This is where we keep the music that makes us think of the 1980's. This music wasn't actually composed or recorded in the 80's, but it has an 80's feel and sound, making these tracks suitable for Retro 1980s productions. Historical, even. (Even though, for those of us who grew up in the 1980s with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Grandmaster Flash, Human League and New Order's "Blue Monday", it feels really weird to talk about that era as "Historical"!)
Driving upbeat electro pop track. Big synth bass and catchy synth hooks over a driving beat. Analog sounds give this track a retro electronic feel. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
A buoyant and spirited 8bit chiptune. Playful synthesized bass and keyboard tracks dance over a consistently energetic and propulsive drum beat. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
An aggressive and driving synth track with a retro 1980's feel. Distorted guitars and gritty drums add an energetic, uptempo feel. aggressive, energetic, dark. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. A song about the creative mind and that it never sleeps. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 131 BPM]
Four to the floor rhythmic track which has modern nu-jazz style with a little bit of retro feeling. Acid Jazz, Modern Jazz. Lively, Playful, Optimistic, Energetic, Positive. Organ, Electric Guitars, Jazz Band, Trumpet, Contrabass. Fashion/Style, Commercials/TV themes. [Tempo: Fast / 132 BPM]
Trendy nu-disco. Moroder inspired flat beats and arpeggiated synth bassline. Atmospheric pads and oscillating synth fx giving the track depth and emotion. Motivated and determined. Youth culture, driving, sports, advertising, new media, clubbing and anything that needs driven along. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Uplifting and nostalgic EDM melodies and rhythms create a fun and child-like groove, great music for youth & travel programs, advertising & fun scenes. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A rocking 80's Van Halen meets Rolling Stones meet AC/DC about partying, loneliness and struggling against the odds. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
A slightly jazzy, retro, funk / filmscore type track. Could easily be the main theme soundtrack for a 1970's or 1980's cop drama or action happy private investigator type show. Mysterious vibes, sense of danger and excitement. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Funky retro chip tune with catchy melodies - 8-bit/arcade games style sound. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A quirky, uplifting & playful song about young love set in an innocent 1980’s-type era of video tape & goldfish. This catchy, eccentric aria has a memorable chorus of singalong vocables & a backing track featuring synth, drums & layered acoustic & electric guitar. Performed by the popular singer Daisy, whose other Dream Valley Music tracks include ‘Falling’ and ‘Follow Me’. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
Dance-infused electro/pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Typical seventies or early eighties Blaxploitation tune or Cop Show theme. Think Starsky and Hutch, Shaft or Superfly. Funky wah guitars, groovy theme and a powerful brass section. Happy, funky, groovy and authentic sounding 1970's or early 1980's jazz funk music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Sexy, seductive, funky and laidback R&B track for projects in need of a classy and urban soundtrack. Retail, fashion, in-store use, 80s flashbacks and commercials. Features Piano, Guitar, Synth Bass, Pads and Drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
This dreamy synthesizer driven track conveys a special feeling of searching, of zeroing in on something vital. Stylewise, it takes inspiration from 1980s New Wave pop. The synthesizer melody is dynamic, moving into different parts and backed up by echoey electric guitars, pads, picked bass, and big 1980s-inspired drums and claps. Excellent for video games, emotional dramas, travel “into the unknown” and emotive documentaries. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A cute and charming track in Retro Video Game / 8-bit sound. Brings back memories of Nintendo / Super Mario etc. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A cinematic electronic/orchestral hybrid. Heavy synth tracks combine with a quick drum beat and intense orchestral strings to create a sense of driving urgency. Retro / Classic video game influence. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 179 BPM]
A cinematic music with a dreamy feel to it. Morning light / Epic / Amazement / Wonderment. Dramatic bursts of electronic drums. Hint of 1980's or 1990's. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Extra chic cool disco music track, with that sound from late 70's and early 80's. Disco / Funk music influenced guitars and a funky bass, over a driving disco pop beat. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Laid right back but still grooving, cocktail in hand watching the sunset - Summer grooves ideal for use with fashion, urban nightlife, health and beach scenes. Cool / Smooth / Groovy / Uplifting music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. An abstract lyric about people and things in the past and sadly wondering where they've gone. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 61 BPM]
Bass groove with clean electric guitar riffs, occasional vibraphone and a synth lead later. Slight 1980's feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
This is an upbeat and happy classic rock instrumental. The song has a laid back but driving feel that would work great for promotional videos and background music for commericals. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
Its time for a 1980s Synth-Funk revival. A simple, driving A section with breakbeat, funky bass and synth arpeggios followed by a jazzier B section with catchy, melodic horns. A perfect blend of modern and retro, perfect for doing the robot dance to. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Let's travel back in time to the roaring eighties with this happy, positive rocking track and its lush, sleek arrangement of multi-layered electric guitars, driving bass and simple, powerful drums. Compulsory guitar solo inside. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Uptempo 80’s meets modern indie rock. Female vocals describing various work situations as a metaphor for lifes ups and downs, and forward and back. Clean guitar melodies, drums, bass and synth pads. [Tempo: Fast / 148 BPM]
Think "Flashdance". Cheesy 80's synth pop, excited and excessively bright. Up-tempo retro rock song, with a vintage feel and an almost ridiculous tenor sax solo. The tune also features drum machine, muted electric guitars, synth bass and a LOT of synthesizers. "No sax" version available. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Pure 1980s synthpop dominated by classic keyboard sounds and a drum machine similar in style to Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, New Order etc. Perfect for movies, video games, tv shows, web sites and corporate projects looking for a retro 80s soundtrack. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
Sunkissed synthesisers and a beach hazed beat provide a trendy, late night club sound thats laidback, funky and chilled with a retro 80s vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Retro video game style, with a rough and determined mood, like an 8-bit action hero. Good for retro and novelty productions harking back to the times of Nintendo game systems, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, Sega, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Pure 1980's with this blend of R&B, Pop and Dance. Influenced by the likes of Billy Ocean, Michael Jackson and Michael McDonald featuring synths, drum machine and some funky guitar licks. Sharp suits, big hair and driving around LA in the summertime with the top down. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Head back in time with this uptempo electronic track featuring eighties synthesizers and a drum machine. Great for TV, Film and Video Games in need of that retro sound. [Tempo: Fast / 180 BPM]
Laidback electronic funk with a heavy 80's influence. Retro, carefree and uplifting with shimmering synths, vintage drum machine and cool guitar licks. Great for laidback party scenes, youthful commercials, fashion, make-up, vacations and films set in the 80's. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Retro 80's hard rock soaked in glory and reverb. Think Top Gun. Heroic theme with blazing guitar licks and an uplifting chorus. Synth bass and electronic drum machine lend a special character to this track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]
Retro eighties boogie funk, with electronic drums and synth bass. Nile Rogers influenced guitars and vintage keyboard riffs make you feel like 1982. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
Cameo / General Caine / George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic style funk. Straight drum machine beat with funky guitar and synth elements. Great for eighties spoofs and comedy. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Extra cheesy retro eighties boogie funk, with electronic drums and synth bass. Nile Rogers influenced guitars and vintage keyboard solos and riffs make you feel like 1982. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Over the top eighties action music, made entirely with retro synthesizers and drum machines. Synthwave music inspired by television series, cartoon themes and Kung Fury. Later on the track there is a breakdown with some oriental flute elements. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
Over the top eighties action music with lyrics about a maneater woman, made entirely with retro synthesizers and drum machines. Synthwave music inspired by television series, cartoon themes and Kung Fury theme song True Survivor. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
Over the top eighties action music, made entirely with retro synthesizers and drum machines. Synthwave music inspired by television series, cartoon themes and Kung Fury. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
Eighties soaked slow jam, made entirely with retro synthesizers and drum machines. Synthwave music inspired by television series, cartoon themes and Kung Fury. Think Miami Vice slow motion montages, or a lonely night ride in 1984 Miami. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Homage to the 1980's. A funky 1980's tune with an overall sound reminiscent of a motivational 80's power ballad. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A 1980's style hip hop song that features audio hits, scratches, bass, drums, cleared vocal samples, and male rap vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound throughout. This is added on purpose, to make it sound like it's playing from a vinyl record - it is not an error or weakness with the file.] [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Over the top eighties action music, made entirely with retro synthesizers and drum machines. Synthwave music inspired by television series, cartoon themes and Kung Fury. [Tempo: Medium / 139 BPM]
80's funk influenced by Prince and Morris Day & The Time. Upbeat, cool and retro featuring classic drum machine, slap bass and synths. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
A fast, energetic, fun 1980’s inspired track in the style of the Miami Vice soundtrack. Retro synth sound combines with modern elements. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
A 1980's influenced rock song about a woman who has regrets but finds solace in casual relationships that incorporates numerous synths, piano, drums, and other percussion. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 135 BPM]
Electronic New Wave with catchy synth melody and ending in a climactic saxophone solo, inspired by the group M83. Cool contemporary dance vibe or retro 80s flashback. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
Upbeat retro sounding (1970's / 1980's) corporate rock track. Strong melodic theme and driving rhythm section. Uplifting, positive with lots of energy and spirit. Great for an opening theme, adventure, corporate advertising, talk show, cooking show, infomercial, team spirit, sports. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]