Mention the 1930s and the first thing that comes to mind is naturally "The Great Depression", but the people's music was important, too. In the 1930s many people were without jobs, and money and food were scarce. People looked to music for inspiration. The music of the 1930s was jazzy, and happy, giving people inspiration, and something to cheer them up. The popular kind of music was jazz. The main instruments were piano, clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. The musicians used improvisation to make their music happy and exciting.
Historical, waltz rhythm with piano and orchestra. European or Hebrew cultural history. Period 1900-1940 approx. Also nice for silent film. Instrumental, European, European Vintage
Sort of Vladimir Kosma seventies french comedy film music, funny horns leads, swinging and authentic with a touch of nostalgy, Claude Zidi and Pierre Richard moments. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
perfect for an Italian Restaurant Scene, Cooking channel, Venice, Naples, MIlan Italian Travel sequence. Performed in the style of a strolling duo with violin and accordion. Live musicians, real instruments. This classic Neapoliton song was composed by Peppino Turco in the 1880s. Tarantella, Instrumental, European, Italy
2 guitars performing a vintage old style "Swing", typical of Django Reinhardt. Filtered to give it a "nostalgic" sound. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Oldies
Whimsical, whistling version of Silent Night featuring real ukulele, lazy cymbal and upright bass. Relaxing, sounds like some old musician friends got together and played this for fun. Real instruments are used and the atmosphere of this recording simply makes you smile! Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Whimsical
Original uptempo positive and kitschy 40-50's style pop orchestra and big band swing suitable for nostalgic night club dance floor movie scenes, retro tv commercials, product presentations, introduction videos, reality tv moments or old world pictures. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
This string quartet is written in a style similar to that of Shostakovich and Bartok and is performed by musicians of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence, Italy. Its episodic structure and central european mood are ideal for documentaries on the 1st and 2nd world war or the early 1900s. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A cool and toe tapping piece of smooth Jazz played on the piano. A smooth and sexy piece of jazz music. Great for jazz bars, cocktail bars, lounge bars, or to evoke that cool jazz feeling. Smooth jazz piano mixed with jazz bass and cool jazz drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
A happy and playful, classic / old-style jazz track, Piano, upright bass and drums, with saxophone joining in occasionally, Feelgood, toe-tapping, light hearted, Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Honky Ragtime period piece, Great melody that trades off between the various wind instruments. Great variety of live sound. Uses clarinet, trumpet, solo violin for authentic real live 1920's sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
1930's style acoustic jazz. This is an irresistable piece of pretty accurate periodic jazz, popular in the 1930's. Very useful for historical, documentary, or just any cooky, original, feelgood material, fashion etc. Jazz, Folk Jazz
"Plaza" is a fun, swanky piano solo track, full of jazzy attitude and sophisticated energy. It has at least 5 variations and edits (all unique,) and is perfect for ads, retail, underscore, voiceover, or color. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
A whimsical jazz swing tune full of mirth and irony featuring piano, vibes, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar and drums. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
A very relaxed and mellow jazz swing tune with a carefree attitude featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, vibes and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A cool, bluesy version of this traditional American Folk song. Think street band or dark smokey blues club in New Orleans or Memphis. Drums, upright bass and trombone with plunger mute. Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
A vaudevillian style of comic romance written as a UKULELE theme. Could have been anywhere from 1920's to today. Instrumentally, it's a touch country; very bright and cheerful; a little zany and great for advertising socks or car insurance! Male Vocals, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A warm delightful & midtempo 1920's instrumental. This is the authentic soundtrack you need for every project featuring the 1920's - 1930's with the well-known vintage audio quality, modeled after 1920's standards for the real historical sound. Funny, cheerful & light. Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
A cool and toe tapping piece of smooth Jazz played on the piano. A smooth and sexy piece of jazz music. Great for jazz bars, cocktail bars, lounge bars, or to evoke that cool jazz feeling. Smooth jazz piano mixed with jazz bass and cool jazz drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
Straight ahead, no nonsense rock/blues number perfect for closing credits, driving, highway, speeding, or action adventure. Long closing guitar solo and humongous drum sound, retro guitar intro that breaks into a high impact A section. Truck commercial, romcom, road trip, smokey bar, dark humor, Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
A retro jazz waltz with a smoky, classic vibe. Think 1930’s and 1940’s, gangsters, and speakeasies. Lush jazz chords and a surprising melody play over drums and bass that are swinging hard. Great for a retro party scene, dark club, detective theme, or anything requiring a jazzy ambiance. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
Classical / popular violin with acoustic piano accompaniment. Sweet sounding parlor music that might be heard in an old fashioned elegant restaurant, Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Gentle but joyful americana, bluegrass crossover. This track starts with only a banjo and then adds mandolin, pedal steel guitar and bass. Wholesome and genuine, great for outdoors, hiking, fishing, hobby, nature etc with elements of Western, folk and Americana. Instrumental, Country, Bluegrass
A delightfully happy and euphoric jazz swing tune with a bright outlook for the future featuring piano, bass, drums and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Old-style cabaret inspired broadway style. Quirky humorous jazzy easy-listening song. Elegant music that fits the film and television with resturant, shows in broadway theme. take you to the early 1900 with clubs theater clothes Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and all the shows. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
A joyful, uplifting and cheerful instrumental, Katy Perry style - the right vibe for motivationals, photo galleries, holiday videos, kids, anything with sugar, spice and everything nice, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A catching, realistic representation of the 1920-40s saloon. People sitting in with the band, making a real mess of things! Applause.. (even when the song didn't actually end), is all in good fun. Sitcoms, TV Series, Game Shows, Childrens Programs, Westerns. All would benefit from this cool song. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
This song was written about my favorite "rib" place in Nashville. The smell of grease and soul when you walk in the door is absolutely wondrous (not to mention the food)! Catalina, also known as Big Mama, is a transplant from New Orleans and her kitchen bustles like the French Quarter rag time jazz, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Starting with a short, slow, sad and romantic melody before letting loose into a fast paced traditional gypsy jazz that swings from head to toe. While remaining with the melancholy melody the piece is still fun and bouncy, perfect for comedies, commercials, 1920s-40s retro and european travel. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Joyful, groovy Ragtime/Charleston featuring acoustic guitar, piano chords, clarinet, tuba and a gentle beat. Perfect as film score, opener! Instrumental, Pop, Pop Oldies
A tender and loving slow jazz swing with a warm and caring vibe featuring electric piano, bass, drums and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Piano piece on the style of old silent movies. Fast and funny, reminding of Charlie Chaplin films or other comedies. It would be perfect for shorts on the same style or parodies of old movies. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Piano
Bouncy and free-spirited with animated elements, featuring light pizzicato strings and bells that create a jovial, youthful mood. Positive and uplifting for ad spots, video games, web presentations, children, Holiday, travel and more. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
That positive feeling is an upbeat, optimistic and fun track featuring ukuleles, guitars, real bass and claps. Great for commercial, video production or corporate use. Perfect for giving that positive feeling. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. Pop Easy Listening
Authentic stride piano with swinging drums and horns leads, old prohibition years era jazz sound with touch of French New Orleans nostalgy. Very Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Earl Hines, Duke Ellington, Count Basie like. Instrumental, Circus, Clown Music
A good-natured solo piano stride piano piece. Light and cheerful. Great for a comedy, romantic comedy. Getting things done, moving ahead. Sentimental, smiling, good natured, happy, bustling. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Marching to war song with a Revolutionary period feel. Featuring a prominent marching snare drum, full woodwind section and short brass hits carrying the bass line. Perfect for Film/TV and games highlighting the Revolution period as well as possibly the Civil War period. Instrumental, Military, War Preparations
retro throw back from the 20's & 30's bouncy female vox. Swinging retro sound is a fun and lively kick in the pants. Female Vocals, Jazz, Continental Jazz
Original, atmospheric Folk / Americana tune with a country & western twang. Slight sense of doom and hellish stubbornness. Great for westerns, pulp film and much more. Electric guitar over percussion, joined by mandola, accordeon, bass and drums. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Uptempo French jazz or Gypsy swing in the "jazz manouche" style, popular in France during the 1930s and 1940s. Trumpet takes the lead with strumming guitar, accordion, violin, bass and drums. Great for romantic comedies, buddy movies, road trips, playful, sneaky, sophisticated, warm, light, charming, Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Fun, Romantic & whimsical 1930's style track with orchestra & radio effect vocal. With the charming vocal "Its for You" this heartwarming little tune could be used with anything from the telecommunication industry to any delivery service,, Male Vocals, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
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