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.
'Silent Night' is a popular Christmas carol, first performed in Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818. The song has been recorded by over 300 artists (notably: Enya, Andrea Bocelli and Bing Crosby). This version is performed in a 'cool jazz' style, led by a piano, with subtle drums, bass and vibraphones. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Ambient chill-out groove with a hi-tech feel. Features soft synths, processed drum beats and repeated piano patterns. Beautiful, elegant and uplifting. Corporate branding, video, science, technology. Future forward, motivational, dreamy and bright. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Airy, uplifting chillout track with a combination of orchestral and synth sounds. Steady, consistent medium uptempo beat provides a trance and mesmerizing like quality to this very pleasant track. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Positive, uplifting indie rock track, driven by a repeated muted guitar idea, with marching percussion and a big orchestral string section. Gradually builds in intensity, with a couple of brief soft sections for contrast. Useful for charity/motivational/inspirational videos, opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Vibrant, happy jazz track with a cartoony feel. Melody and variations are played by piano, xylophone, recorder and violin. Mellow romantic comedy, sitcom, playful happy and mischievous. Cartoon, sneaky capers, quirky retro with fun whistling along the way. Zany happiness mixed with sentimentality. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
This is the opening from the epic piece of music that was used as the theme for '2001: A Space Odyssey'. The section, entitled 'Sunrise', begins with a low drone, followed by a trumpet 'dawn' motif, epic major-minor symphonic chords and a timpani solo. It will add tension and excitement to any scene, Instrumental, Richard Strauss
Quirky, funny and silly cartoon instrumental, led by bassoon and electric organ, with a repeated melody, played in turn by marimba, bass clarinet and xylophone solos. Reminiscent of the 'Pink Elephants' scene from Dumbo. Can be used as theme or background music for kids' and comedy applications. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
Traditional drum corps piece for a 'battery' of percussion instruments, including snares, tom toms and tonal bass drums. This kind of music is used in competitions, sporting event entertainment and military displays (or 'tattoos'), with the syncopated rhythms displaying the organization of the band. Instrumental, Drums, Military March Drums
Vibrant cinematic electro track, with symphonic strings, echoing synths and a driving drumbeat. Positive feel, with a sophisticated quality, making it useful for corporate videos, science documentaries and adverts. Would work particularly well with glistening lights and timelapse videos set at night, Instrumental, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
This is a 1902 piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the all-time classics of the genre, it returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the film 'The Sting.' It is an essential part of the repertoire for pianists. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz, Scott Joplin
Very happy and vibrant pop track and a slight 80s retro feel. Fast and busy, with saxophones, organs, guitars and piano. Psychedelic chords in chorus and a basic rock/pop backing for the verse. Big rip-roaring fun for teens tweens, bopping, dancing beach party speed dating mall shopping fast food, Instrumental, Pop, Bubblegum Pop
Lounge music with a retro feel. Features a relaxing groove, led by a small rhythm section, supported by lush strings. Conjures up images of holidays and beaches. A French horn solo adds a 60s touch. Can be used in infomercials, commercials and holiday shows to add a touch of authentic-sounding muzak, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Vibrant cinematic electro track, with symphonic strings, echoing synths and a driving drumbeat. Positive feel, with a sophisticated quality, making it useful for corporate videos, science documentaries and adverts. Would work particularly well with glistening lights and timelapse videos set at night, Instrumental, Sports, Sports Energizing Music
Epic trailer music. Starts with soft piano and horns, building in energy and volume towards a full symphonic climax. Features operatic vocals, fast strings and woodwind over cinematic chords. Would work in scenes involving anticipation and excitement, particularly if they involve sports and battles. Instrumental, Action, Impending Orchestral
Positive, uplifting indie rock track, driven by a repeated muted guitar idea, with marching percussion and a big orchestral string section. Gradually builds in intensity, with a couple of brief soft sections for contrast. Useful for charity/motivational/inspirational videos, opening/closing credits. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Minimalist rolling piano arpeggios, accompanied by subtle string chords, triumphant trumpets and melodic harpsichord and dulcimer. Classical/romantic style with modern influences. Subtle and heartwarming. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Soft, French romantic-style track in 3/4 time. Piano plays the melody, accompanied by soft, subtle strings. Features a celesta when the melody is repeated. Dreamy, reflective, quite cold but also hopeful. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Spaghetti western-style retro rock. Twangy 'beatnik' electric guitar melodies, accompanied by brushed drums and cinematic string chords. Thoughtful, fun and thematic. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
'Moonlight Sonata' is the popular name of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, dated 1801. It is one of his most famous pieces, with a dreamy romantic melody accompanied by somber arpeggios in the left hand. Its relaxed, melancholic quality makes it perfect for scenes involving love, longing and romance, Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
Unusual electro-acoustic track, led by a piano riff, bass and punchy drums. In a very unusual time signature (7/8), which makes it stand out. Alternates between various loud and soft instrumental groupings. Driving, contemporary sound, good for projects that need an energetic, determined soundtrack. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
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, Energizing Music
Spaghetti western-style retro rock. Twangy 'beatnik' electric guitar melodies, accompanied by brushed drums and cinematic string chords. Thoughtful, fun and thematic. Instrumental, Rock, 60s Rock
Cheerful, laid-back retro pop song with a 60s feel. Starts with piano chords and upright bass, later joined by acoustic guitar and keyboards. Features a few Beatlesque chord turnarounds. Can be used to bring the sound of the sixties to scenes, or to add a sense of joy, love and childlike wonder. Instrumental, Pop, Acoustic Pop
Indie electro track, led by a strange electric piano hybrid sound. Also features pumping drums & bass, with plucked synths, swirling FX and scratching. Middle 8 features a drum and bass breakdown. Can be used to add energy to a scene, particularly those involving science, adventure and technology. Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
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, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
Satie's 'Gnossiennes' were composed in the late 19th Century. The musical vocabulary is a continuation of that of the 'Gymnopedies.' 'Gnossienne No. 1' is the most famous of these compositions, and the dreamy, ambient nature of the music lends itself very well to romantic and contemplative scenes. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music, Erik Satie
8-bit version of the track 'Tortoise and the Hare', in the style of classic 80s video game soundtracks, made with samples of classic sound chips. Bouncy and upbeat, despite being in a minor key. Would work in video games or apps that want to capture the spirit of old Amiga, Gameboy or Atari consoles, Instrumental, Science Fiction, Robotronica
Electro instrumental, driven by a chordal riff with an unusual underwater organ sound. Trip hop beats and basslines. Features a drum and bass breakdown in the middle. Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental
Rolling minimalist piano arpeggios, accompanied by majestic string chords. Gradually builds up towards a passionate climax with a full symphony orchestra. Dreamy, romantic, optimistic and uplifting. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Airy, uplifting chillout track with a combination of orchestral and synth sounds. Steady, consistent medium uptempo beat provides a trance and mesmerizing like quality to this very pleasant track. Instrumental, Pop, Ambient Pop
Comedic arrangement of 'Flight of the Bumblebee', for a small jazz ensemble with some additional quirky instruments. Sounds a bit like the 'Itchy and Scratchy' theme from The Simpsons. Very famous melody, useful for scenes where a character is in a hurry or juggling multiple tasks. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Unusual electro-acoustic track, led by a piano riff, bass and punchy drums. In a very unusual time signature (7/8), which makes it stand out. Alternates between various loud and soft instrumental groupings. Driving, contemporary sound, good for projects that need an energetic, determined soundtrack. Instrumental, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
European pop polka track, with a mandolin melody accompanied by finger-picked guitars, bouncy bass and marching drums. Upbeat and very positive in tone, good for scenes involving travel and holidays, and would also work as theme or background music for comedy, animations, games and kids TV shows. Instrumental, European, Italy
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, New Age Electronic
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, Symphonic Rock
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, Breakbeat
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, Magical 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, African Dramatic
Romantic orchestral track in an Italian waltz style. The melody is played on a nylon-stringed guitar, accompanied by strings and piano. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
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, European Folk
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, Whimsical Music
Uplifting, positive indie pop track, led by South American strummed instruments and a driving beat with claps. Features lots of plucked synths and a bouncy bassline. Can be used in any project that needs an inspiring or motivational backing, particularly charity videos and corporate presentations. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Airy chillout track with a piano melody, orchestral strings and a driving analogue beat. Features swirling synths, ethnic percussion and orchestral strings. Middle 8 section is a guitar and percussion breakdown. Can be used as a theme tune or as background music in documentaries and hi-tech scenes. Instrumental, News, News Themes
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, Funk
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, Contemplative Music
Ambient track with a soft, clinical sound. Light percussion, ambient electro drums, swirling synth pads and a light piano melody. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
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, Drums, Latin Drums
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, Big Beat
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