Royalty-free music for childrens productions and cartoons can be found here. The music ranges from zany and wacky, through fun and bright, to sweet and cosy lullaby type tracks, but all share an innocence and cute approach that make them suitable for kids films, kids games, websites for children and pre-teens. Another musical element you can find here is downright silly, stupid music suitable for slapstick comedy.
This enchanting novelty marching tune suggests the magic and intrigue of Eastern European fables and parables. A little bit wonky & off-kilter, Its naive child-like quality suggests a toy military band or images of a hurdy-gurdy or Calliope at a fairytale fairground. Builds from a single instrument into a small ensemble and then lifts by two semitones with an added glockenspiel & solo flute. Quirky / Novelty. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A fun, animated waltz with vibrant acoustic guitars, piano, energetic strings, glockenspiel and rhythmical drums. Creating a feeling of happiness, content, care and love, this would work well in romantic comedies, through to animations and documentaries. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 200 BPM]
A very positive and inspiring, uplifting and exciting movie soundtrack / theme. Great as a main-theme or for a scene of amazing discoveries, free spirits, new adventures and a promise of glorious times to come. Fun and rousing, this track has that "big sky" feeling of wide open spaces and endless possibilities. Great for fantasy, adventure and new discoveries. Could also work for a Western. [Tempo: Medium / 139 BPM]
Quirky / Acoustic / Summer Time. "Can't Stop Me" is a definite hit with people of all ages. With Ska & Reggae influences and "cheesy organ" lines, this is a perfect summer time track. Double time ending brings a "get up and jive" feel to the track. Playful and lighthearted. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Acoustic / Blues / Quirky. This piece delivers a satisfying, motivational vibe. Featuring blues related musical patterns and instruments. 'Feeling Fine' will surely make you feel fine! [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Funky groover hits you hard right from the start and never lets go. Cool muted trumpet speaks first, followed by an eerie synth-guitar and a soulful soprano sax. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]
The traditional Irish drinking song as performed by an Irish pub band. Available both in Instrumental and Vocal versions. Great for St. Patrick's day celebrations, or anything to do with Ireland - its one of Ireland's most famous songs. Arrangement with vocal harmonies, guitar, drums, bass, accordion and recorder. And plenty of energy! The lyrics are about drinking and are comedic in nature. [Trad. Arr: James Barr] [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
This happy-go-lucky track features Ukulele and whistling. The track definitely has a bluegrass / country feel, but the ukulele and occasional ooh-ooh background vocals also gives the track a slightly tropical or hawaiian feel. This is a great track for easy living, fun and holidays, enjoying the simple things. [Tempo: Medium / 145 BPM]
An out and out Indian dance and fun music. Bollywood fun, dance, light, celebration, happiness, victory, success, grand, good beats, energetic. Features dhol, dholak, tabla, dimbdi, shehnai, tumbi, mandolin, drums, chorus. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A quaint, pretty and delicate 'ambient pop' type track. Piano pattern, light strings, acoustic guitar plucks and light contemporary drums. Summerly, soothing, comforting and graceful. Good for corporate use, commercial films, positive / uplifting / heartwarming messages, new beginnings, eco friendly, family values etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A clever and cool, vocal children's track about a chu-chu train. Train-line rhythm and both female and male vocals, with country / bluegrass style and jaw harp. Also available as an instrumental track. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Mellow, bluesy track. Very soft, sweet and relaxed music on piano. Laid back, slow and cool. Suitable as ambient background music, spots and commercials. Hopeful, soulful. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Orchestra recording of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies from the ballet The Nutcracker. Exciting and mysterious and appropriate for christmas / holidays. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 108 BPM]
Cool cinematic jazz track featuring brass and wah wah electric guitar. Retro, funky, silly, and fun! 1970's style. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Cool jazzy Christmas classic Instrumental with a Smooth Jazz,Funky attitude. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]
Carefree and optimistic rock track with acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass and a vintage acoustic drum. This is a very nice track suitable for commercial or other projects where you need an engaging, smooth, positive and carefree mood. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
A delightfully kitsch mid-60's parody with brash horn stabs, Latino rhythms and a flirty, infectious lead line. Evokes the sauciness of the swinging sixties with its bright & bouncy easy listening style. Available with and without the "Sambatastico!" vocal line. Well matched with the Elliot Simons track 'Big Cheese'. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Traditional Christmas classic, performed and recorded on 100 year old English hand bells. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A quirky mix of instruments such as the accordion, piano, mandolin, harp and percussion. Its tone makes it ideally suited to modern adverts and promo videos. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A very happy, tongue-in-cheek, joyful and playful track featuring ukulele and whistling, with background vocals and bass/drums joining in later. A happy-go-lucky, care free track to illustrate the simple pleasures in life. Has a certain homely, farmland type "back to nature" feel. Fun and charming. Also available without the whistling. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Bossa nova, Brazilian music. Cool tune recorded with Marimba, piano, bass and drums. Very groovy and jazzy this latin music is sensual, happy, easy listening and relaxed. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A touching and poignant film score theme featuring orchestra with percussion and a fragile soprano female voice. Heartening and emotional, with a big orchestral swell and climax around 50 seconds. Good for fantasy, storytelling, drama, theatrical works. Heavenly / Angelic / Wonderment / Amazement. (A note about the version described as 'Stage Mix': This version is recorded with the reverb/ambiance of a concert hall, making it sound somewhat more 'distant' from the listener and, some would say, more 'live') [Tempo: Slow / 57 BPM]
A light and gentle orchestra/pop crossover track. Pizzicato, harp, acoustic guitar, gently flowing string chords later joined by drum patterns and deep, soft bass tones. Delicate and appealing. Beauty, enjoyment, heavenly, children. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
A cheerful whacked out melody that sounds like a retro gaming theme or a 1980’s synthesizer demo! Complete with bouncy drums & cheapo plastic instruments, this funny little ditty would suit cartoon graphics, micro games, commercials or quirky off beat comedy videos. Similar in style to the Elliot Simons tracks Wackorama, Big Cheese & Sambatastico. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A complex, lively and exciting orchestral / symphonic soundtrack in the best Hollywood traditions, similar to the music of Harry Potter. A sense of activity and perhaps something magical or mysterious. Full of life and joy, this is a stirring and rousing composition with a positive / uplifting / fun feel, mixing classical music influence with modern film scoring styles. Great for adventure, fantasy, fun and mischief. Also good for olympic achievement, triumph, etc. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 137 BPM]
A fun and vivacious theme that could be used for opening a show, or underlining a moment of amusement . It's fast tempo and off-beat rhythms create a sense of quirky pleasure. Instruments include electric guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards and hand claps. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 200 BPM]
A nice and easy, comforting, and happy / laidback track, reminding us of the simple pleasures and the finer things in life: Friends, family, easy-going and playful days. Wholesome, and a little bit folksy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Solo piano piece by George Gershwin, playful and classy. Light jazz moods, playful and happy music. (Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]
Cool and bouncy ska / reggae. Electric guitar, electric bass, hammond organ. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Solo piano track, very warm and soft. Intimate and delicate peace of music with a lonely feeling. A Little bit sadness, with a happy ending. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
Uplifting and motivating corporate track great for commercials, promos, television themes, websites and videos with a positive, lighthearted and heartwarming touch. Inspirational music for successful projects. gentle, warm and sweet composition. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Swinging, vintage, happy-go-lucky Jazz done Louis Armstrong style. Perfect for flashbacks to the 1930s and 40s, lighthearted comedy, riverboat gambling, kids tv and much more. Features Trumpet, Acoustic Guitars, Upright Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Swinging, good times, early to mid 20th century style jazz featuring Clarinet, Guitar, Upright Bass, Piano and Drums. Perfect for cocktail parties, old fashioned romance and vintage footage from the 1920s to 40s. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
A fun, upbeat Gypsy Jazz version of Tchaikovsky's 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' with acoustic guitars, clarinet, violin, upright bass and drums. A great energetic track for comedies, chases, cartoons, commercials, parisian scenes and vintage 20s / 30s / 40s themed projects. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 125 BPM]
This lively & mischievous filmic sounding leitmotif builds from quizzical phrases into busy, bustling orchestration that hurries along with occasional humorous hesitations. Evoking excitement & magic or the busy drudgery of the working day. Matched in style & character to other Elliot Simon’s tracks, Another Lovely Day, The Secret Path, A Midnight Symphony, Hotel Tango and An Unfortunate Incident. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 108 BPM]
A modern take on blending the 8-bit esqe sounds of vintage arcade games and funky, rhythmic guitar melodies. A fun, jolly and uplifting piece. It has a fresh feeling, aiding by the glistening bell type sounds. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
An instantly uplifting piece, conveying feelings of youth and being carefree. Don’t let the slightly angelic intro fool you, this is a high energy track. Perfect for media projects containing kids playing and people having fun. Builds up to a big outro. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 133 BPM]
Joyful, upbeat African rhythms and infectious melodies guaranteed to make you feel good. Traditional percussion, guitar, saxophones and balafon perfect for documentaries, travel, kids tv and festive celebrations. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
Upbeat ragtime in the style of Scott Joplin. Featuring piano and tuba it's perfect for use in early 1900s situations. Very catchy and toe tappin'! Great for comedy, silent films, kid shows, documentaries, games and advertising. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Easy sounding track with a brit-pop, college-pop feel. This track would fit to pictures of school kids or friends having fun or to presentations or ads needing an uplifting, fun vibe. [Tempo: Fast / 206 BPM]
A light, pretty and mellow track with soft strings, piano and clean electric guitar. An appealing melody with a somewhat dreamy sound. Lush and loving. Light / Natural beauty / Harmony. Caring and touching. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Cool and fresh cocktail jazz track, featuring vibes hammond organ and jazz trio. Underscore version also available. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Barrels of beer, partying and fun. A short track that illustrates the spirit of Oktoberfest in Germany. [Tempo: Fast / 100 BPM]
A short and funny track, for when the glasses are already empty… [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
All aboard! The Dance Train is leaving and it's time for youthful, fun, bright and jumpy Electro Dance / House Dance. This is a feel-good Electro / Pop Chart type track with funky melodies and uplifting, energizing dance beats. Steady and rhythmic like a fun train journey, with a spirited / positive mood. Teen / Pre-teen / Youth / Fun / Party / Dancing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Green Valley is exactly what this is. Its happy up beat creates a feeling of skipping down hobbit lane. Whimsical yet modern sounding, this one is very up lifting but also driving forward with the beat. Instrumental pop, acoustic. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Soft, sweet, gentle and loving. Has a nice lullaby quality. Brings a smile to ones face. Will work well in various scenes such as a child falling asleep, life outdoors on a summers day, flowers, ladybirds, insects, raindrops, water. Or even for new technology such as mobile phones, laptops and apps. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
A funny and quirky track with a reggae rhythm and cheesy "Doo Bop" type sampled voices. Playful, quirky, quaint and just the right amount of naff. Feelgood stuff, with a sense of tropical vacation. Flute- and sax solos follow. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Sweet, atmospheric soundscape. Up-tempo with a light, cheerful mood. Features acoustic guitar and marimba with intricate, upbeat percussion section. Great for romance, travel, sunsets, beach, tropical settings and nature. Would also work for children, babies, toddlers. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A delicate and dreamy solo piano piece. Classical and cinematic in influence perfect for romance, nostalgia, relaxing background music, elegant lifestyle, wholesome family moments and more. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
