The 1980s brought revolutionary change to the music scene. With the advent of MTV, compact discs and MIDI technology, music became more diverse with New Wave, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Rap, Teen Pop, Techno Pop, Alt Rock and "new" Country. MIDI enabled the production of high-quality music from home studios, leading to new synth-driven electronic genres of music such as Techno, Rave, House, Electronica, Ambient and Trance. Major acts included Michael Jackson (Billboard's Artist of the Decade), U2, Duran Duran, Madonna, Prince, Peter Gabriel, INXS and early Hip Hop artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy and 2 Live Crew.
Anthemic Rock guitar sound alike based on the 1982 classic Eye of the Tiger by the American rock band Survivor. Great for TV/Film 1980's era scenes, live usage at athletic events or any upbeat product promotions where an air of familiarity is helpful in grabbing the viewer/listeners attention, Instrumental
A short disco track with a solid 1970's or early 80's flavor. Great for commercials, fashion or any chic retro material. Available as 20-seconds, 12-seconds or a seamless music loop. Dance, Classic Disco
After a teasing open, this jazzy-craft/hip-hop combo pushes pop melodies and a groove that doesn't quit. Use for funky chase scenes, mysterious goings-on, breathless escapades, doing the dirty job, cleaning up, dark alleys, glinting guns, shots fired in the night Funk Lab, by Dean H Anderson. Instrumental, Action, Intense RnB
The hottest song around at the moment! An exclusive to Audio Sparx Sound Alike of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars 'UpTown Funk', capturing the vibe and essence of 2015's biggest selling single! This track is full of cool deep vocal doo's, sexy brass hooks, cool funky R+B guitars, and 80's synths, Vocal Samples
Uplifting, inspirational, feel-good song about loving with all your heart and soul. Featuring a classic Motown feel, gospel choir and strong male lead vocal, the song delivers an energetic, party vibe in a classic yet updated pop package. Pharrell Williams Bruno Mars Robin Thicke Stevie Wonder, Male Vocals, RnB, RnB Pop
Rocky Theme Eye of the Tiger, parody sound a like, triumphant, epic, uplifting, winning, glory, inspirational and motivating, great for sports or corporate events, presentations, challenging, powerful and strong, promo, trailer, happy and hopeful, freedom, heroic, rock, electric guitar, building, Instrumental, Sports, Sports Anthems
Uptempo, energized southern rock with a gritty edge powers this guitar-based jam from top to tail. Road trips, dirt racing, sports coverage, adventures and products directed at men who define themselves as the sportive, outdoorsy folks of grit and determination. Redneck Rockabilly, by Dean H Anderso, Instrumental, Country, Country Rock
This track is a sound alike for MC Hammer's "Cant Touch That" or Rick James "Super Freak." Wild fun, swirling, bumping - cool for club scenes, romantic hookups, urban 20-somethings out on the town. Hip Funk, cool guitar riffs, 80s and 90s sitcoms, romcom, or buddy movie. Pimp City swagger & attitude, Instrumental
Greek folk dance type tune, similar to 'Zorba' etc. Steadily increasing tempo throughout. Accordeon and bouzouki over nylon guitars, bass and drums. Can also be a Yiddish, Gypsy or Eastern European folk track. Bright, happy, authentic folky. Instrumental, European, Greek Traditional
Classic 80's thrash and speed metal style with fast and tight galloped guitars. Intended for aggressive sports, trailers and action cues ideal for UFC, WWE, MMA, X Games, motocross and other extreme sports. In your face metal in the style of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Testament and Exodus. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
Rich and melodic synth-rock with lots of variation throughout. Vast, open sonic landscapes with pulsating synthesizers and occasional guitar leads, with acoustic drums and bass guitar. Perhaps a space adventure or just moving imagery. Captivating and sweeping. Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Uplifting, pop electro funk track with 80's synth pop flavor. Featuring massive funk beat, synth riffs, heavy synth bass, hand claps, and slap bass. Suitable for teen, comedy, entertainment, dance, cardio/gymnastics, sports program etc. Instrumental, Electronic, Funktronica
The pure essence of Disco! This three minute-and-a-half theme enforced with house foundation takes you back to the golden era of Disco. Strings, laser-fx and flying violins! Studio 54, NYC, swirling, hot dancing, smoke, mirrors. Swaggering sassy exciting. Hot fashion show, cat walk, 1970s special. Instrumental, Dance, Classic Disco
Early 80s style Disco/R&B groove laced with funky keyboard and guitar hooks, a bassline reminiscent of Chic and a driving dance beat. A cool, classy, retro club track. Instrumental, Dance, Classic Disco
The pure essence of Disco! This minute-and-a-half theme enforced with house foundation takes you back to the golden era of disco sound. Strings, laser-fx and flying violins! Instrumental, Dance, Classic Disco
Atmospheric 1980s influenced song with male vocals about obsession. Reminiscent of the Cure and other 80s bands. Chorused jangly guitars and sweeping analog synths. Gothic, Horror, Mystery, Psychedelic, Drama 20-Something, Comedy, Dark Humor, Law & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Experimental. Male Vocals, Pop, Alt Pop
A very modern, happy and emotional 30 secs spot. Upbeat, fresh, positive and driving track, somewhere between pop, rock and dance music. Electronic drums, guitars and strings build emotion towards the end. Great for corporate videos, presentations, commercials, TV ads. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
This dance pop track has a great classic feel to it, featuring 80s and 90s synth sounds, clavinet and vocal licks ala Madonna and Janet Jackson. Perfect for corporate, motivational, young lifestyle commecials & promos. Instrumental, Pop, 80's Pop
Upbeat electro, combining elements of rock,new wave,electroclash and indie pop. Big fuzzy bass,choppy guitar stabs and funky drums lay the track's foundations. Similar in feel to New Young Pony Club, Ladyhawke, Death In Vegas,etc, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Rocktronica
Slick dance music to get lost in with a smooth wah wah guitar lick. With a slight hint of surf rock and retro funk, this track works for club scenes where spies, smooth detectives, and the bad guys flit in an out of a partying scene! Welcome to chic tension! Buzz Ride, by Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
(JANUARY 2019) Linda Horwatt's "I Think I Love You" is a fab Neo-Retro Pop Rock track with a major Go-Go throwback influence. Enjoying heavy rotation on RadioSparx, this track sets an upbeat, fun mood with lots of flirtatious energy, making it the perfect track to launch a new Lipstick line, Pop-Tart flavor, or smoking hot new sedan! This song in your video leaves your audience say "I Think I Love You!"Cute and quirky pop-rock track featuring female vocals. Retro/indie vibe still viable for Top 40 stations as well as alternative stations. Linda Horwatt makes this fun and edgy song unique. Female Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Sexy retro Hip Hop beat, with rock guitar samples and vintage drum machines. In the style of old school rapper Tone Loc. Funky and cool, wild thing going on. Sound alike to the major Tone Loc 1989 hits Funky Cold Medina and Wild Thing. Instrumental
Dance floor groove reminiscent of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. Features fat classic synths and lush arrangement ala Quincy Jones. Strings, funky guitar riffs & steady bass & backbeat will make a TV/Radio commercial sound like the King of Pop showed up. Great for music vid, corporate video, fashion, Instrumental
West African style acoustic Guitar Duo piece, with sun-kissed melody, steady rhythmic comping and tropical ambience. Exudes sunshine, idyllic beach scenes, the tropics, sea, islands, smiles, sunsets/sunrises. For Travel shows/documentaries/films/adverts. Raw and pure production adds authenticity. Instrumental, African, African Contemporary
A smooth, retro and infectious Disco track with lush romantic strings, alto saxophone and a funky groove guaranteed to provoke spontaneous dance moves. Also available without saxophone. Instrumental, Dance, Classic Disco
Heavily inspired by the eyebrow song from advertising. Funky and cheesy synth-pop track with a super strong retro old school 80's flavor. Lots of synthesizers and a cool vocoder robot voice. 1980’s / Eighties Retro, Technopop, Synth Pop, Electro Funk, Breakdance, Instrumental, Science Fiction, Space Disco
Van Halen meets Huey Lewis in this uptempo, happy, Keyboard driven track that takes us back to the roaring 80s. Don't forget your shoulder pads. Compulsory tapping guitar solo inside... Instrumental
INSTRUMENTAL Pop/R&B ala Michael Jackson's Thriller. Same tempo as Thriller. Some instruments purposefully tailored to "sound-alike". For use in dance scene, comedy, tongue-in-cheek. Instrumental, Horror, Monster Pop
Slick and streamlined pop-groove track featuring swirling pads, subtle guitar solos and vocal layers. Positive and uptempo, yet smooth and warm as well - blending elements of rock, pop, techno and soul / r&b to great effect. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Groove
Inspired by the Super Mario Bros theme by Koji Kondo (Nintendo), this cute chiptune will set the right happy mood in your retro 8-bit video game. This cheeky uplifting soundtrack will bring you back to the times of the NES, SNES, Atari and Sega consoles. Great for games, radioshows or gaming podcast, Instrumental, Electronic, Video Game Music
Epic Action shots, chase scenes, James Bond Agent 007 movie or sports promo. Flying, leaping, competing, dashing, chasing. Full throttle, kill the bad guy, grab the blonde and see some real action... Casino Royale, 24, CSI, Oceans 11, the rat pack, Las Vegas undergroud. Instrumental
Funky dance track with dirty guitar riff that gives it an Oceans 11 vibe. Racing adventure, fun times in the sun with a hint of menace in the background. Chic retro dance vibe with a bite to it. Great for those adventure films as well as cutting edge technology. Buzz Ride, by Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis, Instrumental, Action, Theme Power Play
A funky, fun homage to the early days of hip-hop. Heavy drums and nasty fuzz bass groove along as sleigh bells, organ, piano, guitars and whistling all vie for attention. Even has a Dr. Dre synth thrown in for good measure. Has a good-time vibe and would be perfect for party scenes, happy moments. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Medium paced, positive electro / rock crossover with an eighties new wave influence. A mysterious intro busts into life at 00.48 with a strong, confident feel. Drums, bass, synth arpeggios, guitars and lead synths. Sports - stamina, endurance, determination. Corporate - cutting edge technology. Instrumental, Electronic, Electroclash
Quirky, super fun pop-rock track. Peppy, dynamic female vocals. Very modern sounding, yet could have topped the charts in virtually any era of pop history, equally at home on Top 40, the dance floor, and alternative stations. Linda Horwatt brings her own edgy Katy Perry type style to this cool song. Female Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
A super-catchy, foot-tapping combination of surf guitar, electro pop, and fifties kitsch. This cheerful, groovy, danceable instrumental is perfect for commercials and shows looking for a fun vintage vibe with a sprinkling of retro synths. Various mixes and edits available. Instrumental, Pop, Quirky Pop
A unique military group; whether because they have special skills, are misfits, operate beyond the law or are posses a criminal wardrobe. They undertake covert missions and fire thousands of bullets without causing a single fatality. A blast from the 1980's where exploding cars made Saturday nights. Instrumental
Pop song with a beautiful female vocal over a driven hypnotic club beat. Groovy sophisticated flowing melody. Dance floor song. Great for parties, motivational videos, fashion shows or other cool and trendy events. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop/EDM
Beautiful Uplifting Piano track with strings, Percussion and a heartwarming melody. Perfect for underscoring tech related or Corporate branding advertisements. It will express a warm human feel to your product. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Rock Guitar
A classic piano ballad with strings. A woman sings of searching for a lost love, vocals drenched in lush reverb. Strings gradually join in, bringing the song to an emotional crescendo. Perfect for a narrative romantic cue, love stories, and weddings. Female Vocals, Pop, Soft Pop
Live Funky pop track, style earth wind & fire / Stevie Wonder. Brass section with funky electric guitar, mimics a 70's party. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Music
This track has old school boom bap inspired drums layered with an eclectic mix of guitars, clavinet, rhoads and a west coast style g-funk sine lead. The track would be a perfect underscore for urban themed tv, film or documentary seeking a mood or theme of mystery. Instrumental, Hip Hop, East Coast
Song about the club scene, party, staying out all night and dancing. Fast, retro-sounding tune with Rapid Drums and sampled Vocals. Sounds like Industrial Ministry, The Ramones. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, New Wave
Sounds like AC/DC, 70s, 80s hard rock. Aggressive, punchy, hard arena with a big sound and production to match. Great for scenes in films where the band interacts with the crowd, very cool spoken type vocals, plus high pitched, energetic, wild, let loose, long hair rock and roll vocals to match. Male Vocals, Rock, Hard Rock
This rock piece has a funky, street tough attitude. Features guitars, awesome lead guitar and brass hits. Perfect for promos, underscore and commercials. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
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