To us, musically, this period represents a lot of really great Jazz music, traditional jazz and swing-jazz. Also, piano jazz and blues, including the great works of George Gershwin. The prohibition era, the Charleston and Rag / Ragtime is also something we'd put into this category, as would "Stride" jazz and piano music for Silent Movies.
Up-tempo, fun, and with a classical big band feel, this track is the perfect backdrop for an uplifting, happy, and moving project. Great for productions that require a heart-warming and recognizable soundscape, such as commercials, movies and TV shows. [Tempo: Fast / 192 BPM]
A light hearted, happy and joyful French waltz. Captures the spirit of Paris / France with upbeat accordeon and a light jazz backing. Joyful, like a delightful dance. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 205 BPM]
A traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or Suka Biłgorajska lead. The Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine or Belarus as well. This track features a very solemn, melancholic intro part before it gets into the main track itself, which is more upbeat and stoic. [Tempo: Very slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
Johann Strauss Sr. - Radetzky March, Op. 228. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A delicate, fragile and romantic piece with a traditional European feel. Solo violin and accordeon backed by mandolin, string section and acoustic guitar. Lyrical and elegant, with a sense of dignity and melancholy. Can be France, Italy, Sicily or more Eastern Europe. Good for historical productions, travel and exploration, period drama and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Delicate and elegant solo piano from Klaus Weber. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Lovely jazz ballad features piano. Sexy, Romantic, Dinner, Drinks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]
The Roaring Twenties and big city flair are easily imagined with this small ensemble music track. Horns and woodwinds play its snappy melody over a tight rhythm section of piano, guitar, tuba and drums. Superb as music for comedy, light-hearted themes and 1920’s period pieces. 1920s-40s / Early Jazz / Cosmopolitan Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]
Trumpet and mellow / melancholic electric piano with upright bass. Moody jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Upbeat Ragtime track played on an 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: Medium, Fast / 106 BPM]
Ragtime featuring banjos, acoustic guitar & bass. Fun retro style; all genuine live played acoustic instruments. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A very strange, odd, weirdly mechanical sounding piano and percussion tune, like mechanical toys or strange machines. Suitable for strange sci-fi material, film noir or dark future visions. It has a certain retro quirky horror feel, like "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events", "Dark City" or Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride". The alternative version that we have titled 'Lost 40's recording' (see below) has deliberately been made to sound like a very old lo-fi recording. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A slow and mellow, melancholic, but warm and heartening piece with acoustic piano, subtle strings and 'oooh' type vocals. Soft, ambient, emotive, sincere. [Note: The recording contains some 'ticks' which may appear to some as sound artifacts or 'noise'. These sounds are actually the physical, mechanical hammers inside the upright piano on which this was played. This is an all natural, all organic, no-computers, no-electronics recording and this in itself brings some sound 'imperfections'.] [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
A swinging version of the classic jazz number, St. Louis Blues, with male vocal. This song, written by W. C. Hardy, was first published in 1914 and the song came into public domain in USA on January 1st, 2010. This version was performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring Dirk J J van der Merwe on vocals. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2010. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Romantic and passion soundtrack in Latino style featuring accordion, piano, Spanish guitar, castanets, percussive instruments. Will work well like soundtrack for movie, sitcom, Spanish theatre, travel. Serious, dancing, tango, passion, love. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Traditional Polish Folk song performed with female vocals, violins, accordion and frame drum. Available as a vocal version, and an instrumental versions with accordion lead, or suka biłgorajska lead. Instrumental versions can refer to Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, etc. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]
Greek, Hebrew or Gypsy feel. European, historical / cultural, circus or travel / holiday. Greece / folk / Europe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 148 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]
A hip, cool, jazzy, swinging tune that features cool live drumming, a clever guitar melody and playful piano. Perfect for TV spots that need some peppy perk and bounce with a joyful, happy, and positive feeling. - retro, vintage, jazz quartet, swing. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]
Schumann Dreaming from Scenes from Childhood op. 15 no. 7 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Groovy music track recorded with brass backgrounds and cool, modern jazz piano melodies. Rhythmic upright bass, chill out, lounge music. This track will fit well for fashion projects, chill situations and background music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
Bittersweet solo piano royalty free track, good for drama, introduction sequences and story telling. [Tempo: Slow / 94 BPM]
Slow, beautiful, spacious, serene, reflective, moody, thoughtful, weepy, dreamy, melancholic piano piece with ethereal fx in the background. Soft, magical, meaningful, sublime, sentimental, touching & wondrous. Would suit dramatic / romantic / documentary / military / requiem / historic type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
A catchy old school swing royalty free music track featuring contemporary drum loops with some timeless brass hooks. The track is driven forward with infectious beats and percussion that adds a snappy toe tapping feel. Funky and fun music. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
A fun and swinging instrumental version of the classic and vintage jazz song, St. Louis Blues. This song was composed by W.C. Handy and was first published in 1914. The underlying composition is in the public domain in the USA. This version was arranged, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024. (Stem files available.) [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2010. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
A slow and gentle jazz piano track with acoustic bass and jazzy brush drums. Traditional jazz trio sound. Very relaxed, mellow, loving. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Contemporary Jazz piano trio playing an elegant, passionate and yearning Bossa Nova. Perfect for romantic, sophisticated and exotic settings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 150 BPM]
Swinging, small combo jazz. Electric guitar over bass & drums, with a classic jazzy organ comp and a great jazz guitar solo in the middle. Classic 'jazz club' stuff. [Tempo: Fast / 80 BPM]
Solo piano piece recorded live on an old, upright piano. Warm, slow and relaxing. Good for Film / Drama and more. Soothing / Mellow / Melancholic / Nostalgic.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]Male bluesman belts out the truth about day-in-day-out reality. Memphis blues with full horn section, drawing from the big B.B. King Orchestra sound. References to work, marriage, drinking, and ultimately life and death; this hardened bluesman is even brash enough to tell the Grim Reaper to come back later. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 93 BPM]
A touching and poignant piano piece, performed on an old upright piano with organ background chords. Nostalgic, with an 'old' sound, this very slow moving track has emotional depth and a sense of melancholy. Thoughtful / Reflective / Emotive. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Up-tempo swing jazz featuring piano, bass, and brush drums. Piano blazes through several lightning fast choruses, each separately unique, but always swinging and fun. Hold on for a ride with this one. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 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]
Soft and introspective solo piano music. Deep cinematic atmosphere, with a hint of Debussy and Eric Satie. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
An instrumental, upbeat, swinging jazz track with piano, guitar, upright bass and drums. A melodically happy and bouncy track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 82 BPM]
Piano music. Repetitive piano patterns interweave through each other creating a reflective and pensive atmosphere. Poignant and soulful, feelings of loss and longing are evoked. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Vintage sounding Jazz ensemble with piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. Dark, romantic and cinematic with a distinct European gypsy jazz influence. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound on the recording. This is done on purpose, for effect. It is not a weakness or error with the file.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
A warm, delicate and happy little jazz tune, performed on solo piano. Jazzy, cute, slightly playful music with a delightful hint of blues. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Happy, carefree and a tiny bit mad music. This bouncy uptempo orchestral overture is suitable for cartoons, animations, games and all types of humorous commercials. Includes a vintage version with extra added retro appeal. [Tempo: Medium / 132 BPM]
Piano ballad, very smooth and soft. This tune is sensitive, organic and gentle. Nice for background music, relaxing scenes and soft moments. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Traditional Dixieland jazz. Fun, Jumpy, Nostalgia, Period. [Tempo: Fast / 192 BPM]
Beautiful solo piano waltz was made in a French cinematic retro traditions. Very romantic and sincere. Well suited to romantic projects, love affairs, retro movie, wedding. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Classical 'beautiful yet haunting' film score with symphonic strings, like music from classic retro movies. Loving, mysterious and emotional. Softer part with piano, flute and strings joining later on at 0:32. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
Laidback solo piano blues. Lazy blues remains about old good times. Retro music, piano bar, slightly detuned piano.Will work well as a soundtrack for movie about early 20 century in USA and background for the black and white film. Slow tempo. Friendly, unhurried, pensive, jazzy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048. Movement III. Allegro Assai. 100% live string quintet performance - no computers, no samples. Arranged and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
Emotional cinematic composition with a dark and depressed feeling. Somber piano with heavenly pad sound create a mysterious atmosphere. Great for films, documentaries, trailers and more. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
A mellow, easy-going and tasteful jazz piano track. Lounge piano / Solo piano. Suitable for dinner parties, romantic scenes, reflection, love, memories etc. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Dark, powerful, moody, grand, regal, cinematic, serene, spacious, sedate, dreamy, elegant, reflective, thoughtful, modern orchestral piece with a hints of Thomas Newman to it. Sublime, beautiful, graceful, sad, serious & melancholic. Would suit dramatic / romantic / historic / military type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
Moody Americana track. Lap steel guitar over sparse drums and a foreboding drone. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
A cool remix of an old jazz classic. A fresh and funky dub-step style beat augments an old classic record. Very current sound. Instrumental. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
