As idyllic as it would be, very few creators have the option to build an entire score with live-recorded music from an orchestral group or big band. We can’t all have John Williams and Hans Zimmer on speed dial, now can we?
The mere thought of planning, organizing, and then funding a production of that magnitude is daunting to say the least. But the good news is that there is a simpler and more affordable way to build a cinematic score without sacrificing quality. (Ahem, Soundstripe.)
Our team works with Grammy-winning musicians to compose score-worthy royalty free orchestral music. And to help jumpstart your search for the best sounds, we’ve put together this roundup of the newest and most trending orchestral songs in our catalog.
Check out our orchestral album "Awyr"
It’s a challenging task to conceptualize and then compose a full length orchestral album, but that’s exactly what Soundstripe artist Adrian Walther did in 2019 when he created “Awyr.” This seven-track record features orchestral songs with an atmospheric, hopeful, and dynamic feel.
In the YouTube video below, Adrian breaks down his process for arranging the music and then collaborating with other musicians to produce this album:
Our “Awyr” album is a great place to start your search, but if you want even more music options, take advantage of the filter functions in the catalog.
When you filter by the “Classical” genre category, you can focus exclusively on the orchestral tracks in our library. From there, you can include or exclude as many additional filters as you want until you get the most curated results.
For example, if you’re looking for modern orchestral music that is somber but not too intense, you can generate results like this:
Pro Tip: When you come across a track you like, click the “Similar Songs” icon and get a dropdown list of five similar song recommendations.
10 trending orchestral songs in our catalog
Even though searching for the perfect song for your project can feel like a never-ending process, there is light at the end of the tunnel. To help save you time and find the best music options, we’ve put together a roundup of the top 10 orchestral tracks in our catalog to-date.
1. “Kiss of Sunlight” by Cody Martin
Genre: Modern Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
2. “Aftermath” by Elision
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Drums and cello
Listen and license here.
3. “No Fear” by Caleb Etheridge
Genre: Modern Orchestral
Instruments: Strings and violin
Listen and license here.
4. “Nocturnal (Orchestral Version)” by Stephen Keech
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Strings and cello
Listen and license here.
5. “Line of August” by Cody Martin
Genre: Dramatic Classical
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
6. “The Death Of Youth” by Kurtis Parks
Genre: Dramatic Classical
Instruments: Ambient tones and cello
Listen and license here.
7. “The Promise Of Tomorrow” by Reel Life
Genre: Modern Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
8. “Sleep Strings” by Lincoln Davis
Genre: Modern Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
9. “Azlant” by Cody Martin
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
10. “Hero's Theme” by Hugh Richardson
Genre: Dramatic Orchestral
Instruments: Horns and strings
Listen and license here.
New classical music for 2022
Since our music team releases new tracks every week, it only makes sense to feature some of the most recent additions to the catalog in 2022. If you’re looking for orchestral music with a specific tone or feel, here are eight tracks that are worth checking out next.
1. “Meadow (Orchestral Version)” by Stephen Keech
Genre: Dramatic Classical
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
2. “Dreamstrider” by Cody Martin
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Harp and cello
Listen and license here.
3. “Legend” by Moments
Genre: Dramatic Orchestral
Instruments: Piano and cello
Listen and license here.
4. “Lore” by Wicked Cinema
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
5. “Dawnstar” by Cody Martin
Genre: Dramatic Orchestral
Instruments: Cello and violin
Listen and license here.
6. “Secluded Rendezvous” by Patrick Rydman
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Horns and cello
Listen and license here.
7. “Choice (Orchestral Version)” by Stephen Keech
Genre: Modern Orchestral
Instruments: Horns and cello
Listen and license here.
8. “Bell Tower” by Wicked Cinema
Genre: Suspenseful Orchestral
Instruments: Horns and cello
Listen and license here.
Looking for more royalty free orchestral music?
The song search process can really take you out of your creative flow, especially if you’re relying on a music licensing resource that isn’t built to make your search easier.
Fortunately, we’ve designed and optimized Soundstripe’s catalog so that you can find and license a song in less than five minutes on average. Whether you’re on the lookout for a specific type of orchestral song or something more general, there are a few ways you can curate our library:
- Layer as many “Include” and “Exclude” filters as necessary.
- Find more songs that you’ll like by using our “Similar Songs” feature.
- Browse all of our music playlists until you find one that catches your eye.
Hopefully, this blog can be a helpful resource as you continue your search for royalty free orchestral music. If you haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for yet, take some time to browse our catalog and playlists.
By subscribing to Soundstripe, you can license an unlimited number of songs and get lifetime licensing protection, even if you stop subscribing one day. You can learn more about our plan options here.
If you’re interested in other genres of royalty free music, here are a few other guides to help you find the songs you need:
