This royalty free music track listing features tracks from the Novelty, Specialty and Sound-Alike genres. Stock music tracks to mimick specific niche music styles and cultural/musical eras. There are some comedy music tracks here, some cheesy music, as well as some "hidden treasures" with beautiful performances of quirky, unique musical styles. Most of these royalty-free music downloads feature specialty instruments and come in full track, 60-secs cuts, 30-secs cuts, seamless stock music loops. This music can be licensed, downloaded and used in your own media productions.
Positive, uplifting, vintage 1970's pop-disco sound. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A fun and bubbly 1980's style pop/house track. Sax intro, funky piano and horn licks. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]
Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light, touching, warm feel. [Tempo: Medium / 152 BPM]
Mysterious pop-soul. Twangy guitars over piano, mystery strings and beats. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Fun, spooky and laidback track that blends a funky hip-hop groove with instruments traditionally used for horror and cartoons. Features drums, upright bass, church organ, theremin, synths and sound fx. NOTE: This track features deliberate vinyl sound FX / 'scratchy record' sound. This is done on purpose and is not an error with the file. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
Typical seventies or early eighties Blaxploitation tune or Cop Show theme. Think Starsky and Hutch, Shaft or Superfly. Funky wah guitars, groovy theme and a powerful brass section. Happy, funky, groovy and authentic sounding 1970's or early 1980's jazz funk music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Retro Jazz with live instruments and vintage style production. Light, soft and romantic with hammond organ, guitar, flute and drums. Perfect for happy-go-lucky times in the swinging sixties, innocence, romance, comedies and kitsch elevator music. [Tempo: Slow / 139 BPM]
Impressionistic solo piano piece; neo classical. Eventful, confused, busy, varying moods. For films / cultural / special interest. Also good for historical / retro project; can be silent movie soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Authentic 1960's or 1970's style instrumental surf-rock, guitar rock with twangy, squealing guitars. Moody, retro feel. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
An upbeat, lively, excited Retro Funk track with the sound and feel of the 1970s or early 80's. Bright and funky horn sections with a great bass line and funk guitars. Authentic sounding 1970's type production. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Quaint and fun piece with acoustic guitar, spoons, accordeon and soprano sax, later piano. Playful melody, happy and joyful but not too over-the-top. Whimsical and optimistic. The track grows bigger and brasher as it goes along, and develops into a circus-act or other fun event. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Cheeky retro rock feel. Good for commercials, fashion, retro style and fun projects. Electric guitars, funky 1960's groove, organs. Mischievous, a little naughty. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
With a firm nod to Spy classics such as James Bond 007 and Mission Impossible, this is an action filled, gritty and streetwise blend of cinematic soundtrack music, funk and showtime. There is also an 'Action Mix' which is a different version of the track with even more of an action feel and without the spy horns -- making it suitable also for sports, racing, extreme sports, chase, battle or any high impact material. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
80's influenced dance track with a funky House groove. Synthesizers, guitar and a Disco beat capture the uplifting party vibe of the era. Perfect for youth, fashion, party and nightclub scenes or any project with a young, trendy vibe. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
A powerful drum, stomp, percussion, claps composition with unique breaks. Features powerful and impacting taiko drum accents, snare rolls with flair and tight hits. Perfect for action, sports, commercials, trailers, jingles, marching band, stimulating visual media that needs to create big impact, etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A funky jazz number (or jazzy funk number, if you prefer) with a 70's feel, inspired by the music of Herbie Hancock and others. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
A 1960’s style track featuring groovy bass patterns, drums, electric guitars, organ and synths. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 122 BPM]
Historical, waltz rhythm with piano and orchestra. European or Hebrew cultural history. Period 1900-1940 approx. Also nice for silent film. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
1960's or 1970's inspired but also with modern elements, this rock track features a slow guitar riff and psychedelic rock style vocal chant. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" sound-alike (aka Also Spracht Zarathustra) of the famous Richard Strauss regal fanfare. Suitable for films, TV shows, events, and commercials that need the cliche or anything majestic and presentational. Full symphony orchestra with optional choir. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Old time Ska, with organ top line. Genuine retro 1960's / 1970's sound. Fun and cheeky. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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]
Classic, almost stereotypical horror. This light package contains 2 versions of a theme, and 2 related tracks. Using a combination of eerie synth pads and SFX, and piano with orchestral textures, these tracks can be used on their own or as a suite. They are fragmented and therefore easily editable, and contain many different moods. Good for horror, teen horror, thriller. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
An ominous and foreboding, cinematic track in the style of classic Western movies and spaghetti westerns. Very southern and somewhat Mexican-infused sound, but also a modern and clean production. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Cool, laidback yet uplifting retro funk track perfect for accompanying any 70’s themed project featuring wah guitars, organ, bass, drums and synth. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Piano driven 80's style Rock perfect for your motivational montage. Atmospheric piano and synths compliment dynamic and driving drums with some nice builds and drops. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Classic TV sport/football, similar to the famous 'Match of the Day' soccer theme from UK television. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Jaunty, frolicking orchestral overture paying homage to the golden age of comedy film & TV music. A mad, bouncy motif that would suit TV, radio, games and short films. Similar in style to Dream Valley Music’s ‘Showtime’, ‘Another Lovely Day’ and ‘Another Happy Day’. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
Looking for swag? This track got it! Pounding indie drums and a fuzzy bluesy guitar riff. Pushy yet cool. Some resemblance with the Gary Glitter classic hit "Rock and Roll, part two", which also inspired "Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys. Confident and respectful. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A mash up of swampy bluegrass and hip-hop with banjo, fiddle, slide guitar, acoustic guitar and low down beats. Think urban twang in the style of Rench and Ganstagrass. Dark and sassy.Great for hillbilly comedy, redneck reality shows, southern cooking, rural crime, country parties. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
A historical, retro big band, classic dance hall track. Showtime type music from the 1920-1950 era USA. Romantic and lyrical string section with brass section, acoustic guitar, jazz drums, acoustic bass, piano and some trumpet and violin soloing. Good for historical / period films, retro productions of the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's or 1950's. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
A pumping dance track mixing swing style horns & 1980's disco licks with a rock solid 4/4 backbeat and sweeping synth effects. Use for anything from an exercise workout mix to a Reality style TV gameshow theme. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
Fun and cheeky jazz swing track, performed entirely on acoustic guitars with subtle brush drums. Feelgood, upbeat, retro and chiq! Elements of ragtime, charleston, happy 1920's - 1940's swing jazz. [Tempo: Fast / 108 BPM]
1960's era Indian summer, hippies, peace and love. Historical pop, mellow and hypnotic. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
A quirky and cool little jazz number. Repeated bass pattern, various other instruments including a retro organ and hint of a muted jazz trumpet. Odd lounge, different and hip. Please note, this track has a 'vinyl record scratching' sound added *on purpose*. This is not a weakness in the production or a problem with the sound file. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 107 BPM]
Typical seventies Blaxploitation music or Cop Show theme. Think Starsky and Hutch, Shaft or Superfly. Funky wah guitars, lots of percussion and an epic soul brass finale. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
A fun and simple jazz track, acoustic bass and acoustic guitar Django style. Cheeky, charming and light hearted. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Reminiscent of Al Bowlly's version of "Guilty", featured in french film "Amelie"'s soundtrack, this vintage rendition is excellent if you need to add a retro flavor to your project, or if you are looking for a sound-alike. A 30's jazz ensemble featuring a solo clarinet and string section recorded and precessed so it sounds like an old vinyl. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
A lonely music box melody builds to a full orchestra before ending as it begins. Dark, tense and climactic but not too scary, family oriented horror. Good for trailers, video games, cartoons, halloween, quirky Tim Burton type films and even commercials. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Relaxed Pop ballad with a strong Beatles/John Lennon influence. Starts with mellotron flutes and an old piano before a full band kicks in adding guitar, strings, bass and drums. Has reflective moments and an uplifting end to each chorus. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 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]
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]
Instrumental version of the old Birthday celebration favorite. Available as a regular / long version, and also as a seamlessly looping version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Classic funk in the style of James Brown or the Blues Brothers. Cool and strutting, with a busy bass line, drums and congas, horns section and funk guitar. New as of 2012, but in an authentic sounding 1970's type production. Trumpet solo at 01:10. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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]
Contemporary funk, with a strong retro accent. Groovy and cool. Synthesized bass, live drums, funk guitars and clavinet. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Taking you back to the 1980's with a track influenced by Shannon, Lisa Lisa & the Cult Jam, Debbie Deb and Expose. Synths and drum machine perfect for any project in need of that retro electronic sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Historical sounding Waltz performed live on an old piano and a violin. Romantic, sweet, genuine culture & history - period 1890-1940 approx. Also nice for silent film. Classy and elegant. Also available in an "old record" sounding version. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A pastiche track in the style of Ellio Morricone, Clint Eastwood, and spaghetti westerns. Very mid-western sound but also a modern and clean production. [Tempo: Medium / 129 BPM]
Powerful and dramatic future retro Funk perfect for action scenes, spy's, superheroes, impossible missions, confrontations or any project looking for a contemporary track with a retro twist that packs a punch. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
