Historical / Retro: 1970'sSuggested Production Type

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Going further back in time, this is where we keep our 1970's flavored music, which is a surprisingly popular area of our site. People love the 70's and its Disco chic. Whether you're looking for nasty Funk and Blaxploitation, glossy and glamorous Disco, R&B / Soul and Motown music, or you're looking for a classic 1970s rock sound like David Bowie, T-Rex or Yes, this is where you want to be looking. The 1970s was a remarkably influential decade in which we saw the creation of style, art, music and fashion that lives on even today. Boogie on down!

Horn-driven Afro-beat dance groove. Get up and get funky! [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]

Funky grooving blues with humorously engaging lyrics about a guy tuning out his nagging woman. Groovy saxophone duet compliments each verse and chorus. Medium fast up-tempo feel. Driving tenor sax and piano solos. Clever snappy outro. Catchy, fun, feel-good blues with a memorable hook. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]

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  • $45.95

Harmonized horn trio (tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet) belts out a compelling melody in this retro-modern jazz instrumental. Well placed bridge transitions to a warm, Wes Montgomery-influenced guitar. Tenor sax, trumpet, and bass solos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 148 BPM]

Fun funk rock number with Tower of Power, James Brown style horn section (trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax) and stellar Hammond B3 organ work. Clever lyric creates a metaphor from bacon. Driving rhythm section (funky electric guitar, drums, and slapping bass). Blistering lead guitar solo with wah-wah peddle. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]

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  • $45.95

Hard swinging big band backs big-voiced male crooner. Horn section (trumpets, trombones, tenor sax, alto sax) trades licks with a stinging electric guitar throughout the song in call and response. Jazz number with a definite blues feel. Lyrics send out a cool, good feeling vibe about the importance of teamwork in love, relationships, and life. Lyrics full of allusions and metaphors. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]

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  • $45.95

Atmospheric, Smooth Jazz to unwind to. Create a sophisticated and chilled vibe to go with cool lifestyle projects, relaxing in the summertime, luxury brands, on-hold music and sensual, intimate moments in tv dramas or comedies. Features Alto Sax, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]

This contemporary Latin jazz piece would work well in a variety of projects including advertising for fashion or any fun product, travel features, websites or scenes set in Latin locations. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]

Laidback, retro, silky, and funky infused with a Hip Hop groove, perfect for taking life easy, chilling out in the sun or a smokey lounge, trendy, urban commercials or any project in need of a mellow jazz vibe. Features Flute, Guitar, Upright Bass, Rhodes Piano, Strings and Drums. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]

An emotional ballad featuring powerful female vocals. A tale of heartbreak and finding closure to come out on the other side with strength and dignity. A great contemporary track with a touch of retro soul ala early 70s Stevie Wonder. Great for tv dramas or romantic movie soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]

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  • $51.95

Shuffle jazz tune recorded on Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Piano, Double bass and Drums. Very optimistic with high energy. Happy solos and vibrant ending. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]

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  • $36.85

Old school flavored funk music track, reminiscent of P-Funk acts from the 70's and 80's, but given a more hip hop feel. Ideal for comedy, blaxploitation and retro revival scenes as well as nightlife and fashion. Tribute / Club / Urban Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]

An upbeat retro track that is both cool and quirky.It has that vintage 60's and 70s motown sound and would make a great bed for TV and radio commercials or any web video that needs a pleasant, fun, upbeat oldies/ soulful/ motown sound. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 107 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]

Joy and adventure are feelings close at hand when this 70’s inspired, Indie-Folk music track starts. Its whistles and bells play a fun and light-hearted melody over a rhythm. Splendid for web tutorials, adult drama, travel, children’s and lifestyle shows. Cute / Fun / Satisfying music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]

A medium tempo jazz-rock song featuring tenor saxophone, bass and drums to evoke a serene, pensive atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]

This jazz track features a lively melody played by tenor sax to evoke a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium / 0 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: Slow / 80 BPM]

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  • $38.55

Retro funk-rock blues brothers riffs with dance elements, funky and stomping with a cheeky grin, great for comedians, spies and superheroes alike. Cool / 70's / Party Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]

Groovy and uplifting Disco Funk with guitars, horns, electric piano, bass and drums. Fun and retro party vibes. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]

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  • $44.40

An upbeat, funky pop groove with a happy and positive vibe. This modern funk track would work well for fashion, advertising, travel, vacation, lifestyle or any media production that needs a funky and feel-good background track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]

Classic Funk style. Upbeat, funky, strutting, confident swagger and strut. Cool, fun, fresh, lively. [Tempo: Fast / 110 BPM]

Cool, swanky and fresh Funk track. Slight big-beat feel on the drums, modern sounds combined with vintage organ, horns and funky guitars. A confident, strutting and funky feel. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]

A wonderfully quaint and genuine French / European Jazz Waltz, with a hint of Gypsy Jazz or Manouche Jazz. Performed with real live instruments, this authentic waltz of France is the perfect accompaniment for anything vintage, retro, cultural or historical, related to Paris, France, or Italy, Sicily, Poland etc. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 180 BPM]

Classic Hollywood movie style, romantic drama underscore. Recorded with a real live orchestra, this is a long track that goes through various stages and can be used for many cues in a retro style romantic movie, historical, classic / film noir etc. of the 1930's-1970's. Many of the different parts and sections are also available as a separate file (See Edit 1, Edit 2, etc.) to make it easier for you to fit this music into your production. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]

Perky hip-hop / funk, light hearted and fun with a pinch of Blues, works great with advertising, presentations and everything that's sizzling and coooool. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]

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]

Blissful and sensual Brazilian Bossa Nova. Capture the essense of far away exotic beaches, sunny skies, relaxing in the summertime and tender, romantic moments. Features male vocal, brass, flute, guitar, electric piano, bass and percussion. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]

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  • $40.50

A catchy, upbeat groove with smooth, sophisticated piano melody perfect for any project looking for a contemporary jazz funk track similar in style to Brian Culbertson, Jeff Lorber etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]

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  • $22.95
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  • $41.85

Beautiful, laidback Bossa Nova with acoustic guitars, piano, bass and drums. Easy going, sensual Brazilian sound, relaxing vacations, romantic mood for bars and restaurants or other intimate settings. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]

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  • $41.35

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]

An upbeat, feel good, jazzy Brazilian influenced track performed live by Piano, Upright Bass and Drums. Perfect for happy times, exotic places, partying, jazz clubs or any project in need of an exotic, lively and sophisticated sound. [Tempo: Fast / 10 BPM]

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Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. Funny yet poignant lyric about a boy who is obsessed with music and happily lost in his dreams. And maybe his dreams are better than the real thing anyway? At the core it's about doing your own thing and being true to your nature no matter what anyone else thinks. NOTE: Deliberate "vinyl record scratching" sound towards the end of the track. This is there on purpose and is not an error with the file or with your download! [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]

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  • $45.95

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]

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  • $47.80

Funky track with clav and brass section. Busy, lively, excited. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]

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  • $47.90

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]

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]

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Hot big band blazes a path for humorous male crooner lyrics. Clever metaphors poke fun at salespeople and being promised that deal that’s just too good to be true. Medium up-tempo swing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]

A charming slow swing ballad featuring piano, electric guitar, acoustic bass, and male crooner. This song has a warm, vintage feel with fine musicianship. Guitar and piano solos complement each other. Lyrics tell the story of a guy trying to get back together with his lost love under the guise of “I just stopped by to say hello” [Tempo: Slow / 79 BPM]

Jazzy, funky Hip Hop available with or without vocals. Influenced by Digable Planets, Guru, Gang Starr and The Roots. Suitable for any project looking for a smooth, old school and positive sound. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

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  • $55.95

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]

A funky guitar lick drives this happy, bouncy track and is complimented by one funky bass player. Very positive, upbeat vibe and would work well under dialog for adventure, exploration, travel, cooking shows, fashion and reality TV. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]

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  • $52.65

Retro cinematic intergalactic trailer cue with an epic espionage twist. It starts with a dark, murky portishead - like vibe that is reminiscent of James Bond, Mission Impossible, The Avengers and 50s, 60s and 70s spy music. It drops into a driving trip hop groove that builds into a crescendo featuring heavy guitar, orchestral strings and mellotron. A very unique and cool track that will really make your project stand out with a unique identity. It's a cool, retro, psychedelic, shagtastic mix of austin powers meets 007 and get smart. [Tempo: Slow / 70 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]

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  • $49.95

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]

This is a powerful and energetic metal track with heavy guitar riffs, fast drums and strong bass, Also featuring choir and percussion for the more epic feel. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]

A somewhat mysterious beginning develops into a rhythmic and quirky orchestral piece.This track is hard to pin down to a single genre or type of use. It has a pensive and querying feel to it, like a classic Agatha Christie mystery puzzle. It also has a sense of accomplishment and some driving force, yet it is delicate and cool, which can make it work for delicate and emotional commercials and more. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]

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  • $50.95

A feelgood jazz / funk / fusion track led by a melodic horn section, with electric piano, subtle jazz guitar and a R&B / disco / soul type bass line. Mid-tempo, positive but not too over excited, feel good funk. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]

Live performed jazz / country / blues ballad. Slow waltz rhythm. Performed and recorded in one take, live on the spot. Nice vintage sound. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]

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  • $38.95

Fun, upbeat, groovy and retro Funk with wah guitar, driving breakbeat, smokin horns and an elastic bass line. Great for commercials, movies or any project in need of some action packed, old school Funk. [Tempo: Fast / 117 BPM]

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  • $42.35
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