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.
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]
1960s or 1970s style groove / funk / R&B with an element of surf rock or 60's / 70's pulp. Bluesy electric guitar, organ, drums. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Super groovy, slightly weird and totally psychedelic blues music that rock, maaan! Ideal for use with dancing footage from the fifty and sixties as well as gangster music scenes. [Tempo: Fast / 170 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 sweet, melancholic song featuring clarinet and acoustic bass to evoke an exotic Mediterranean flavour. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]
Uptempo Gypsy Jazz Waltz with Acoustic Guitars, Clarinet, Bass and Drums. Energetic and romantic perfect for any project in need of a retro european sound, classy, sassy, bouncy and swinging. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A quirky reggae theme with a mischievous downbeat charm. Hints of dubstep mixed in give it a cutting edge originality. Eccentric, humerous, off-beat & infectious. Similar in feel to the Elliot Simons tracks Squeezer, Lucky Boy & Happy Squared. [Tempo: Slow / 63 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]
1950's or 1960's style classic rockabilly. Swinging and fun with twangy guitars. Historical, rock around the clock style. Also available as an Underscore version without the solo/lead guitars. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Blues rock track, with electric and acoustic guitar, and bass – no percussion. It has a folksy, down-to-earth, solid quality to it. The second half has a sax solo in it, giving it a more cosmopolitan air. Suitable for productions that require that mix between a simple and a more refined atmosphere. Great for film, TV, and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Fun, retro Motown style. Happy, 1960's / 1970's kitch retro / novelty feel. Bouncy and cool. [Tempo: Fast / 160 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]
Surf rock in a big beat style that has hectic beats, catchy rock'n'roll guitars and synthies evoke an upbeat, relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for youth, leisure, sport and lifestyle. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 146 BPM]
Relaxed and dreamy modern jazz trio. Nice for calm, peaceful environments, restaurants, coffee shops, romantic dramas and melancholy moods. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
A seductive blend of Bossa Nova, orchestral strings and french spoken vocals gives this track a blissful, exotic sound. Retro yet with a modern, lounge vibe, perfect for fragrance and fashion commercials, lounging cafe and cocktail bar music and much more. A version without the vocals is also available. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 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]
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]
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]
A softly swaying French / European waltz, with a laid-back, easy going feel. A very slightly melancholic undertone combines with a soothing and breezy feel. [Tempo: Slow / 166 BPM]
Powerful Rock track with a stomping beat and lively guitar melodies. Motivating, driving and cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 112 BPM]
Cool and kitch, lounge style bossa nova. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A lonely American jazz singer falls for a beautiful Mexican girl and wakes up lost and broke. But was it just a dream from drinking too much? Uptempo Latin jazz featuring full latin percussion section, trumpet, and trombone. A fun, vibrant song for beach, travel, poolside, vacation themes. Sounds like La Bamba with a touch of Caribbean Calypso. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 188 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]
60's / 70's style jazz. Flugelhorn / jazz trumpet over electric piano / rhodes, bass and drums. [Tempo: Slow / 112 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]
Vocal pop / soul / RnB that has a certain 1960's-1970's sound but really is also very much up to date and could just as well be a radio hit today. Very bouncy and joyful with a super catchy chorus. Think Motown meets today's feelgood pop acts and boy bands. This track features a real live brass section! Also available as an Instrumental track. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]
Lyric about leaving home. Features Roland synths, electric piano. Drums, hand claps, percussion, harmonies, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar. Upbeat, fun, indie, alternative. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 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]
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]
Up tempo psychedelic funk with heavy wah wah guitar lines, brass, flute and clattering drums. A kitsch retro workout with a contemporary dance music edge. A fun and funky look back at the 1960's and 1970's... [Tempo: Fast / 118 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]
This evergreen, upbeat 60’s "Detroit" influenced R&B track is brimming with hope and optimism. It is electric guitar driven and features a horn section, grooving bass and crisp drums. This works great behind travel, commercials, hopeful drama, family / youth themes and 1960’s period pieces. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Retro rock, surf rock. Twangy guitars with tremolo, cool, genuine and accurately recreated 1960's or early 1970's sound. Style, fashion, history, culture, sports/surfing and more. [Tempo: Fast / 85 BPM]
Modern optimistic retro pop with style. The organic vintage sound creates warmth, soul and liveliness. [Tempo: Medium / 140 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]
Retro Big Band with a feel similar to the song 'Feeling Good.' Nicely suited to glamorous people and events, burlesque and striptease dancers, showgirls, cabaret acts, James Bond Style vintage movie soundtracks and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 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]
Upbeat and Retro rock and roll tune with a kinda cheesy organ melody. Fun, cheeky and naive. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 152 BPM]
Peaceful, melodic and beautiful cinematic music track featuring piano, clarinet, orchestral strings, glockenspiel, soft brush drums and upright double bass. Organic and natural sounding. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Energetic dance track that combines swing music with house beats. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A jolly and naïve, happy-go-lucky, melodic pop track. Suitable for kitch, quirky, ironic productions. A little bit silly, cheesy listening. Also good as a kids track. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Super-retro funky jam in Texas funk/jazz style. Features soulful trombone with a jammin groove that's all fun and funk. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Energetic instrumental music track recorded with a jazz quintet featuring trumpet, sax, piano, double bass and drums. Latin in some parts and swing in others this music is powerful, fast and motivational. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
Nice Jazz-Bossa. Bossa Nova, Modern Jazz. Light, Exciting, Romantic, Pleasant/Nice, Easy. Piano. Romantic/Melodrama, Retro. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Happy jazz theme inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy. [Tempo: Medium / 170 BPM]
A sweet and charming, somewhat nave sounding vocal pop ballad, with a sense of simpler times, perhaps going back to the 1950's-1970's with the innocence and genuine hope for a better world. The lyrics are a pretty straightforward love song, and the music is lush, delicate, tasteful and rich with a live string section and live horns. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 69 BPM]
Driving, raw blues-rock shuffle. [Tempo: Medium / 121 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]
Traditional retro swing / rockabilly, with all guitars. Double time acoustic jazz guitar swinging strums, bright and fun guitar solos. Drums enter second time around. Timeless feelgood jazz. Fast, fun and cheeky. [Tempo: Fast / 131 BPM]
