This is where we keep the music that makes us think of the 1980's. This music wasn't actually composed or recorded in the 80's, but it has an 80's feel and sound, making these tracks suitable for Retro 1980s productions. Historical, even. (Even though, for those of us who grew up in the 1980s with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Grandmaster Flash, Human League and New Order's "Blue Monday", it feels really weird to talk about that era as "Historical"!)
This 80's-drenched, but also futuristic track is inspired by synth-heavy, 80's sci-fi action and mystery movies. Its arpeggiated bass and fluid synths invoke slightly shifting moods as the track progresses. There's a feeling of danger and adventure, perfect for road driving or flying type programming, crime in progress / criminal enterprise, emotive dramas, and flyovers. Outrun / Sparse / 80's Sci-fi. [Tempo: Medium / 131 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]
A fresh, feel good, indie electro pop track and is brand new. The track has an uplifting and playful chorus, a contemporary 80’s influenced vibe, rockin guitars in some parts, and blissfully bright synth pop zaps and stabs. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
Ultra moody electronic dark pop in the style of Curve, Ladytron and Garbage. Drum machine and acoustic drums, Bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A cute and quirky Retro Video Game type track, with a cheeky melody and a slight Blues feel. Funny, silly and happy. Good for retro projects, comedy / slapstick / quirky and wacky media. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
A slightly jazzy, retro, funk / filmscore type track. Could easily be the main theme soundtrack for a 1970's or 1980's cop drama or action happy private investigator type show. Mysterious vibes, sense of danger and excitement. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Mid tempo dark electronic pop with female vocals in the style of 80's new wave. Verses are in 7/4 chorus's in 4/4. Bass synths, lead synths, drum machines and live drumkit. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A sort of retro cool, nu-folk / pop track in Scandinavian 'anti cool' style. All live performed without electronics, this track has an upbeat, but also kind of lazy feel. Out is the new in? Available with or without the vocal hooks. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A groovy hard rock song in the vein of AD/CD and Black Sabbath. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A short track (1 minute) with a swirley intro section that breaks into a full-on dance beat at 14 seconds. Energetic, uplifting, exciting. Uptempo and upbeat. [Tempo: Very fast / 142 BPM]
Under the groove influence is where you'll be with this jam, influenced by George Clinton/Funkadelic and the sound of the late 70s and early 80s where R&B blended acoustic instruments and synthesisers. Features horns, synths, clavinet, guitar, piano and drums. P-Funk it up! [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Emotional electronic pop track. Emotional piano over big analog bass and a driving electro beat. Catchy synths sit over euphoric shimmery pads. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. An abstract lyric about people and things in the past and sadly wondering where they've gone. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]
Sexy Pop R&B instrumental. Driving club beat, retro 80s keyboards and a catchy pop synth hook. Somewhat minimalist, in the style of Timbaland. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 119 BPM]
This song journeys through the life of three girls/women one from Peru, one from America, and one from Uganda to expose that beneath the pretty face is a strong, intelligent women once one uncovers the mask of insecurity wrapped inside. This track has a rock-steady train beat with a thumping bass line and Spanish guitar licks. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A catchy pop-dance track with big clubby, driving electronic drums, big synth bass and cutting portamento synth hooks over the chorus. Energetic with an emotional feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Beautiful and tender soft funk ballad, featuring Alto Sax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
This edgy synth pop track is intense, intriguing and bad ass. With a touch of 80's nostalgia, this track pulsates and drives into the heart of suspense. The distorted bass undergirds an arrangement of synths and synth drums. Excellent for adult drama, action and suspense themes. [Tempo: Fast / 123 BPM]
Think summer vacation, boating, and being with good friends - all play and no work. Good clean fun and relaxation by the lake. Think an afternoon of skiing followed by chilling with friends over a beer. This track combines a strong rhythmic underpinning with contemporary piano, soaring guitar lead and a soulful saxophone counterpoint. It is presented with alternate endings can quite easily be edited to make various bumpers / stingers etc. Good for outdoor TV series, lifestyle programming. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
An nice track for a scene in an elevator or lounge where you need that cliche "smooth jazz" kind of sound. Also good for "sexy" scenes that need a hint of "corny". Think Barry White type vibe. Or even Thievery Corporation. The track is hip and confident and has a nice funk groove throughout. Horns come in and accent the piece. A cool solo on rhodes brings it all together nicely. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A cinematic music with a dreamy feel to it. Morning light / Epic / Amazement / Wonderment. Dramatic bursts of electronic drums. Hint of 1980's or 1990's. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
A hip-hop anthem about beating the system and rising up. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
Dance-infused electropop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 131 BPM]
Upbeat motivating track with disco beat and suble Asian flavour. Retro/fun/quirky. Think 80s, videogames and Japan. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A quirky, uplifting & playful song about young love set in an innocent 1980’s-type era of video tape & goldfish. This catchy, eccentric aria has a memorable chorus of singalong vocables & a backing track featuring synth, drums & layered acoustic & electric guitar. Performed by the popular singer Daisy, whose other Dream Valley Music tracks include ‘Falling’ and ‘Follow Me’. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
Euphoric, uplifting, modern pop track. Big, driving drums, anthemic synth hooks and lots of energy. Great for games / sports and commercials. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Bright and positive, moderately upbeat, feelgood pop. Electronic sound, melodic and catchy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Heavily inspired by Chic's "Good Times", this track's got that bright 70s/80s turn of the decade groove and sound. Tight drums and bass line, over witch a clean Nile Rogers' styled guitar and typical disco strings set the vintage/retro mood. Perfect for dancing spoofs, or even dance lessons! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 116 BPM]
A powerful blend of dance, rock and pop. Youthful and with attitude ala Pink, Katy Perry, Britney Spears etc with big guitar riffs, retro synths and a driving rhythm perfect for any project aimed at a young and rebellious audience. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
A quirky bassline sprinkled with dubstep & reggae music. Mischievous, humerous, razor sharp & infectious. Great music for gaming, short films or modern comedy. Similar in feel to the Elliot Simons track Dubweed & Lucky Boy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
A sparse and funky music track based around a funky bass guitar riff, and minimalist, Hip-Hop style electronic drums. Cool, funky and chilled-out music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 89 BPM]
Laid back synth driven indie pop track. Dreamy synths and retro analogue bass over a driving beat, with huge grooving toms. A dreamy, summery track. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
Electronic pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 134 BPM]
Contemporary funk, with a strong retro accent. Groovy and cool. Synthesized bass, live drums, funk guitars and clavinet. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
Fresh, sparkling and exuberant, this modern pop track immediately conveys a fun and dynamic atmosphere. From syncopated keyboards and vocals pops, to quirky synths and fx, with dominant bass and drums, this track congeals it all into a bouncy, life-positive groove with a touch of the ‘80s. This is an excellent music choice for lifestyle and travel programming, B-roll footage as well as commercials. Exuberant / Fresh / Pop. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
A dramatically triumphant orchestral/rock hybrid piece. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Description: An easy-going pop track with a positive vibe. Lyrics that are romantic, appreciative and optimist...a real feel good song! [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Dance-infused electro/pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A thoughtful, moderately paced 1980's mood piece with all of the best that synthesized music has to offer. Smooth waves of melody, nicely textured with percussive accents and rich layers of instrumentation surfing throughout, make this a nice backdrop for wide open spaces or concepts. Info / Lab / TV Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Super Fusion big band in an exciting, powerful arrangement. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Cinematic, dreamy and slightly melancholic musical piano theme, with a subtle synth rhythm. Thoughtful and with a hint of mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Retro electro pop track with vintage synths and laid back analogue beats. Dreampop lush synths and thick bass. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A Funky groove that is fun and playful. Ideal for advertising music beds or reality tv show music beds that need a cute and playful groove. The track is positive and upbeat. The glockenspiel melody is very cheerful and fun!" [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Authentic sounding retro Funk tune with a Cop Show music vibe. Soulful guitar chords on a funky drum and bass groove topped by mojo horn melodies. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Mid-tempo Electro Pop. A bit spacey. Slowly developing and changing with some melodic motifs. Slight retro feel, Jarre / Vangelis inspired. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
An intricate and evolving piece of music that moves into more energetic sounds. Has senses of exploration, mystery, adventure and wonder. Slight 1980's influence. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Emotional and driving synth-pop track. Uplifting synth melodies over thick shimmering emotional pads and retro driving drums and bass. Refreshing, invigorating, positive. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Playful, soulful, Classic Rock with a hint of Blues and a look back to the 1970’s and 80’s. Macho and cool. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Smooth and sophisticated Jazz Funk straight out of the seventies. A laidback funk groove with trumpet, flute, rhodes piano, guitar, bass and drums. Great for any project looking for a classy modern jazz vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
