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This song is about overcoming adversity and taking a stand about who you are and what you believe in. It is full band and would be great for any sort of sports video games, sports shows, or fighting shows. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 153 BPM]
Heavy industrial song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A rocking 80's Van Halen meets Rolling Stones meet AC/DC about partying, loneliness and struggling against the odds. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Guitar based teen/youth rock; very strong chorus and guitar hooks, and with a great bass guitar break. Available both as a vocal and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 138 BPM]
A fast-paced, action-packed, hard-driving rock song with a dueling guitar-vocal refrain and powerful rhythms. The song is about someone coming to grips with the control his significant other has over his thoughts, and wanting to escape, ultimately succeeding by the song's end. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Female vocals powering a AC/DC style super rocker. Classic rock with a modern twist. Bass, guitars, drums. Lots of power and attitude. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
Anthem for the angry young girl. Female vocals over aggressive Muse style rock with middle eastern themed guitar leads. Heavy guitars, bass and drums, synth bass. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Dark, mysterious, driving electronica based rock song about the struggle of the individual to not become clone of society. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 158 BPM]
This song is a powerful, groove-based rock song. The verses keep you waiting and the chorus makes you desire a California lifestyle. This song would be great for any summer related TV shows, commercials, or movies. The lyrics are about not missing out on opportunities and enjoying life even when times are tough. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
This beginning of this track has an 60's era feel to it (old transistor radio). It starts with a lovey-dovey passage in the vein of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles, with just acoustic guitar and vocals. The hi-def quality kicks in with the full rock band and it transforms into a modern rock version of the passage. It has strong salsa and latin percussion, which gives it a slight Mexican sound. It will work well with heat/ fire, high-energy, dramatic, epic, speed and action-filled footage. Energetic guitars with a thumping bass line somewhere between pop and indie rock. The lyrics in the chorus describe a girl so seductive and hot that she paralyzes anyone she puts her eyes on. It's about "emotions amplifying" when she's around and feeling so head-over-heels infatuated and over-powered by a crush that it makes you want to cash in your chips. Game over. Sold. The lyrics in the verse talk about being original, one of a kind, and expressing the things that you need in a perfect relationship, i.e. "If you want to be lover darling... you've got to drop the expectations". Available as a vocal version and an instrumental verison. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
This hardcore metal track starts with a single driving guitar riff and builds to a heavy half time break. The choruses are layered with a very rhythmic and melodic feel. Lyrical content is about giving up our lives, completely, to our friends and family. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
An uplifting song about finding who you are on the inside by changing who you are on the outside. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Uptempo 80’s meets modern indie rock. Female vocals describing various work situations as a metaphor for lifes ups and downs, and forward and back. Clean guitar melodies, drums, bass and synth pads. [Tempo: Fast / 148 BPM]
This song is a staple alternative rock song. The easy listening, melody driven verses are equipped with perfectly accented guitar lines to make the chorus boom. This song would be great for romance, comedy, and friendship. The lyrics are about defining relationships in your life and realizing what matters the most. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]
Trippy, atmospheric, moody in the style of The Sneaker Pimps. Electric guitars, acoustic guitar, bass and lead synths, drum machine and acoustic drums. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Modern American Female rock in the style of mid Kelly Clarkson. Minor key, quiet/heavy dynamics. The ultimate woman’s ultimatum. Keywords: Anger, Pride, Ultimatum, Relationship. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
A fast tempo track that continually builds. The song deals with heart-break, coming close to having something, but never actually attaining. It's fast paced, upbeat intro is perfect for the start of any segment or transition. Male vocals. [Tempo: Fast / 154 BPM]
In an attempt to recapture his lost innocence, a man time travels back to when he was a young boy on Christmas Day. Bouncy pop/rock with piano, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, strings, sitar, synths, female backing vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 123 BPM]
A fast and trendy rock drum beat leads a heavy indie guitar riff and folky vocals in this unique and punchy track. Very current and prominent. [Tempo: Fast / 213 BPM]
This song is an anthem about the "cool" trendy kids who think they are better than others. It would be great for underdog stories on television shows, teenage shows and reality television. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Retro early 2000’s style American girl pop/rock. Female vocals, pop rock instrumentation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Heavy alternative rock. Powerful female vocals tell a tale of metaphorical revenge. Alternative rock band with atmospheric synths and drum machines. Keywords: Nightmares, dreams, scary. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Simple and slow minor song about feeling empty. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
This character has flown home, but their significant other has failed to pick them up, so take a cab home and contemplate the state of their relationship. A fast-past, hard-driving indie rock song with male vocals and catchy harmonies. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 151 BPM]
A spy in the crowd has his eye on the object of his desire, attempting to connect, but failing, and never getting over it. A fun 6/8 ballad that details wanting and regret. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
This track is an upbeat pop/rock song that combines guitars, synths, and happy lyrics, which really give it a positive feel. The driving drums give make the track upbeat, which makes it great for high energy. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
Ultra moody electronic dark pop in the style of Curve, Ladytron and Garbage. Drum machine and acoustic drums, Bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
She’s the one women want to be: Model, singer, actress all rolled into one. But watch that ego, everything comes with baggage. Cool electro rock with cool bass line, james bond guitar hook drum machine and kicking rock band chorus. Key words: Models, fashion shows, movie stars. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
Lyric about uncertainty in life but new days coming around and you must grab fresh start, upbeat rock and roll, indie, chiming guitars. Style like The Eagles. Also available as an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Chicago rock blues track with light-hearted lyrical whimsical content about ignorance and irony. Male vocals, crunchy lead guitars, and big drums. Suitable for bar scenes, auto and sports content, and as soundtrack or theme. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A groovy hard rock song in the vein of AD/CD and Black Sabbath. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Mid 2000’s style female singer/songwriter style track. Obsessive love leads to a bit of temporary madness, just a little. Acoustic guitars, drum loops, half time shuffle feel. Keywords: Addiction, relationships. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
This track starts off as a sultry guitar tune, and ruptures into blazing overdrive guitar textures on the choruses. There is a vocal version, as well as full-length and shorter instrumental versions. The first heavy parts start at around 1:30, so the 60-secs and 30-secs versions only have the slow part. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A tribute to the classic rock and Woodstock generation. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
This track is very high in energy level, making you want to stand up and celebrate/ rejoice. It will work well with parties, celebrations, fireworks, party scenes, dancing, etc. It will also work well with extreme sports, speed, action, party and fun filled footage. With verses that are more insightful and choruses that kick you in the face. Energetic guitars, prominent violin and piano, rock feel. Both acoustic and electric in feel. A total power-pop feel-good party anthem song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 105 BPM]
Soundtrack to a 70’s movie. Female vocals, flute melody, acoustic guitars. Looking back at one’s life and realizing there is no way to change the past, so look to the future. Keywords: Memories, Past, Looking back. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
This song is about the partying lifestyle and how you don't know whether you will learn from your mistakes, or even if you want to. It is full band and would be great for any reality tv show, shows about teenagers, partying ect. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
This track is nonstop energy with slamming drums, catchy vocals, and edgy lyrics. A great fit for action scenes, anything involving alcohol, parties, dances. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 158 BPM]
Uptempo electronic dance rock in the style of Garbage, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Heavy guitars, bass guitar, bass and lead synths, acoustic and electronic drums. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
An acoustic rock song about unity and togetherness. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
This is an energetic pop/rock song about being content with your life, not getting caught up on the bad things. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
This track is very epic and driving. It starts with an ambient sound-scape and turns into a huge melodic rock anthem. It has an exponentially-rising energy level throughout, (starting with strings, drums, synthesizers and piano) and working its way into a full band rock ballad with many vocal layers. It will work well with reflective, epic and sentimental footage. It will also work well with romance and relationship footage. Energetic guitars, angelic vocals, group vocals, violin and piano. The lyrics are all about looking back on a past event, remembering a past love and wishing you could relive the moment. Reliving old memories. To "pretend" to be lovers again. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
Power rock track, masterly performed and available both as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Huge choir vocal intro with tympani like drums and acoustic guitars. Light airy female vocals with light marching drums leads to a soaring chorus about loves confusing signals. In style of The Cranberries, Kelly Clarkson. Keywords: Heartbreak, lost love, loneliness, betrayal. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Americana free feeling song about moving away from home. Lyrics are about getting everything you can out of a person/place and needing to take a personal step forward and onto new things. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
A rising, passionate Rock song about feeling love. Features guitar, bass, and drums. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
A happy mid-uptempo alternative rock farewell to a girl with a pop/rock verse and jazzy lounge chorus. Features a male singer, distorted guitar, electric piano, harmonies, bass and drums. Lyrics "Farewell to you". Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
Midtempo shoegaze track in the style of Lush. Heavy synths, distorted bass, drum machine and acoustic drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
This is an ambient electronic song with a “U2” feel about being tired of your past regrets and wanting to change them. The song starts out more ambient and slowly builds into more of a pop/rock feel. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Interesting mix of Muse style music and American female rock vocals. Pounding shuffle tom tom beats throughout, with minor key guitar themes. Girl longs to be saved from a mundane existence by a comic book hero. Keywords: Life, heros, comic books, fantasy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
