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High-impact music adds emotion and depth to documentaries, helping stories connect with viewers. Choose from orchestral, ambient, acoustic, cinematic, and world tracks, cleared for film, TV, festivals, and streaming platforms.

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In The Maze

Emotional and a bit mysterious cinematic track with piano, electronic drum beat and synthesizer/pad sounds with a slightly dramatic and adventurous feel. Great for movies, documentaries, trailers and more.

Elevation

Inspiring and Motivational cinematic track with a modern touch. Inspirational piano chords accompanied by orchestral strings, different percussion, brass section and synthesizer pad sound. Atmospheric and Elevating sound design great for films, trailers and videos with a theme of discovery, accompli...

Feel The Senses

Emotional and passionate cinematic piano composition, with mysterious and melancholic harmonies and impressionistic feel/vibe. Orchestral strings join from the second part. This track will work great in films, trailers and documentaries.

Passionate Dreams

Dark and ethereal cinematic composition with piano and heavenly pad sound, very emotional and thoughtful music great for drama films, documentaries, trailers and more.

Cinematic Story

Emotional and Passionate cinematic music that begins with a slow, mysterious and romantic piano theme, with pads and orchestral strings, growing to the intense second part with dramatic orchestral strings, war drums and fast paced piano. Great for action movies, trailers, documentaries and more.

starting my day

by Ionics
A pleasant and relaxing tune. You can smell the cup of coffee and there is a feeling in the air that it's gonna be a wonderful day. The composition consists of a optimistic piano and an overwhelming acoustic guitar, playing a positive melody.

earth

A mysterious / mystical track with an Ethnic / World / Tribal feel. Distant, echoey wails of native flute / wind instruments, along with atmospheric drones and ethnic / world percussion. Mystery / Ancient history / documentary / travel or adventure. Also good for a dark drama set in exotic / world s...

america on the move

Fun, fast and melodic old-time jazz music. A sax plays a very catchy tune over stand up bass, drums and guitar. Great theme song or underscore for a fun or zany scene. Romantic comedy, fast dancing, 30s or 40s dance swing craze documentary, Chicago gangsters and their molls partying at the Drake

duel of fates

Epic atmosphere and at the same time, some dark, some mistery, with transition trough soundtracks of spy films mood and adventures.Mix of symphonic background with modern percussion.Right for image

science riddle

Science riddle is a documentary music track suitable for use in documentary films requiring support for scientific, laboratory work sequences or criminology.

The Epic

This is a very emotional cinematic composition. Peaceful and slightly melancholic beginning building up to the very dramatic and sensational middle part with a very epic powerful orchestra and grand piano passages, and then going back to the first part. Passionate music great for films, documentary ...

Temptations

Acoustic music with marimba, piano and strings. A Violin ensemble play pizzicato in some parts with a surprise mood. This optimistic music will be great for film credits, openings, endings, background music and others. Very conclusive ending

we can do it together

by Ionics
It's time to change things around. This music will give you the motivation and the will to start over and build something. Perfect for Corporate videos. piano, bass, beat, synth, pad, electric guitar hi-tech, corporate, motivational, easy listening, positive, energetic, dynamic, lounge, modern, docu...

urban civilization (loopable)

by Ionics
Good morning. It's a new day and a new era. The future is now and it's all around you. This tune is suitable for hi-tech presentations, motivational clips and tech-documentaries. piano, bass, beat, synth, pad hi-tech, corporate, motivational, easy listening, positive, energetic, dynamic, lounge, mo...

on edge

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond An unsettling and nervous film or television underscore cue. A repetitive rhythm gives the piece a pensive feel and the uneasy drones and pads brings a sense of terrible realization or an unfolding mystery. Great for crime investi...

dark shadow ripples on the water 2

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

dark shadow ripples on the water

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

not sure

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy.

mystery

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

in trouble

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy.

strangers on the train 1

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

strangers on the train 2

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

a face in the crowd

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy.

sin city

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & law, forensics, science etc. Interspersed with occasional sound effect elements. Creepy, uneasy

anatomy of life

Why did we ,message of my lover, gift to women, if you knew, never let go unwanted truth , drama romance , quiet love , sad female , gentle touch, this is the life sad piano , Lights In The Sky , do you remember Suspenseful, pensive and pulsating underscore for film, drama, documentary, crime & ...

Scream (b)

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A new day

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Scream (a)

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Genesis

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Lost World

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Catch me

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Desert Bandits

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Music for Documentaries

Documentary music is crafted to support storytelling without distracting from the narrative. It often uses subtle rhythms, evolving textures, and melodies that adapt to different subjects and scenes.

Where to Use Documentary Music

Documentaries can range from intimate personal stories to large-scale explorations of history or nature. If your film highlights travel, culture, or traditions, world music provides authentic sounds that help transport viewers into specific places and communities. For productions that explore human achievement, conflict, or nature on a grand scale, epic tracks deliver intensity and scope, giving the narrative more weight and dramatic impact. By combining documentary scoring with these categories, editors can match music directly to the subject matter.

Royalty-Free Documentary Tracks at Themusicase.com

All documentary tracks at Themusicase.com are royalty-free and include a sync license. The catalog includes investigative underscores, cultural soundscapes, and cinematic themes ready for film, broadcast, and online platforms.
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