Also Sprach Zarathustra

License Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss for your next creative project through Artyfile. This monumental orchestral tone poem — one of the most recognisable openings in all of music — is performed by Ensemble Zeitlos / Artyfile Orchestra with full brass, horns, timpani and trumpet, capturing the grandeur and dramatic power of the original score. Available as a lossless WAV download from EUR 29.90, with full worldwide sync rights included.

About This Recording

This is a genuine live orchestral performance, not a MIDI reproduction or sample library patch. Ensemble Zeitlos delivers Strauss's iconic fanfare and subsequent movements with authentic weight and presence — from the legendary sunrise introduction through the mystical middle passages to the majestic, triumphant climax. The recording features real brass, horns, timpani and trumpet, mastered to broadcast standard at 44.1 kHz WAV quality and ready for professional film, television and digital media production. Published by Artyfile Edition under label 24music (ISRC: FR-X45-21-97012).

Licensing and Use Cases

With an Artyfile Basic license (EUR 29.90), you receive:

• Full worldwide sync rights — film, documentary, commercial, social media, YouTube, broadcast
• Perpetual license — no expiry, no renewals, no recurring fees
• Instant WAV download (44.1 kHz lossless studio quality)
• No additional collection society fees — sync rights managed directly by Artyfile
• Copyright-safe for all platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Vimeo)
• No subscription required — one-time purchase, lifetime use

Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything above plus 1% ownership of the master rights as a Music NFT on Ethereum — earn from global streaming royalties and future sync placements. Increase your share by purchasing additional units.

Perfect For

• Film and documentary openings — the iconic sunrise fanfare is one of cinema's most powerful opening cues, ideal for space documentaries, epic dramas and any scene demanding instant gravitas
• Commercials and brand films — convey ambition, scale and prestige in automotive, technology, luxury or corporate campaigns
• YouTube and content creation — elevate intros, drone footage and cinematic montages with one of the most universally recognised orchestral themes
• Corporate presentations and keynotes — open major product launches, shareholder events or award ceremonies with unmistakable dramatic impact
• Sports and motivational video — add triumphant energy to highlight reels, training montages and motivational content
• Trailers and teasers — build tension and deliver a cinematic climax that captures attention from the first note

Why License Through Artyfile

Licensing classical repertoire elsewhere often means navigating multiple rights holders, unclear collection society obligations and unpredictable costs. With Artyfile, sync rights and master rights are managed directly — one purchase, one license, worldwide clearance. No subscription required, no hidden fees. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and all collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but sync rights are handled independently by Artyfile, so you pay once and receive full clearance with no additional GEMA fees or separate negotiations.

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