Dark, atmospheric and dramatic music for films, videos, documentaries and trailers.
Composer Simon Wilkinson provides music for film, TV and documentaries. From dark atmospheric ambient soundscapes to dramatic orchestral action music for film and video producers.
Instantly license individual tracks for your films and documentaries.
Individual music tracks available to license at low cost for your film and video projects, whether you're a student filmmaker or TV professional. Clients include Fox, Sky One, BBC, Channel 4, the LA Lakers and many more.
The royalty free collections include a license for unlimited usage.
Royalty-free music collections are also available that are ready to use in your films and projects with no further costs. From dark and cinematic atmospheric piano to quirky orchestral music for documentaries.
Browse the collection of music tracks below or select a music category on the right to narrow down to a specific style (click each track cover for full details and to see other similar tracks). See licensing info and FAQs for full details on licensing the music for use in your projects. New tracks are being added all the time - sign up to the newsletter for news and exclusive subscriber discounts. Feel free to contact me with any questions or other comments.
Slow atmospheric orchestral strings gently build and drop over 8 and a half minutes, increasing in drama and feeling by adding piano, bass, French horns and muted trumpets, plucked harp, percussion, timpani and gentle but deep taiko drums.
Atmospheric, uplifting yet slightly mournful instrumental film score style music, with an air of grace, beauty and melancholy. Ideal soundtrack music for time lapse films, documentaries, montage clips and more.
Please note: A license must be bought before the music is used in any video or production (even not for profit, Youtube etc.) Any unlicensed use is an infringement of copyright and will be legally pursued. Buy the mp3 or instantly license this music track for immediate use in your film, trailer, documentary or video production by selecting the relevant options below. Read about licensing details here.
Atmospheric instrumental ambient music; over 30 continuous and uninterrupted minutes of deep organic & evolving instrumental cinematic soundscapes, slow moving ethereal hypnotic drones, sparkling washes of sound and sparse drifting piano notes.
Ideal atmospheric underscore or background music for documentaries, films, time lapse videos (as heard in the full length Dakotalapse time lapse film Horizons), art installations or just for fans of ambient textural music. Due to its long, peaceful and unobtrusive nature it can also be used as music for studying, writing, relaxation, meditation, yoga etc. or even for aromatherapy/massage therapists needing some calm background music.
If you’re an insomniac and having trouble sleeping, this can also make perfect sleep music to help lull you into a nocturnal state of calm. Also great music for getting crying babies to sleep (I can verify this from personal experience with my own baby daughter while I was writing the track!)
Watch the promo video here which includes a short 6 and a half minute extract from the full length 30 minute version of the track set to serene, hypnotic and atmospheric visuals to give you an idea how it can work with your own films.
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Please note: A license must be bought before the music is used in any video or production (even not for profit, Youtube etc.) Any unlicensed use is an infringement of copyright and will be legally pursued. Buy the mp3 or instantly license this music track for immediate use in your film, trailer, documentary or video production by selecting the relevant options below. Read about licensing details here.
Total running time: 48:46 (13 tracks) Tempo: Various
Volume 5 of my royalty-free music collections for film & documentary makers focuses purely on atmospheric cinematic piano soundtracks. Complementing and following on from the previous royalty free volumes, this collection features 13 more individual piano tracks (over 48 minutes in total) of dark, dramatic and atmospheric piano music specially composed for use in film, video, TV and media productions from film and documentary composer Simon Wilkinson. Click the track details link below to hear full track previews.
In keeping with the dark atmospheric and cinematic themes of previous collections, but adding all new tracks, the music styles range from gentle and sparse Thomas Newman-style chords and soundscapes, dark and sinister soundtracks for thrillers and dramas, emotional and melancholy melodies and and lots of tranquil, serene and atmospheric piano backgrounds for documentaries and personal films. Filmic music that’s ideal for dramas, thrillers, student films, promotional films, art films, documentaries, art and photography gallery slideshows or any film visuals that require a dark, serious, suspenseful or melancholic and atmospheric feel, similar to minimalist pianists such as Harold Budd, Philip Glass and Ludovico Einaudi.
This album includes the 13 full tracks (over 48 minutes) plus a royalty-free license which allows the user to use the music in an unlimited number of film & documentary productions. Whether it’s for TV broadcast, student/feature films, trailers, personal websites, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Myspace etc. (and up to 1,000 physical copies for retail DVD sales) -- click here for full license details. The ideal audio resource to add to all documentary and filmmakers’ libraries for when you’re looking for the right atmospheric or dramatic music cue to complete your scene (view the promo video on the right).
The zip file containing all the music plus the license will be automatically sent to you after purchase. You can select either mp3 or wav below but please be aware the wav zip file is quite large (435Mb) so make sure your connection is fast enough to handle large downloads. If you’re buying from a country outside of the UK, Paypal will automatically convert the amount from your currency to British Pounds so you can buy from anywhere in the world.
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you the same price for just one stock music track. Get all the 13 tracks (48 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low cost price.
Total running time: 49:25 (13 tracks) Tempo: Various
A nightmarish collection of slow, dark, twisted music soundscapes and atmospheric ambient horror drones to soundtrack and underscore the films of dark documentary and horror filmmakers.
Full of unearthly creepy atmospheres, unsettling musical drones, horror soundscapes, low rumbles, distorted frequencies, background noises, metallic scrapes, grinds and the eerie sounds of abandoned asylums, haunted corridors, exits slamming shut and the distant echoes of menacing voices. Hear a collection of short extracts from all the tracks above or click the track details link below for full previews.
13 tracks of background underscore and dark atmospheric soundscape beds for horror films and trailers, dark documentaries, crime features and science fiction thrillers. Inspired by the dark tone of psychological horror films such as The Shining, Session 9 and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the music evokes the atmosphere of abandoned mental asylums, hospitals and haunted buildings. Lay these tracks under your horror films and feel them come to life with an atmosphere of dread and unease. Watch the promo video set to the haunting photography of urbex photographer Andre Govia.
This album includes a royalty-free license which allows the user to use the music in an unlimited number of film & documentary productions. Whether it’s for TV broadcast, student/feature films, trailers, personal websites, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Myspace etc. (and up to 1,000 physical copies for retail DVD sales) -- click here for full license details. The ideal audio resource to add to all documentary and filmmakers’ libraries for when you’re looking for the right atmospheric or dramatic music cue to complete your scene.
The album contains the 13 full tracks (nearly 50 minutes) which will be automatically available to download as a zip file after purchase. You can select from mp3 or wav from the dropdown below but please be aware the wav zip file is quite large (464Mb) so make sure your connection is fast enough to handle large downloads. If you’re buying from a country outside of the UK, Paypal will automatically convert the amount from your currency to British Pounds so you can buy from anywhere in the world.
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you the same price for just one stock music track. Get all the 13 tracks (50 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low cost price.
Total running time: 45:36 (15 tracks) Tempo: Various
A collection of royalty-free cinematic piano music and dark atmospheric soundtracks perfect for film and documentary makers. 15 individual tracks (over 45 minutes in total) of dark, dramatic and atmospheric piano music and ambient soundtrack beds specially composed for use in film and TV media productions from film and documentary composer Simon Wilkinson. Hear a medley of short extracts above, see the promo video below or click the track details link below for full track previews.
From gentle sparse piano music similar to Thomas Newman (e.g. American Beauty) to dark evolving atmospheric ambient soundscapes and hypnotising background atmospheres; film music that’s ideal for dramas, thrillers, promotional films, art films, student films, documentaries or any film visuals that require a dark, serious, suspenseful or melancholic and atmospheric feel.
This album includes a royalty-free license which allows the user to use the music in an unlimited number of film & documentary productions. Whether it’s for TV broadcast, student/feature films, trailers, personal websites, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Myspace etc. (and up to 1,000 physical copies for retail DVD sales) -- click here for full license details. The ideal audio resource to add to all documentary and filmmakers’ libraries for when you’re looking for the right atmospheric or dramatic music cue to complete your scene. See the promo video clip to the right to hear extracts against atmospheric visuals.
The album contains the 15 full tracks (over 45 minutes) of piano music and atmospheric soundtrack beds which will be automatically available to download as a zip file after purchase. You can select from mp3 or wav from the dropdown below but please be aware the wav zip file is quite large (430Mb) so make sure your connection is fast enough to handle large downloads. If you’re buying from a country outside of the UK, Paypal will automatically convert the amount from your currency to British Pounds so you can buy from anywhere in the world.
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you the same price for just one stock music track. Get all the 15 tracks (45 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low cost price.
Slow and atmospheric instrumental music track with warm organic washes of ambient background sound, sparse but deep bass, gentle melodic percussive beats and lush Blade Runner style synths. A hypnotic, atmospheric and dreamlike visual soundscape that would make ideal underscore for night time city scenes, documentaries and film music, background music for relaxation, photography slideshows, study, yoga or meditation. Watch the promo video below against stunning atmospheric photography of atmospheric city skylines.
Please note: A license must be bought before the music is used in any video or production (even not for profit, Youtube etc.) Any unlicensed use is an infringement of copyright and will be legally pursued. Buy the mp3 or instantly license this music track for immediate use in your film, trailer, documentary or video production by selecting the relevant options below. Read about licensing details here.
Total running time: 44:53 (14 tracks) Tempo: Various
The second volume of royalty-free cinematic piano music and dark atmospheric soundtracks for film and documentary makers. 14 more tracks (45 minutes in total) of dark, dramatic and atmospheric music and ambient soundtrack beds specially composed for use in film & TV media productions from film and documentary composer Simon Wilkinson. See the promo video or click the track details link below for full track previews.
Following on from the dark atmospheric sounds of Vol.1, this collection focuses more on atmospheric ambient instrumental tracks and underscores, but also features some piano and strings. The music is ideal for films, documentaries, time lapse, dramas, student films, thrillers or any visuals that require a dark, serious, suspenseful or melancholic and atmospheric soundtrack. This filmic music complements Vol.1, but also stands alone from it with styles ranging from sparse piano pieces, floating strings, atmospheric underscores, Blade Runner-style warm synths and gentle picked acoustic guitar.
This album includes a royalty-free license which allows the user to use the music in an unlimited number of film & documentary productions. Whether it’s for TV broadcast, student/feature films, trailers, personal websites, art and photography gallery slideshows, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Myspace etc. (and up to 1,000 physical copies for retail DVD sales) -- click here for full license details. The ideal audio resource to add to all documentary and filmmakers’ libraries for when you’re looking for the right atmospheric or dramatic music cue to complete your scene. Click the promo video clip to the right to hear extracts against atmospheric visuals. The tracks Reflections, From An Ember To A Sun and Atlantis are featured in the Dakotalapse time lapse film Temporal Distortion.
The album contains the 14 full tracks (45 minutes) of piano music and atmospheric soundtrack beds which will be automatically emailed to you as a zip file after purchase. You can select from mp3 or wav from the dropdown below but please be aware the wav zip file is quite large (420Mb) so make sure your connection is fast enough to handle large downloads. If you’re buying from a country outside of the UK, Paypal will automatically convert the amount from your currency to British Pounds so you can buy from anywhere in the world.
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you the same price for just one stock music track. Get all the 14 tracks (45 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low price.
Total running time: 32:16 (18 tracks) Tempo: Various
The third volume of royalty-free music for film and documentary makers consists of 18 tracks (32:16 minutes in total) of plucked and pizzicato instrumental orchestral music from film and documentary composer Simon Wilkinson.
The music is ideal for science, travel, nature and wildlife documentaries, film, TV and animated media productions -- listen to extracts in the medley clip above, see the promo video below or click the track details link below for full length previews of all tracks.
This third volume of royalty-free music focuses on delicately arranged instrumental orchestral music featuring quirky and upbeat plucked violins, deep pizzicato cellos and double bass, lively marimba and harp and percussive xylophone and glockenspiel. The mood of the music ranges from quirky and upbeat fun pieces to darker and more serious fairytale-like atmospheric tracks. The music is ideal for science, travel, nature and wildlife documentaries but would also work well for films, cartoons, animations, commercials and adverts.
This album includes a royalty-free license which allows the user to use the music in an unlimited number of film & documentary productions. Whether it’s for TV broadcast, student/feature films, trailers, personal websites, Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, Myspace etc. (and up to 1,000 physical copies for retail DVD sales) -- click here for full license details. The ideal audio resource to add to all documentary and filmmakers’ libraries for when you’re looking for the right atmospheric music cue to complete your scene.
The album contains 18 tracks (32:16 minutes) of plucked orchestral strings which will be automatically emailed to you as a zip file after purchase. You can select from mp3 or wav from the dropdown below but please be aware the wav zip file is quite large (300 Mb) so make sure your connection is fast enough to handle large downloads. If you’re buying from a country outside of the UK, Paypal will automatically convert the amount from your currency to British Pounds so you can buy from anywhere in the world.
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you a similar price for just one stock music track. Get all 18 tracks (32:16 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low price.
Atmospheric dramatic royalty free music collections for film & documentary makers. Just pay the one-off purchase price then use the music in an unlimited number of your films and documentaries.
Track length: 8:33
Fantastic value -- most royalty-free music companies would charge you the same price for just one stock music track. Get all the 13 tracks (48 minutes) including the full license to use this music in an unlimited number of your films and projects from a dedicated film composer for just one low cost price.
