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"!)
Uptempo, retro funk drive. Lively bass and drums. Busy, fresh. [Tempo: Fast / 133 BPM]
This is an upbeat and happy classic rock instrumental. The song has a laid back but driving feel that would work great for promotional videos and background music for commericals. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
Super Fusion big band in an exciting, powerful arrangement. [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. An abstract lyric about people and things in the past and sadly wondering where they've gone. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]
Bass synths and pads, Lead synths, drum machine, live kit, heavy guitars and electric bass. Seductive female vocals set the scene of the ultimate club seductress. Modern electro-rock with a dance groove. Also available as an instrumentalversion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
Combining elements of Chilled-out Funk, Urban pop / Hip-Hop and Lounge music, this is an easy-going, cool and confident track with a retro chic, stylish urban feel. Live performed instruments. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A dramatically triumphant orchestral/rock hybrid piece. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Modern Jazz-Fusion track full of dynamics, drive and energy in 7/8 time signature. Influenced by Chick Corea, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Lorber etc. Features Piano, Synth, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Ultra moody electronic dark pop in the style of Curve, Ladytron and Garbage. Drum machine and acoustic drums, Bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A fresh, feel good, indie electro pop track and is brand new. The track has an uplifting and playful chorus, a contemporary 80’s influenced vibe, rockin guitars in some parts, and blissfully bright synth pop zaps and stabs. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
Beautiful and tender soft funk ballad, featuring Alto Sax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A quirky bassline sprinkled with dubstep & reggae music. Mischievous, humerous, razor sharp & infectious. Great music for gaming, short films or modern comedy. Similar in feel to the Elliot Simons track Dubweed & Lucky Boy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
Quirky and fun, this 8-bit, old-school arcade track is great for comedy and children’s themes. A variety of synths sounds make up the catchy arrangement. It takes you on the sonic adventure of arcade levels and bosses. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
A very feelgood, bright and sparkly Electro-pop / Synth pop track that combines retro and new sounds with a crisp, modern production style. Happy and uncomplicated, a little bit quirky. Good track for when you're going for a unique, interesting sound with an optimistic feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 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 / 100 BPM]
Mid tempo dark electronic pop with female vocals in the style of 80's new wave. Verses are in 7/4 chorus's in 4/4. Bass synths, lead synths, drum machines and live drumkit. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A deliciously retro Computer / Techno / Videogame / Demo-scene influenced track, combining the classic sounds of the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari, Nintendo and Sega, with more modern electro- and dance sounds. Funky and confident. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A retro disco funk track with a latin feel. Funky bass and rhythm guitar combine and dance with some soulful sax and flute licks to complete this infectious shoulder twitching groove! Gives a feeling of fun and nostalgic hazy summers. Great for use in advertising, cooking programmes, holidays, summer adventures, dancing or any scene that needs some funky soul vibes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
Deep, dark and brooding synths combine in a strange rhythmical glory. Weird and wonderful, works great with technology advertising and futuristic scenes. Electronic / 80's / Future Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Van Halen meets Huey Lewis in this uptempo, happy, Keyboard driven track that takes us back to the roaring 80s. Don't forget your shoulder pads. Compulsory tapping guitar solo included. [Tempo: Fast / 128 BPM]
Uptempo electro rock in the style of Garbage, Ladytron and Curve. Drum machines, bass synths, heavy electric guitars, acoustic drums, pads and bass guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
This is one ride you won’t want to miss. A fast, up tempo rock piece, with tons of catchy, musical energy pulsing through every inch. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 145 BPM]
Smooth and sophisticated Jazz Funk straight out of the seventies. A laidback funk groove with trumpet, flute, rhodes piano, guitar, bass and drums. Great for any project looking for a classy modern jazz vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Emotional electronic pop track. Emotional piano over big analog bass and a driving electro beat. Catchy synths sit over euphoric shimmery pads. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A cinematic music with a dreamy feel to it. Morning light / Epic / Amazement / Wonderment. Dramatic bursts of electronic drums. Hint of 1980's or 1990's. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Classic Heavy Metal structure, but with a bold and current arrangement. Heavy chug rhythm guitars over a heavy pounding drum set, like a lost tank driving through the tundra. Memorable melody. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
A seriously funky Dance / Pop / Disco crossover track with an infectious beat and positively sparkling dance grooves. Comining elements of 1970's, 1980's and 2000's dance / pop music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A full tilt bassline and dance riff with glitchy interludes and a ‘Drop It’ vocal snatch. Suitable for high octane visuals or modern techno music bed. Nasty & exciting but with a sense of fun. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Retro Cop Show theme and variations. Sound of the 1970's and 80's. Action and anticipation music, with a lot of wah guitars, funky clavinet, horn section and groovy basslines. Suspenseful variations, with a somewhat comic flavor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Under the groove influence is where you'll be with this jam, influenced by George Clinton/Funkadelic and the sound of the late 70s and early 80s where R&B blended acoustic instruments and synthesisers. Features horns, synths, clavinet, guitar, piano and drums. P-Funk it up! [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A sparse and funky music track based around a funky bass guitar riff, and minimalist, Hip-Hop style electronic drums. Cool, funky and chilled-out music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 89 BPM]
Sexy Pop R&B instrumental. Driving club beat, retro 80s keyboards and a catchy pop synth hook. Somewhat minimalist, in the style of Timbaland. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 119 BPM]
A crossover between house music and nu disco – fat bass line, solid groove, pumping synths and a simple electric guitar melodies accompanied by tasteful female vocal samples. Uplifting, positive, energetic. Relaxed, chilled on the verse parts, catchy and upbeat on chorus parts. A slight reminiscent of the 80’s era. All loops contain no vocal samples. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A reflective acoustic guitar based song featuring organ, percussion, bass and male main vocal. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Groovy funk/disco track with a cool live bass line. 1970's or 1980's feel. Cool, confident and strutting. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
A repetitive disco bass, guitar and strings groove reminiscent of tracks from the late 70's and early 80's but with a modern electro twist. Works great for fashion and party scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
A classic rock track in the style of Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Van Halen. Uplifting and cool feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
This 80's-drenched, but also futuristic track is inspired by synth-heavy, 80's sci-fi action and mystery movies. Its arpeggiated bass and fluid synths invoke slightly shifting moods as the track progresses. There's a feeling of danger and adventure, perfect for road driving or flying type programming, crime in progress / criminal enterprise, emotive dramas, and flyovers. Outrun / Sparse / 80's Sci-fi. [Tempo: Medium / 131 BPM]
Cinematic, dreamy and slightly melancholic musical piano theme, with a subtle synth rhythm. Thoughtful and with a hint of mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Playful, soulful, Classic Rock with a hint of Blues and a look back to the 1970’s and 80’s. Macho and cool. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Funky House track with an uplifting, driving Disco groove. Live electric bass, a variety of synths and four to the floor drum groove provide a perfect blend of retro and contemporary dance music for your next project. 1970's or 1980's feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
An upbeat and playful electronic pop track with catchy melodies, bouncy electro synths and pumping drums. Ideal for positive, techy, teen, sports and youth uses. Something you might hear on Disney, Nickelodeon, Bravo, MTV and techy car commercials. Intelligent, inspiring, energetic and futuristic. [Tempo: Fast / 136 BPM]
Super Cheezy groovy theme to a non existent cop show. The mood is a cross between the Inspector Morse, Bergerac and Starsky and Hutch. Lots of strings, brass and jazzified drums. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Feel good, uplifting and driving track with a cute electro / synth sound. Fun at the office. Slightly quirky synths. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Stylish disco / funky track with a powerful brass section and a kicking rhythm section. 1970's or early 1980's style synthesizer licks in the style of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Prince, or General Caine. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Energetic and happy classic rock track featuring driving guitars, upbeat drums and solid bass. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A cheerful whacked out melody that sounds like a retro gaming theme or a 1980’s synthesizer demo! Complete with bouncy drums & cheapo plastic instruments, this funny little ditty would suit cartoon graphics, micro games, commercials or quirky off beat comedy videos. Similar in style to the Elliot Simons tracks Wackorama, Big Cheese & Sambatastico. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A cute and quirky Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody and a slight Blues feel. Funny, silly and happy. Good for retro projects, comedy / slapstick / quirky and wacky media. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
Heavily inspired by Chic's "Good Times", this track's got that bright 70s/80s turn of the decade groove and sound. Tight drums and bass line, over witch a clean Nile Rogers' styled guitar and typical disco strings set the vintage/retro mood. Perfect for dancing spoofs, or even dance lessons! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
This track features a rock-steady drum and bass line syncing with slamming guitar lines of rock. The lyrics sing about a recent break-up and moving past the hurt and emptiness felt inside. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
