Classical music from the period of 1600 to 1750. In the arts the word "Baroque" often implies elaborated decoration. This is certainly true of some of the music of the period, but there were also many fundamental changes in its structure. The church's influence continued to decrease, and some composers of the day had a degree of freedom beyond their normal duties of composing for religious and secular occasions. In terms of style, further advances were made in turning the earlier "organum" into the modern harmony of today. Harmony was often indicated by the use of a "figured bass" to accompany a melody. A figured bass is a baseline with harmonies stated but not fully written out, giving ...
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A very well known piece by J. S. Bach. This is a piano quartet version with violin, viola, bass and of course piano. This is an excerpt, but it has a clear beginning and end. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Miserere meditative classical instrumental by Georgio Allegri in 1690s played here on church organ classical music based on psalm 50, very sombre mood, quiet reflective classical piece that sets a serious atmosphere, church or monestary air. Dark and serious feel, ominous. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Bach was on the most important composers of the Baroque period. This arrangement for piano of his cantata Jesu, Joy of Man´s Desiring is one of his best known works. A tranquil relaxing track. Calm, peaceful, meditative church music. Perfect for dramatic films, documentaries, A&E and much more. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
This arrangement for piano of Bach's cantata Jesu, Joy of Man´s Desiring is one of his best known works. A tranquil relaxing track. Calm, peaceful, meditative church music. Perfect for dramatic films, documentaries, A&E and much more. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Uplifting, proud and noble baroque style classical piece for chamber string orchestra. Very stately & strident with real movement. Oozes grandure, style and wealth. Ideal for depicting country estates, rolling impressive landscapes & aristocracy for documentary & history. Main mix & 30sec versions, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Bright & staccato classical baroque style waltz. Very stately, graceful and historic English Lords and Ladies curtsying and bowing as they danced. Features marcato string ensemble, oboe, bassoon and piano. PERFECT FOR HISTORICAL & DRAMA. Main mix, 60, 30 and 10sec versions, Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
An overture in the French manner Slow majestic beginning that would work for a coronation, heroic theme. Then there's the fast mid section thats bouncy and nervous which is good for a chase scene. Then its has ending which falls back on the majestic theme. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Classical orchestra, strings and featuring oboe. Lots of movement, with a sense of urgency and expectancy. Great for historical or romantic period film, commercials for jewellery, perfume, make-up, luxury cars. Ballet, theater or cinema trailer, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Elegant sophisticated uplifting music, played by small chamber ensemble. A la Pachelbel's Canon but more upbeat. Fantastic for any scene or commercial featuring antique or classic style, nobility or wealth, dancing or horse-riding. Turn of the century period piece, Upstairs Downstairs, documentary. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Solo Harp version of Pachelbel's Canon in D - very popular for weddings! Gentle, romantic, optimistic charm for walking down the aisle on that special day, or wedding scene in film or tv show. Elegant gathering, radiant bride, nervous groom, families, children. Say Yes to the Dress and live happily, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Pachelbel
An emotional harpsichord and strings performance of this famous baroque piece, Sarabande in D minor by George Frederic Handel. Great for heavy, dramatic, grief stricken sequences. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, George Frideric Handel
This beautiful melody, full of emotion and subtlety, opens Bach's Goldberg variations for solo piano - and is based on a song he had written earlier for his wife. Used in the film Hannibal, it combines great expression and depth with a dreamy air of detachment and creates a sophisticated ambience. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
This is an energetic piece in 9/8 time. In typical Bach fashion, it is full of sequences and patterns which repeat on different notes and in different registers, sometimes truncated and sometimes elongated. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Henry Purcell's dates are 1659-1695. He died when Bach, Handel and Scarlatti (who were all born in the same year) were ten years old. This short, simple minuet was composed in a group with some others short pieces as incidental music for an opera. It has a strong melodic line. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
This is a calm piece played on acoustic piano (though written for harpsichord long before the piano was developed). It's minor, though goes into the major mode for a time in the middle of this short piece. It has a nice running melody and is short and simple. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
This piece is quick and energetic. It has basically a 'drone' bass (similar to a musette in that way) upon which sits a cheerful upbeat melody. It is played here on acoustic piano, rather than on the harpsichord, for which it was originally written. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
In the minor mode, this is a fairly slow piece. It's uncomplicated melody line draws a listener in from the first note. The second half has a quicker bass line, adding interest, although the melody line on the top remains simple. It's a short piece, played here on acoustic piano. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, George Frideric Handel
This is a very energetic keyboard piece played here on acoustic piano. It just keeps going through all kinds of harmonic changes, leaving a listener a bit breathless by the time it's over. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
For solo acoustic piano, this is an upbeat, energetic piece typical of the Baroque period. Fairly fast with lots of notes, but played in a manner so that the basic structure is clearly defined. Preambulum is Latin for Prelude, and in this case it is the opening movement for this Baroque dance suite. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Typical of Baroque piano music, this has a lot of notes and a lot of counterpoint. It is fast, upbeat, cheerful, and actually is toe-tapping music. It is played cleanly and with energy. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach has been referred to by more than one musician as being the first jazz musician. Some of his melodic lines are similar to jazz riffs, and there is almost always a vibrant, steady beat. Much of his music is great for people who run and jog - it's upbeat and strongly rhythmic. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
An upbeat, spirited dance in 6/8 time - the form is said to have originated in Brittany. It was a common ingredient of the classic Baroque dance suites. It is energetic, but has an elegance that you will enjoy. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Johann Sebastian Bach
This is a short, simple, two-line piece in the minor mode. There is definite melodic direction here, and it goes into the major mode for a short time in the middle, then settling back into minor. It is warm, comforting and uncomplicated - beautiful in its simplicity, Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
eclesiastic chorale organ church spiritual gregorian nuns religious original music by french pro composer never heard before no infinite loops always something new have a listen to the others tracks same name ABCD.... for more use in documentary 120 BPM for easy edits discover his creative and, Mixed Vocals, Classical, Classical Choral
A beautiful all-cello arrangement of this lesser known baroque sonata. Very atmospheric - ideal scene-setter for historical drama or documentary. Courtly dancing in a royal palace. High stately romance or a parody of the same. Old fashioned dance. Windsor Palace. Royalty. Kings and queens. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Alessandro Marcello
Regal and dramatic baroque piece arranged for 3 cellos - a perfect scene-setter which would would work equally well in a period drama or a spoof/ parody. Also well suited to documentary (especially historical), advertising of high end products or fantasy. Cello performed by Deryn Cullen. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque, Antonio Vivaldi
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