Mussorgski: Night on Bald Mountain

License Mussorgski's Night on Bald Mountain for your next film, horror, thriller or dramatic video project through Artyfile. This iconic orchestral tone poem — composed by Modest Mussorgski and arranged by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — is performed by a full professional orchestra, capturing the raw power, demonic urgency and dark grandeur that made this piece a defining work of the Romantic repertoire. Available as a lossless WAV download from EUR 29.90, with full worldwide sync rights included in a single purchase.

About This Recording

This is a professional full-orchestra recording of one of the most recognisable dramatic compositions in classical music. Night on Bald Mountain depicts the Witches' Sabbath on St. John's Eve and is built on rapidly ascending brass lines, thundering timpani, strings in violent tremolo and full orchestral percussion — making it one of the most viscerally effective pieces available for synchronisation to visual media. The performance is mastered to broadcast standard at 44.1 kHz WAV quality, ready for integration into professional film, television, advertising and digital media production. Published by Artyfile under SKU ars21000641.1.

The instrumentation spans the full orchestral palette: brass (trumpet, horns, trombone), woodwinds (flute, oboe), strings (violin, cello, double bass), and a complete percussion section (drums, timpani). The result is the dense, dramatic texture the composer intended — not a truncated arrangement or MIDI mock-up, but an authentic orchestral realisation of Mussorgski's original vision.

Licensing and Use Cases

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

• Full worldwide sync rights — film, documentary, horror, thriller, commercial, social media, YouTube, broadcast
• Perpetual license — no expiry, no renewals, no recurring subscription fees
• Instant WAV download (44.1 kHz lossless studio quality)
• Sync rights managed directly by Artyfile — no additional collection society fees
• Copyright-safe for all platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Vimeo, Facebook)
• 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 — earning you a share of global streaming royalties and future sync placements. Purchase additional units to increase your ownership percentage.

Perfect For

• Horror films and thrillers — one of cinema's most reliable dramatic underscore choices for supernatural sequences, climactic confrontations and tension-building montages
• Documentary and factual programmes — add gravitas and historical weight to dark subject matter, war documentation and dramatic historical reconstructions
• Video games and trailers — the aggressive BPM and full orchestral dynamic range translate directly into action trailers, game cinematics and event announcements
• Halloween and seasonal content — the internationally recognised association with dark festivity makes this a perennial choice for Halloween videos, social media campaigns and event promotions
• Advertising and brand campaigns — convey power, drama and cultural resonance in automotive, energy drink, sports and luxury brand campaigns requiring orchestral impact
• YouTube and social media — copyright-safe classical horror music for creators covering true crime, mystery, paranormal and historical topics without Content ID claims

Why License Night on Bald Mountain Through Artyfile

Sourcing orchestral classical recordings for professional sync use typically involves navigating multiple rights holders, separate performance rights organisations and unpredictable clearance timelines. With Artyfile, sync rights and master rights are managed directly — one purchase delivers complete worldwide clearance. No subscription required, no hidden fees, no separate negotiations. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and all collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but the sync rights are handled independently by Artyfile, so you pay once and receive full clearance with no additional collection society fees. This means a filmmaker, advertising agency or content creator in any territory can license this track immediately, use it in any visual medium and be fully protected — without a legal team.

Track Details

Composer	Modest Mussorgski (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov)
Genre	Classical / Romantic / Orchestral / Dramatic
Instruments	Brass, Cello, Double Bass, Drums, Flute, Horns, Oboe, Orchestra, Percussion, Strings, Timpani, Trumpet, Violin
Moods	Action/Sports, Adventure, Aggressive, Crime/Thriller, Dark/Somber, Horror, Majestic, Military/Patriotic, Sad/Nostalgic
BPM	Upbeat, Fast (Allegro feroce)
Format	WAV 44.1 kHz (lossless broadcast quality)
SKU	ars21000641.1
License	Worldwide, perpetual sync rights — Basic EUR 29.90 / Limited Edition EUR 96.90

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Night on Bald Mountain in my film, YouTube video or commercial?

Yes. Every Artyfile Basic purchase includes full worldwide sync rights. You can use this track in feature films, short films, documentaries, YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, TikTok clips, television commercials, corporate videos and any other visual media — without copyright strikes, takedowns or additional fees.

Is this recording safe for YouTube and social media platforms?

Yes. Artyfile manages all sync and master rights directly. Your license covers YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Vimeo and all other major platforms. There are no unresolved Content ID claims through Artyfile's licensing system — your videos remain monetisable and protected.

Do I need to pay GEMA fees or other collection society fees when using this track?

No additional collection society fees apply. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and other collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but sync rights are managed directly by Artyfile. You pay once at checkout and receive full clearance — no separate GEMA filings, no additional negotiations, no recurring fees.

What is the difference between Artyfile Basic and Limited Edition for this track?

Artyfile Basic (EUR 29.90) gives you the track with full worldwide sync rights and an instant WAV download — one payment, lifetime use. Artyfile Limited Edition (EUR 96.90) includes everything in Basic plus 1% ownership of the master rights, minted as a Music NFT on Ethereum. As a co-owner, you earn a proportional share of global streaming royalties and future sync placements. You can purchase multiple units to increase your ownership stake.

Is this a real orchestral recording or a MIDI reproduction?

This is a professional full-orchestra recording of Mussorgski's Night on Bald Mountain — live musicians performing on real instruments including brass, strings, woodwinds and a full percussion section. There is no MIDI synthesis or sample library replacement. The recording is mastered to broadcast standard at 44.1 kHz for direct use in professional productions.

Can I use this recording commercially in paid advertisements or client productions?

Yes. The Artyfile license covers all commercial use cases worldwide, including paid broadcast advertisements, digital ad campaigns, client-produced content, cinema releases and corporate videos. One license, one payment, unlimited commercial use — with no royalty back-payments or performance rights complications.