This royalty free music track listing features tracks from the Novelty, Specialty and Sound-Alike genres. Stock music tracks to mimick specific niche music styles and cultural/musical eras. There are some comedy music tracks here, some cheesy music, as well as some "hidden treasures" with beautiful performances of quirky, unique musical styles. Most of these royalty-free music downloads feature specialty instruments and come in full track, 60-secs cuts, 30-secs cuts, seamless stock music loops. This music can be licensed, downloaded and used in your own media productions.
Inspired by the sound of Mission Impossible, this is a fast moving theme for a spy, secret agent or undercover cop. Suitable for action with a hint of mystery and conspiracy. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
With a firm nod to Spy classics such as James Bond 007 and Mission Impossible, this is an action filled, gritty and streetwise blend of cinematic soundtrack music, funk and showtime. There is also an 'Action Mix' which is a different version of the track with even more of an action feel and without the spy horns -- making it suitable also for sports, racing, extreme sports, chase, battle or any high impact material. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
Sax lead mid-tempo track, with a warm, inviting, tender quality to it. It brings to mind the music to the opening credits of Saturday Night Live. Suitable for any production that require a loving, heartwarming introduction or sequence. Great for movies, TV shows, and presentations alike. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]
Bouncing percussive sounds and a remarkable melody make it for a unique track that will sure give character to your production. Fun, quirky, yet pensive, this track is suitable for productions that require a mix of pleasure and expectation, or for scenes and sequences that convey the passage of time. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Retro Cop Show theme and variations. Sound of the 1970's and 80's. Action and anticipation music, with a lot of wah guitars, funky clavinet, horn section and groovy basslines. Suspenseful variations, with a somewhat comic flavor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Playful, campy, romantic, comedic, quirky, or sultry? Medium tempo tango works for many situations. Orchestral, featuring accordion, bass, piano, pizzicato strings, woodwinds and flutes. Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, rom com vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
The Entertainer, the famous piano ragtime by Scott Joplin. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Retro and fun - a great piece of instrumental royalty free sixties music which perfectly captures that early 1960's style sound. Upbeat, uptempo, with riffing guitars and fun harmonica lines. Bring the flower power back and enjoy the retro sounds of the 60's. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Homage to the 1980's. A funky 1980's tune with an overall sound reminiscent of a motivational 80's power ballad. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A funky groovy song about the irony of wrongdoers using the victim card. The lyrics are sung in the Tagalog language, giving the track a cool, fun, exotic feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Retro, mysterious, funky spy music. Tension and danger with a quirky 70s edge. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Classic dramatic Western style theme. Long shadows over Rio Grande. A hanging at dawn. A lone horseman riding into the sunset. A Mexican woman in distress. Shootout at the O.K. Corral. You get the idea. :) Very cinematic - Great stuff for Westerns, similar to soundtracks by Ennio Morricone. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
James Bond Agent 007 sound-alike. Movie climax, orchestral with percussion FX. Tension, scary, dramatic. Spoof / Fun / Novelty. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 150 BPM]
Feel-good 60s Soul revivial influenced by artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, Amy Winehouse as well as classic Motown. Features piano, retro organ, baritone sax, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Super Cheezy groovy theme to a non existent cop show. The mood is a cross between the Inspector Morse, Bergerac and Starsky and Hutch. Lots of strings, brass and jazzified drums. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Jaunty, frolicking orchestral overture paying homage to the golden age of comedy film & TV music. A mad, bouncy motif that would suit TV, radio, games and short films. Similar in style to Dream Valley Music’s ‘Showtime’, ‘Another Lovely Day’ and ‘Another Happy Day’. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
Upbeat, medium-fast, retro style, chic Surf Rock. Energetic and lively. Style, fashion, and surf music style of the 1960's and early 70's. Twangy guitars. [Tempo: Fast / 80 BPM]
Classic funk in the style of James Brown or the Blues Brothers. Cool and strutting, with a busy bass line, drums and congas, horns section and funk guitar. New as of 2012, but in an authentic sounding 1970's type production. Trumpet solo at 01:10. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A quirky and cool little jazz number. Repeated bass pattern, various other instruments including a retro organ and hint of a muted jazz trumpet. Odd lounge, different and hip. Please note, this track has a 'vinyl record scratching' sound added *on purpose*. This is not a weakness in the production or a problem with the sound file. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 107 BPM]
A funny and funky version of the traditional Happy Birthday To You song. [Note about the copyright situation of this composition: This composition is now in Public Domain in USA. It is in Public Domain in EU no later than 31 December 2016. You may only use this composition if it is Public Domain in your country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You ] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A short 1950's style rockabilly track in the sound of 'Rock Around the Clock', etc. Available as a 20-second track with beginning and end, a never-ending seamless music loop, and three different jingles / stingers. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 184 BPM]
Surf music of the 1960s and 1970s. Classic surfing style, with twangy guitars and a slight Mexican influence. Tarantino-esque feel. Retro chic, cool for sports, commercials, extreme sports, film/tv and much more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 109 BPM]
Looking for swag? This track got it! Pounding indie drums and a fuzzy bluesy guitar riff. Pushy yet cool. Some resemblance with the Gary Glitter classic hit "Rock and Roll, part two", which also inspired "Howlin' For You" by The Black Keys. Confident and respectful. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
The ultimate celebratory party vibe in the style of the classic track 'Celebration' by Kool and the Gang. A great feel good track for presentations, motivational speakers, commercials, party scenes, bringing in the new year or uplifting movie credits. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A powerful drum, stomp, percussion, claps composition with unique breaks. Features powerful and impacting taiko drum accents, snare rolls with flair and tight hits. Perfect for action, sports, commercials, trailers, jingles, marching band, stimulating visual media that needs to create big impact, etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
1960's or 1970's inspired but also with modern elements, this rock track features a slow guitar riff and psychedelic rock style vocal chant. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Fun and groovy guitar based track with a lively, bouncy shuffle feel. Verses are light and funky. The chorus brings powerful but still groovey guitar riffs. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
Slow, doom-ish, retro pulp / surf rock. Twangy guitars with a Mexican feel. California surf style guitar amp sound. Very slow, sensual in a 'fatal female' type mood. Good for pulp and retro styled flicks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 92 BPM]
1960's era Indian summer, hippies, peace and love. Historical pop, mellow and hypnotic. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
Silky, sexy and laidback Smooth Jazz similar to the sound of George Michael's Careless Whisper, Sade, Grover Washington Jr, David Sanborn, Ronnie Laws etc. Old school romantic vibe with Saxophone melody, Guitar, Electric Piano, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Classic retro rock style. Happy and bouncy, 1950's or 1960's style with electric guitars and hammond organ. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Danger, excitement and mystery in the style of the Mission Impossible theme and other classic crime, thriller and secret agent soundtracks. Features horns, strings, electric piano, bass and drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Beatles soundalike, 1960's era Liverpool haircuts with electric guitars. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
Classic horror flick type material, with mystical chords and stabbing rhythms. Hypnotic feel. The creepy crawlies are out to get you! [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Laidback 60's Pop track influenced by the Beatles later period. Electric guitar, mellotron flutes, bass and drums get you in the mood to turn on, tune in and drop out. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 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]
Impressionistic solo piano piece; neo classical. Busy, hurried, chased. For films / cultural / special interest. Also good for historical / retro project; can be silent movie soundtrack. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Mellow 70s Soul influenced by Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' and 'Mercy Mercy Me.' This is the perfect substitute if you're looking for the same style and sound. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Ragtime track played on a very old upright piano. Great happy-go-lucky track for any silent movie, commercial, comedy, animation, documentary or any project set around the early 20th century. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
Historical early film, vintage piano, 1900's, 1910's or 1920's era, heroine in trouble. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Kitch and stylish Secret Agent theme, like a 1960's or 1970's spy flick or cop show. Historical, retro. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
Orchestrated big movie action, James Bond Agent 007 Soundalike. Determined and dramatic. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
Gritty Jazz Funk with a New Orleans edge. A retro 70s fusion vibe with soulful brass section, guitar, electric piano, bass and drums. Perfect for creating an old school, urban feel with some southern charm. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
A bouncy whacked out tune with a retro gaming feel and all the charm of a 1980’s synthesizer demo! Complete with cheerful drums & cheapo plastic instruments, this bubbly melody would suit cartoon graphics, micro games, commercials or quirky off beat comedy videos. Similar in style to the Elliot Simons tracks Wacko Town, Big Cheese & Sambatastico. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Dark and twisted, but also fun music. Classic Evil Clown type track with barrel organ, ominous bells and slightly psychedelic strings and orchestra elements. Quick waltz rhythm. Funny horror. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]
Classic Disco track, upbeat and funky with Clavinet, Guitar, Synth, Piano, Drums and Bass. Perfect for any project in need of a retro 70s vibe. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Groovy, latin vibe with a cheesy 60’s style organ and jazzy george benson/grant green style guitar. A fun little upbeat track for hip, retro characters, elevator music with a modern twist or any project in need of a tongue in cheek soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 147 BPM]
Fun, spooky and laidback track that blends a funky hip-hop groove with instruments traditionally used for horror and cartoons. Features drums, upright bass, church organ, theremin, synths and sound fx. NOTE: This track features deliberate vinyl sound FX / 'scratchy record' sound. This is done on purpose and is not an error with the file. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
Fun, upbeat Dixieland version of this very famous tune. Widely associated with New Orleans, Louis Armstrong and various sports teams this track could fit many projects including comedies, kids tv and products, silent films, partying, celebrating, documentaries, sports and mardi gras. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 91 BPM]
A track that takes you back to an era of innocence, elegance and sophistication. Featuring swinging clarinet, piano, acoustic guitar, bass and drums, this is perfect for rom-coms, high class social gatherings, kids tv, 1930s-1940s themed projects or any project looking for a touch of high society. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
