid back drum loop and synth arpeggios which transcends into a beautiful and inspiring chorus. A breakdown after the 2nd chorus which then peaks into a key change further giving a sense of achievement and hope. Perfect for emotional and uplifting, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Smooth and elegant track with a simple piano melody on the verse and a soft but catchy flute melody on the chorus part, The congas give the track a slight mediterranean, balearic or tropical feel, Gentle and breezy, like a dream vacation. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Evocative and atmospheric piano led piece. Uplifting with subtle rhythmic movement and a positive, warm, hopeful and motivational vibe. Ideal for Film/Tv advertising, corporate branding, travel, documentary, infomercial, new product launch and contemporary drama. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Slow, evocative, New Age atmospheric track transports the listener to the heart of the mist-covered Andes and ancient Peruvian Inca civilisations of South America, featuring pan flute, rain stick in a contempory musical setting. Ideal for travel, cultural, historic documentaries, film, TV, National, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Calm, angelic, alluring, instrumental new age track with a beautiful fusion of acoustic and electronic elements. Deep wash of sound. Includes subtle vocal oohs and aahs. Great for heartfelt relationship scenes, leaving, reflecting, newborn baby's birth, baby sleeping, Grey's Anatomy, or Lunesta ads. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Jack Johnson meets Enya. Simple melody, atmospheric keyboards. Uplifting and personal, suitable for dramas, montages, weddings, family reunions, social and corporate events. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Orchestral theme, inspired by a fantasy world. Smooth orchestral arrangements featuring strings and woodwinds. Modern classical music. Elegant heavenly ethereal and emotional. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A relaxing tranquillity track with a little Celtic / Irish influence. Ethereal and ambient angelic female vocals float above a gentle Celtic Irish Scottish whistle melody. Vocal Pads, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A slowly dawning experience of love, fulfilled by piano, guitar, synth arpeggios and a lush background. Great for new love, romance, scenes depicting the growing stages of love, Nature films, Time-lapse, hours of the day, contemplative and quiet. Nat Geo, Discovery will love it too! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A romantic, sincere and caring track featuring acoustic guitar, piano and lush strings, Emotional / Loving / Caring / Hopeful, with a slight melancholic, mellow feel, Beautiful acoustic guitar melodies, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sad and somber piano track conveys sense of personal loss of significant other, husband, wife, brother, sister, son, daughter, dear friend. Deep and emotionally moving, tender rememberance. Ambient, Documentary, Easy Listening, Soundscapes, Ethereal Plains, by Martin Holm, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A song from my debut album,"Everything Coincidental". It is the opening song, an improvisation depicting a serene, and most sublime stroll through the countryside on a snowy Christmas morning. This is well suited for documentaries, movies with an outdoor nature theme, and coming of age films! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Soft solo acoustic guitar piece with a very mellow feel. A memorable melody repeats throughout the song creating a tender, relaxing theme. Great for sensitive or touching scenes. Lost love, found love or holiday remembrance. Tender, sensitive atmospheric feel. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sweet and mellow, flowing romantic music. Piano, flute and strings combine to crate a dreamy instrumental melody, ideal for love scenes, tender moments, beautiful scenery, and moments of reflection. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A moody, melancholy, instrumental with slight echoes of an Eastern-Europe vibe. Light transparent electronica drifts and surrounds a beautiful piano melody with modest soft pads and wordless vocals a la Enya by a single female voice. Light drum and bass percussion. USAGE: Montage, Film, TV, Internet, Female Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Carefree, loving, sunny instrumental song with a beautifully singing violin as primary voice, strings, crisp percussion and piano. Powerful symphonic part in the center. Perfect for "the young couple in love", comedy, nature picture, commercials for pet related products, "feel good" atmospheres... Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Playful whimsical New Age music, soothing charming rich and luxurious. Frollicking in the park, shopping, day at the spa, BFFs recalling yesterday's romance. New boyfriend, flowers, candy, balloons - happiness fulfillment, heartwarming sweetness. Graceful upbeat bouncy youthful and exciting. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Begins with bagpipes, drum rolls and a beautifully haunting Celtic tune on the flute, supplemented by the harp. Strings and piano come in to fill up the background. Lilting and uplifting, a tune to fall in love with. Film/ TV, Nat-Geo, Discovery. A wishing well of a track! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A simple, heartening solo piano melody. Reflective, mellow, sparse and impressionistic. Sweet and romantic, yet also wistful and thoughtful. Perhaps a little clarity 'Through the Forest' of our busy, hustle-bustle lives? Or a child in need of help - this track has many potential media uses. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A very hopeful and inspiring track in the style of 'Chariots of Fire' by Vangelis. Hopes and aspirations, achievement and personal growth. Wonder and discovery, a bright new future. Great for commercials, film and other media. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Warm synth pads and tender toy piano melody beckon you into the the halls of the icy castle. Nostalgic, gentle. Good for family, meditative, playful, good feeling. Available as an ambient soundscape, and also with drum/percussion/loops underpinnings. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sometimes you just set sail for a course unknown & take whatever life throws at you. Ominus, dark with a driving tribal rhythm. Suitable for film, TV DVD documentary. Available as part of Circles & Cycles Volume 2 Soundpack. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A lonely piano starts this track followed by a beautiful atmospheric string and synth chorus. The track then settles into a minor piano with drum loop. The second chorus builds on the first with more pulsating rhythms followed by a subdued middle 8 and final chorus. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Evocative and epic cue, Vangelis in style with a pulsing bass line, Taiko cinematic drums, choral, ethnic and synthesizer elements. A confident and uplifting melodic structure which builds as the track progresses. Suited for TV, Infomercial, corporate video and contemporary drama. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
New Age, Contemporary Instrumental, Ambient, Electronica. Atmospheric, ethereal, melodic. Acoustic Piano melody with modern electronica. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A captivating, lighthearted acoustic guitar feature with light background vocals perfect for scenes involving love, joy, contemplation, spirituality, reflection, serenity, contentment and nostalgia. Would also work well for commercials and advertisements. Vocal Samples, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Music for an epic journey, a quest to find the blue rose, a trek to a fabled land of mystery where the heroic deeds of a simple villager will loose the curse of an ancient foe. Perfect for an adventure set in a land of fantasy, documentaries, video games and trailers. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
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
A soft and tranquil piano composition with soft string harmonies. Calming and soothing with a slightly melancholic edge. Suits TV/Film/Movie dramatic scene dealing with bereavement and moving on. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Heartwarming and gentle, featuring a calming and gentle solo piano melody that creates a reflective and sentimental mood. featuring emotive oboe, bass clarinet, woodwind ensemble and light expressive strings that create hope and peacefulness. an introspective and heartfelt mood. 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
A hip, cool jazz blues instrumental on bass flute and piano with a finger snap to make it oh so cool! Fun, cute and playful flute. The music keeps a consistent medium walking tempo, and a smooth cool energy. Elegant moody and alluring. Romance, romantic comedy. This sneaks up on your in a sweet way, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
This romantic, light and relaxing theme has a great potential to be used in upbeat meditative ethnic projects. The wind blows through every string and every drum of it. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Atmospheric, evocative track with a lyrical flute, Spanish guitar and strings which reach deep within you and echo with the goodness and awe-inspiring sights and sounds all around. Meditative and zen. Perfect for Film/ TV, Nature scenes, Time-lapse, Nat- Geo, Discovery, New Age Relaxation. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
The opening of this track is like a peaceful day at the beach-the musical equivalent of seagulls gently assembling on the sand, the water cool and clear, sun shining in the sky overhead the beaches of Southern California. Ideal for scenes of romance, love, introspection, and heroic characters alone. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
When electric piano, guitar, bass and flute catch up in the lounge, this is what they have to say to each other. Mellow, calming and chill, this is one which lets you unwind, soak up the dim lit ambiance and the sultry mood of this track. Lounges, Fashion retail, Luxury retail, cafes, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Laidback smooth jazz with a soulful romantic vibe. Designed for easy listening, atmospheres, environmental music, spas, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, elevators, romance, meditation, new age themes, Muzak and music on hold. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An evocative and other-wordly track with a soft melancholic feel. Woodwind melodies, muted strings, piano and harp and ethereal choir harmonies. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Beautiful chill-out with elegant melody, laid-back rhythm and atmospheric feel. Perfect for driving along a coastal road or any other "journey" or road trip. Feature instrument is a minimalist dreamy piano & acoustic guitar. Similar to the music of Mike Oldfield. Cinematic romance & sweetness, Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Electronic
A soft and warm ambient track with a gentle bed of sound and a bell melody which is later complimented by a smooth and emotive string section. Unobtrusive and peaceful this track is great as background music for many projects. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A kalimba pattern with a single note piano motif begin this piece. An ethereal bell and flute theme then replace the piano giving it a floating and magical quality. The chorus section moves the passion up a notch, giving an upbeat, uplifting and motivational lift. TV/Film drama and corporate uses, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Exceptionally beautiful and sorrowful track with exquisite cello, viola and violin melodies with the added texture of piano. Melancholy yet inspiring with Irish flavours to the melodies. by Anthony James and Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Very piano sounding synthesizer track with layers of instrumentation added to give the track a special feel, dramatic, magical, and fun. Terrific for all kinds of stories and commercials. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A time to dream, travelling without moving, becoming ghosts in the past. Old photographs, times gone by, remembering better times. Once busy long abandoned places. A droplet causing a ripple over still waters. Memories are all we have... Match for a neo-noir sci-fi film scene or spa chill out music. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A traditional Irish waltz. Authentic and acoustic recording with all live instruments - performed on violin, accordion, acoustic guitars, Irish recorder and flute. A pretty and charming Irish melody. We also have a version where a standard Orchestral flute replaces the Irish recorder, for a slightly, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Romantic, beautiful & peaceful New Age instrumental. Gentle piano & pizzicato strings accompanied by a variety of lovely instruments such as flute, cellos, soprano voice & children choir. Great for relaxation, soundtracks, background, film & tv, drama & documentaries. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
City lights, 24-hour drugstores, sleepy taxi drivers - that picture comes to your mind when listening to this soundtrack. This vibraphone/piano duet is perfect background for something urban, stylish and cool. Late night limo cruising, 1 a.m. at the club or lounge. Sweet, sparkly and sophisticated. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
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