Really Free Music has had music appear in over 500 albums worldwide, and numerous Films, TV and multimedia projects, with clients spanning the globe. Owned and run by UK composer Peter Wheeler, his own composing credits include worldwide commercial album releases, Films, and many TV shows (UK, US, ABC, Disney, C4, C5, MTV, etc). Really Free Music also specializes in World music and other niche genres - from Sea Shanties to Ambient Trip Hop to African Choirs.
As a composer Peter (and his alter-ego Jack Hallam) is best known for his truly epic orchestral themes and soundtracks that incorporate very modern dynamic instrumentation and vocals, as well as World-influenced ambient fusion. Check out "Sands Of The Kara Kum" or "Crack Down" for great examples of his dynamic style and incredible composition.
The aim is always for exemplary quality and musicality. Check out Really Free Music's diversity for your next media project!
A wonderful Celtic / Gaelic / Irish homecoming song, celebrating the return of a mandolin-playing folk hero. Features Fiddle, Irish Whistle, Mandolin, Piano, and Percussion. Flags are waving, the party is starting, and the jigs & reels are about to begin! Male Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
A beautiful ambient-esque traditional Irish Celtic melody played on fiddle / violin with strings and piano backing, male choir, modern beats, bass and percussion. Lively and joyful. Male Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
A serene, calm and flowing Celtic / Gaelic / Irish traditional folk song, played beautifully on medieval recorder, and accompanied by acoustic guitar and keyboards. Simply stunning. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A melancholic, flowing Celtic / Gaelic folk melody played so beautifully on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A lively, bouncy and traditional Celtic Irish / English folk reel, played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Uplifting and bouncy trad English and Celtic Folk, played expertly on acoustic guitar with melody on tin / penny whistle. Very bouncy and fun - great for a traditional wedding dance or party scene. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Strong and lively, traditional Celtic Irish folk song featuring male vocal, and accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Includes a truly excellent harmonica solo. A great raw take on a Irish classic! Male Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
Traditional English Folk with a touch of Celtic tradition that beautifully skips along. Wonderfully light and bright - expertly played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar and concertina / accordion. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A traditional olde English sea shanty featuring banjo, acoustic guitar and squeezebox / concertina / accordion. Excellent collection of traditional tunes that really have that olde world feel. The last tune is a version of the old children's TV show - Captain Pugwash! Instrumental, British & Irish, England
A pretty jig and reel medley. Traditional Celtic Irish and English folk played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A lively, bouncy and traditional Celtic Irish folk track, led by an incredible medieval Recorder, and accompanied by acoustic guitar, accordion and bass. Great representation of Irish and Celtic Music for media and of course St Patrick's Day! Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A lovely relaxed atmospheric version of this Celtic Irish classic. Gorgeous ambience with traditional Uilleann pipes, Bassoon & Guitar mixed with contemporary beats to produce a beautiful ambient Celtic Irish atmosphere. Great for background in all media needing something from the Isle! Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Traditional instrumental folk tune, and hymn, with a lovely relaxed modern twist. Featuring Hardanger Fiddle, as well as a calming Irish Low Whistle, Uilleann Pipes and strings. Well known in England and Ireland, and usually used with lyrics that have a Christian sentiment in School assemblies. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
A soft and ambient vocal version of this traditional Irish Celtic folk and drinking song. A slightly untidy and rugged male vocal performance (from a genuine tipsy Irishman!) sets a nice contrast to the instrumentation, which features Uillean Pipes, Irish Whistle and Cello, as well as Bass & Guitar. Male Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
An incredible epic, rousing and dramatic concert version of 'God Save The Queen' sung by full choir and accompanied by full orchestra. This is the UK / British National Anthem. Mixed Vocals, British & Irish, England
Led by some excellent Medieval Recorder playing, this is a traditional folk medley in a English & Celtic Irish folk style, accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. This suite is a bright medley of two tracks - Road To Mountain Ash and Folly On The Hill. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A slightly ambient, flowing and traditional Celtic Irish / English folk melody featuring medieval recorder, and accompanied by guitar, bass and percussion. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Beautiful and traditional folk waltz with a bittersweet melancholic feel, flowing in between majors and minors. Somewhere between a traditional Celtic Irish and English folk style. Played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Traditional style English and Celtic Irish folk played on flute accompanied by acoustic guitar. Soft and evocative with a flowing melody in 3/4 time. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A very whimsical and traditional sea shanty played on banjo, with acoustic guitar and squeezebox / harmonium / concertina / accordion. Curious yet heartwarming. Elements of Celtic Irish, Scottish and English folk. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A truly stirring and uplifting version with huge Choir! A full orchestra and pipe organ accompany this Welsh Voice Choir singing 'Land Of My Fathers (Hen Wlad Fy Nadhau)' the National Anthem of Wales. Sung with true patriotic passion by the Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir with guests. Male Vocals, British & Irish, Wales
A relaxing ambient version of this traditional Irish / Celtic / Gaelic melody played on a low Irish whistle with Uillean pipes accompanying in the distance, with cool chillout percussion. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A relaxing ambient version of this traditional Irish / Celtic / Gaelic melody played on an Irish Fiddle with a low Irish whistle accompanying, with cool chillout percussion. Great for St Patricks Day and documentaries. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A haunting melody from Northern Ireland with rolling snare drum / percussion, and pipes, backed by guitar. Celtic / Irish / Gaelic. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Traditional folk tune inspired by English civil war, with male vocal. Features medieval recorders accompanied by acoustic guitar and drum. An interesting tongue-in-cheek civil war story and with a great Royal Court authentic historical feel. Male Vocals, British & Irish, England
A relaxing ambient version of this traditional Irish / Celtic / Gaelic / Scottish melody played on an Irish Low Whistle with Bagpipes giving accompaniment in the distant background, and with some chillout percussion. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A beautiful traditional Scottish / Celtic folk melody, sometimes known as the 'Eriskay Love Lilt'. Sung with male vocal in a contemporary style. Features piano and guitar with instrumental verse led by fiddle and acoustic guitar. Relaxing and charming. Male Vocals, British & Irish, Scotland
A wonderfully atmospheric Celtic Irish folk tune played on medieval recorder accompanied by sensitive acoustic guitar and bass. Excellent background to any documentary or scene that needs an touch of the Emerald Isle! Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A beautiful, lively polka - flowing and traditional - Celtic Irish and English folk played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar, accordion and bass. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A beautiful Celtic Irish and English Folk medley, played so vibrantly on medieval Recorder and accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Totally outstanding, and will fit into any travel documentary or background scene. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Lively, fun and traditional English folk barndance played on medieval recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Great for a historical setting, tradtional folk dance or a fairy tale scene. Instrumental, British & Irish, England
A lively, energetic and traditional Celtic Irish Jig and Reel, wonderfully played on medieval Recorder accompanied by acoustic guitar and bass. Jumping and jolly, but simple and effective in style, with lots of St Patrick's passion! Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A traditional medley of music from Wales, played by a full live orchestra with Organ. Features the Welsh National Anthem - Land Of My Fathers, All Through The Night, as well as Men Of Harlech, and Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah. Instrumental, British & Irish, Wales
