Art rock is a term describing a subgenre of rock music that tends to have experimental or avant-garde influences and emphasizes novel sonic texture.
The term art rock was initially used for 70s krautrock bands and progressive rock artists like Can, Soft Machine, Brian Eno, Talking Heads. In the nineties the term was also used for more noise rock and experimental rock associated acts like Sonic Youth, Public Image Ltd., Deerhoof, Liars who also have a strong focus on avant garde music, experimental music and art in general as well as rock music, punk rock and no wave. This may lead to some confusion. The latter group of bands are sometimes also called art punk or avant-punk.
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Driving bass line, with voice-like entities, over-driven guitar, strings, horns, dirty percussion. Soundtrack opener or closer. ROCKS, ROLLS and GROOVES. Hybrid big brass rock band. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Good mix of mellow funk groove with African guitar licks. A rich and sophisticated sound That is both nice to listen to and unobtrusive. Good background music or an excellent choice for travel scenes. Quite exotic. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
The Killers or Bloc Party come to mind when listening to this track. Uptempo indie rock with a catchy riff that wont leave your head for days. Frat party, motivational, modern, team work, uplifting, corporate track, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
This song is about a difficult relationship between a son and his mother. It is a dark song with a real Alice Cooper feel. Dysfunctional family, family secrets. Starts with a phone call, a message, "This is your Mother calling..." Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Innovative Acoustic Rock With Classical Guitar and Trumpet. Driving Rhythm Section Propels Soaring Melody Lines Through Mellow Section To Big Finale, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Rock beat and bass line morph into R&B when electric piano comes in. Electric guitar with ensemble effect plays with scanner jazz organ. Rock organ doubles with over-driven guitar. Strings carry out to end. Jazzy and soulful. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Multi part rock, electronic and progressive hard rock track about the sinking of the Russian submarine Kursk. Female vocals. Would suit scenes of military misadventure and failure, and TV documentaries Has some folkish elements in the opening section. Female Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Downtempo yet surprisingly upbeat indie rock similar to Phoenix. The track builds with multiple guitar melodies. After listening to this, you will want to buy some tight black jeans, straighten your hair & rock out indie style. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A proud mother earth has a 16th century feel. You can hear her majestic mountains, river, oceans all that this planet has to offer in this one song. Placement opportunities are plentiful. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
The Core is a song about insanity from an inside perspective. It is schizo, haunting and ethereal. This song would play great on a Art Rock Compilation or in a film concerning mental illness. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Starlit ships swim across oceans in the sky. Your imagination runs wild with shimmering guitars and opens up to the endless possibilities. This is a song for building a scene, for creating emotional resonance with your audience. Hold them close and bring them into the world you are creating. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Art rock track with echo guitars and piano. Starts slow and quiet and ends in a wide and strong final. It could works in emotional scene, comercial or promo. Sounds like Coldplay and Sigur Ros. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Composed by the German composer Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). Produced with Harpsichord sound. Perfect for any historical production of the Baroque era. Entrance music in the grand Baroque style suitable for the royal or those with royalist pretensions. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Modern Dark Bluesy Understated piece with guitar feature, think Jeff Beck meets Peter Gabriel. Synth, Drums, Acoustic (high strung) and Electric Guitars make this a nice melodic, yet moody and dramatic piece. Good for TV, Film, Internet, Promos, Commercials, and Advertising. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
This multi-facited piece starts out soft & airy and then turns into a maze of intricate sections connected to create alot of get up and go. Action up-tempo track. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Ambient Lofi Indie ballad with a deliberately lofi production aesthetic that reflects the imperfections of the human condition. Intimate yet powerful would go well in a David Lynch type film. Similar in style to Amen Dunes / John Maus / Dirty Beaches etc, Instrumental Version, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Tragic and beautiful ambient rock song. Drums come in late in the track in a big emotional climax. Perfect for films and tv: Indie, art house, romance, documentaries. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Rock is driving, action packed with lots of get up and go, always about the adventure. This track has several different sections that all kick. If you want to take your scene over the top here is the opportunity. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
This track combines vocal samples with greatly designed electronic sounds, electronic beats, acoustic guitars and trumpet, getting a very relaxing mood, contrasting with a very rocky and festive section full of latinamerican flavor. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
This track has a hard, dramatic edge to it. Great for advertising, corporate, and it buttons down nice and tight at the end. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Arcane soundtrack designed to take the listener into the dark, mysterious recesses of the mind, into a world of fantasy, alchemy and magic. Hybrid sound ranging from orchestral instrumentation to power chord electric guitars; has an epic "grand final" conclusion. - Big Ending, Instrumental
A contrasting track playing electronic beats and sound effects combined with electric guitars, drum kit and vocal samples. A very innovative fusion of electronic and rock sounds full of energy and a great mood, uplifting and festive, where wah guitar give the track a very particular sound. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
In the grand scheme of things life takes it's due and leaves us with choices. To or not to forgive her. The longer it takes, the harder it gets. This track has a hard, dramatic edge and would work well for romantic breakup or drama. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Dark and interesting, atmospheric track with an intellectual lyric about the power of words and very unusual vocals. Spacious guitars, synths and strings, building to rhythmic drums. Think Lourdes version of Everybody Wants to Rule the World. Great for atmosphere, film credits or trailer. Female Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
thrilling, moody , dark and powerful hard driving rock guitar groove with a Jimi Hendrix/007 kind of feel. Has exceptional hammond organ and a thrilling guitar solo on the vamp out drama, spy, other worlds. . . . . Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A quirky cabaret song with a Radiohead meets Matador in the bull ring feel led by impassioned male vocal in a duet with a ghostly female vocal that describes the items we carry with us in our lives and asks the question: are we the product of the things we hold on to? Mixed Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
An interesting and sophisticated song which starts light with intricate vocals. Abruptly changes to a guitar heavy chorus. Changes between both styles. Borrows from 1960s Europop music and post punk style music. Traveling Seeking New Style, Mixed Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Pounding forward song led by a disturbed vocal over burning guitar & raindrop piano flowing into an eye-of-the-hurricane wah wah guitar & then a celebratory chorus with a driven storm of a band, Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
A modern theme song that has a young but serious tone and determined character. It can be used for an example behind a social message about the inner strenth that helps everyone overcome their problems. Electric clean guitars lead the way along with strings, drums, bass, and subtle electronics, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Dark Poet is a weird little guitar jam. It has a slight tension that would work in a scene that needs a confused or disillusioned feeling to it. It is dark without being foreboding. Depressed, and emotional but not evil. Features Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, and drums. Tragedy and depression. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A high-energy song lit by a gothic gospel fuse in the vein of Nick Cave with piano, bass & drums bouncing off each other while a saxophone surges upward and a dark male voice sings of escaping dark forces. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Epic, inspiring, motivating instrumental anthem, with soaring triumphant semi distorted lead electric guitars, thumping bass and driving drums. Great track for images of soaring planes or marching into battle. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
It starts in the enchanted forest with magic all around you and then turns dark. The lyrics are contemplative but all ends well. Think the Wizard of OZ done to art rock. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Powerful, emotional song that hits. Taste of victory and glory, achievements and a successful challenge. Intro with an intense piano part, then punchy drums, guitars and big choir in the end. Perfect for corporate, sports, competitions, championships and Olympics. It sounds like Coldplay and U2, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Instrumental Rock with Powerful Riffs and Melodic Phrases. Rock out while working out. Driving and Determined, perfect for any High Energy TV or Film production, Action/Adventure show, Sports, Racing, or Action filled footage. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Even Less takes a different approach to heavy guitar tone usage. This track is has indie accents with unexpected synth and sound design used to fortify the riffs. War, Sports, Wrestling and Spirit. Viper ESP and Marshall stacks implemented. Vocals by CMDess. Male Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
full moon eyes is a haunting flute/talkbox guitar track that is a bit sad, & has bits of joy & excitement also. the funky bass & rhythm sets the scenery open for the guitar that is a dream accompanied by some fantastic percussion. useable for film games, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Fast Droning Instrumental Rock track with bombastic roomy drums, warm organ, and beautiful electric guitar melodies. This Song drones back and forth between 2 chords giving the feeling of never resolving or giving up. Perfect for Sports Movies, Buddy Movies, Challenge TV shows. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Alt electric guitars with melodica and a string pad in a spacey piece starting out of tempo settling into a slow groove by the middle. A scene of peace and reflection or questioning in the rain or a big starry sky. Great for a scene of strolling in the rain hand in hand. Or after a lover's quarrel. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
An experimental 80s underground style track. Synth pads and electronic drums mix with acoustic guitars and reverb-drenched vocals to create a melancholy mood. Female vocals join in on the chorus. Great for nighttime montages, walking through the rain, and feeling alone in the city. Mixed Vocals, Rock, Art Rock
Upbeat, Uplifting, Feelgood Grungy Indie Rock Instrumental track. Big drums and rockin' guitars with guitar solo. Reminiscent of bands like Sonic Youth, Television, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Clash etc, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
big time suspense come get me funk groove with a middle eastern vibe and sound to it. Hendrix style wah solo on vamp out. Probably good for suspence or building, maybe a chase or looking out over distance, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Fast uplifting Instrumental Rock track with beautiful open arpegiated electric guiatrs, swells between sections really push this track forward. This song starts with big roomy bombastic drums, and then the band joins for a post rock epic. Fully arranged with verse, pre chorus, chorus, and bridge, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
High-energy, ultra-cool, funky garage band rock. Retro guitar and organ riffs double down on seriously bouncy, driving bassline and drums, and bubblegum synth lines add a sprinkling of irreverence. Great for hipster getaways, comedy chase scenes, or montages of fashionable parties and funny chaos, Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
Medium tempo rock track with a Middle Eastern flare, featuring spacey, spooky lead female vocals and backing male trance vocals, Female Vocals, Middle East, Middle-Eastern Rock
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