Category:Library Music

Library Music refers to commercially produced instrumental music created for film, television, and advertising. It is often designed for background use, rather than for mainstream release.

Characteristics

• Instrumental compositions, designed for flexible usage in media.
• Wide stylistic range, including jazz, funk, ambient, and orchestral.
• Often anonymously produced, with session musicians or composers.
• Designed for licensing, rather than for traditional album releases.
• Influence on sample-based music, especially in hip-hop and electronic production.

Artists and Labels

Library Music has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• KPM Music Library
• De Wolfe Music
• Bruton Music

Notable composers in the genre include:

• Alan Hawkshaw
• Keith Mansfield
• Brian Bennett
• John Cameron
• Janko Nilović
• Piero Umiliani