Here is our selection of light and quirky 'subtle comedy' royalty-free music tracks. This selection from our production music library features music with a goofy, oddball and whimsical sound - not so much 'in your face' but rather, a more sophisticated comical approach. These stock music tracks will go great with light comedy, sneaking around, candid camera, quirky scenes, animation and more. Royalty free music tracks to license and download in WAV and MP3.
A happy, simple tune with ukulele, xylophone and toy piano. Acoustic guitar joins in from about 20 seconds. Uncomplicated, happy, nave, feelgood music track. Comic / quirky. [Tempo: Medium / 164 BPM]
A composition performed with just string pizzicatos. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A cute and charming track in Retro Video Game / 8-bit sound. Brings back memories of Nintendo / Super Mario etc. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Engaging and playfully sinister, this Latin-infused music track is melodramatic and fun. Horn stabs create tension over a grooving bed of Latin percussion, synth strings, acoustic bass and a Hip Hop beat. This track would fit well within comedies, dramas, commercials, and travel programming. [Tempo: Medium / 155 BPM]
The spirit of this whistle track is young, adventurous, and confident. Backed up by bells, synthesizers, vocals and drums the arrangement conveys playfulness and inclusion. Excellent music for commercials, children’s and web shows, reality and travel programming. Cute / Honest / Caring Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
Upbeat and cheerful jazz music with whistling. Features a care-free whistled melody, accompanied by a playful, light jazz band. (Note: This track was originally titled 'Playful Jazz' but was retitled to 'Playful Sunday'). [Tempo: Medium / 147 BPM]
A light, fun and subtly cheerful music track with a sense of joy and expectation. A little bit quirky, calm and slightly excited at the same time. Unique and charming music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Laid back cheesy muzak, with a dreamy melody over a retro groove, reminiscent from Raindrops Keep Falling On My head, by Burt Bacharach. Floating easy listening music. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]
An ominous and mysterious track, that remains innocent, bouncy and fun. Sparse and light instrumentation works well to create a whimsical and quirky mood. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Time for Tango with this dramatic accordion-based piece. Violin and piano add harmonic texture punctuated by Latin percussion and contra bass. Suitable for comedy, dramedy and all manner of sticky situations. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Two short stingers/idents in kids / childrens music style. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Quirky orchestra and percussion, makes you think of white picket fences and neighbors trying to out do one another. Reminiscent of the music from Desperate Housewives. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
This piano-based pop music track is bursting with excitement and joy. There’s a touch of “vacation” also with the marimba layering the piano melody. This upbeat track is pushed along by electric guitars, bass and drums. Perfect music for travel, vacation, undiscovered destination programming, also suitable for family and relationship dramas and comedies. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 152 BPM]
Lazy, laid back and carefree acoustic piece, with a reggae lilt, plucked ukulele, happy xylophone and cheeky melodica. A slightly tropical 'Island sound' influence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
A collection of bright and feel-good jazz pieces that are made to work well together, but each part also works great on it's own. Whimsical, carefree and playful jazz, suitable for fun and games, feelgood presentations, cartoons, childrens TV and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 163 BPM]
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet No. 63 in D Major, Hob.III:63 ; Op.64 No.5 'The Lark': Movement 3: Minuet. Allegretto - Trio. Recorded live in studio by the Allegro String Ensemble, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Sounding like an Eastern European ensemble of players, this cheeky and off beat theme would not be out of place alongside the deadpan humour of a Wes Anderson movie. Intended to portray a distorted or deluded vision of the human condition in the build up to a punchline. Instruments include piano, organ, mandolin, trombone and a variety of amusing percussion. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A simple and charming chamber orchestra piece featuring mainly chamber string ensemble and background marimbas. Positive and motivational music mood with simple, yet complex rhythmical structure with odd time signatures. Casual and positive music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A catchy, upbeat, fun, and happy track featuring a hilarious baritone sax lead, an energetic drum groove with percussion, and an upbeat vibe. Perfect for comedy projects, spots, adverts, commercials, vacation videos, and any project needing funny and wacky energy. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]
Light and jovial in a retro-cool package, this music track swings like a cheerful pop song from the 1960’s. Flutes, vibraphone and bells play the catchy melody while the rhythm section is played on bass, organ, and drums. Great music for period pieces around the 1960’s-70’s, commercials and comedy. [Tempo: Medium / 83 BPM]
This stripped down, in-the-pocket music track is perfect for conveying effortlessness with a funky touch. The overdriven electric bass lays a warm foundation for harmonica and drums to play off of. The quirky sparseness of this music is great for comedy, drama, reality and web shows. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 102 BPM]
Dramatic indecision is at the heart of this marimba, pizzicato string based piece. A feeling of resignation to an unfolding reality is also palpable. The rest of the arrangement consists of vibraphone, acoustic bass, drums, claps, and shaker. Great cue for drama or comedy themes. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
A simple, light and cute comedy music track made with various light percussion, playful mallets and pizzicato strings. Light / Fun / Playful / Whimsical music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Traditional jazz, stride piano music. Happy and funny with a fast tempo. One minute of music, will be great for old movies scenes, commercials, and other projects. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A sincere and heartwarming orchestral track that will lift your spirits and make you feel warm. Perfect for emotional and sentimental ads. [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
Fun and comical tune best suited for any media project that needs a touch of quirkiness. 1960's feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Frederic Chopin - Waltzes, B.21, in A-flat Major, Op. P1-13, Allegro. Performed and recorded by Abigail Mettry exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 0 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]
Happy jazz music inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy. Retro kitch fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Light, fun, and easy, this 'happy' blues music track is bouncy and exudes an authentic rural feel. Its brushed drums and acoustic guitar create a great shuffle that the resonator guitar plays on. Slide is used on the resonator guitar for that swampy tone. Great music for comedies, rural dramas, 'country' travel and cooking shows. Happy / Hopeful / Rural / Blues Music. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Simple and joyful melody in a light classical style. Happy and bouncy, great for ads. Features strings, woodwinds and a glock. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
A very warm, bright and heartening little music track, with an innocent, homey feel and a sense of friendship, hope and joy. Sweet / Simple / Heartening / Positive Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An upbeat and fun hot club of France, gypsy jazz acoustic guitar jazz tune, featuring two acoustic guitars with bass and subtle drums. Uplifting, feel-good and fun; inspired by the guitar-based jazz music of the 1930's and 1940's. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A bright, light and joyful indie-pop music with a summer family party feel and a slight folk feel. Jovial, casual, easy-going and a bit quirky. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A comically feel-good Christmas track with a new take on a holiday classic. Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker, remixed with hip-hop drums and beatbox elements. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
Cool and fresh cocktail jazz track, featuring vibes hammond organ and jazz trio. Underscore version also available. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Inspiring and motivating, this track starts soft and gradually builds. Features acoustic guitar, piano and strings. Happy stuff, great for ads. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Modern pop music mixed with music elements from the 50's, inspired by Meghan Trainor. Fun, upbeat and cool tune with saxophones, piano and an urban rhythmic feel. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
This is a cute, innocent track that tells a whimsical story in 30 seconds. Use it as an underscore for light stories with a touch of comedy , fantasy, or adventure. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]
Funky and cool, down-to-earth, this marimba based track is easy on the ears and has a great rhythm section groove. The catchy melody is backed up by electric guitar, synth pad, bass and drums. Highly suitable for comedy, drama, travel, and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
Positive, upbeat and motivational track with Ukulele, Acoustic/Electric Guitars, bass and drums. Catchy and exciting melodies create a perfect background for advertising. [Tempo: Fast / 93 BPM]
A short (30 seconds) track starts with a real 'undercover spy / detective' funky sound and then finishes off with a melodic fun theme. The alternative '20-secs' version drops the melodic theme towards the end. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
A really nice, happy and playful kids track with a subtle world / jungle / exotic / discovery / travel and adventure type feel. Cool marimba groove with bongos and a cute & perky flute melody. Great for childrens TV, games and more. Lasts 30 seconds. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Sweet and sassy 1920’s style early jazz. Bass clarinet carries the vibrato-rich melody over an accompaniment of soprano clarinet, French horn, tuba, piano and drums. This period piece captures an essence of post-ragtime, early jazz, with its playfulness and harmonic uniqueness. Equally excellent for historical themes and modern comedy. Deliberately lo-fi / old sound. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Sunny and laid back contemporary ukulele piece, with happy percussion, swinging drums and plucked ukulele top line. Reggae shuffle feel. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
A funny, upbeat and happy latin track featuring drums, piano, bells, horns, bass and percussion. Perfect for comedy movie trailers, hilarious commercials and funny YouTube videos, this track features a melody on glockenspiel and piano, silly timbale fills, then a horn section kicks in adding to the funny happy vibe of the track. It’s also ideal for entertaining dance around content, Latin/ Spanish food and culture content, beach content, travel videos, etc. When listening, wonderful oceanic and beach like palm tree images of Cuba, Central America, and South America will come to mind. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
A fun and a bit goofy, orchestral light comedy track. Great for comical and funny situations, at the same time as also carrying an old-school film score type orchestral sound. Goofy / Funny / Wacky / Mischievous. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Fun, lighthearted and chirpy track with a whistled melody and jazzy acoustic backing. Perfect for kids tv, comedies, commercials or any cheerful, carefree character or situation. Features acoustic guitars, bass, soft drums and whistling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
