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This track has a very sleek and "swanky" feel, ragtime piano, it has a high energy level throughout and will work well with scenes about relationship problems, as well as extreme sports, speed, action and fun filled footage. Energetic guitars with a driving piano and violin. The lyrics are about the frustration and anger that the singer is feeling towards a failing relationship. It's about a negative influence "dragging" the singer down whenever she is around him. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 163 BPM]
This track has a very high energy level throughout and will work well with extreme sports, speed, power, action and fun filled footage. Energetic guitars, melodic minor piano, prominent violin lead. Hooky sing-along chorus. Loud, driving "rock" feel, power-pop ballad about smothering someone in a relationship, and feeling smothered. Drowning/ suffocating puns, ocean references. Sentimental lyrics. This song would work excellent with any footage pertaining to relationship problems. Available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 170 BPM]
This track has a strong feel-good vibe to it. A chilled back and grooving verse, and a catchy pop chorus. Big piano solo. It has a medium- high energy level throughout and will work well with scenes about road trips, relationships, money, life, as well as sports, speed, action, and fun filled footage. Energetic guitars with a driving piano lead and violin. The song tells a story of a young couple leaving the city and driving out into the country with no particular direction in mind. They end up finding an old farmhouse and breaking into it and spending the night to survive the thunderstorm. A revisit of an old memory of the best times in life. The lyrics are also about not giving in to "the man", claiming that money is not an object in the pursuit of happiness. Only love will bring happiness. Available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Happy, uplifting, proud, curious, adventurous. This track is all about life choices, dreaming big and living your life to the fullest (i.e. "you only get one chance). Live fast, die young. Choosing your own route in life. Exploring life and believing in yourself. It's about breaking free of social expectations and doing what you want. And sticking up for what you believe in. In the music business, the 27 Club is referred to as the huge number of famous musicians and artists who died at the age of 27. All of which were great, accomplished great things, and died young. It's a piano pop/rock song with a jazzy, swing section in the bridge, and a huge piano and violin solo with counteracting parts. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
This is an upbeat song with a pop rock/country vibe. The catchy hook on guitar helps support the positive message. The lyrics are about sticking it out through the thick and thin of marriage. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 182 BPM]
This song is about the partying lifestyle and how you don't know whether you will learn from your mistakes, or even if you want to. It is full band and would be great for any reality tv show, shows about teenagers, partying ect. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
A love song that starts softly with gentle acoustic guitar and male vocal. Building up into uplifting chorus with strings, piano and many vocals. Instrumental version also available. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
An upbeat country rock song with both acoustic and electric guitars. Strong driving electric guitar and bass in chorus with many layers of vocals. Instrumental version also available. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
Mid tempo punk rock song about selling your soul for what you want. Also speaks to personal confusion and willingness to do whatever it takes. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
Americana free feeling song about moving away from home. Lyrics are about getting everything you can out of a person/place and needing to take a personal step forward and onto new things. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A powerful Country rock song about never giving up on someone. Features male vocals. Also available in an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
Retro country blues ballad in 1950's style. (Patsy Cline style, but with male vocal). [Tempo: Slow / 83 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]
Clean/dirty electric guitars, Ampeg bass guitar, and live drumkit with plenty of cowbell! Female vocals describe the age old habit of getting together with good friends to do absolutely nothing. Modern rock with a touch of classic rock style rhythm guitar parts. In the style of Indie Rock, Black Keys, Led Zeppelin, the Ting Tings. Also available as an instrumental version. Indie / Punky. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
This is an upbeat acoustic pop song about having a bad day. Nothing's going your way and you're heading for a breakdown. Male driven vocals, lots of harmonies, and a catchy lead acoustic melody. Also available in an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
This track features a storyline of lyrics that describe a life analogous to that of the outlaw Bonnie, from the duo robbery act of Bonnie and Clyde describing a vigilante of love . With a jazzy rhythm section and lyrical guitar riffs, this track starts of slow but punches in with a rock-steady beat. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
This track features a throw back to the 50’s with it’s Del Shannon influence of layered vocals, light piano, 50’s guitar riffs, train-steady beat, and thumping bass line. The lyrics describe a love affair with moonshine and becoming intoxicated by its very essence. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
This track features a rockabilly train beat drums with a bass line that locks in the rhythm and guitar riffs that reflect that of surf rock with a metal/hard rock ambiance. The lyrics describe being in a relationship with someone that is adventurous and carefree. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
This song has punchy guitar riffs and solos teamed with a locked rhythm section of drums and bass with a melancholy trumpet line. The lyrics describe how the ending of a relationship brought heartache and loneliness and empty bottles of wine. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 117 BPM]
This song is about feeling like you are going crazy and trying to get better at letting go. It’s about striving for your goals and dreams, and not giving up on your way to those dreams. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
This song is about being left by somebody when you need them most. So you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and make something of yourself. It is a cheeky "you should see me now” tale of triumph against someone who never believed in you. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 165 BPM]
This song is about forgetting about someone on New Years Eve. It is about new beginnings and a fresh start, a holiday themed song that is meant for those who want to move on and start over.. Its about New Years resolutions. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Energetic pop/rock. A love song, man talking to the girl, complementing and telling her his feelings. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 155 BPM]
This is an energetic pop/rock song about being content with your life, not getting caught up on the bad things. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
This song is about being on the road and running from your problems. We often times create a fantasy world in our head or surround ourselves with distractions in order to avoid facing our issues. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A rich, full and passionate Rock / Pop-Rock track featuring layers of guitars, drums, bass and male vocal. Lyrics about a girl and guy break-up. The guy doesn’t want to change who he is to please someone. She tries to get him back, but he refuses to consider it because he’s already been seeing someone else. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
A relationship between a broken home girl and a well off guy that felt good about being able to pick-up women. They’re perfect for each other. The guy falls in love with the girl unexpectedly. Also available as an instrumental version which is a nice instrumental rock track in it's own right, with a full guitar rock sound, suitable for Men & Motors, road trips and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 BPM]
This is an ambient electronic song with a “U2” feel about being tired of your past regrets and wanting to change them. The song starts out more ambient and slowly builds into more of a pop/rock feel. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A modern alternative rock song with polished production about finding the balance in life. The song is radio friendly but not in the vein of top 40. Would fit well on Sirius AltNation. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
An intense punk rock style song about a Buddhist monk that set himself on fire in protest of religious inequality in Vietnam. Lyrics relate to Buddhism. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
A modern indie/alternative rock song with layered production that lyrically reflects on leaving home for the first time. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A piano-rock break up song. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Edgy, attitude, catchy, fun, female vox rant over almost bluesy hard rock with modern synth bass undercurrent and grungy guitar. Personal growth brings this person back down to reality and creates self-change/inner-improvement. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Dark hypnotic charging bass fueled rhythms biting electric guitars and sneaky synths and military trance like vocals round out this song about being the next big thing. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
A fast paced selection with a driving chorus. The song is about having an experience with another person that is unbelievable, out of this world, or like a dream. The song's catchy verse riff carries the piece into a soaring pop chorus. The breakdown in the bridge leads up to an explosion in the final chorus and a halftime breakdown. Great for sporting clips. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 200 BPM]
This track is nonstop energy with slamming drums, catchy vocals, and edgy lyrics. A great fit for action scenes, anything involving alcohol, parties, dances. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 158 BPM]
This track is an upbeat pop song that mixes in a hint of funk. The catchy lyrics and melody make it a great song to set the party tone. It would work well with anything high energy. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 103 BPM]
A powerful rock tune, with strong electic guitars and driving rhythm sections. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 137 BPM]
A powerful indie rock song about being alone and full of rage. Features drums, distorted guitar, bass, and female vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
An upbeat, female-led pop-rock song about overcoming fears in life. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 147 BPM]
A happy mid-uptempo alternative rock farewell to a girl with a pop/rock verse and jazzy lounge chorus. Features a male singer, distorted guitar, electric piano, harmonies, bass and drums. Lyrics "Farewell to you". Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
A unique midtempo alternative rock song with a male vocal, acoustic/electric guitar, bass, horns, harpsichord and drums. Lyrics "Do you realize you're free finally?". Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Quirky rock with many abrupt stylistic turns. About a mad scientist on a search for "the cure." With fuzz guitar, bass, drums, synths, science noises. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
An uptempo pop/rock track that consists of electric guitars, horns, joyous vocals, and drums. About the fear and joys of falling in love. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A unique and catchy country rock song about life being good and the best being yet to come. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A groovy hard rock song in the vein of AD/CD and Black Sabbath. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
An acoustic rock song about unity and togetherness. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Rowdy, fun country song about preferring a southern boy to a city boy-think Gretchen Wilson or Miranda Lambert. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
A short, driving indie rock song that features drums, bass, distorted guitar and distorted male vocals. Reminescent of 60's/70's psychedelic rock. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Note: This recording has a *deliberately* distorted sound. This is not an error with the file]. [Tempo: Medium / 131 BPM]
A heavily funk-influenced indie rock song about a bad relationship. Features horns, electric guitar, bass, percussion, and male vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
