Historical / Retro: 1980'sSuggested Production Type

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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"!)

A slightly jazzy, retro, funk / filmscore type track. Could easily be the main theme soundtrack for a 1970's or 1980's cop drama or action happy private investigator type show. Mysterious vibes, sense of danger and excitement. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]

A simple and clear ambient pop track. Optimistic and sincere. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]

Electro-Jazz Funk with a powerful head nodding groove combined with a simple melody and chords that mix elements from the 70s to the present day. A cool and classy track driven by a seriously funky bassline. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]

Super Fusion big band in an exciting, powerful arrangement. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]

A catchy pop-dance track with big clubby, driving electronic drums, big synth bass and cutting portamento synth hooks over the chorus. Energetic with an emotional feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]

A cute and funny Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 154 BPM]

Dance-infused electro/pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

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A dramatically triumphant orchestral/rock hybrid piece. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]

Electro-Ambient / Downtempo / Electro chill. Dreamy / floating / slow pulsating rhythm. Quirky. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $43.30

This guitar-driven track is encouraging, upbeat, steadfast and reminiscent of the power pop of the 1980s. Together with solid rocking bass and drums, this track is excellent for commercials, and youth, travel, friendship and adventure themes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 137 BPM]

A seriously funky Dance / Pop / Disco crossover track with an infectious beat and positively sparkling dance grooves. Comining elements of 1970's, 1980's and 2000's dance / pop music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]

A short track (1 minute) with a swirley intro section that breaks into a full-on dance beat at 14 seconds. Energetic, uplifting, exciting. Uptempo and upbeat. [Tempo: Very fast / 142 BPM]

Stylish disco / funky track with a powerful brass section and a kicking rhythm section. 1970's or early 1980's style synthesizer licks in the style of George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Prince, or General Caine. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A tongue-in-cheek lyric about an idyllic, celestial place to get away from the stress and boredom of living on earth. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]

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Modern funk with a taste of old school groove, Sanazzay (San Jose) is on funky town. Skanky guitar, fat organ and bass, soulful trumpet and powerhouse horns. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]

Uptempo 80's style alternative pop with quirky female vocals. Thematic synth melody over top of pulsing bass synths, cutting rhythm synths, over fast paced drum machines and live drumkit, verse highlights a distinct bass guitar theme. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]

Classic Heavy Metal structure, but with a bold and current arrangement. Heavy chug rhythm guitars over a heavy pounding drum set, like a lost tank driving through the tundra. Memorable melody. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]

A very feelgood, bright and sparkly Electro-pop / Synth pop track that combines retro and new sounds with a crisp, modern production style. Happy and uncomplicated, a little bit quirky. Good track for when you're going for a unique, interesting sound with an optimistic feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]

A full tilt bassline and dance riff with glitchy interludes and a ‘Drop It’ vocal snatch. Suitable for high octane visuals or modern techno music bed. Nasty & exciting but with a sense of fun. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]

A driving electronic pop track. A blend of modern and retro electronic sounds over a driving beat. Uplifting and positive feel. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]

A driving, retro, electronic pop track, with infectious synth hooks and lush pads. This hazy, melodic track has a very emotional, summery feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]

Authentic sounding retro Funk tune with a Cop Show music vibe. Soulful guitar chords on a funky drum and bass groove topped by mojo horn melodies. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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]

Deep, dark and brooding synths combine in a strange rhythmical glory. Weird and wonderful, works great with technology advertising and futuristic scenes. Electronic / 80's / Future Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]

Bass synths and pads, Lead synths, drum machine, live kit, heavy guitars and electric bass. Seductive female vocals set the scene of the ultimate club seductress. Modern electro-rock with a dance groove. Also available as an instrumentalversion. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]

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Cinematic, dreamy and slightly melancholic musical piano theme, with a subtle synth rhythm. Thoughtful and with a hint of mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]

A deliciously retro Computer / Techno / Videogame / Demo-scene influenced track, combining the classic sounds of the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari, Nintendo and Sega, with more modern electro- and dance sounds. Funky and confident. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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Dance club music with a strong 1990's influence. Can also be retro synth / electro-pop / youth party oriented. Boisterous, energetic / Hi NRG, dance floor music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

Set of 5 music loops
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Retro style, sexy and punchy electronica, in the style of Kraftwerk and others. Swinging tight beats, robotic analogue synth bassline, dirty synth lead and warm synth parts build underneath. Fashionable and confident. Great for fashion, culture, products, videogames, infomercials, technology and much more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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An intricate and evolving piece of music that moves into more energetic sounds. Has senses of exploration, mystery, adventure and wonder. Slight 1980's influence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]

Description: An easy-going pop track with a positive vibe. Lyrics that are romantic, appreciative and optimist...a real feel good song! [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]

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Mellow, contemporary, romantic and funky Jazz track similar in style to Trumpeters Chris Botti, Rick Braun etc. Great track for creating a modern and sophisticated vibe in your next project. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

Quirky and fun, this 8-bit, old-school arcade track is great for comedy and children’s themes. A variety of synths sounds make up the catchy arrangement. It takes you on the sonic adventure of arcade levels and bosses. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]

Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. An abstract lyric about people and things in the past and sadly wondering where they've gone. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]

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Contemporary jazz funk track. Live Gibson guitar. Jazz band. Middle part is solo el guitar. Driving, uplifting, positive [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]

Energetic and positive Rock Music track featuring overdrive guitars, screaming solos, solid bass and powerful drums. Great as music for sports and motivational videos. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 188 BPM]

A modern funk pop music track with a funky bass line, uptempo beat and vocal chants. Great music for use with sport, fast moving content, dancing media. Available with or without the vocal parts. [Tempo: Medium / 114 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]

Uptempo, retro funk drive. Lively bass and drums. Busy, fresh. [Tempo: Fast / 133 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, Medium / 90 BPM]

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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]

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Van Halen meets Huey Lewis in this uptempo, happy, Keyboard driven track that takes us back to the roaring 80s. Don't forget your shoulder pads. Compulsory tapping guitar solo included. [Tempo: Fast / 128 BPM]

A sound similar to 1980's electro-pop groups like Human League, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk and others. [Tempo: Fast / 127 BPM]

Retro electro pop track with vintage synths and laid back analogue beats. Dreampop lush synths and thick bass. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

A hip-hop anthem about beating the system and rising up. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]

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A catchy uptempo indie rock song about the infamous Chateau Marmont. Features driving drums, piano, guitar, and airy female vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 93 BPM]

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Big and brassy, this up-tempo funk is great for sports highlights. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]

This is one ride you won’t want to miss. A fast, up tempo rock piece, with tons of catchy, musical energy pulsing through every inch. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 145 BPM]

An old school, underground Hip Hop vibe influenced by Gorillaz. Slightly dark but somewhat playful with a slick, funky groove, piano chords and shimmering synth arpeggios this is a perfect urban track to have in the background to keep the energy going. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 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]

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