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.
Cute, happy and positive acoustic jazz piece, with sweet ukulele, warm bass and brushed drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
The famous Pizzicato from Sylvia, by Leo Delibes. Recorded exclusively for Shockwave-Sound.com by D Hamilton. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A fun, bright and cheeky little number with a cute synth melody over a Pop / Nu-Folk backing. Unique / Whimsical / Sweet. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
Like the awakening of an idea or the start of a great adventure, this bold orchestral piece grows from small beginnings to a huge striving precession that reaches a frantic conclusion at 1:00 returning to its original idea and finally to rest. Suitable for rites of passage sequences or the birth of ideas and on-going initiative. [Tempo: Medium / 67 BPM]
Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 120 BPM]
Positive, optimistic and fun music track featuring acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, bass guitar and drums. Friendly and catchy composition, great for commercials and adverts. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Cool and quirky, this whistled track is organ-based 60’s style pop track is bursting with fun. The rhythm arrangement also features acoustic guitars, walking bass, tambourine, and drums. This is superb cue for commercials, comedies, travel, web how-to videos and 1960’s period pieces. [Tempo: Fast / 162 BPM]
A French or European style accordeon waltz with a slightly hellish feel, this track will go well with anything France, Gypsy, or traditional Europe. It has a subtle undertone of humor, with a tuba solo some way in. Will work for travel and culture, as well as for comedy and productions needing a unique touch. [Tempo: Medium / 197 BPM]
A happy and feelgood acoustic guitar track. Care free and uncomplicated. Uplifting and refreshing, a little bit playful. A jolly whistling melody enters around 02:10. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 170 BPM]
This upbeat, electronic track with playful analog synths sounds it came straight out of your favorite old school arcade. Great for advertising the latest invention, or highlighting advances in the world of robotics, technology, and science. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Just a bottleneck guitar playing some quirky country licks. Dizzy and dazed... Perhaps drunk. :) Fun and quirky. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Acoustic guitar, finger picking country / folk style. Up-tempo, jolly and cheerful, slightly bluesy. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 101 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 fun, cheeky and upbeat royalty-free Polka music track with a traditional European folk sound of accordeons, piano and violin, with upright bass. With a sound of France, Paris, French music, but also with some Italian music / sound of Italy or Sicily influences, this track can work great for travel and cultural content. Anything to do with European culture and history, travels to Paris, France, to Italy, to Poland, or indeed to any European or Eastern European destination. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 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]
Comic and laid-back retro music theme inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy music. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]
Quirky and fun, this 8-bit, old-school arcade track is great for comedy and children’s themes. A variety of synths sounds make up the catchy arrangement. It takes you on the sonic adventure of arcade levels and bosses. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
A little bit spooky but mostly playful, this TV/film score track has a "sneaky" feel and is a bit cheeky. Like little detective, or someone planning a prank, perhaps. A little bit similar to some of the music in Desperate Housewives. Tip-toe'ing. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A little quirky and humorous, this track features clarinets and horns in a little jazz combo. Great for detectives, retro or comedy in general. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
Vintage, quirky, positive and happy music track made with strings, brass, jazz big band and vintage styled percussion. This track is cool for projects that needs upbeat, positive and vintage styled music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
This track is upbeat, joyful and energetic. The pizzicato violin melody floats over a pulsating rhythm section of bass, synths, bells, harp and drums. Perfect for travel, light drama, commercials and comedy. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 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]
A happy and upbeat music track featuring acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, bells, piano, percussion, bass guitar and drums. Catchy and optimistic melodies best for TV commercials, advertising and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
A positive, simple and cheeky track featuring acoustic sound of ukulele and guitars, with simple catchy melody on piano and mallets. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 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. Also nice for Christmas! [Tempo: Medium / 120 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]
Orchestral easy listening upbeat music, fast and jolly. In the style of fifties and sixties happy library music. [Tempo: Fast / 142 BPM]
Upbeat family fun track with a Caribbean flavor. Featuring acoustic guitar, drums, bass and marimba, this piece is well suited for projects showcasing children, pets and playful behavior. Uncomplicated and fun. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 152 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]
Celestial, pompous and chamber music track, featuring strings, woodwinds, harp and bells. Optimistic feel, non-aggressive sound and playful orchestra makes this track suitable for many types of film, media, games, presentations, advertising and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
An upbeat and happy background track. Ideal to send a cheerful and positive message. Playful and sparkling. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
A mid-paced quirky track with a constant pulse throughout. Sinister and ominouous undertones with a dash of lighthearted innocence throughout. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A fun and cheeky orchestral piece with a mischievous, child-like feel. A slight sense of mystery and curiosity. Wood blocks with light orchestra and piano. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Fun background music with a swing feel. Played by melodic acoustic piano, live bass, groovy brush drums and uplifting shaker. Great for children project, family album, video game, flash animation or anything that needs chic retro music on the one hand and modern funny tune on the other. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
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 marimba based cue is tender, hopeful, and curious. It moves between degrees of positivity and drama with fluid grace. The piano melody is supported by an arrangement of bells, pizzicato strings, arpeggiated synthesizer, pad, bass, shakers, light percussion and drums. Perfect for commercials, dramedy, relationship themes, cooking and travel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 137 BPM]
A bright, fun and casual, light pop / indie-pop / folk music. Think summer, family fun, sunshine and good times with good friends. Jovial, cheeky and cheerful. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A fun and unique sounding quirky little track that is very innocent and playful. Kids guitar mixed with flowing woodwinds and loads of unusual percussion provide a warm and relaxed mood. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A carefree and happy indie song featuring whistling, acoustic guitars and xylophone. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
Joyful, carefree track with acoustic guitar, piano, clapping and whistling. [Tempo: Medium / 82 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 marimba and pizzicato dramedy cue works great to convey curiosity, fudged attempts, hope, and relational push and pull. The beat is stable and grooving. The melody is supported by an arrangement of bells, bass, shakers and drums. Good for commercials, dramedy, cooking and travel. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A light, playful and heartening orchestral / soundtrack piece. Spring-like, innocent, flowering. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 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, cheeky track containing rock’n’roll guitars, crazy horns, organs and drums. Busy, but simple, retro and not too serious. A bit quirky. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Happy, easy going pop rock music track featuring cheerful glockenspiel and piano melodies and hand claps. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
Upbeat and happy, summerly music track featuring ukulele, acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, bass guitar and drums. Exciting and fun composition great for commercials, presentations, fun videos and much more. [Tempo: Fast / 104 BPM]
Happy and fun country / bluegrass track with a modern twang. Upbeat, uptempo drums, banjo picking, acoustic bass and drums. Fun and charming. Homely, wholesome, country life, fun and games. [Tempo: Fast / 123 BPM]
Dark, cinematic and light suspenseful music track made with chamber orchestra. No divided parts. Dark / Spooky / Eerie / Quirky music. [Tempo: Medium / 145 BPM]
