Historical / Retro: 1960'sSuggested Production Type

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The sixties was a highly interesting period musically and stylistically. It was the time of the Vietnam war, free love, experimentation with drugs, sex and some radical political changes. Musically, rock'n roll was developing into something more like what we are listening to today and there was also a lot of great jazz music, Beat music (e.g. The Beatles), soul / Motown, Bossa Nova / Latin jazz and early Funk. In the UK, the term Swinging Sixties or Swinging London described a lifestyle and movement, created iconic fashion that lives on to this day.

Punchy, fast-paced brit-gangster style music with a flavour of the 1960's and 1970's. Works great with chase scenes, heists and 60’s dancing, celebrations, product launches, premieres and more. Exciting music, Cool, Funky and Fresh! [Tempo: Fast / 155 BPM]

This upbeat track is in the style of contemporary ‘Top 40’ dance/indie tracks. Featuring quirky/fun sounds and melodies backed with vintage drum machines. Sunsine, happy days and simple pleasures. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]

A fun, danceable and upbeat track has a confident strut and features piano, horns, drums, bass, guitar, rhodes, organ. Strings build for the final chorus, and the claps and tambourine give this track real jamming party feel. Inspired by Meghan Trainor's Title, this track moves along nicely and has a nice tight ending to finish if off. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]

A very warm, delicate, graceful and soothing jazz ballad. Melancholic / Soothing / Nostalgic / Loving Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]

A 1940's / 50's / 60's post-bop style jazz tune performed by a jazz quartet. Casual, cool, and stylish. [Tempo: Medium / 165 BPM]

Lyric about trying to get back to a happier time, missing lovers, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Americana, alt-country, vocal harmony, melancholic. Also available as an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 119 BPM]

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Classic old school swing influenced by the likes of Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Upbeat, good times, cool and classy Jazz from a golden era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]

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]

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Tex-mex, surf style track, "a la Tarantino". [Tempo: Slow / 140 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Nice and smooth bossa nova, latin jazz, with a happy and joyful mood. Flute, acoustic guitars, electric piano, brush drums. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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All-American Rockabilly. Historical, 1950's or 1960's style, also 1970's style country rock. Twangy guitars and swinging rhythms. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $48.95

Classic jazz style in a laidback swing rhythm. Upright bass, drums, piano, trumpet, sax. Rich, expressive, stylish. A long jazz track that plays for eight and a half minutes. [Tempo: Fast / 142 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Classic Hollywood movie style, romantic drama underscore. Recorded with a real live orchestra, this is a long track that goes through various stages and can be used for many cues in a retro style romantic movie, historical, classic / film noir etc. of the 1930's-1970's. Many of the different parts and sections are also available as a separate file (See Edit 1, Edit 2, etc.) to make it easier for you to fit this music into your production. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]

Uptempo big band swings hard behind Sinatra-esque vocalist. Clever lyrics built around the “green grass on the other side” clich. Lots of metaphors. A fun, bouncy tune. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 84 BPM]

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Modern vocal jazz tune with swing feel and classic piano, acoustic bass, drums backing. Smoldering full-voiced male vocalist croons lyrics that have cosmic, religious overtones about a laughing Buddha who gives peace, love, and transcendence. Fine jazz piano comping and solo work. Beautiful minor key harmonic structure that sends out a positive vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]

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A romantic composition in a waltz rhythm featuring piano, orchestral strings, upright bass and brush drums. Classic, historical feel, perhaps French cinema or period drama. Elegant and graceful, with a wistful element. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Uptempo jazz guitar trio backs male vocalist. Energetic, fun, and cool. Humorous, poignant lyrics about what its like to be the boss and all of the roles that entails. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]

This country-inspired stock music track easy evokes the sentiments of rural life, beautiful nature, and American history. Acoustic guitar interlaces sweetly with mountain dulcimer, slide guitar and a simple kick drum. This track would greatly enhance projects with nature/outdoor themes: dramas, lifestyle blogs, cooking and documentaries. Peaceful / Nature Evoking / Positive. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]

Lyric about broken family ties, death of loved ones. Done in surreal style. Nylon string acoustic, electric guitars. Folk rock, despair, sadness, melancholic. Also available as an Instrumental version which is a really nice folk / country / americana track. [Tempo: Medium / 109 BPM]

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Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and early 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. 70's glam rock type song with a catchy melody and fun, off-the-wall lyrics. Very influenced by the T-Rex, David Bowie / Ziggy Stardust glitter / glam rock era. Put on your feather boa and turn it up. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]

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A country song about a small town diner/restaurant, where the towns folk discuss gossip and politics. Guitar, upright bass, drums, fiddle, national resonator guitar, percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]

Happy-go-lucky, swinging, Broadway style big band Jazz. Romantic and upbeat with punchy brass, melody on soprano sax and trumpet and rhythm section of drums, bass and guitar. Great for theatrical productions, romantic comedies, commercials, nostalgic moments and 30s-60s period drama tv and film. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]

A jazzy-upbeat and positive, big band orchestration in the style of a 50's movie or TV show. Perfect for this role, or as a positive underscore for an upbeat video. Plenty of harp flourishes, a catchy jazz melody, with potential for festive uses. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]

A cute, unique and original track that mixes bright, feelgood synthesizer arpeggios and an understated, withheld electro dance beats with the sweeping string sound that makes us think back to classic 1960's and 1970's TV series. Happy and playful, but in a very restrained, understated way. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]

Cool, Chill out, Lounge jazz music track. Brass play cool backgrounds and trombone play chill melodies. Groovy and positive with jazzy piano solo this music will be nice for background music and other fun, joyful situations. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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A jolly, chilled, laid-back and humorous ukelele lead tune perfectly suited for an underscore or background music role, or in scenes involving a sense of comedic irony. A little Spongebob Square Pants under the sea. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]

A big band jazz arrangement with lots of energy and a strong theme. Solos on piano and guitar. Cheeky and cheerful with a big sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 189 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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Positive and relaxed Country music track featuring slide guitar, piano, drums and bass guitar. Great as a soundtrack for films, TV, radio and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]

This upbeat, happy-go-lucky rockabilly track features some very greasy guitars, a quirky organ, swingin' drums, handclaps and a cowbell. It's a fast-paced toe-tapper that has hints of The Stray Cats and The Violent Femmes. It's simple, it's fun, and it's perfect for high-energy happy scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]

A smooth jazz song that features female vocals, piano, horns, drums, and additional percussion. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]

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Vibrant, modern and offbeat, this track is the perfect backdrop for a puzzling, yet fun scene or sequence. With a strong theme, this soundscape is suitable for broad comedy, parodies of action movies and suspense, and also for light action. Great for family-friendly shows and movies. [Tempo: Medium / 168 BPM]

Easy-going and authentic, this Indie pop track is a gateway to life’s celebrations. With vocals and acoustic guitars, the melody is catchy and floats over a solid drums and bass rhythm section. It would feature nicely behind any modern relationship drama, travel or lifestyle theme. Great for commercials. Also available without the vocals (Underscore version). [Tempo: Fast / 149 BPM]

After World War II, Paris is a jazz town, with U.S. influences but also with something French. This wonderful original composition captures the chic, style and fashion of post-war Paris. Available in a Vocal version and an Instrumental version, this has a wonderfully retro feel, but with a fresh, modern sound too. Great for historical and fun productions. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]

Jazz piano with a sweet, lyrical melody accompanied by walking bass and swinging drums. Classy and romantic with that classic cool jazz vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]

Cheesy cool. Easy Listening meets Electronica. A happy flute loop with a big beat and bubbly synth, strumming guitar and choir using both major and minor chords. Perhaps Lilly Allen meets Narls Barkley with a bit of Divine Comedy thrown in. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 101 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Authentic sounding 1950's Jamacian ska in the style of Studio One and Trojan Records. Upbeat horns, bass and rhythms and featuring a saxophone and military-style swing trumpet. [Tempo: Fast / 122 BPM]

Vintage French pop music, reminiscent of the classic "Je t'aime... moi non plus" hit by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. French phrases over a retro rock band and organ. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]

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Cool jazz, acoustic and live. Cheeky main melody line, interspersed with jazzy solos. Piano, jazz flute, upright bass, swingtime jazz rhythm. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]

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60's / 70's style jazz ballad. Flugelhorn / trumpet over electric piano / rhodes, bass and drums. Dark, moody and smoky. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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Inner city, stylish, mournful retro crime thriller music. Atmospheric, a bit mystery, influenced by Film Noir.... Fretless bass, electric piano, pads, effects and sparse conga. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
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Warm and woozy, smooth jazz piano track with upright bass and brush drums, performed live. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Bouncy Cajun style blues rock. Slide guitars and accordeon. Down and dirty, grinding and swaying. Bass enters second time. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 107 BPM]

Set of 5 music loops
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Mid-tempo Ska with Russian or Eastern European overtones. A ska is a music style closely related to reggae. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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Latin Jazz. Joyful, Playful, Optimistic, Bright, Positive, Festive, Uplifting. Piano, Flute. Holiday, Commercials/TV themes. [Tempo: Fast, Medium / 180 BPM]

Romantic France. Easy and nice playing musette. Paris cafe. European. Love, Romantic, Delight/Bliss, Soulful. Piano, Accordion. Romantic/Melodrama, French. [Tempo: Slow / 93 BPM]

Traditional Jazz. Light, Love, Soft/Smooth, Exciting, Romantic, Pleasant/Nice, Easy, Friendly. Piano, Jazz Band. Romantic/Melodrama, Retro. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]

Thumping, old style blues/jazz featuring Dobro & lap steel guitar over a traditional jazz band backing of guitars, bass and drums. Playful, happy blues-jazz. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
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Classic surf rock sound. Fast picking, twangy guitars, Exotic Mexican/Latino feel. A dark edge, pensive, with a sense of danger. Nice for cool style surfing, also for historical / cultural, sports & events, retro fasion etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 91 BPM]

Funky grooving blues with humorously engaging lyrics about a guy tuning out his nagging woman. Groovy saxophone duet compliments each verse and chorus. Medium fast up-tempo feel. Driving tenor sax and piano solos. Clever snappy outro. Catchy, fun, feel-good blues with a memorable hook. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]

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Jazz trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) and male vocals really swing in this fun up-tempo number. Humorous and poignant lyrics about an overbearing boss. Dynamic guitar work in the style of Barney Kessel, Jimmy Bruno. Track has a feel of being recorded live in the studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 83 BPM]

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