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.
This track is upbeat, joyful and energetic. The pizzicato violin melody floats over a pulsating rhythm section of bass, synths, bells, harp and drums. Perfect for travel, light drama, commercials and comedy. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
Cheerful and retro-fun, this music track is inspired by the game show jingles of the 60’s and 70’s. Groovy flutes, trumpets and trombone play the light melody while laid back electric guitar, organ, xylophone, bass and drums undergird the snappy rhythm. Highly suitable as music for period pieces around the 1960’s-70’s, commercials and comedy. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Dramatic indecision is at the heart of this marimba, pizzicato string based piece. A feeling of resignation to an unfolding reality is also palpable. The rest of the arrangement consists of vibraphone, acoustic bass, drums, claps, and shaker. Great cue for drama or comedy themes. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
A track reminiscent in sound and style to Lemony Snickett's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Danny Elfman. Strange and unusual sounding mandolin creates an ominous mood that is kept warm and friendly by other instruments including harp, bass guitar, stomping and clapping, celesta and strings. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A very different and charming little piece. Nice vocal hook. Skewed off-center, leftfield, different, understated and laidback. Great as a feelgood track for advertising or as an intro / title theme. Available in various versions / instrumentations. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Happy and carefree, bright and bouncy track touching on Nu-folk and Pop. Features ukulele, acoustic guitar, piano and bells, with a simple hand clap for rhythm section. Folksy, uncomplicated and joyful. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Harry Potter meets the Addams Family in Wisteria Lane! An engaging black comedy symphony with dark, eccentric orchestration, a woozy hookline and big brassy ending. Good for ads or rolling credits with a central theme of 30 seconds duration. If you like this you may also like the Elliot Simons tracks 'An Unfortunate Incident' and 'Another Lovely Day'. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
This early country pop music track swings and sways, bops and rocks. Its honky tonk, twangy electric guitar melody has that quintessential Nashville tone which plays over a tight arrangement of saloon piano, acoustic guitars, double bass and drums. This is a great music for comedy, light drama, period pieces, rural programming and commercials. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 114 BPM]
A funny and quirky track with a reggae rhythm and cheesy "Doo Bop" type sampled voices. Playful, quirky, quaint and just the right amount of naff. Feelgood stuff, with a sense of tropical vacation. Flute- and sax solos follow. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
A big bass drum, tuba, accordian & piano set out the 3-4 rhythm for a memorable melody line in this jaunty bohemian waltzer. Burlesque, boisterous and gloriously chubby. If you like this you may also like the Elliot Simons tracks 'An Unfortunate Incident' and 'Carnaval De Paris'. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Acoustic guitar, finger picking country / folk style. Up-tempo, jolly and cheerful, slightly bluesy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 101 BPM]
A light-hearted and quirky track with lots of interesting percussion and clapping. Unusual sounding instruments mixed with fun and upbeat melodies creates a happy mood. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Uptempo, old-style Gypsy Jazz / Django type music, with a fun, jumpy feel. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 139 BPM]
A catchy and happy folk / country music featuring acoustic guitar rhythm and melodies, ukulele, percussion, bass and drums. Positive and optimistic composition great for commercials and adverts. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Slow old time rag. Historical, retro, novelty. Muted trumpet over guitar, piano, bass and drums. Cheeky and fun. A little bit bluesy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Happy and upbeat music piece featuring ukulele, hand Claps, acoustic guitars, piano, glockenspiel, bass guitar and drums. Uplifting and Motivating composition great for commercials and adverts. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]
A fun, new arrangement of the traditional French melody, Alouette. Bright and cheeky, with French instrumentation. A goofy whistling melody enters at about 1:25 in. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A cheeky and quirky little music track made with mallets, small percussion, piano and woodwinds. Simple / Light / Playful / Happy Music. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
An upbeat and fun hot club of France, gypsy jazz acoustic guitar jazz tune, featuring two acoustic guitars with bass and subtle drums. Uplifting, feel-good and fun; inspired by the guitar-based jazz music of the 1930's and 1940's. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Comic and laid-back retro music theme inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy music. [Tempo: Medium / 122 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]
The spirit of this whistle track is young, adventurous, and confident. Backed up by bells, synthesizers, vocals and drums the arrangement conveys playfulness and inclusion. Excellent music for commercials, children’s and web shows, reality and travel programming. Cute / Honest / Caring Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
A modern, fun and Catchy, spring in your step piece. Light melodies overlay sidechained pads to bring a joyful blend of musical airness, highly suitable for contemporary commercials and happy times. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
A quirky, uplifting & playful song about young love set in an innocent 1980’s-type era of video tape & goldfish. This catchy, eccentric aria has a memorable chorus of singalong vocables & a backing track featuring synth, drums & layered acoustic & electric guitar. Performed by the popular singer Daisy, whose other Dream Valley Music tracks include ‘Falling’ and ‘Follow Me’. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A bright, fun and casual, light pop / indie-pop / folk music. Think summer, family fun, sunshine and good times with good friends. Jovial, cheeky and cheerful. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A cute and playful track with a great hook. This track features a bouncy mbira with piano and strings. Suitable for ads and childrens programming. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
This unpolished, rootsy music track is a single resonator guitar performance. It’s lively and sparse, conveying the authentic tone and some of the idiosyncratic whims of pre-rock Delta Blues. A good fit for dramas, comedies, children’s shows and travel/cooking programing. Rootsy / Resonator Guitar / Sparse Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
Upbeat and cheerful jazz music with whistling. Features a care-free whistled melody, accompanied by a playful, light jazz band. (Note: This track was originally titled 'Playful Jazz' but was retitled to 'Playful Sunday'). [Tempo: Medium / 147 BPM]
A quirky suspense track with pizzicato strings, harp, celeste, pads, and piano, nice for children's mystery or detective shows. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A little quirky and humorous, this track features clarinets and horns in a little jazz combo. Great for detectives, retro or comedy in general. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A light, slightly playful and whimsical track. Cute and innocent. Happy, but not too intense. Child-like curiosity. For life's quirky and cheeky moments. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A fun and swingin', classic jazz combo track. Lighthearted, fun and cheeky, with a toe-tapping rhythm and a catchy melody. [Tempo: Medium / 125 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]
Quirky / Acoustic / Summer Time. "Can't Stop Me" is a definite hit with people of all ages. With Ska & Reggae influences and "cheesy organ" lines, this is a perfect summer time track. Double time ending brings a "get up and jive" feel to the track. Playful and lighthearted. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A happy-go-lucky, bouncy and colorful track that is also somewhat laid-back, with an optimistic, uncomplicated feel of the good life, fun times and the simple life. Acoustic guitar, Ukulele, whistling, xylophone and simple percussion with hand claps. A memorable tune that will have you whistling along, as you tap you foot. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
Cool and fresh cocktail jazz track, featuring vibes hammond organ and jazz trio. Underscore version also available. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Orchestral easy listening upbeat music, fast and jolly. In the style of fifties and sixties happy library music. [Tempo: Fast / 142 BPM]
This track is immediately joyful, catchy and friendly. It can quickly convey a sense of family, friends and community. With mandolin, acoustic guitar, bass, claps and percussion this track is bouncy and fun, reminiscent of 1940-60 “Sock Hop” pop. This track is perfect for comedies, show themes, vintage-youth period pieces, rural lifestyle, cooking or travel shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
A simple and charming chamber orchestra piece featuring mainly chamber string ensemble and background marimbas. Positive and motivational music mood with simple, yet complex rhythmical structure with odd time signatures. Casual and positive music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A light and gentle orchestra/pop crossover track. Pizzicato, harp, acoustic guitar, gently flowing string chords later joined by drum patterns and deep, soft bass tones. Delicate and appealing. Beauty, enjoyment, heavenly, children. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
A fun, bright and cheeky little number with a cute synth melody over a Pop / Nu-Folk backing. Unique / Whimsical / Sweet. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
A collection of bright and feel-good jazz pieces that are made to work well together, but each part also works great on it's own. Whimsical, carefree and playful jazz, suitable for fun and games, feelgood presentations, cartoons, childrens TV and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 163 BPM]
This sweet, lemonade-simple pop track is perfect for reproducing an innocent and easy-going atmosphere. The guitars, bass and brush drums yield a very acoustic sounding setting on which the piano and bells play. Its clean simplicity and light country accent is perfect for commercials, family, relationship dramas, travel, online how-to videos and documentaries. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 99 BPM]
Bombastic, grooving and lively, this music track is funky and fun with a pinch of New Orleans. Accordion, slide guitar and cornet play on the catchy and loose melody, while tuba, clavinet and drums whip up a solid grooving rhythm. The feel of this music is great for comedies, dramas, cooking, lifestyle and travel shows. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 BPM]
A really nice, happy and playful kids track with a subtle world / jungle / exotic / discovery / travel and adventure type feel. Cool marimba groove with bongos and a cute & perky flute melody. Great for childrens TV, games and more. Lasts 30 seconds. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Odd and quirky, strange, rhythmic, with world/ethnic percussion, glass tinklies, celeste, accordeon and strings. Like weird creatures, fun ideas, playful activity. Kids, children, funny animals, cute aliens or other beings. Nice 'oddball' novelty track. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A quirky, cheeky and a little bit sneaky, orchestral piece for drama, film, and more. Tip-toe'ing and quizzical. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A bouncy, happy-go-lucky music with a modern lo-fi feel. It skips and darts along with a touch of underlying melancholy, growing & expanding towards it’s inevitable conclusion. It’s unique quirkiness is similar in style to the Elliot Simons tracks, Dubweed and Squeezer. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 117 BPM]
Bells and whistles play this up-tempo track’s catchy melody. It conveys a rush and urge for innocent adventure and discovery. Pushing the rhythm along are the acoustic guitars, synth, bass and drums. Great for adventure, travel, comedy, family and relationship dramas. [Tempo: Fast / 208 BPM]
Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted. [Tempo: Fast / 108 BPM]
