Royalty Free Documentary Music

SmartSound's soundtrack software uses a patented customization process that allows you to control length, mood, instrument mix and timing. We offer the highest quality royalty free music from professional artists on single and multi-layer tracks. Over 3,500 tracks available!

STRATSEA Change of SeasonsThoughtful reflection and hope for the future infuse this set of tracks with positive emotion marking season's end and fresh beginnings. Over the corporate landscape they provide motivational underscore that signals growth and change.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATSE_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATJZAcid Jazz Vol 1Bold, edgy, cutting and cool- a broad-based compilation of 21st Century 'Nu Jazz' for scoring fast times and big city stories.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATJZ_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATAUAlmost UnpluggedAdd heart and character to your productions with some upbeat Feel Good Music. Lift your spirits with these carefree tracks full of warmth and tenderness.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataAU_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATDSDramatic StoriesThought provoking and memorable, these beautifully orchestrated themes are a great accompaniment to on-screen story telling for real world drama and emotional narrative.These tracks are perfect for using our Mood Mapping feature to create nuanced shifts in the emotional interplay of your movie's characters.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATDS_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATELIEasy Livin'Front porch kickin' back, warm breezes, iced tea and lemonade: Summer in America is what this is all about. Easy-going guitar tracks, electric and acoustic bands for a relaxed musical atmosphere. Use Mood Mapping to instantly mix the many and various guitars to achieve the perfect musical density for each scene.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATELI_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATHGHome & GardenBright, friendly, dynamic themes for decorating and home improvement inside and out. Great for relaxing at home with friends and enjoying the fruits of your work.Use these tracks with Sonicfire Pro's Mood Mapping feature to blend just the right intensity between 'relaxed' and 'productive'.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATHG_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATIDIndustrial DocumentaryCreate the energy and excitement of commerce in action with these riveting tracks. Feel the spirit of progress and achievement with this collection of pop, rock and funk. Also great for documentary filmmaking.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataID_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATLMLasting MemoriesPoignant orchestral selections for supporting meaningful moments. From melancholy to hopeful, this collection can tug at the heartstrings.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataLM_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATNBNarration BackgroundsExpressive, dramatic, beautiful audio backdrops to underscore narration without competing for attention. With Mood Mapping you can fine tune these even further by customizing the instrument mix for a perfect balance.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATNB_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATNB2Narration Backgrounds IIOrchestral drama for narrative - from majestic to the emotionally poignant. The ensembles on these tracks can all be custom mixed with Sonicfire Pro's Mood Mapping to create rich or poignant musical pallets tucked snugly underneath your dialogue or narration. http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATNB2_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRAT04Narrative ImpulseCrisp and confident recordings, perfectly balanced for contemporary visual themes. Ranging from smooth jazz to world beat, this flavorful collection has as much depth and sophistication as your audience.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strata_cover_100.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATOROn The RecordTell the whole story: Discover the goals, overcome the obstacles and highlight the accomplishments with this set of tracks for documentaries and biography. Use the Mood menu in Express Track to instantly make this music fit under your video's narration.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATOR_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATRMReflective MemoryEvocative, melodic music that lends itself to a wide range of use including documentary and dramatic film, personal memoir and thoughts of far away places.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataRM_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRAT25Story LinesEnhance your story with these flowing, understated backdrops. These unobtrusive melodies can aid in narrative development and tap into the subconscious. Great for documentaries or projects that touch the heart and mind.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strata25_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATTRTime RememberedA collection of poignant cues for melancholy moments and warm remembrances - perfect for tributes, biographies or any moment of reverie.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATTR_200.jpg$ 99.95Album STRATWTSWill To SucceedWith robust sound and full arrangements, this set of inspirational tracks will create a climate of motivation, victory and success for stories with positive outcomes: Sports, business, overcoming personal or physical challenge. The ten pieces compliment each other and work together for cohesive scoring. They can all be customized with Sonicfire Pro's amazing features including Mood Mapping to achieve individualized instrument mixes that seamlessly fit your production.http://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATWTS_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS55Big Band Blast (PS55)Relive the sounds of pop culture from the past: Swing Era style Big Bands recorded live in stereo. Emblematic of the 'war years' (1930's & 40s'), this upbeat music speaks to the hopes and dreams of an iconic time in American history. Great for film, historic documentary, personal stories and remembrance. With Sonicfire Pro's custom length feature, just type in the minutes, seconds, frames of your scene and you're traveling back in time- instantly.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS55_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS14Intrigue / Myths / Legends (PS14)A diverse grouping of cinematic soundtracks geared for mystery and suspense. Various musical settings take the audience from gripping orchestral works to unusual electronic tracks. This collection can provide a unique sense of depth to your feature presentation.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/ps14_210.jpg$ 99.95Album PS52Mellifluous Moods (PS52)Melodic and subtle, music that will set the mood for a variety of uses, from panoramas and cityscapes to a mellow fireside for two; excellent for documentary, travel and personalized story telling.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS52_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS19Mystery / Undercover / Odyssey (PS19)Suspenseful and intriguing tracks produced for creating dramatic effect. This group of stealthy backdrops can help heighten the storyline and engage the viewer. Pulsating, subdued, mesmerizing, and anticipating.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/ps19_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS56Parlour Games (PS56)Nineteen tracks of evocative live chamber music, diverse in style and genre, played by a variety of small classical ensembles- great backgrounds for independent films, PBS-type documentaries and more, rife with drama for superb story telling.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS56_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS53Piano Portraits (PS53)Highly evocative original compositions for Solo Piano that will fill numerous scoring opportunities in documentaries, dramatic episodes and story telling of all kinds; beautifully played and recorded. Use Sonicfire Pro's Custom Length, Timing Control and multiple-Versions features to mold these motion-filled themes into your story.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS53_200.jpg$ 99.95Album PS15Portraits / Solitude / Intimate (PS15)A sophisticated mix of refined, and emotive works performed on solo guitar and piano. From neo-classical acoustic guitar to touching, contemporary solo piano, this collection can portray a simple elegance. An ideal backing for narration and heartfelt subject matter.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/ps15_210.jpg$ 99.95Album PS54Quiet Moments (PS54)Set the mood for reverie and reflection with these easy-going piano solos and sparsely populated instrumental tracks. Great music for soft images, blurry introspection or just plain day dreaming.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS54_200.jpg$ 99.95Album SE44Scoring EssentialsScoring Essentials features music ideal for creating striking and evocative cinematic moods. Inspired by the greatest in major contemporary film scores, these pieces exemplify what soundtrack creation is all about. The CD also includes pop-rock styles designed to give any visual that contemporary edge.http://www.smartsound.com/music/images/scoring.jpg$ 99.95Album TE44Thematic EssentialsA strong collection of styles and textures applicable to a host of visuals. Includes tender instrumentals, dramatic rock, ethnic rhythms, motivational works, jazz, baroque, and more. Versatile tracks ready for many situations.http://www.smartsound.com/music/images/thematic.jpg$ 99.95Album PS47Turning Tides (PS47)Emotive solo guitar and piano pieces that range from breezy to introspective, hopeful to melancholy. Backgrounds for scenes where just a little can mean a lot.http://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/PS47_200.jpg$ 99.95Album

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