This is where you can find comical, silly, and cheeky music. Not necessarily all slapstick and all wacky, but music that can also go well with, say, an after-school Sitcom or a "Dramedy", where something more subtle is required. Lifestyle & Light Comedy (e.g. "Desperate Housewives" style) music, as well as some light hearted jazz music (remember "Frasier") will be listed in this area, along with more hysterical, downright silly music like you would expect from "the Benny Hill Show" and other such outlandish, classical comedy.
Passionate and sexy, this tango piece conveys the sentiment and seriousness of a disciplined, though sultry dance. Accordion, piano, bass, drums and percussion flow and punctuate the arrangement. Great for comedy, dramedy, drama, commercials, documentaries on Latin America, and travel. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
A quirky, sneaky, funny and goofy dramedy track featuring pizzicato strings strings, percussive instruments and kalimba. The tune tells a story of someone or something being sneaky, quirky, comic and plotting their next move. It has a cool hip yet awkward and unsettling vibe. Great for cinematic comedy scenes, childish cartoons, gaffes, comedy sketches, commercials and advertising. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Experimental / Motivational. With the main tune being presented by a U2-style guitar riff, the overall feeling is very uplifting and motivational. Good for visual presentations, commercials, other media. Amazement, hope / hopeful, comforting. [Tempo: Fast / 138 BPM]
Jazzy piece of music recorded with real live jazz band. Acoustic piano, double bass and drums. Modern style piano solo, medium fast tempo, swing, walking bass. Groovy, in some sections with a New Orleans rhythm. [Tempo: Fast / 115 BPM]
A Country Americana instrumental that features banjo, bass, violin, and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Upbeat, catchy, and positive music, this old school 1960's R&B track conveys good times. The melody is played by Horns, and pushed along by a tight “Detroit sound” rhythm section including electric guitars, organ, bass, tambourine, and drums. Excellent music for 60s-70s period pieces, comedy, travel, web videos, and jingles. [Tempo: Fast / 145 BPM]
A quirky, light and cheeky comedy music track, made with various percussion and acoustic instruments. Suggestive and fun music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Classic country music sounding piece featuring slide guitar and banjo typically heard as a soundtrack to Western movies. Great for TV, radio, films and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Acoustic track with live acoustic guitars, bass, brush drums and shaker. It has a very lovely melody played by acoustic picked guitar. Good for internet, flash project, family album, tv, commercial -- anything where you need a background music. Positive, fun, groovy and even a little bit childish. The whole track loops seamlessly (as WAV). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 79 BPM]
A fun and campy orchestral cue that would work for a comedy like Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty or rom com. Any quirky or cartoon type scenes in a film or TV show. A bit of Gershwin featuring pizzicato strings, marimba and woodwinds. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A quirky, fun, uptempo comedy track. Good for Chase, Run, Hurried situations. Busy and cute! [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 190 BPM]
This Jazz tune is happy, silly, funny, clever and ideal for 15 and 30 second advertising/ jingle projects. I think it's great for playful and funny ads that require cute, clever comedic, and quirky messaging. The track can be applied to several media projects including animation and film soundtracks that need a retro swinging jazz vibe. Features drums, bass, piano, brass section, guitar, vibes, and sax. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Heavy and ponderous featuring pipe organ, orchestra bells and pizzicato strings. Includes marimba, piccolo, and animated elements. For Halloween, horror, quirky comedy, dramady, spy, children's cartoon, monsters, nature, bumbling robbers, office pranks and sneaking thieves. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Lively and jazzy piano gets your foot tapping. Ref. George Gershwin, Herbie Hancock. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
An optimistic, cheeky and positive music track featuring ukulele, synth, drums bass and percussion. Suitable as music for any kind of usage that requires happy and bubbly music background. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
70's style funk, a satire of secret agent/superhero TV-series themes like Inspector Gadget, Pink Panther or James Bond. Retro, cartoony and fun, but not childish, with a slight space feel to it. Trumpet trio, drums, bass guitar, Hammond organ, synthesizer, strings, occasional guitars. A little bit mischievous, cheeky. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Dynamic and animated modern rock instrumental. Hooky electric guitars, energetic drums, powerful bass and some pads and organs to add texture. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Light and jolly, upbeat jazz, for licensing. This track has been used on TV adverts, cookery shows, corporate videos and fashion articles across the globe. This track owes its success the French/Gypsy jazz influences, which are executed in a more light and modern way, enhancing the appeal for the audience of today. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
Live jazz tune features trumpet, guitar and 6-string bass. Bluesy, playful. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 231 BPM]
A slower instrumental comedy cue in 3/4 time with strings and marimba! Would work well for reality TV background music, as well as for apps and games. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 175 BPM]
A fun, upbeat, humorous pop song about putting a boy band together. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
Mexican jazz with Mariachi style trumpet and full band. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]
"Playful, whimsical and humorous Pop composition featuring xylophone, tuba, light acoustic guitars, bass and an easygoing beat. Conveys the feelings of joy, happiness, holiday and sunshine. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
Silly country blue grass comedy that offers feelings of laughter, quirkiness, and silly funny times. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 200 BPM]
A very light and uplifting, commercial grade pop-rock track. Emotional and friendly. Wholesome and homely. Electric guitar melody, bright acoustic guitars, light rock arrangement. [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
If you can be serious and silly at the same time, this quirky, odd-meter piece fits the bill. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 116 BPM]
1980's soft-rock sound. Big, positive AOR bed. Rock, blues rock. Achievement, inspirational, determined. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
Secrets, spies, and shady intrigue. This playful & humorous Inspector Gadget like orchestral piece creates an air of mischievous fun. Suitable for reality style programming or cartoon like detective games involving conspiracy, concealment or masquerade. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Motown type instrumental soul groove, with a flavor of the 1970's and 80's. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Fun, absurd, goofy – this comedy cue starts of with a quirky pizzicato string melody played over funky drums. A funky synth bass and tuba hold down the bottom end as a kalimba and wash clavinet add spice on the top. Good for comedy, commercials, family, travel, themes of corny fun. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
A series of 7 short cartoon-ish tracks by Adam Skorupa. Playful, cheeky, and suitable for childrens programs, cartoons and animations, comedy and sitcom, circus and clowns, merry-go-rounds and amusement fairs, etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Upbeat, retro, orchestral theme reminiscent of old time 50s, 60s, game shows and TV series. Featuring orchestral percussion, pizzicato strings. Full horn section in B section. Sting ending. Ozzie And Harriet and Leave It To Beaver, come back to life! Great for award shows, retro game shows, broadway, fanfare, walk ons. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Happy and playful track, great for advertising and joyful, care free content. Uplifting and bright. Features pano, guitars and light vocals. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
Upbeat and exciting Indie-Pop music track featuring piano, acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, percussion, bass and drums. The positive and catchy vibe of this track will work well for different types of light hearted media. [Tempo: Fast / 157 BPM]
Melodic Russian, Gypsy, Eastern European or Balkan folk piece. Played by acoustic guitars, bass, drums, shaker. I had a picture in mind while composing - Russian villages, long road, lonely horse carrying a cart through a snowy woods. Could be used in any project which needs background music or a soundtrack. The whole track loops seamlessly (as WAV). [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 113 BPM]
Tchaikovsky's Trepak (Russian Dance or Danse Russe) from the ballet The Nutcracker in its full orchestral glory. Exciting and perfect for Christmas holidays. Exhilarating and building to a thrilling climax. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com. [Tempo: Very fast / 149 BPM]
Jazz / Blues. Happy instrumental royalty free track featuring organ and piano. Very rhythmic and positive this music is like Herbie Hancock playing a piano groove accompanied with cool organ melodies. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
Kickin' up-tempo country music track featuring piano, blues harp and fiddle. Straight-ahead "train" groove. Perfect for line-dancing, NASCAR, Sports Theme, Country Bar, Rural, Smokey Mountains, Fishing, Americana, Roots Music, Lodging, Backwoods, Honky Tonk, Blue Collar, Heartland, Jamboree, County Fair. [Tempo: Fast / 106 BPM]
This short track, although inspired by TV gameshows, isn't necessarily limited to that specific use. It's a fresh and funky intro to any kind of fun and bright TV, web site, videogame or radio show. [Tempo: Fast / 131 BPM]
Perhaps a mom is rushing around to the house attending to the havoc created by kids. Comedy yet not over the top, has a sparkle to it that makes you think of someone doing their very best to keep things spotless and clean.Reminiscent of Desperate Housewives. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Orchestral strings build on a simple relaxed and mischievous woodwind melody. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Playful and lively traditional African music featuring kora, african drums and fula flute. Great for culture and travel shows. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
An uptempo pop/rock track that consists of electric guitars, horns, joyous vocals, and drums. About the fear and joys of falling in love. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
Downtempo, sizzling electro grooves with lush strings and gentle piano notes. Summer holiday, relaxation, beach and sun, living the easy life. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Raw and rough, uptempo blues / boogie. Guitar and slide guitar top line. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 75 BPM]
A cheeky, quirky and silly track that creates a warmhearted and fun mood. Some unusual rhythms and instruments help to create a childish and mischievous sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A warm, sweet and comforting goodnight song with acoustic guitar, piano and flute. [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
An upbeat and positive indie-rock track with crunchy guitars, driving drums and bass, hand claps and synths. Great for adding energy and movement. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Happy and carefree indie acoustic piece, with sunny acosutic guitar and bright whistle. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
Cheesy chapel organ playing Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Ideal if you need music for a scene of a Las Vegas wedding, in one of those cheap wedding chapels. [Tempo: Slow / 61 BPM]
