APM is led by Alex Plowright, a freelance composer and producer from the UK. Alex is a classically-trained pianist (ABRSM Grade VIII distinction) and he read music at Oxford University. His tracks have been used in numerous short films, TV shows and other media projects, including BBC World, Somerset Council, Tally Hall's Internet Show and the UK National Archives.
'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 Music, 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 Music, Energizing 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 Music, Swing Ensembles
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, Military Music, Military March and Parade Music
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 Music, Heartwarming Music
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, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
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, Sound-Alikes Music, 2001: A Space Odyssey Soundalikes
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 Music, Cartoon Jazz, Scott Joplin
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 Music, Action Impending Orchestral
Spaghetti western-style retro rock. Twangy 'beatnik' electric guitar melodies, accompanied by brushed drums and cinematic string chords. Thoughtful, fun and thematic. Instrumental, Rock Music, 1960s Rock
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 Music, Romantic Period
'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 Music, Sad Music, Ludwig van Beethoven
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 Music, Energizing Music
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 Music, Mysterious Music, Erik Satie
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 Music, Energizing Music
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 Music, Tween Pop
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 Music, Corporate Electronic Progressive
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 Music, Acoustic Pop
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, Action Music, Action Adventure Orchestral
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 Music, Experimental
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 Music, Symphonic Rock
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 Music, Heartwarming Music
Romantic orchestral track in an Italian waltz style. The melody is played on a nylon-stringed guitar, accompanied by strings and piano. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Tender Music
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, Drum Music, Latin Drums and Percussion
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 Music, 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 Music, Magical 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 Music, European Folk
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 Music, African Dramatic
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 Music, Contemplative Music
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 Music, New Age Electronic
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 Music, Big Beat
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Playful ragtime stride piano track. Cartoonish, entertaining and bouncy. Jazz trio (piano, acoustic bass and drums). Lo-fi mastering effect to sound like a vinyl recording. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Jolly, lively Bavarian folk dance with traditional German instruments together with classical instruments. The melody is repeated throughout, but the two main sections are in different keys. Oktoberfest, Instrumental, Folk Music, Drinking Songs
Lively, retro pop. Grooving bassline and tight drums, with psychedelic guitar and organ sounds. Features bongos, congas, synth breaks and uplifting chord sequences. Loosely based on 12-bar blues. Instrumental, Rock Music, Psychedelic Rock
Romantic, minimalist piano arpeggios with a reflective viola melody. Classical style with a modern twist. Unusual chord progressions, quite somber and melancholic but uplifting overall. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century
Energetic electro/dance track with a driving distorted bass riff and breakbeat drums. Features ticking synth sounds and disc scratching. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Big Beat
Tropical dance track based on Mauritian sega music. Relaxing, calm rhythm with solos on electric piano and ethnic flute and mallet instruments. Instrumental, African Music, Mauritian Music
Bold, cinematic instrumental track with a combination of ethnic and orchestral sounds. Starts with soft marimbas, and moves on to a rousing section, with big piano chords and majestic string melodies. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Ambient track with a soft, clinical sound. Light percussion, ambient electro drums, swirling synth pads and a light piano melody. Instrumental, New Age Music, New Age Acoustic
Uplifting retro pop track with a funky piano riff and tight drums. Psychedelic chords and moog synths, with bongos and tambourine accompaniment. Joyous, happy and entertaining. Instrumental, RnB Music, Groove
Bold, heavy rock track with an extreme sports feel. Lots of distorted electric guitars and heavy synth sounds. Energizing and exciting. Instrumental, Rock Music, Rock Fusion
Fast-paced piano minimalism with a countryside theme. Features pastoral strings and hunting horns and a European plucked string instrument. Uplifting, jolly and nostalgic. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Soft, floating ambient track. Mostly synth instruments, but with a string section. Short melodic idea is played on electric piano. Drum beat starts off relaxed, but becomes bolder after a few bars. Instrumental, Electronic Music, Ambient (pending)
