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.
Upbeat, retro, orchestral theme reminiscent of old time 50s, 60s, game shows and TV series. Featuring orchestral percussion, pizzicato strings. Full horn section in B section. Sting ending. Ozzie And Harriet and Leave It To Beaver, come back to life! Great for award shows, retro game shows, broadway, fanfare, walk ons. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Snakey, sneaky and a mysteriously funky vibe. Begins with a signature growl followed by compelling guitar riffs. Big funky horn section drive this and features a sax solo half way through. Sting ending. Good for crimes in progress, spy shows, comedy or fashion. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Fun, retro and shagadelic this is inspired by Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, well known from the Austin Powers soundtrack. Classic 60s style big band latin jazz for partying, good times, comedies, commercials, theme music and goofy secret agents. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Sunkissed romance with a relaxed, Brazilian or Mediterranean vibe. A tender melody on acoustic guitar plays over a traditional Bossa Nova groove with some delicate orchestral strings to add an air of elegance and sophistication. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 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]
Lyric about lover leaving, most of us feel this at some time in life, done in 50s style, Buddy Holly style electric guitar, acoustic bass and drums, vocal harmony, melancholic. Also available as an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 124 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]
Lyric about falling in love, being positive don’t let bad feelings get you down. Acoustic guitars, chiming electric guitars, 3 part vocal harmony. 60s / 70s style. Also available as an Instrumental version which is a really nice acoustic guitar folk / Americana track. [Tempo: Slow / 87 BPM]
Retro crime/spy music with a funky and exotic vibe. Perfect for projects in need of a Tarantino or Guy Ritchie style sound or the feel of classic 60s and 70s movie and tv soundtracks. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Beautiful, laidback Bossa Nova with acoustic guitars, piano, bass and drums. Easy going, sensual Brazilian sound, relaxing vacations, romantic mood for bars and restaurants or other intimate settings. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Retro rock theme for spies, espionage and international men of mystery. Works equally well for spoofs and humourous secret agent antics as it does for serious action/crime thrillers. Features live horns, guitars, bass and drums. [Tempo: Fast / 135 BPM]
A gentle Pop ballad influenced by songs such as 'Imagine' by John Lennon and other more contemporary piano based British bands such as Coldplay and Keane. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Cinematic Jazz-Funk, laidback yet full of tension, passion, mystery and drama. Retro 70s style movie and TV soundtrack music with strings, brass, electric piano, harp, bass and drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Romantic Bossa Nova, elevator music for the soul featuring flute, piano, guitar, bass and percussion. Perfect for any project in need of an authentic, jazzy, brazilian sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Joyful and beautiful, moderately upbeat bossanova featuring piano and flute solos. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 145 BPM]
Festive and feelgood 1960's-1970's Big band jazz, in the style of the classic James Bond movies. Great for 1960's / 70's retro chic, with authentic jazz band sound of the period, as heard in many classic movies and TV shows from that era. This track is very varied throughout with many different parts, twists and turns along the way. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
Latin Cha Cha track with accordeon and acoustic guitar. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 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]
Uptempo Gypsy Jazz Waltz with Acoustic Guitars, Clarinet, Bass and Drums. Energetic and romantic perfect for any project in need of a retro european sound, classy, sassy, bouncy and swinging. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. Funny yet poignant lyric about a boy who is obsessed with music and happily lost in his dreams. And maybe his dreams are better than the real thing anyway? At the core it's about doing your own thing and being true to your nature no matter what anyone else thinks. NOTE: Deliberate "vinyl record scratching" sound towards the end of the track. This is there on purpose and is not an error with the file or with your download! [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
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]
Laid back big band swing number reminiscent of the late 40s, 50s and 60s. Features jazz guitar and real horn section. Great for country club, travel, food, restaurant, jazz club, Hamptons and high society. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
A seductive blend of Bossa Nova, orchestral strings and french spoken vocals gives this track a blissful, exotic sound. Retro yet with a modern, lounge vibe, perfect for fragrance and fashion commercials, lounging cafe and cocktail bar music and much more. A version without the vocals is also available. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Lyrically about being confronted with loved ones death and how the Harbour is a place i go to find solace. Music based around acoustic guitar, snare drum and piano. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 102 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]
Fresh, happy and positive! A joyful and easy track great for underscore any kind of enthusiastic or light hearted message. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Short, 30-seconds piece with a 1960's / 1970's retro flavour featuring vintage synths, organ and reversed guitars. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Latin acoustic jazz music with piano melodies. Fast and very rhytmhic with a conclusive ending. Happy mood with jazzy improvisation lines. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Jazzy piece of piano trio music recorded with real acoustic instruments in 3/4 rhythm. Long Double Bass solo intro. Very easy listening and contemporary will be great for background, ambient and lounge style, smooth jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 122 BPM]
Quirky Motown style groove designed for TV or web ads. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 144 BPM]
Broadway type show tune. Very theatrical in the style of the 40s, 50's and 60's. Harp sweeps, fluttering clarinets and flutes add a comic flair. Playful, campy and retro could work for game shows, cartoons, comedy and many offbeat situations. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 140 BPM]
Feelgood, toe-tapping, jazz band. Easy-going but a bit lively as well. Uplifting and a little bit playful. Drums, upright bass, piano forms the basis, and electric jazz guitar, trumpet and clarinet take turns soloing. Can be historical / retro, or contemporary. A timeless sound, really. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Energetic instrumental music track recorded with a jazz quintet featuring trumpet, sax, piano, double bass and drums. Latin in some parts and swing in others this music is powerful, fast and motivational. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
Contemporary, swinging Jazz with melodic and exotic horn section over an upbeat, driving groove on piano, bass and drums. Smokey jazz clubs, hustle and bustle of late nights in the big city, retro crime, spies and detective dramas. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 104 BPM]
Classic James Brown style Funk that captures that late 60s retro soul sound that is still popular today. Featuring the hardest working rhythm section in show business, sweet horn section and a splash of piano. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 99 BPM]
Vintage style swing influenced by the Pink Panther theme. Shady and sneaky yet quirky and fun with baritone sax, piano, guitar, double bass and drums. Great for comedies, retro 60s theme music, detectives, sleazy lounge music, cartoons and video games. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Funky Nu Jazz groove. Horns, flute, guitar, rhodes, bass and drums create a classy, modern club sound where jazz meets electronica. Great for projects aimed at a young, trendy audience. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 118 BPM]
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]
Classy and delicate jazz. Performed live, with a classic jazz combo sound led by piano, this tasteful smooth jazz track has that warm, human touch, and a nice, jazzy sound. Tempo varies throughout. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Lyric about leaving home. Features Roland synths, electric piano. Drums, hand claps, percussion, harmonies, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar. Upbeat, fun, indie, alternative. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Relaxed Pop ballad with a strong Beatles/John Lennon influence. Starts with mellotron flutes and an old piano before a full band kicks in adding guitar, strings, bass and drums. Has reflective moments and an uplifting end to each chorus. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A fun, unique blend of southern folk and soul with a funky hip hop breakbeat. Imagine Fatboy Slim remixing an old soul song. Starts with piano and acoustic guitar before the beat kicks in, adding horns, banjo, drums and bass. A feel good, positive groove that will appeal to a wide audience. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
Dramatic 60s and 70s inspired rock soundtrack. Groovy and psychedelic with various electric guitar riffs, hammond organ, bass and drums. Perfect for cops, criminals, action scenes, mens lifestyle and products, commercials, sports and Tarantino movies. [Tempo: Medium / 105 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 Jazz ballad influenced by Miles Davis. Tender, hearfelt and romantic moments contrast against a slightly more tense, uncertain and melancholy theme in the B section. Performed by a quartet of trumpet, piano, bass and drums with a lyrical, subtle and relaxing mood throughtout. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Light and easy-going jazz with a slight bossa nova / latin jazz lounge feel. Classic jazz trio sound with acoustic piano, electric jazz guitar, upright bass and jazz drums. Happy and relaxed, feelgood, traditional jazz sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Classy piano accompanied by jazzy percussion in a playfully assured arrangement. This loungy retro-style theme has a laid back ending would make it suitable as a title sequence or in reality style programming sequence. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
Head straight back to the swinging sixties with this uptempo, infectious, toe tapping track. Uplifting, cheesey, fun and feel good, perfect for any project looking for a retro, groovy and kitsch vibe with organ, brass, guitar, electric piano, bass and drums. [Tempo: Fast / 93 BPM]
A sentimental song about how quickly time passes and about the importance of living fully in the present moment. A lyric that is both breezy and wistful, carefree and poignant. Ultimately the song is about seizing the day and being grateful for every moment of life. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Old time Ska, with organ top line. Genuine retro 1960's / 1970's sound. Fun and cheeky. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]