Free techno music: orchestral, melodic, free

Techno that starts classical: strings, harpsichord, choir and guitars meet kick, bass and synthesiser. Free to download, free to use under CC BY 4.0 – also for gaming, sports and tech videos.

What you get here

Techno with orchestra: strings, choir, harpsichord and winds meet kick, bass and synthesiser.
Free to download and free to use under CC BY 4.0, including for videos, streams, games and client projects, with attribution.
Build-up instead of a constant beat: The songs usually build from a calm opening to 124–148 bpm.

The most driving songs

According to the descriptions used to generate the songs, these pieces end at at least 130 bpm (tempo increases over the course of the song). They are especially good for workouts, gaming, tech videos and parties:

Way HomeVol. 2 · 142–148 bpm A Long NightVol. 2 · 70–144 bpm Grand FinalVol. 1 · 60–140 bpm The Storm and HomecomingVol. 2 · 60–140 bpm HighwayVol. 2 · 138–140 bpm QuodlibetVol. 2 · 65–140 bpm SandstormVol. 1 · 100–138 bpm AfterhourVol. 1 · 80–138 bpm Sunrise to HighwayVol. 2 · 64–138 bpm HomeVol. 2 · 70–132 bpm Orpheus DescendsVol. 3 · 60–132 bpm WorkdayVol. 2 · 70–130 bpm

Tempo figures come from the song descriptions (MP3 tag). Tempo information is available for 51 of the 86 songs; you will find the other songs in the albums.

What does it sound like?

The songs combine classical instruments with electronic dance music: a calm opening with piano, strings, guitar or harpsichord, then an electronic pulse comes in, the tempo climbs, and in the techno section kick and bass drive on while orchestra, guitars or choir carry the melody. Several songs are “Remixed” versions.

Orchestral techno: especially Vol. 3 with orchestra, choir, brass and synthesiser.
Techno with guitar and flute: Vol. 4.
Saxophone and techno: Vol. 1 with “Technoballade Sax” and more saxophone songs.
Techno with music box and spooky effects: Vol. 6 (Halloween Edition), e.g. Geisterkarusell.

For videos, streams and games

The songs are available as MP3 and, under CC BY 4.0, can be used for commercial projects too: gaming streams, trailers, sports and tech videos, podcasts, apps. Credit me as the author, see License & attribution. Ideas and a mood guide can be found on Music for videos.

All albums

Vol. 1Baroque hall → club night14 songs

Vol. 2From morning to homecoming14 songs

Vol. 3Synthesisers & Venetian baroque14 songs

Vol. 4Guitars, flutes, orchestra14 songs

Vol. 5Lullaby Edition14 songs

Vol. 6Halloween Edition16 songs

♪ Listen to all albums License & attribution

Frequently asked questions

Which techno genre is this?

A mix of melodic techno and orchestral elements (“classical techno”, “orchestral techno”). The songs often begin calm and classical and then move into driving rhythms.

Is the music free?

Yes, free and without sign-up. Commercial use is allowed too, with attribution under CC BY 4.0.

Is there a non-stop techno mix?

On the overview page you will find Sinfonia Radio: in “Shuffle” mode it plays all songs mixed, on endless repeat.