Here is our selection of light and quirky 'subtle comedy' royalty-free music tracks. This selection from our production music library features music with a goofy, oddball and whimsical sound - not so much 'in your face' but rather, a more sophisticated comical approach. These stock music tracks will go great with light comedy, sneaking around, candid camera, quirky scenes, animation and more. Royalty free music tracks to license and download in WAV and MP3.
A big brassy horn theme paying homage to the happy, dancey sounds of 50s & 60s Latino Mambo & Salsa rhythms. This cheerful tune has all the charm, wit & warmth you could expect to hear on off-beat comedy shows, cartoons or Children’s TV. Similar in style to the Dream Valley Music tracks, Cresta Fiesta & Sambatastico. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
This is a fun piece of bizarre orchestral music in the style of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton films. Trumpet, clarinet and violin solos lead to a section of pounding low brass and marching snare drum. Nice for both comedic and serious horror as well as sci-fi. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
Mysterious, yet dreamy and pleasant soundtrack for life. [Tempo: Medium / 144 BPM]
This is a cute, innocent track that tells a whimsical story in 30 seconds. Use it as an underscore for light stories with a touch of comedy , fantasy, or adventure. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
Acoustic / Quirky / Up Beat. This pleasant, happy piece is sure to make you want to sway your head and shoulders in time with the track. Simple yet catchy melodies make this piece what it is. Homely, light hearted, charming. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A quirky, light and cheeky comedy music track, made with various percussion and acoustic instruments. Suggestive and fun music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Quirky, Fun and light comedy track made with various percussion and acoustic instruments. Curious and cute. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Delightfully retro, dreamy Latin jazz music inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy. Theremin and strings melodies over a lounge retro music tune. Easy listening. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Inspirationally warm, optimistic and excited is conveyed so clearly in this track. From the whistle and bell melody, to the rhythm section of acoustic guitar, electric piano, bass, and drums, this track gives you good energy Excellent for commercials, travel and family drama/comedy based themes. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Happy and carefree acoustic music track. Uplifting, light and energising music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
A light orchestral track featuring pizzicato strings and low clarinet. Sneaking around comes to mind, as does the somewhat clich 'up to no good' feeling, or 'clumsy oaf' vibe, but with a light and cheeky feel. [Tempo: Slow / 108 BPM]
Quirky and relaxed, this track features acoustic guitars and deliberately imperfect whistling. The track has a charming, off key and off beat sense of "doing it yourself" and just letting it all hang out, enjoying the simple pleasures and taking it easy. This track will go well with commercials and feelgood, quirky presentations, perhaps a little bit tongue-in-cheek. Also available without the whistling, and without the drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A laid back, happy and easy going Nu-folk music track with whistling, acoustic guitar and acoustic piano. All live recorded on fully acoustic instruments - no electronics. Lazy and care free music. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
This marimba and pizzicato dramedy cue works great to convey curiosity, fudged attempts, hope, and relational push and pull. The beat is stable and grooving. The melody is supported by an arrangement of bells, bass, shakers and drums. Good for commercials, dramedy, cooking and travel. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A goofy Spy / Secret Agent inspired music track, with a comic aura. Anticipation and breaking in atmosphere. Mystery and fun altogether with a nice spy atmosphere. Secret Mission / Action / 60's Music. [Tempo: Slow / 122 BPM]
Bouncy and percussion driven track. Happy upbeat music. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
Off beat comedy, played by full orchestra, choir and dobro. Country meets Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice, Desperate Housewives, Mars Attacks). [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A fun, cheeky and upbeat royalty-free Polka music track with a traditional European folk sound of accordeons, piano and violin, with upright bass. With a sound of France, Paris, French music, but also with some Italian music / sound of Italy or Sicily influences, this track can work great for travel and cultural content. Anything to do with European culture and history, travels to Paris, France, to Italy, to Poland, or indeed to any European or Eastern European destination. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A happy-go-lucky, bouncy and fun track with acoustic guitars, xylophone and piano. A happy and uncomplicated melody and mid-tempo rhythm make this track great for commercials, infomercials, "how-to" videos and anything to do with the good life, simple pleasures and positivity. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A French or European style accordeon waltz with a slightly hellish feel, this track will go well with anything France, traditional Europe, Eastern Europe / European backcountry. It has a subtle undertone of humor, and will work for travel, culture, historical, as well as for dark humor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Sweet and sassy 1920’s style early jazz. Bass clarinet carries the vibrato-rich melody over an accompaniment of soprano clarinet, French horn, tuba, piano and drums. This period piece captures an essence of post-ragtime, early jazz, with its playfulness and harmonic uniqueness. Equally excellent for historical themes and modern comedy. Deliberately lo-fi / old sound. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A quirky and fun jazzed up tune that features clever drumming, Pizzicato strings, upright bass, percussion and cute melody. Ideal for commercials and TV shows or films that have a "hectic and hurried" vibe but in a funny mischievous kind of way. [Tempo: Fast / 230 BPM]
Fun, absurd, goofy – this comedy cue starts of with a quirky pizzicato string melody played over funky drums. A funky synth bass and tuba hold down the bottom end as a kalimba and wash clavinet add spice on the top. Good for comedy, commercials, family, travel, themes of corny fun. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
A joyful, fun and happy music track featuring ukulele, acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, piano, bass, percussion and drums. Great for advertising / TV commercials, presentations and much more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 4. Finale. Vivace. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A fresh and natural track played by ukelele and acoustic instruments. Great for use with outdoors images such as hiking, camping, nature. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Cheerful and slightly mischievous stock music. A very playful melody that takes the time to explore the world around it. Orchestral, Playful, Adventurous Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Fun background music with a swing feel. Played by melodic acoustic piano, live bass, groovy brush drums and uplifting shaker. Great for children project, family album, video game, flash animation or anything that needs chic retro music on the one hand and modern funny tune on the other. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
Modern pop music mixed with music elements from the 50's, inspired by Meghan Trainor. Fun, upbeat and cool tune with saxophones, piano and an urban rhythmic feel. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
An innocent and upbeat track that has a hint of mystery and comedy to it. Harp, piano, pizzicato strings and unusual percussion come together to create a quirky mood. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Happy, light hearted jazz strut. Piano, acoustic bass, drums. Easy on the ears, and just puts you in a good mood. [Tempo: Slow / 106 BPM]
A warm and playful, easy-going, light pop music track with a slightly tropical / island sound. Featuring a cheerful piano melody accompanied by a sun-drenched ukulele rhythm. Takes a slightly introspective turn before returning to bright and cheery to finish off. Jovial / Cosy / Heartening Music. Very family oriented. [Tempo: Medium / 99 BPM]
An upbeat and bright piece of happy indie pop rock. A cool bouncy feel with Ukulele, stabbing brass lines and groovy piano melodies. Great for product promos, advertising and business. [Tempo: Medium / 166 BPM]
This lively & mischievous filmic sounding leitmotif builds from quizzical phrases into busy, bustling orchestration that hurries along with occasional humorous hesitations. Evoking excitement & magic or the busy drudgery of the working day. Matched in style & character to other Elliot Simon’s tracks, Another Lovely Day, The Secret Path, A Midnight Symphony, Hotel Tango and An Unfortunate Incident. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 108 BPM]
The catchiness of this whistle-based music track hits you immediately. Joining the whistles is a fun synth on the melody. Layered synth keyboards, vocal effects, plucked guitar, synth bass and drums make out the rest of arrangement. The piece modulated up for added excitement. This is an excellent music for positive media, comedy, travel, lifestyle, web shows, and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A fun and a bit goofy, orchestral light comedy track. Great for comical and funny situations, at the same time as also carrying an old-school film score type orchestral sound. Goofy / Funny / Wacky / Mischievous. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
This catchy, piano-driven uplifting track conveys an optimistic and playful energy. Pizzicato strings play the friendly melody, backed up by xylophone, marimba, bass and drums. This track is excellent for positive flavored commercials, drama, comedy and travel programming. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A fun and quirky music track made with light percussion, pizzicato strings and other acoustic instruments. Light / Investigative / Playful Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Snowballing quickly into a catchy dance track, this piece is an adventure into good, sustained feelings . It features an ‘80s inspired synth melody with brilliant, upbeat acoustic guitars, piano, bass, synth effects, and grooving drums. This has multitudes of uses in action, drama, commercials, fashion, recreation, travel, and wellness. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 148 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]
Engaging and playfully sinister, this Latin-infused music track is melodramatic and fun. Horn stabs create tension over a grooving bed of Latin percussion, synth strings, acoustic bass and a Hip Hop beat. This track would fit well within comedies, dramas, commercials, and travel programming. [Tempo: Medium / 155 BPM]
Warm and inspiring stock music track. Features playful pitched percussion, slappy drums, and a pulsating string section. Cheeky / Happy / Cute Music. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
This upbeat, vintage-inspired R&B track is excellent to injecting enthusiasm into your media. The energy created around electric guitar, fingered bass, vintage organs and funky drums heightens as the arrangement keeps modulating up. The applications for this track are many: commercials, 1960’s period pieces, dramas, comedies, documentaries, how-to videos, lifestyle/cooking shows, etc. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 3: Minuet. Allegretto - Trio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A track that has a sense of something being created. It has a slight industrial feel to it, so would work well in scenes something is being constructed, such as a building, or with a puzzle game, something to do with building blocks etc. Instruments include a detuned xylophone, vibraphone, percussion, strings and piano. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Light and jovial in a retro-cool package, this music track swings like a cheerful pop song from the 1960’s. Flutes, vibraphone and bells play the catchy melody while the rhythm section is played on bass, organ, and drums. Great music for period pieces around the 1960’s-70’s, commercials and comedy. [Tempo: Medium / 83 BPM]
A positive, quirky and fun vintage 1950's style track. Kitsch and quirky, made with percussion and orchestra. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
A mid-tempo, quirky and light music track made with pizzicato strings, piano, guitars and percussion, and in a slightly bossa-nova chic style. Fun / Tongue-in-cheek / Simple / Upbeat / Quirky Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
A quirky and lighthearted track that has a light and fun mood created by kids guitar, whacky flute, crazy clapping and powerful jazzy brass. Starts with a small amount of energy and grows in intensity throughout. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]