The sixties was a highly interesting period musically and stylistically. It was the time of the Vietnam war, free love, experimentation with drugs, sex and some radical political changes. Musically, rock'n roll was developing into something more like what we are listening to today and there was also a lot of great jazz music, Beat music (e.g. The Beatles), soul / Motown, Bossa Nova / Latin jazz and early Funk. In the UK, the term Swinging Sixties or Swinging London described a lifestyle and movement, created iconic fashion that lives on to this day.
Swinging big band jazz instrumental. Sax section belts out a bouncing melody, answered by trumpets and trombones. Sound reminiscient of the great big bands from 1940-1960 era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 152 BPM]
This fun, upbeat, retro soul tune will make you want to dance and clap your hands. Groovy drums, crisp big band horns, unique wah guitar licks, and a funky, infectious bass line make this a perfect track for sexy and sassy commercials, tv themes, film scores that need an oldies retro sound, and overal, the music will provide a catchy background with upbeat and positive energy. Perfect for advertising projects that need a hip vibe that creates a sexy and sassy energy. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Retro rock. Twangy guitars with tremolo, cool, genuine and accurately recreated 1960's or early 1970's sound. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Positive and easy music track made with orchestra. No divided parts, repetitive. Vintage / 50's / 60's / 70's. Kitsch Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Classic Jazz piano trio with mid tempo, upbeat swinging groove. Smooth and classy, nice for 30s-60s period drama tv and film, living the NYC high life, romantic comedies and upscale corporate and retail. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Smooth retro swing number with full 30+ piece big band setting the tone for male crooner vocals. Nostalgic sound that might be heard in the 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Upbeat, medium-fast, retro style, chic Surf Rock. Energetic and lively. Style, fashion, and surf music style of the 1960's and early 70's. Twangy guitars. [Tempo: Fast / 80 BPM]
Hip retro jazz orchestra lays down some funky elevator muzak masquerading as Bossa Nova. Flute, trombone, and trumpet take turns on lead. Guitar solo. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
This high-energy, feel-good music track conveys fun times and purpose by blending a 60’s R&B-type rhythm with vintage-modern Indie guitar pop. The enthusiastic drums and bass initiate the groove on which guitars, keys and strings are added, intensifying the spirit of the track. Superb as music for reinforcing themes of relationships, youth, travel and lifestyle. Free / Loose / High Point. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 169 BPM]
Highly energizing, this second-wave style ska music track conveys good vibes. The song structure is straightforward, featuring 60’s style organ, electric guitar, bass, drums, and light scatting. This music is perfect for upbeat commercials, oddball comedy and travel – especially island – themes or settings. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 142 BPM]
Minor swing jazz with a trumpet top line. Jazz club, etc. Groovy, sultry. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]
Modern optimistic retro pop with style. The organic vintage sound creates warmth, soul and liveliness. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Slow Cha cha style dance paired with some dark impact sounds and cymbal scraping. Beautiful and relaxing, but also subtly unsettling and eerie. Classic detective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A passionate and emotive French / European accordeon waltz that captures the spirit of France, Paris and everything traditional French. Heartfelt and genuine. [Tempo: Medium / 192 BPM]
Energetic dance track that combines swing music with house beats. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Male vocals chant a solemn and slow melody that has an air of austerity about it. Other instruments include acoustic guitars, piano, solo cello and violin. Good for trailers and montages that have a sombre quality. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A kitch, groovy and stylish retro jazz track with elements of Bossanova. A strong sense of the 1960's or 1970's urban class. Great for historical footage, commercials, retro styled kitch fashion and more. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]
A folk/country song about the inner turmoil after moving on from a relationship, hoping you’ve made the correct decision. Starting with gentle acoustic rhythm guitar and male vocal, building into uplifting chorus with drums, strings, electric guitar and backing vocals. Electric guitar solo at 1:30, and 3:10. Fading down to quiet ending of just strings and gentle vocal. Instrumental version also available. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
A sentimental song about how quickly time passes and about the importance of living fully in the present moment. A lyric that is both breezy and wistful, carefree and poignant. Ultimately the song is about seizing the day and being grateful for every moment of life. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Muscular New Jack City swinging big band backs Sinatra-style male vocalist, about the guy-behind-the-guy who knows the streets all too well, but he also has a friendly "let me buy this round" demeanor. Punchy, dynamic horn arrangements and slick guitar solo. Clever lyrics deliver throughout. Male Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing / Big Band. Also available in various instrumental versions. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 77 BPM]
A Jazz ballad influenced by Miles Davis. Tender, hearfelt and romantic moments contrast against a slightly more tense, uncertain and melancholy theme in the B section. Performed by a quartet of trumpet, piano, bass and drums with a lyrical, subtle and relaxing mood throughtout. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Traditional style Waltz with acoustic guitars, accordeon and band. Main lead melody played on oboe, giving a the track a dreamy, romantic feel. Old Europe, culture, distinguished and classy. Cultural, historical, great for a period drama or film/TV series set earlier in the 20th century, say, 1920-1960. Ballroom dancing, travel, culture, history. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A cool and suave/breezy latin bossa nova track with classic scat type vocal and tender acoustic guitar. Very mediterranean or latin american, Brazilian flavour. Relaxing and a bit retro stylee. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Jazzy piece of piano trio music recorded with real acoustic instruments in 3/4 rhythm. Long Double Bass solo intro. Very easy listening and contemporary will be great for background, ambient and lounge style, smooth jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 122 BPM]
A somewhat dreamy and melancholic, but also hopeful and heartening, ambient/acoustic track. Acoustic guitar, piano and resonant, ethereal pads made with echoey electric guitars. Homey, simple, thoughtful and honest. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Classy and delicate jazz. Performed live, with a classic jazz combo sound led by piano, this tasteful smooth jazz track has that warm, human touch, and a nice, jazzy sound. Tempo varies throughout. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Jazzy, funky Hip Hop available with or without vocals. Influenced by Digable Planets, Guru, Gang Starr and The Roots. Suitable for any project looking for a smooth, old school and positive sound. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
As the name suggests, a somewhat quirky and odd, slamming blues-rock track. A slight retro feel, with guitars, drums and piano. 1960's or 1970's rock, but updated with some of today's flavor as well. Great for commercials and any deliberately "quirky" and different media. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
1960's or 1970's style retro rock / funk track based on guitars and organ, reminescent of the chic of Austin Powers ("Groovy, Baby!"). Short track, suitable for commercials, fashion, retro media etc. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Nice and romantic waltz in Parisian style. Well suited for romantic movie projects, video background about visiting France and Paris. Up medium tempo, ac. guitars, musetta, strings, piano, brush drums Friendly, positive, romantic, love, streets of Paris, cafe [Tempo: Medium / 200 BPM]
Bouncing percussive sounds and a remarkable melody make it for a unique track that will sure give character to your production. Fun, quirky, yet pensive, this track is suitable for productions that require a mix of pleasure and expectation, or for scenes and sequences that convey the passage of time. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A fun, lively melody featuring sax, bass and drums to evoke a light, easygoing atmosphere. The drums set up the song with choppy, percussive hits followed by a syncopated melody played by bass and saxophone. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Classic 1960's pop-rock sound. Surf rock style with twangy electric guitars and retro organ. Swinging 60's. Groovy, baby. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Gypsy Jazz meets 007/James Bond, perfect for tracking down bad guys on the streets of France, seducing a woman in a Parisian bar, commercials for cars and cologne, travel, websites, dvds or any project that needs some cool, european spy music. Features Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums and Strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
As the title of the royalty free stock music track suggests, the tune has more of a vintage sound to it that harkens back to the 1950s music. Ideal for content that needs that classic sound with a cheery feeling. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 164 BPM]
Brit-flick / Brit gangster style funk, a perfect soundtrack for cockney gangsters, also works great with quiz shows and urban scenes. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
A light hearted, pleasant and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with nicely melodic accordeon and a light jazz backing. Happy and care free. [Tempo: Medium / 185 BPM]
Sunkissed romance with a relaxed, Brazilian or Mediterranean vibe. A tender melody on acoustic guitar plays over a traditional Bossa Nova groove with some delicate orchestral strings to add an air of elegance and sophistication. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
A slow and somewhat doom laden country / americana track. Simple arrangement with one electric guitar, bass guitar and sparse clap rhythm. Serious, masculine. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
Hot big band blazes a path for humorous male crooner lyrics. Clever metaphors poke fun at salespeople and being promised that deal that’s just too good to be true. Medium up-tempo swing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
Classic, old style jazz combo. Piano, Upright bass, brush drums. Nice and easy going, relaxing, classic jazz. Vibraphone and strings enter later. Classy, timeless. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Catchy bombastic brass in this upbeat authentic sounding vintage 1950's / 1960's ska reggae in the style of Trojan Records/Studio One. Modern drum loops add a contemporary feel. Fun and a little wild, wacky. [Tempo: Fast / 136 BPM]
Mid-tempo swinging country blues, with plenty of twangy guitars and Telecaster picking. Electric slide guitars over bass and drums -- classic country stuff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
Ska is a form of Jamaican music which began in the early 1960s. Combining elements of traditional mento and calypso with an American jazz and rhythm and blues sound, it was a precursor in Jamaica to rocksteady and later reggae. It is the predominant form of music listened to by Rudeboys, Mods, and Skinheads, amongst others, with artists such as Symarip, Laurel Aitken, The Charmers and The Pioneers aiming songs at these groups as far back as the 1960s. (Wikipedia) [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A lively and authentic 1960's or early 70's Surf Rock track, in a style similar to Del-Tones, Dick Dale and the Beach Boys. Lots of twangy, tremolo'd guitars and a doom-laden, excited retro rock sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A beautiful, touching and emotional music track with a romantic and sentimental atmosphere. The main instruments are piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion and bells. Suitable for sentimental, dramatic, love, warm emotional scenes in movies and videos. A little bit classic / retro / vintage feel of the 1960's or 1970's. [Tempo: Slow / 118 BPM]
Gritty, late 60s/early 70s style soul with tight funk groove, clavinet, guitar, strings and organ. Great track for anything in need of a retro, blaxploitation style sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Classic surf rock style with fast picking guitar and a slight Mexico influence. 1960's and 1970's California sound. Latino elements with surf music arrangement. Twangy guitars, spring reverb, occasional Mexican trumpets. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
Powerful Rock track with a stomping beat and lively guitar melodies. Motivating, driving and cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 112 BPM]
Upbeat jazz-funk, strutting and cool. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
