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- Track Name: Eighties Overdrive
- Track Length: 2:59
- Description:
Energetic action electronic pop tune which has the feel of a certain vintage of music from the eighties and early nineties: funky slap bass, record scratching and repeating sampled orchestral hits. The manic, insistent and repetitive melody reminds of early video games and might make for good soundtrack fodder for a modern app or promotional video with a retro theme. Composed by
Steve Lowther. {action, themes, pop, techno, Bass_Guitar, kidshow, excitement, peppy, motion, whimsical, cartoon}
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- Track Name: Glimmerpop
- Track Length: 2:55
- Description:
This cheerful and energetic tune might work well as background music in comedic or slapstick videos. The somewhat silly and lighthearted melody is played in a kind of whimsical retro video game arrangement which could also work as theme music cartoons or productions for young children. Composed by
Steve Lowther. {pop, rock, upbeat, motion, happiness, excitement, peppy, action, Synthesizer, cheerful, whimsical}
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- Track Name: Supernatural
- Track Length: 2:14
- Description:
Clavinet, electric guitars, piano, bass and drums combine for playful retro groove reminiscent of the seventies, suggested to underscore nostalgic party scenes, comedic sequences and live performance applications. Key of E, 93 bpm retro, Sixties, Seventies, Pop, Rock, Woodstock, Hippy, Hippies, Pop, Festival, Celebration, Kegger, Frat, House, Frosh, Spring Break, alma mater, 60s, 70s, sophomore, freshman, pigskin, Powerpoint, presentation, Flash, animation, media, video, reel, romantic. Composed by Rick Dickert. {romantic, funky, pop, upbeat, happiness, breezy, peppy, Electric_Guitar, rock}
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- Track Name: Sergeant Soul Patch (vocals version)
- Track Length: 2:23
- Description:
Somewhat whimsical song about a cop back on the beat after a stint in rehab. The musical style is retro seventies soul-funk. There is an also an instrumental version with the vocal track removed. Composed by
C.P.Bryan. {funky, Bass_Guitar, Electric_Guitar, horns, saxophone, upbeat, whimsical, vocal, party, weirdo, alternative, cheerful, soul}
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- Track Name: Lauran Beat
- Track Length: 1:47
- Description:
Instrumental pop-rock arrangement of bass, drums, guitars, piano and organ inspired by Laura Nyro songs of the 60s and 70s, in A/B arrangement. Suggested for upbeat retro scenes, comic relief, festive party settings, also to underscore public service announcements. Key of C, 114 beats/min Sixties Seventies Pop/Rock Woodstock Hippy Hippies Pop Festival Celebration Kegger Frat House Frosh Spring Break alma mater 60s 70s sophomore freshman pigskin.
Composed by Rick Dickert. {themes, rock, pop, happiness, upbeat, sentimental}
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- Track Name: Boulevard Bash
- Track Length: 3:20
- Description:
Upbeat, retro-inspired arrangement of electric piano, acoustic piano, electric guitar, synths, bass and drums suggested for use underscoring energetic action scenes, chase sequences and R&B settings. Key of E, 70 bpm Commercial, Cool, Corporate, Elegant, Italian Job, Mystery, creeping, PSA, Powerpoint, Scotland Yard, detective, Sneaky, Spy, Stealth, animation, bank, burglar, cartoon, cheat, credits, crime in progress, crook, dupe, end, espionage, fixed, flash, heist, hoodwink, intro, investigator, main, mislead, outro, po lice, practical joke, presentation, robbery, scrutinize, secret agent, setup, sleight-of-hand, sound design, soundscape, swindle, switch, theme, trick, video. Composed by
Rick Dickert. {detective, lounge, themes, mellow, rock, Electric_Guitar, excitement, adventure, jazzy, urban}
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- Track Name: Twilight Alley
- Track Length: 2:55
- Description:
Electric pianos, electric guitar, bass, drums and percussion combine for a retro-inspired, subtly melodic arrangement suggested to underscore laidback scenes, flashback sequences and relaxed lifestyle depictions. Key of C, 75 bpm Rhythm and blues, R&B, lounge, after hours, dinner, party, dining, hotel, penthouse, luxury, love, amorous, romance, date, Valentines, PSA, commercial, ad, film, sound design, public service announcement, voiceover, narration, theater, theatrical, credits, drama, intro, outro, trailer, fashion, resort, carefree, free, montage, slideshow, presentation, video, short, bumper, journalism, Powerpoint, animation, muzak, cityscape, nightlife, lounge, media, ad, spot. Composed by Rick Dickert. {mellow, urban, Electric_Guitar, Piano_Keyboard, sensual, exotic, atmospheres}
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- Track Name: New Season
- Track Length: 3:12
- Description:
Retro-inspired, laid-back arrangement of acoustic and electric guitars, electric piano, synths, bass and percussion suggested to underscore feel-good moments, scenes depicting positive resolution and heartfelt nostalgia. Key of D, 120 bpm drama, title, donations, relief, aid, charity, design, sound, love, outro, intro, generations, youth, innocence, yesteryear, animation, podcast, reel, presentation, Valentines Day, BFF, friendship, relaxation, retirement, golden years, anniversary, reunion, memories, soundtrack, dramatic, peaceful, soap opera, romance, lovesick, montage, background, soundscape, trailer, credits, romantic, emotional, PSA, loss, breakup, tenderness, affection, sympathy, empathy, reflection. Composed by Rick Dickert. {cheerful, upbeat, mellow, lounge, themes, sentimental, Piano_Keyboard, rock, Synthesizer, Electric_Guitar}
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- Track Name: 80s Synth Beat
- Track Length: 1:42
- Description:
Synthesizers trade melodic phrases accompanied by filtered drum machine, harpsichord and string samples, inspired by retro electronic artists such as Gary Numan. Suggested for period club scenes, underscoring of media ads, transitions and flashback sequences. Key of C minor, 120 beats/min new wave, 80s, Eighties, synth band, dance, club, rave, urban, city, cosmopolitan, Studio 54, Flash, animation, Powerpoint, presentation, radio, spots, end credits, main theme, neon, disco, discotheque, bar, groove, keyboards, electronic, computer, television, TV, space, science, fiction, stage, show, live, entertainment, independent, film, movie, production, advertising, agency, convention, festival, British, European, euro, post-punk, theater, robotic.
Composed by Rick Dickert. {suspense, intrigue, electronica, Synthesizer, fascination}
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- Track Name: Beach Party Surf Rock
- Track Length: 3:05
- Description:
1960s style peppy bikini beach music that would inspire daffy dance steps. Composed by Lowther_and_Bryan. {peppy, upbeat, pop, retro, party, rock, Electric_Guitar, saxophone, sentimental, whimsical, cheerful}
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