If you're looking for early rock'n roll music, or other music from the fifties, such as Rockabilly and 1950's Jazz, look no further. This is where we keep the Chuck Berry sound-alikes, the guitar blues / Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and the Comets) sound-alikes and other music that looks back to that exciting and defining time for our musical culture. Country & Americana music and retro jazz music also found here.
This lonely, slide resonator guitar music piece is the epitome of: No prospects, down on your luck, but you still got some pride and you’re still alive. It’s a recording of a single performance with no fixed meter (free time). This is great for country dramas with protagonists battling feelings of despair, loneliness, poverty, fruitless crops, and emotional turmoil. Also, this is excellent music for drone shots or landscapes of large sweeps of country and nature. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
This soundtrack is written in the best traditions of the genre of spy James Bond. Anxiety, uncertainty, analytical thinking, investigation, crime mystery. Symphonic orchestra, medium tempo, cinematic. Well suite for the movie project and video background too. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Kind, sensitive, sweet and warm, this track features classical guitars, violin and cello. Hopeful harmonies and heartwarming melodies that bring inspiration and hope to the listener. Various versions available to create complete soundtrack out of this single composition. You can have just guitars accompaniment to support you dialog or sweeping violin theme with guitar solos or full mix with all elements and more. Suitable for documentary, nature and leisure videos as well as nature travel and relaxing cottage lifestyle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
A very warm, delicate, graceful and soothing jazz ballad. Melancholic / Soothing / Nostalgic / Loving Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]
Acoustic, raw and authentic, this country blues music has an upbeat, nitty-gritty, down-home feel. Its arrangement of two acoustic guitars and percussion is brought to life with their distinctive, unpolished timbres and the rhythm of the mid-20th Century American South. The sound and feel of this track aligns perfectly for content set in the country, slide shows, travel programs and documentaries. Early Country Blues / Nitty Gritty / American South music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]
(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 / 0 BPM]
Classic old school swing influenced by the likes of Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Upbeat, good times, cool and classy Jazz from a golden era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Nice and smooth bossa nova, latin jazz, with a happy and joyful mood. Flute, acoustic guitars, electric piano, brush drums. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Warm and positively romantic jazz trio, giving off real good feeling. Great piano, bass and drum performances. Classic jazz trio sound. [Tempo: Medium / 123 BPM]
Uptempo, Los Lobos style Tex-Mex rocker featuring drums, bass, guitars and accordeon. Fast and fun! [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 135 BPM]
Piano jazz trio, mid paced, happy. Easy, playful, light. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Classic Hollywood movie style, romantic drama underscore. Recorded with a real live orchestra, this is a long track that goes through various stages and can be used for many cues in a retro style romantic movie, historical, classic / film noir etc. of the 1930's-1970's. Many of the different parts and sections are also available as a separate file (See Edit 1, Edit 2, etc.) to make it easier for you to fit this music into your production. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Uptempo big band swings hard behind Sinatra-esque vocalist. Clever lyrics built around the “green grass on the other side” clich. Lots of metaphors. A fun, bouncy tune. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 84 BPM]
Modern vocal jazz tune with swing feel and classic piano, acoustic bass, drums backing. Smoldering full-voiced male vocalist croons lyrics that have cosmic, religious overtones about a laughing Buddha who gives peace, love, and transcendence. Fine jazz piano comping and solo work. Beautiful minor key harmonic structure that sends out a positive vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
A slow, dreamy, and introspective track combining Folk and Ambient elements. Humming vocal, acoustic guitar, acoustic piano and organ. No computers or electronics. Reflective, Touching, Earthy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 59 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]
Medium slow swinging vocal jazz with a retro lounge feeling. Cocktails, cigarettes, and the blues. Male vocalists croons and changes his mind; are our love problems your fault or mine? Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
Upbeat, quirky and romantic music track made with orchestra in a Vintage / Kitsch sound. Repetitive and positive music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 130 BPM]
Raw and loud, this music track nicely combines the swampy timbre of the banjo with the force of a rock ‘n’ roll power trio. The gritty banjo is colored with overdrive and accompanied by bass and drums. Perfect for country/rural themes, comedy, and programs needing a dash of cool absurdity. Banjo / Power Trio / Raw Music. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
Easy, happy, and good-natured, this early country music track is perfect for comedy and light friend dramas. Melodies made with its slide resonator guitar blend nicely with acoustic guitar, drums and double bass. Perfect music for country travel and lifestyle shows. Hopeful / Early Country / Easy on the Ears Music. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Festive and lively, this Cajun music track quickly draws the listener into a party of good feeling and energy. With accordions playing melody and chords, the track is pushed along by acoustic guitar, boogie-woogie style bass and drums. Perfect music for comedies, children’s shows and travel/cooking programming. Cajun / Accordion / Energetic. [Tempo: Fast / 175 BPM]
An organic acoustic guitar and organ vibe with harmonica. Ambient, Americana music feel. Dark, mysterious, longing music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
This country-inspired stock music track easy evokes the sentiments of rural life, beautiful nature, and American history. Acoustic guitar interlaces sweetly with mountain dulcimer, slide guitar and a simple kick drum. This track would greatly enhance projects with nature/outdoor themes: dramas, lifestyle blogs, cooking and documentaries. Peaceful / Nature Evoking / Positive. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Downhome and lively, this early country music is easy on the ears and catchy. The track builds up nicely with acoustic guitar accompanying slide (resonator) guitar backed up with bass, accordion, and percussion. It’s a great fit for commercials, themes, dramas, documentaries, and country lifestyle shows. Downhome / Lively / Slide Playing music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
A traditional jazz combo version of the famous 1918 song 'After You've Gone' by Turner Layton. Lovely jazz lounge feel. Arrangement, performance and recording by Lynne Music Project. [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, 2014. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
A classic jazz combo with male vocalist, singing the jazz standard, 1918 song, After You've Gone. Arrangement, performance and recording by Lynne Music Project in 2024, with 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, 2014. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]
A romantic composition in a waltz rhythm featuring piano, orchestral strings, upright bass and brush drums. Classic, historical feel, perhaps French cinema or period drama. Elegant and graceful, with a wistful element. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
This charming, festive royalty-free music track has the sentiment of the old American South-West meets Northern Mexico. It’s light and rhythmic arrangement features steel and nylon string acoustic guitars backed up with drums, percussion, bass, mandolin and piano. This would be a great sonic complement to period pieces, documentaries, comedies and as a show theme. Festive / Mexico / Old South West / Charming. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
A delightful, light and happy, instrumental jazz combo version of the classic Jazz song 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love Baby' composed by Jimmy McHugh. The song was first published in 1928 and became Public Domain on January 1, 2024. 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, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
All-American Rockabilly. Historical, 1950's or 1960's style, also 1970's style country rock. Twangy guitars and swinging rhythms. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]
Light, easy and joyful jazz. Live jazz ensemble; Piano, drums, acoustic bass. Playful, happy and easy-going. Classy and tasteful. [Tempo: Medium / 138 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]
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 jazzy-upbeat and positive, big band orchestration in the style of a 50's movie or TV show. Perfect for this role, or as a positive underscore for an upbeat video. Plenty of harp flourishes, a catchy jazz melody, with potential for festive uses. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
A jolly, chilled, laid-back and humorous ukelele lead tune perfectly suited for an underscore or background music role, or in scenes involving a sense of comedic irony. A little Spongebob Square Pants under the sea. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
Funky country hoe down. Multiple banjos and acoustic drums. Toe-tapping fun. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A big band jazz arrangement with lots of energy and a strong theme. Solos on piano and guitar. Cheeky and cheerful with a big sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 189 BPM]
Positive and relaxed Country music track featuring slide guitar, piano, drums and bass guitar. Great as a soundtrack for films, TV, radio and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Mellow, elegant, easy-going jazz with piano and trumpet. Classy, relaxed and beautiful. 100% live performance. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Laidback and carefree vintage Jazz with finger snaps, sizzling drums, cheeky horns and smooth piano. Great for movies and documentaries in need of that old-school sound such as New York cityscapes, smokey jazz clubs, historic film footage and cool characters. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
A smooth jazz song that features female vocals, piano, horns, drums, and additional percussion. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Vibrant, modern and offbeat, this track is the perfect backdrop for a puzzling, yet fun scene or sequence. With a strong theme, this soundscape is suitable for broad comedy, parodies of action movies and suspense, and also for light action. Great for family-friendly shows and movies. [Tempo: Medium / 168 BPM]
A cheeky and charming little French number. Available in a vocal version (retro French chic style, male/female duet) and an instrumental version, this light hearted waltz has a quintessentially French style and sound. [Tempo: Medium / 180 BPM]
Jazz piano with a sweet, lyrical melody accompanied by walking bass and swinging drums. Classy and romantic with that classic cool jazz vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light, touching, warm feel. [Tempo: Medium / 152 BPM]
Uptempo Cajun / Zydeko style with accordeon top line. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 104 BPM]
Authentic sounding 1950's Jamacian ska in the style of Studio One and Trojan Records. Upbeat horns, bass and rhythms and featuring a saxophone and military-style swing trumpet. [Tempo: Fast / 122 BPM]
Mid-tempo, relaxing mood with a bit of sentimental melody outlined by piano and violin. Performed by retro-styled swinging jazz combo could be placed anywhere between 20's and 50's of the twentieth century. This performance is influenced by classical or european "restaurant music" mixed with mainstream american jazz music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]