Contemporary instrumental music was informed by the aesthetics of new age's progressive electronic wing, but drew from a wider range of emotions and styles. Where progressive electronic emphasized lush, elaborate, and often grandiose compositions, contemporary instrumental was just as free to settle into simple, quiet rumination, or to prominently feature soloists in addition to accessible melodies. Contemporary instrumental also made greater, sometimes exclusive use of acoustic instruments, particularly when artists wanted to create mellow, pleasant moods. The recordings of pianist George Winston helped establish this direction during the early '80s. Not all contemporary instrumental artist ...
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Haunted echoes evoke images of a strange traveler emerging from a secluded lair. This medium-tempo, medium-pitch performance would fit well in a desert-based film or television production. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Chill out electro sounds flavoured with jazz elements perfectly combined together giving a sensation of relaxation. Calm sounds that can be used in indoors like lobbies, spa or stores. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Guitar strumming, hand drums and percussion open this musical fantasy fairytale about a far-away place in a distant time. E-bow guitar and flute feature. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Contemporary track inspiring native flute, voices, percussion and drums creates an outstanding background for fashion, TV-commercials, documentary, scenes with nature. Please check out other versions. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A Melancholy electro/acoustic hybrid with some Ambiance setting the mood for something sad, Mystical or Mysterious. Think of Hearts broken by long distances or Death. Also nice for Exploring the Great Unknown. Penetrating Piano followed by Weeping Cello layered with Lush Synths and a little rhythm. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Beautiful ambient music with acoustic and electronic elements. Slowly building this music is great for long scenes with particular, relaxing and drifting away, moods. Listen how acoustic instruments like piano and guitar meld with electronic sounds and even field recordings (nature & city). Female Vocals, New Age, Atmospheres
New Age Dramatic track with Guitar, beautiful sax, bass, flowing piano and cymbals. Great for PBS Cable style commercial and Science and Animal documentaries. Rich flowing harmonies intertwine with sprinkles of the guitars intervallic designs. Film and Television Commercial Internet music, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A delicious chill-out experience featuring cello and guitar. Gorgeous melodies with a hint of bitter-sweet nostalgia. Perfect for late night scenes - winding down. Underscore for subtle but emotional content: memories of a love affair, love lost, late night blues, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Beautiful, laid back 3/4 with acoustic guitar and piano melody. Perfect for branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Moving acoustic guitar heavy drums and bass that drive the song wistful and whimsical flowing with a feeling of honesty and sincerity. Would be good for dramatic scene of contemplation or relationship any setting where deep devotion loss or love is being expressed. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Up-Tempo: Efective support for your voice-overs. This fresh and piquant background track is colorfully laced with cool keyboards and attractive contemporary guitars. New Age, Contemporary Instr
This is a very romantic and melodious ambient, easy listening track with tender acoustic piano solo, sounds of the sea and somnolent electronic drums…It can be used like music for websites backgrounds, family movies, slideshows, films, telecasts, about nature, space, earth, children, family, Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Contemporary easy acoustic guitar oriented piece, memorable. Evokes peaceful, cheery, serene. Picture the breeze. Or for branding or commercial. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Emotional well-balanced pure tune with percussion, native flute, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, drums and bass sound. This is the exact melody for corporate promo, branding, TV and radio production, as well as a background music for shopping malls and cafe. Feel free to check other versions. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Up-Tempo: Specifically designed for use under narration, this snappy and lean commercial track clicks along colorfully and stays out of the way of your voice-overs. New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sometimes you just need to try & be positive for the sake of it. Thoughtful and meandering in a positive way. Would suit film, TV or Documentary soundtrack. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Totally serene and relaxing, adrift on sea of calm. Beautiful and dreamy contemporary piano taking you on a meditative journey to your calm haven. Perfect for health spa relaxation, or meditation / chill out music, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A calm peaceful soundscape suited for relaxation, meditation, healing, spas, nature footage, environmental use or scenes depicting a contemplative passage of time. Lush ambient pads, a solitary piano melody, gentle hypnotic harp patterns and other sonic colours intertwining with contrasting melodies, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Atmospheric, relaxing chillout track. written to create a relaxed atmospheric feel. Atmospheric contemporary pads feature over a soft light drum pattern and sophisticated piano melody. Ideal for nature documentaries, landscape and especially underwater, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
As a rainbow appears and arrests our vision, so too does the production of this composition. Aurally as delightful as a rainbow is visual, 'Through a Rainbow' engages the listener to imagine its beauty as though one was witnessing its splendor for its naturally brief, yet spectacular duration... Mixed Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Check out this gallant, uplifting and beautiful piece by Michigan composer Steven Buckner! The atmospheric and emotional piano riffs and runs in this track are a perfect fit for health spas, vacation resorts, hotel lobbies, modern muzak, upscale ambiance, environmental atmospheres and shopping malls, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Melancholic strings, emotionally distant piano melodies and dark progressive movements round out this contemporary instrumental by Steven Buckner. This dynamic composition is a perfect fit for film, television and commercial productions looking for that epic piano /orchestral sound. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Moderate: A simple melody gradually grows into a grand anthem. This carefully-paced orchestral score portrays images of pride and a sense of mission and high aspiration. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Orchestral Strings with brass and oriental gong with voices adding ambience to this track. The Flugelhorns offer grandeur and serenity. pizzicato strings, Tubular bells and Church bell with an uplifting choir. Perfect for marching into battle, or for returning soldiers, military rituals, etc. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Dive deep into the ocean and discover the wonders and beauty of marine life. Modern sounds wade their way in this intriguing instrumental. Ideal for nature documentaries, sea exploration, underwater scenes, relaxation and meditation. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Music that creates a peaceful ambiance for news reports, religion programs, travel shows and landscapes, family shows, lost love, emotional situations, sentimental and dramatic t.v., reflective and hopeful, relaxed, contemplative longing moments, wholesome hopes and magical atmospheres of peace. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Up-Tempo: Unassuming, charming and bright, this piece provides the background for corporate industrials, easy Sunday mornings and chance meetings. It can easily guide a montage through its visual completion. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Born with the same adventurous spirit as his father, the half Aztec, half Spanish illegitimate son of Hernan Cortes seeks after the Lost City of Gold, El Dorado. After years of exploring and searching hundreds of miles and now lost, this forgotten son has the city in sight but he is chased away. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Bright, upbeat corporate video, PSA or cultural theme song. Film, TV show, documentary or playful kids commercial, advert or background music. Information technology, webisode, cartoon, childrens video game. Mischievous romantic comedy, office pranks. Flying kites, happy families, sunny skies. Male Vocals, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A mellow, somber ambient piano piece with pads and strings that will tear at the heart strings. This track slowly builds to add bells, shimmering pads the lighten up the piece. While a Sub Drone provides some ongoing tension. Cinematic / Wonderment. Instrumental, New Age, Meditation
A track that takes you in distant worlds, pleasant and sweet. Almost a music box that accompanies us into sweet memories... Good pads and a plan. Suitable for intro, advertising, documentaries.... Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Ever get that feeling that all you wanted to do was gaze into the sky and just fall into a trance without any chemical help? Well, your dream has come true. Take a listen....... Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
from the tower, beauty in the night, POWERFUL country/folk/newage guitar and piano instrumental featuring piano and pedal steel guitar, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A flowing, building track that starts with smooth strings and adds percussion to the climax and then comes back down for the finish. This 3/4 waltz is great for dramatic sequences. Heartfelt, passionate, peaceful, romantic and moving. Background TV. Rudzitis, Flavin, Orchestrated, symphonic. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
An uplifting piece that begins quietly with piano and strings. Flute and oboe are layered in as the music swells and gains momentum. Light but insistent drums push the music forward. Uplifting, heartfelt and sentimental. Mellow calming music. Joyful happy scenes, tender romance, family film. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Epic atmospheric track with magic harp as lead and deep soundscape. Magic adventure to the wonderful world of sun, mountains, blue sky... Another world, clear and wonderful. Great for Discovery or National Geography type channels. The soft calming music. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Lush Michele McLaughlin sound-alike Solo Piano. The rain changes into a Storm. Perfect for underscore in dramatic scenes or to set up a reflective mood. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
5.34 minutes of beautiful ambient music featuring bassflute, solo strings and bell sounds over a steady heartbeat, evolving into a floating downtempo groove with warm string chords and pad sounds, floating and relaxing. Elegant, sweet, dreamy, like a moment in heaven, carefree, flying. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A slow walk down ivy paths to glory or doom. This somber ethereal track provides underscore for narration or supporting visuals of fantasy and mysticism. Repetitive and production ready for TV, Film, commercial, narration. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sweet little natural acoustic track with a bright chorus tone on the guitar. Lovely, sweet, soft, sensitive, tiny, wide and long notes. For romantic TV series, chillout ones, kind of easy listening/meditation guitar music. Pure and happy feeling with a little piece of an enigma in it. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Syncopated percussive grooves, kindhearted flutes and foreboding choirs round out this Contemporary New Age instrumental entitled Heaven vs Hell. This double-edged composition is the perfect choice for film, television and commercial productions looking for a 'good versus evil' type track! Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
How it feels to be left behind as a lover moves on to someone else... A piano, strings and flute piece that epitomizes the breakup of a romantic relationship. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Perky, happy-go-lucky and positive commercial track, with a sunny, carefree feel. Features happy whistling, acoustic guitars, shakers and light percussion which gives the track an unusual ethnic & multicultural feel. Great for wholesome family orientated products. Non-whistling version available. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
