A very upbeat, fun and cheeky accordeon track in Polka style. Can be France, Eastern Europe, Gypsy etc. A real traditional European party music. Playful and whimsical. Busy, a little bit rowdy, with fast accordeon parts. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 114 BPM]
Mid-tempo Tango featuring accordeon, piano, bass, pizzicato string section and subtle drums. Tango dancing, retro show, freakshow, novelty. Also circus, musical caravan, fairground and merry-go-round etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
A witty, bouncy uptempo orchestral overture with twittering flutes, brassy horns and pizzicato cellos. A variety of happy and sad cues make it highly suitable for use with a humorous commercial/infomercial narrative. Reminiscent of post war comedies and Aardman Animation. Or the post irony of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Danny Elfman style film scores. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 119 BPM]
Eccentric, happy go lucky vintage novelty overture that sounds just totally bonkers. Bouncy, uptempo, energetic and suitable for cartoons, animations, games and all types of humorous commercials. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 162 BPM]
Reminiscent of a small orchestra in a school play. Or perhaps a vintage fairytale record or children’s TV program. This jaunty, happy melody is enchanting and magical in equal measures. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
A fun, bright, playful piece of vintage big band jazz. Funny and busy, this track is full of twists and turns. A retro vintage jazzy romp! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 92 BPM]
A cheeky and fun orchestral soundtrack led by pizzicato strings and clarinet. Light and fluffy, with a slightly vintage or 1940's orchestra feel. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
(Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
This is a neo classical piece very much in the style and mood of The Thieving Magpie Overture by Rossini. While not a copy, this track is a homage to the Rossini Overture. It is a delightful waltz, playful and mischievous. Highly suitable for cinematic productions / film / adventure / circus and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 81 BPM]
A toe tapping happy cue which is innocent, fun and playful. Full orchestra, a marching band and plenty of interesting instruments playing create a light and humorous cue. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A cordial waltz frothing with bliss and elegance. A smooth string melody over the carefree dancing of a harp. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
A bright and upbeat, fun dancing tune. Suitable for kids, games, funny animals, street party, circus clowns, stage show and more. Playful, whimsical, happy. Accordeon, acoustic guitar, percussion, strings. [Tempo: Fast / 148 BPM]
A procession of fire eaters, freaks and magicians mixed with the monochrome charm of a 1950's science fiction B movie. Mysterious, beautiful & grotesque in equal measures with just a pinch of ironic humour. A great Halloween track. There are two different mixes available: Version A has a "bubbly magic" sound which is not included in Version B. [Tempo: Medium / 90 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]
This amusing & magical leitmotif features lively pizzicato cellos as they tip toe towards a marching Mariachi trumpet line that vanishes into thin air, only to be replaced again by the creeping, mischievous cellos. Hotel Tango is matched in style & character to the other Elliot Simon’s tracks, Another Working Day, The Secret Path, A Midnight Symphony and An Unfortunate Incident. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]
Classical music by George Frideric Händel: Water Music Suite No. 2, HWV 349. Movement 15: Bourrée in D Major. Live orchestra recording, performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Easy and quirky comedy music track made with various mallets and other instruments. Children / Happy / Light Music. Classic / Vintage sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Playful, quirky and light waltz music track made with small orchestra, mandolins and a piano. Structure consisted of 3 parts (A-B-A), no divided parts. Positive / Quirky / Playful Music. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A charming, bright and cool cross-over between indie-pop and country-folk music. Jovial / Friendly / Homey / Positive. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This is a fun piece of bizarre orchestral music in the style of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton films. Trumpet, clarinet and violin solos lead to a section of pounding low brass and marching snare drum. Nice for both comedic and serious horror as well as sci-fi. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
A cheeky and fun nostalgic orchestral march a-la Wallace and Gromit. Reminiscent of old motivational films with a slightly wartime vibe. Upbeat. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A cute and funny Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody. Funny, silly and happy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A funny, happy-go-lucky music that combines elements of rockabilly, oompah, and punk rock. The verses have a laid-back country-rock vibe - then the chorus explodes into heavily distorted guitars, pounding drums, a brass section, and a cheesy organ. Well suited for comedy / quirky / fun scenes. Sounds like The Cramps, Blur, and The Kinks trying to play circus music. A lot of fun. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
John P. Sousa's famous Liberty Bell march, classical marching band music. Also known as the theme music for the Monty Python Flying Circus. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
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]
Bright & uplifting, this jaunty caper pays homage to the golden age of comedy film scores with its memorable hooks & bouncy, frolicking orchestration. A fun motif for radio & TV ads, cartoons, short films & games. Similar in style & sentiment to Elliot Simons’ ‘Hotel Tango’, ‘Another Lovely Day’ and ‘A Midnight Symphony’. [Tempo: Fast / 128 BPM]
A campy and quirky Italian flavored cue with a circus, comedic vibe. Features electric guitar, mandolin, accordion, bells and tuba. Works well for Italian parties, family party, cartoons, comedy, bumbling cops, inept crooks, Mediterranean travel and mischief. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 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]
A fun and jolly 'hot club of france' style track with acoustic guitar, accordeon and violin. Playful and whimsical, suitable for comedy, novelty, parody, animation, casual games and more. The accordeon gives the track a French tint, but it's by my means limited to France or French content. It's just suitably quirky, zany and jolly. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
Fun and cheeky, orchestral childrens music track. Mischievous, whimsical, naughty. Suitable for halloween, circus, kids show, trickery, animation, and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 156 BPM]
Quaint and fun piece with acoustic guitar, spoons, accordeon and soprano sax, later piano. Playful melody, happy and joyful but not too over-the-top. Whimsical and optimistic. The track grows bigger and brasher as it goes along, and develops into a circus-act or other fun event. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Circus intro music, clown polka, circus march. A fun and jolly track with strings, double bass, marching drums, bells, trumpets and organ. Playful and whimsical, suitable for comedy, novelty, parody, animation, casual games and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A playful marimba plays a catchy melody with tuba like synth bass, upbeat groove and funny synth accompaniment . A perfect track for children's, comedic programs or video games. Funny, bouncy cartoon like fun and a great comedy ending. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Greek, Hebrew or Gypsy feel. European, historical / cultural, circus or travel / holiday. Greece / folk / Europe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 148 BPM]
A cheerful whacked out melody that sounds like a retro gaming theme or a 1980’s synthesizer demo! Complete with bouncy drums & cheapo plastic instruments, this funny little ditty would suit cartoon graphics, micro games, commercials or quirky off beat comedy videos. Similar in style to the Elliot Simons tracks Wackorama, Big Cheese & Sambatastico. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
This lively & mischievous filmic sounding leitmotif builds from quizzical phrases into busy, bustling orchestration that hurries along with occasional humorous hesitations. Evoking excitement & magic or the busy drudgery of the working day. Matched in style & character to other Elliot Simon’s tracks, Another Lovely Day, The Secret Path, A Midnight Symphony, Hotel Tango and An Unfortunate Incident. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 108 BPM]
Playful / Casual / Joyful / Jovial / Leisurely Music. Light orchestra arrangement with marimba, piano and strings. Kids or Family oriented music. Fun and untroubled. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Fun, bright big band jazz with a slightly tropical or vacation feel. Great for family films, comedy and fun times! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A humorous, bustling, upbeat theme filled with bubbly feelings of excitement and anticipation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
A zany, upbeat comedy music with a catchy hook, crazy drums and a bombastic brass riff. [Tempo: Fast / 137 BPM]
Epic humorous and goofy song with several changes in tempo and mood. The song is sung by a man recently dumped. He is recounting the details of his break-up by imitating his ex (mockingly) and then responding as himself in the bridge and outro. A very broadway musical feel to the sound. Many orchestral instruments accompanied by rock drums and bass. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A funny and a little bit crazy version of the traditional French children's melody, Alouette. Fun French style, with vocal singing, scatting, humming, whistling and funny sounds. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
A bright and fun version of Offenbach's classic piece Can Can, with a bright and cheeky arrangement. Suitable for funny videos, candid camera, circus and messing around. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A laid-back and pretty French waltz. Traditional French instruments and a nice, breezy waltz feel. Quintessentially French, Paris, Parisian, everything that is French. Also works well as old / traditional Fairground music, or an old musical box / Old market square etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
An traditional French folk song, performed on two accordeons for a suitably French sound. Tango Feel. Simple but effective - captures the spirit of France. Also nice for comedy, funny video, candid camera and more. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Lively, frantic, fun, excited, frenetic, energetic & humourous track using mallets, percussion, pizzicato strings & hectic drums. Amusing, climactic, chaotic & full of character. Would suit children's / dramatic / comedy / fantasy type projects. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 177 BPM]
A dark and eerie track evoking the image of psychos, stalkers, serial killers, crime scenes, murder, twisted plots and Investigation Discovery. Occult events, crime scene flashbacks, ghosts and monsters on Halloween and supernatural freak show circuses come to mind. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
An evil soundscape evoking the image of psychos, stalkers, serial killers, crime scenes, murder, twisted plots and Investigation Discovery shows. Images of occult events, crime scene flashbacks, ghosts and monsters on Halloween and supernatural freak show circuses. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 114 BPM]
A very lively and exciting orchestral track, full of wonder, amazement and grandeur. Somewhat whimsical and playful, this cue is suitable for fun action scenes, circus and acrobats, amazing feats and mischief. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]
Like a cat chasing the mouse, this lively and shifting music is ideal for situations that show dynamism and a touch funny. [Tempo: Fast / 240 BPM]
