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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]
This track has a high energy level throughout and will work well with extreme sports, speed, action and fun filled footage. Energetic guitars with a thumping bass line somewhere between pop and rock. The lyrics are all about cornering someone in a relationship and calling "checkmate" on the entire relationship. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]
This track has an exponentially-rising energy level throughout, starting with ambient piano, strings/ feedback/ delayed guitar and then it boosts up in energy, kicking into a full band rock song with epic violin parts and vocal harmonies. It will work well with footage that is scenic, of nature, outdoors, reflective, beautiful, epic, victorious, uplifting, hopeful, ashamed, sad, depressing, lonely, bittersweet, homesick or driving. Energetic guitars with a thumping bass line somewhere between pop and rock. The lyrics are all about a guy and a girl in a relationship both looking into the sunset from a different part of the world. Confessing to the sunset their relationship troubles. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
This track has a very high energy level throughout and will work well with extreme sports, speed, action, party and fun filled footage. Solid rock band feel. Energetic electric guitars with a prominent violin and thumping bass line somewhere between pop and rock. The lyrics are all about looking into the future and planning for a better life. Confident, hopeful, dramatic. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 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 track has three different tempo changes, from 122 BPM to 92 BPM to 170 BPM, then ending the song in 92 BPM. So the energy goes from high to low then from high to low again. A very emotional and sentimental song about a teenage suicide. A song about distance, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and a suicide note that was left. The chorus of the song is the suicide note (i.e. The Closeness that I get from you is like the feeling of the first man to walk the moon), first sung by the boy's point of view, then sung from the girl's point of view at the funeral. A tragic Romeo & Juliet style ending to this melodramatic tale of "Alex" and "Sarah". It will work well with death, suicide, alcohol and drug abuse, funerals, emotional, loss, sad, or depressing footage. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
This epic 9-minute long closing track has an exponentially-rising energy level throughout, starting with a very low energy level. Just ocean waves and ambient noises. Slowly strings, ambient feedback, and reverse effects come in. Soon after acoustic guitar and heartfelt vocals come in. It progresses into the most epic full band rock ballad you've ever heard. It will work well with footage that is reflective, calm, tranquil, nature, ocean, waves, night, sleep, sailing, wings, dream, leaving home, hypnotic, sad, depressing, lonely, bittersweet, homesick or driving. Indie/ progressive rock along the lines of "Transatlanticism" by Death Cab for Cutie". The lyrics are sung from a father's point of view. He is signing about his son leaving home, and how he should never feel alone, and that he will always be with him, inside his heart. However, the lyrics can also be interpreted in other ways, i.e. a lover telling his mate to not worry and that he/she will always be with them. For example, an army soldier telling his wife not to worry before he leaves for war. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 138 BPM]
Epic, soft rock in the style of Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Keane, etc. Sad lyrics and an atmospheric feel. Anthemic song with hard drums, piano and electric guitars. Great for sports, drama and emotional scenes. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
This song is about taking the leap and taking risks. It's about knowing the odds you're up against and pressing on anyways. It is full band and would be great for teenage sit coms, fighting or sports television and reality television. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 152 BPM]
This song is about being abandoned by someone when you need them most. It is full band and would be great for sports video games, reality television shows, and teenage romance television. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 78 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]
This song is about feeling lost, and the only way to find your way back is to find your girl. It is full band, and would be great for reality tv, sitcoms, teenage romance sitcoms ect. Available in a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 156 BPM]
This song is about waking up and dusting yourself off after defeat. Its about realizing who you are and who you should be. It would be suitable for an inspirational movie or tv episode on Disney, Lifetime, or other types of motivational programming. It is full band and very anthemic. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
This song is about not knowing how to live your life correctly, its about growing up and feeling a little crazy along the way. It is full band and would be great for coming of age teenager stories, reality television and teenage romance sitcoms. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 129 BPM]
This is a male vocal driven acoustic/rock song about a girl trying to escape domestic abuse. Catchy chorus and a very energetic song great for extreme sports. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 163 BPM]
This metalcore track starts with an ambient wind and delayed guitars then breaks into a powerful strummed build up. Song has chugging guitar on verses and layered choruses with a gang vocal bridge. Lyrical content depicts a personal struggle against the words that have been spoken over our lives and have held us back from seeking our own personal immortality. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 130 BPM]
This is a driving metal core song with layered choruses, chugging verse and bridge parts. Lyrical content is about our forefathers, our lineage, and our bloodline. It has to do with the sacrifices that our fathers and grandfathers have made. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 120 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]
Fast Song - Grungey and aggressive. Lyrics are about being over a situation. Pissed off and fed up. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 184 BPM]
Simple and slow minor song about feeling empty. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
This song is about the beauty of the world and how things keep moving regardless of what is happening in the social sea of the human race. Everything is beautiful and everlasting. This song starts slowly but then builds to a U2-like climax and ends with a long drawn out instrumental jam. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 111 BPM]
A driving female rock anthem that uses heavy electric guitar, drums, and bass guitar along with light background chorus vocals. Also available in an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 144 BPM]
An energetic rock song. This song includes heavy electric guitar, synths, strings, hard drums, and energetic vocals. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 100 BPM]
Rowdy southern rock anthem about being free and taking off for a road trip. A driving, guitar heavy song with unforgettable guitar riffs. Contains electric guitar, bass, and drums. Has a "Harley Davidson" feel. Also available in an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 136 BPM]
Sci-Fi synth leads and pads, Rockin’ low gain guitars, Bass guitar, Live drums. Female vocals yearn for alien contact and hope that they love to celebrate as much as us humans. Retro 80’s vibe in the style Blondie. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 165 BPM]
Clean/dirty electric guitars, Ampeg bass guitar, and live drumkit. Female vocals celebrating the latest human appendage...the cell phone. Also available in a very cool instrumental version. Rowdy and reckless. In the style of The Ting Tings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Grooving synth bass, razor sharp clean guitars, drum machines and live drum kit. Female vocals lament the story of a reluctant groom and his overbearing bride. Modern rock with a spiteful, rad attitude. Also available in an instrumental version. Rowdy, indie, punk'y. In the style of The Ting Tings. [Tempo: Medium / 136 BPM]
Piano, strings, drum machine, live drum kit, bass and electric guitars. Female rap verse leads to a soaring chorus. Cool mix of classic / retro pop-rock and modern rap / hip hop / R&B pop. Also available in an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
This song is about that moment when you first meet someone and feel as if the universe is telling you something. It reflects a relationship sparked at a party where the couple falls madly in love in a matter of hours and journey through the night together. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Upbeat rock song, lyric about not giving up, determination. Features electric guitars, drums, bass and synths. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 145 BPM]
This track is high energy with layers of saucy guitar tracks, train beat rockabilly drums, and a thumping bass line with sassy storyline lyrics based on overcoming a breakup and becoming a strong individual embraced in the empowerment of women. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
This track features a rock-steady drum and bass line syncing with slamming guitar lines of rock. The lyrics sing about a recent break-up and moving past the hurt and emptiness felt inside. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
This song is a story about 18 year old love, lasting for a few years and seemingly perfect at first. It’s about it falling apart and how those years seem to go to waste. It’s about young love and finding a way to get over it. Its about the first big break up we all have, and dealing with the betrayal and harsh feelings that follow. [Tempo: Fast / 153 BPM]
A love song complimenting the significant other. Very energetic and pop/rock oriented. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
Energetic, vocal rock / pop-rock in a fast tempo. A love song about taking a girl on the first date. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 160 BPM]
This is a high energy track with acoustic guitars, heavy drums, and driving vocals. It maintains a fast feel through the song. The lyrics are about getting over a girl and reflecting on a bad relationship. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
This track has a really tough sound vocally and instrumentally, with a lot of heavy guitar riffs through out. It contains a dark and fierce tone that will be key to any exciting footage. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 120 BPM]
This track has a intense instrumentation, that drives the song with a lot of passion and extreme sound. It will work well in any action and sport footage. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
This Track has a really tough sound vocally and instrumentally, with a lot of heavy guitar riffs through out. It work well in any action and sport footage, reference the film “300”. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 123 BPM]
This track is a high-energy pop/rock track that has driving verse and chorus. The chorus lyrics are very repetitive and have a catchy melody. This would work well with anything high energy. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 152 BPM]
This track is an upbeat pop/rock song that has a very feel good vibe. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
This track is a medium speed song with a big chorus. The song would be great for something with a sad tone. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
This track is epitome of what Metal is, the loud heavy instrumentation provides a thrilling and intense experience. It work well in any action and sport footage, reference the film “The Expendables (2010)”. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 101 BPM]
This track is really guitar driven, that give it a huge intense sound. Would work well in any footage that has intense scenes. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 200 BPM]
Tight, punchy, funky rock track. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Fast punk in the style of Green Day with female vox. Heavy Marshall guitars with distortion boxes, fast drum beats from live drum kit, clanky punk bass. American skateboarding Anthem. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 183 BPM]
Snarling punky melodic aggressive take on day to day ridiculous situations. Choppy tom tom heavy grooves with fast drum fills, grinding bass and stop start guitar riffs. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 168 BPM]
Heavy sexy groove, Girl power. Angry, Powerful, Rebelious. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 105 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]
Modern Alternative Rock tune about dreams and desire for a new life. Modern beat and catchy hook. [Tempo: Fast / 138 BPM]
