This is where we keep the music that makes us think of the 1980's. This music wasn't actually composed or recorded in the 80's, but it has an 80's feel and sound, making these tracks suitable for Retro 1980s productions. Historical, even. (Even though, for those of us who grew up in the 1980s with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Grandmaster Flash, Human League and New Order's "Blue Monday", it feels really weird to talk about that era as "Historical"!)
Cool, airy electronic pop music track. Chilled pads over thick analogue bass and a laid back beat. Fresh, heartening and invigorating music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 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]
Retro 8-bit computer gaming nostalgia. Bjorn actually composed and produced this track entirely using the built in 8-bit sampling sound chip in the Amiga 500 computer, back in about 1991, back when he was going under the tongue-in-cheek nickname "Dr.Awesome of Crusaders". [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
Retro 8-bit computer gaming nostalgia. Bjorn actually composed and produced this track entirely using the built in 8-bit sampling sound chip in the Amiga 500 computer, back in about 1991, back when he was going under the tongue-in-cheek nickname "Dr.Awesome of Crusaders". [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Retro 8-bit computer gaming nostalgia. Bjorn actually composed and produced this track entirely using the built in 8-bit sampling sound chip in the Amiga 500 computer, back in about 1991, back when he was going under the tongue-in-cheek nickname "Dr.Awesome of Crusaders". [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
Retro 8-bit computer gaming nostalgia. Bjorn actually composed and produced this track entirely using the built in 8-bit sampling sound chip in the Amiga 500 computer, back in about 1991, back when he was going under the tongue-in-cheek nickname "Dr.Awesome of Crusaders". [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Positive and laid back electro pop royalty free music track. Slightly retro feel, emotional and full of reverb, this track has uplifitng synth hooks over dreamy pads and thick bass. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Upbeat, driving electronic pop track. Energetic driving drums, and warm analog bass, dreamy pads and uplifting melodic synth hooks. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Emotional electronic pop track. Emotional piano over big analog bass and a driving electro beat. Catchy synths sit over euphoric shimmery pads. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Driving upbeat electro pop track. Big synth bass and catchy synth hooks over a driving beat. Analog sounds give this track a retro electronic feel. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Spacey, ethereal, moody, groovy, dreamy, haunting & other-worldly electronic track. A determined beat combines with ghostly synths & vocal fx to make motivated music suitable for corporate / science / news / documentary / dramatic / mystery type projects. Influenced by the sound of Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
Soft, thoughtful, reflective, dreamy, mellow, peaceful, piano-lead track with a slight country vibe to it. Tranquil, sedate, atmospheric, wistful, serene, contemplative & soothing. Would suit documentary / romantic / cinematic type projects. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
A cute and funny Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 154 BPM]
A cute and funny Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Retro 8-bit / 16-bit computer gaming style music, inspired by the sounds of 1980's and 1990's arcade video game machines and home video game systems such as Nintendo, Commodore Amiga, Sega, Atari, etc. This track has a melodic action feel, like an agent on a mission. Good for retro projects and chic contemporary projects looking for a stand-out sound. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Retro 8-bit / 16-bit computer gaming style music, inspired by the sounds of 1980's and 1990's arcade video game machines and home video game systems such as Nintendo, Commodore Amiga, Sega, Atari, etc. This track has a melodic action feel, like an agent on a mission, a crime in progress, a cool spy master or a super hero. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
A cute and quirky Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. Reminescent of 1980's and 1990's video games such as Zelda, Super Mario, Frogger, etc. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A cute and quirky Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody and a slight Blues feel. Funny, silly and happy. Good for retro projects, comedy / slapstick / quirky and wacky media. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
A quirky Retro Video Game type track with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. Inspired by the sounds of 1980's and 1990's video games such as Super Mario bros., Super Mario Sunshine etc. This track has "light and dark" sections with jolly and jumpy "daylight" parts changing into dark and mysterious "underground" parts. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]
Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Retro, 1980's, Eighties, Japan. Retro eighties' hair metal, with a heavy influence from old Japanese cartoons and series. Kinda ridiculous, but perfect for that 80's revival, or a retro game app. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Fast techno-funk beat, typical 80's music used for breakdance battles. 1980's, Retro, Technopop, Synth Pop, Electro Funk, Break dance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Heavily inspired by the eyebrow song from advertising. Funky and cheesy synth-pop track with a super strong retro old school 80's flavor. Lots of synthesizers and a cool vocoder robot voice. 1980’s / Eighties Retro, Technopop, Synth Pop, Electro Funk, Breakdance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
Romantic, smooth, modern Jazz piano with drums, alto sax and upright bass. Mood ranges from calm and reflective building to a funky, driving groove. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Jazzy, disco house track ready to get the good times rolling. Smokin' horns over a driving dance groove ready to slip into any fun, vibrant and upbeat project. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Driving, upbeat electronic pop track. Thick analogue bass and retro beats give this relaxed electronic track an uplifting feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Chilled electronic music track. Optimistic dreamy pads and thick analogue synths give this track a rich lush texture. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Chilled, but refreshing and energizing electronic track. Optimistic dreamy pads and thick analogue synths give this track a rich, lush texture. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Happy and silly video game music, in the style of SNES and Mario World. Lo-fi sound with a lot of character. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Driving and serious minimalist track, consisting of intertwined repetitive motifs. It has a strong influence by Vangelis, famous for his Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks. Dark and grandiose. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Heartfelt gospel instrumental features soulful sax and organ. Ref. David Sanborn, Jimmy Smith [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Cosmic, choral Funk where 80's influenced R&B dance music gets down with an epic choir. P-Funk style quirky groove that gives you permission to dance the robot while in church. Also features drum machine, synth bass, electric piano and wah guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A short, ambient guitar intro leads to a driving, determined Rock track with a distinct 80's feel. Great for sports, movies, commercials or when you've got to have a montage. Features guitar, synths, piano, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Retro synths, dreamy pads and spacious synth melodies give this track a dream like feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Tough, deep bass and old-school breaks open up into a piano and synth riff reminiscent of the late eighties, early nineties breaks scene. Works great as free running music, parkour and urban culture / break dance scenes, also works great where you need high energy music, fast paced edit like extreme sports montages. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
A retro disco funk track with a latin feel. Funky bass and rhythm guitar combine and dance with some soulful sax and flute licks to complete this infectious shoulder twitching groove! Gives a feeling of fun and nostalgic hazy summers. Great for use in advertising, cooking programmes, holidays, summer adventures, dancing or any scene that needs some funky soul vibes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
An 80’s style pop-rock, break up song about how alcoholism ended a romantic relationship. Top 40 radio friendly. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Pure 1980's with this blend of R&B, Pop and Dance. Influenced by the likes of Billy Ocean, Michael Jackson and Michael McDonald featuring synths, drum machine and some funky guitar licks. Sharp suits, big hair and driving around LA in the summertime with the top down. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Modern Jazz-Fusion track full of dynamics, drive and energy in 7/8 time signature. Influenced by Chick Corea, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Lorber etc. Features Piano, Synth, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Laidback beat with ambient synthesizers and eastern style vocal chant. Modern with a retro 80s twist, thought provoking, late night, lush and blissful track for chilled media productions. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Sexy, seductive, funky and laidback R&B track for projects in need of a classy and urban soundtrack. Retail, fashion, in-store use, 80s flashbacks and commercials. Features Piano, Guitar, Synth Bass, Pads and Drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Down tempo dub track with old skool drums and synth stabs, industrial warehouse vibe with creative fx to add intensity. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A happy, summery pop-rock track. Uplifting, happy piano over a summery beat, with retro synths as support. Positive and emotional melodies over sentimental organ. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Sexy piano leads this very chill and happy groove. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Energetic and happy classic rock track featuring driving guitars, upbeat drums and solid bass. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Head back in time with this uptempo electronic track featuring eighties synthesizers and a drum machine. Great for TV, Film and Video Games in need of that retro sound. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Uplifting track featuring catchy piano and glockenspiel melody, strumming acoustic guitar, subtle string and choir with a driving groove on drums and bass. Fun in the sun, striving and inspiring, playful adventures or any joyful project. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Chilled electronica with spacey, retro and robotic synths and dreamy, elegant violin over a steady beat. Great for fashion, science, technology, late night lounging music, background retail, modern romance and drama or any project with a relaxed and modern theme. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Laidback electronic funk with a heavy 80's influence. Retro, carefree and uplifting with shimmering synths, vintage drum machine and cool guitar licks. Great for laidback party scenes, youthful commercials, fashion, make-up, vacations and films set in the 80's. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Jazzy and relaxing electronica with vocoder, trumpet, synths and drums. For any project in need of a modern, sophisticated and chilled soundtrack. Blissful, hypnotic, intelligent, cool and classy [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Authentic sounding retro Boogie tune, with a strong Disco vive. Typical sound from the late 70's or early 80's, with synth bass, Nile Rodgers style guitars and full string ensemble. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]