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- World - Europe
Traditional Italian / Mediterranean sounds and instruments such as mandolin, accordion and fiddle. A nostalgic, melancholic mood, reminiscent of the Godfather. Very melodic and authentic. Perfect as background music for Italian / Greek restaurants, or media productions where an authentic Mediterranean / Retro / Ethnic atmosphere is needed.
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composer: White Cat Music | duration: 248 seconds
Subtle piano, cello and choir with percussion made using train sound effects. Dreamy, elegant and relaxing perfect for corporate videos, commercials, movie and tv underscores.
composer: Stuart Moore | duration: 167 seconds
Medieval theme with flute & oud very suitable for games or movies set in ancient times
composer: Martijn de Man | duration: 29 seconds
Ethnic and world instrumental music with flute, qanun and various percussions. Smooth flute and qanun arpeggio with rhythmic percussions makes oriental and traditional mood.
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composer: Junhak Lee | duration: 196 seconds
Gentle-romantic chillout with dreamy pad sounds, e-guitar, soft percussions, a playful piano and a smooth beat. Perfect background music for reflective moments.
composer: COF RECORDINGS | duration: 317 seconds
Powerful music bed, rock style acoustic guitars and powerful harmonica solo itroduces us into the extreme adventure, action and speed.
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composer: Segno | duration: 74 seconds
Native American flute with primal, ethnic drums and dark, dissonant pads/layers make up this tribal/shamanic fire dance piece. The title states the mood pretty well. Use for docs, history, and many nature/travel scenes, or even mysteries.
composer: Dan Pound | duration: 440 seconds
A mid tempo sad track featuring Rhodes , acoustic guitar licks, bass, pad , drums, and a smooth distant trumpet symbolizing loss and reflection of all that was. A note of desperate hope is present. -- Secondary Keywords: misplaced complication, relationship goodbye dilemma, disagreement, thoughts dispute,doubt,issue, sentimental romance past opening closing
composer: Ilya Kaplan | duration: 122 seconds
Mexican, marimba, gaucho, 3 meter, mariachi, folk, traditional, culture, ethnic
composer: Gayle Ellett | duration: 148 seconds
This is a slow western ambient track with slow guitar chords, harmonica, whistles, and percussion. It reminds of old spaghetti western soundtrack but it also works great in videogame levels
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composer: Joel Lopez Esteves | duration: 192 seconds
Longing & bittersweet acoustic folk, featuring a somber violin melody, lyre, lute, oud, strings and underlying ethnic percussion that create a heartfelt, melancholy mood. Think of happy and sad moments taking place in a countryside village of Greece. Inspired by the sound of Greek Folklore, Eastern Europe and Mid East. A yearning filmscore that is perfectly suited in projects requiring a heartache, emotive & warm soundtrack. Use: Cinema, Traditional Wedding, Travel Documentary, Commercial (Slow-Midtempo, 70bpm / Key: Bm)
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composer: Valkristo | duration: 70 seconds
I put together this edit of all the footage that Monalia captured during her unforgettable trip to visit family in Florence last year. In just 4 minutes, you'll experience a truly authentic side of Florence as Monalia reconnects with loved ones, shares traditional meals, and joins in family songs passed down through generations—all in the warmth of family homes.
As a content creator, I had a lot of fun editing this video; there was so much stunning 360-degree footage to choose from! Beyond the visuals, the video also features royalty-free music designed to add atmosphere to your own projects, whether you're creating travel vlogs, family memories, or cinematic pieces. Check it out if you have a few minutes, and get a taste of Florence's heart and soul!
If you’re interested in royalty-free music for your own video creations, the tracks in this edit are available for you to use. Enjoy the video, and feel free to explore our music catalog to bring the perfect sound to your next project!
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