This is where we keep the music that makes us think of the 1980's. This music wasn't actually composed or recorded in the 80's, but it has an 80's feel and sound, making these tracks suitable for Retro 1980s productions. Historical, even. (Even though, for those of us who grew up in the 1980s with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Grandmaster Flash, Human League and New Order's "Blue Monday", it feels really weird to talk about that era as "Historical"!)
A short, ambient guitar intro leads to a driving, determined Rock track with a distinct 80's feel. Great for sports, movies, commercials or when you've got to have a montage. Features guitar, synths, piano, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Chilled, but refreshing and energizing electronic track. Optimistic dreamy pads and thick analogue synths give this track a rich, lush texture. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Manic and fun ska/rock tune about a drug addict's upbringing, way of life and eventual run from the police. With guitars, bass, drums, cheesy horns, wood block, trombone, organs. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Late 70's and early 80's funk music track, inspired by Cameo and Gap Band. Heavy drums and funky guitars, with horns and synth bass lines. In the style of Uptown Funk, song by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
1980's or early 1990's style House Pop beat. Uplifting, happy, groovy. Slight disco feel. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
Inspired by 1980's sci-fi and horror films, revived today by TV series about things that are strange. An ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive, tense motif. Tension / Suspense / Dark Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A song about the creative mind and that it never sleeps. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 131 BPM]
Funky club track inspired by Daft Punk. Elements of retro Disco music mixed with a contemporary driving beat great for commercials, promos, nightclub scenes, fashion, urban and youth culture. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A Cinematic Pop track with a strong flavor of film music from the 1980s. Synthwave stock music with a good, pulsating synth and a memorable 80's nostalgic feel and sound. Somewhat mystical, and very groovy. Retrowave / Game / Futuristic Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Quirky, melodic Electronica / Electro-Pop. Slight 1980's sound. Vangelis / Jarre inspired. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Funky retro chip tune with catchy melodies - 8-bit/arcade games style sound. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A determined and balls'y guitar rock track that's closer to progressive rock than to hard rock, with varied parts throughout to keep the interest up. Slightly retro feel on some off the riffs, this track has a rough and tough attitude, without exactly getting into heavy rock territory. Good for sports, adventure, fun outdoor activities, reckless behavior and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
A cute and quirky Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. Reminescent of 1980's and 1990's video games such as Zelda, Super Mario, Frogger, etc. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Eighties influenced Hard Rock tune, with a heavy metal bite to it. Similar to Scorpions and other european hair epic metal bands. Good for sports, radical, adventure, cars, top gear and macho stuff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Join the Jam Army on groove maneuvers. Funky, groovy, with a 70's or 80's feel, this mid-tempo lively track is perfect for conveying a sexy, rich, yet elegant soundscape. Great for productions that require a pleasing, positive, warm vibe, with a touch of retro, such as films, commercials, and other projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 74 BPM]
80's drum-inspired intro brings in a high-energy, surfer-style guitar and Farfisa-organ track that never lets up for a moment. Modern synth melody and sustaine, distorted guitar chords bring us forward a few decades at the end. Retro rock with pop. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 176 BPM]
Cool 1980's style electropop with a modern flavour. Tight beats, filtered loop, cool synth bassline and staccato casio tones underneath a warm piano and euro synth melody. Positive and insistant. Great for fashion, pop culture, youth, technology, night life and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 129 BPM]
80's funk fusion a la Tom Scott. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Heartfelt gospel instrumental features soulful sax and organ. Ref. David Sanborn, Jimmy Smith [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Driving upbeat electro pop track. Big synth bass and catchy synth hooks over a driving beat. Analog sounds give this track a retro electronic feel. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A contemporary French inspired dance track blending traditional Gypsy Jazz style rhythm guitar and accordion with a modern House beat and synths. A fun, upbeat track great for commercials, comedies, corporate or any project looking for a european party vibe. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Cinematic electronica music with dreamy synth and driving electronica. Mystical and a little bit foreboding, with a slightly 80s music vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Groovy and positive track with funky guitars, upbeat drums, bass guitar and organ with a happy, joyful and successful vibe. Good for commercials, TV, videos and more. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Imagine a word at the edge of the galaxy, dark with mysterious creatures. This music sets a Hollywood space scene, the use of vintage synths give a strange feel to the cue. Strong use of drums towards the later end of the song increases the mysterious feel and dynamic rage for an epic climax. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
An authentic sounding retro gameboy/nintendo/nes chip-tune. Very catchy and uplifting. Available as looping and underscore versions. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Strong and Powerful Classic Rock Track with distorted rhythm guitars, upbeat drums, solid bass lines and screaming electric guitar solos. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Cool retro electronica. Tight casio beats and jumpy drum edits with 80's synth arpeggiations. Nice for retro culture, retro chic, computers, videogames etc. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Chilled electronic music track. Optimistic dreamy pads and thick analogue synths give this track a rich lush texture. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Bold and Dynamic Electro cue. Reminiscent of Kraftwerk or Tangerine Dream but with a contemporary twist. Retro drum machine, pulsing bass and original synths . Innovative and modern production giving that robotic feel with a futuristic and catchy melody. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Retro, 1980's, Eighties, Japan. Retro eighties' hair metal, with a heavy influence from old Japanese cartoons and series. Kinda ridiculous, but perfect for that 80's revival, or a retro game app. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Downtempo Electro-pop influenced by the sounds of the 1980's and 1990's. Melodic and kind of cheesy, with a cool retro twist. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Funky 80s Electronic Dance track with various retro synths and drum machine. Fun, relaxed and carefree. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A Funky House track with a very 'live' sound. A strong, driving groove featuring vocals, piano, bass, strings and synths create the perfect vintage disco sound with a modern twist. Available with or without vocal samples. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A tribute to the late great Marc Bolan from the band T-Rex. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 101 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A happy and bright electro-pop track with a nod back to the 1980's and 1990's video games culture. Cheeky, fun and funky. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Retro synths, dreamy pads and spacious synth melodies give this track a dream like feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Feelgood Funk / Jazz Fusion. Cool, relaxed and groovy funky track. Riffs, Wah-Wah guitars and Rhodes Electric Piano. Nice brass section. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Dreamlike electronic pop track with a retro feel. Spacious pads and shimmering synths over a driving beat. Inspiring and uplifting. Explosions in the sky... [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A tribute to the classic rock and Woodstock generation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
Let's travel back in time to the roaring eighties with this happy, positive rocking track and its lush, sleek arrangement of multi-layered electric guitars, driving bass and simple, powerful drums. Compulsory guitar solo inside. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
A fun Mozart remix that's made to sound like a retro computer game. Has a strong feeling of classic video game music from the 80's or early 90's. Fun, playful, whimsical, cheeky. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 125 BPM]
This 8-bit track is catchy, upbeat and quirky. Like the video arcade music of the 1980s, this fun track is full of synthesizers and sound effects. This is a great piece for fun-themed programming, comedies, gaming, children’s show, web-tutorials and reality shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Fun, cheeky and cute retro video game style music. A nod back to the 80's and 90's with Super Mario and his friends. About a minute into the track there's a faster, more action filled part which can be edited to a separate file and used for a different scene/stage in your production. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
This technologically inspired track combines scientific elements with an electro-pop twist, resulting in a modern and contemporary sound. The melody, crafted from processed vocal sounds, adds a unique touch to the piece. With a steady rhythm and spatial arrangement, this composition is a perfect fit for various projects. The use of melodious arpeggios and innovative sound design creates a fresh and dynamic atmosphere. Explore the possibilities of this cutting-edge track and enhance your creative projects. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Smooth, feelgood funk/disco music track. Rhodes, catchy guitar licks, occasional trumpet. Retro 1970's / early 1980's music feel, combined with a modern production. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A song about letting go and enjoying a little bit of escapism. The lyric is also a spoof on the phrase "keeping it real" . [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Uplifting, bright, lively, joyful and energetic rock theme. Intense guitar riffs and solos. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
An uplifting and energizing electronic pop track with a catchy main theme, and with a cool 1980's retro video game sound / chip music sound in the middle part. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
