Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.
Romance on a rainy night, slow dancing to cool lyrical jazz music in 3/4 with small jazz band and soprano saxophone, end part in 4/4. Sweet & melancholic with everything looking fine. Lush & moody vibe, late night loving or a foggy night in a sweet London bistro, holding hands and celebrating life. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Smoking-hot blues tune about a romantic break-up. Features male vocal and great blues piano. Great for themes about bitter break-ups. Male Vocals, Blues, Jump
Upbeat, short, jazzy song about wanting a second chance in a relationship. The guy didn't notice the little things and wants to try again. Fun, light-hearted feel that sounds like "Fly Me To the Moon". Male vocal with an engaging piano accompaniment. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Fun, bluesy upbeat song for a 30-second spot. It's about feeling good, lucky and happy. Ends with a cute laugh. Hot blues quartet of piano, bass, drums, guitar create a lively, fun, exciting mood. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Someone is up to no good! Sneaking around where they should not be. Moving at a fair pace through different shades of darkness with a hint of amusement. There are two versions provided, one with a repeating string figure and the other with a pulsing synth. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
A classical / romantic waltz for piano and violin with a touch of melancholy and remembrance. Think of classical ballet, 19th century, fin de siècle, Eastern Europe or the aftermath of all the cruelties from the 20th century to present. Submixes with either violin solo or piano solo. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Famous Czech Polka in a Liberace-like solo piano arrangement. This track is Fun and playful, Suited for silent films, period films, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, travel ad campaigns and TV and Radio advertisements. Instrumental, Folk, European Folk
A vintage-sounding radio theme for a late-night spook show. Works great with all kinds of ghost stories, noir, or evil space alien program. Features a small radio orchestra with old Hammond organ, flexatone, and Theremin. Instrumental, Horror, Theremin music
Lightning fast and intense high energy big band style music which makes you want to jump up and dance! Great energetic brass and drums. If you want to build energy, Jamba! is your chance. Best used for a high energy production, especially for animation, dance, comedy, or for a show opener! Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Simple, new age solo piano arrangement based on the well-known PD classical Claude Debussy piece "Clair De Lune." Classy and romantic, perfect for a proposal scene. This piece is heard in a TV commercial for Kaiser Permanente Health Care. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Claude Debussy
This hymn is used for funerals and Sunday church service scenes. It's PD (Public Domain) and is known as a folk song, too. This arrangement features a solo female vocal and acoustic piano. Very simple. Appropriate for Easter, funerals, etc. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Female solo vocal and a simple piano accompaniment create a soft, reflective mood in this popular hymn. This hymn is typically heard playing in funeral, and memorial, and Sunday church service scenes. Appropriate for Easter, too. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
This classic hymn has versatile and features a non-operatic, simple solo female lead vocal and acoustic piano. Appropriate for Easter. Female Vocals, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Another suitable title is Hell's or Diabolical march. Military band with the sound of chains, anvils, steam, slave sighs and demonical choir. Preparing to war/Making weapon/Go to war. Great for Military/Action/Sci-Fi/Historical film, Documentary, Movie trailer, Video Game, Instrumental, Military, Military March
An Eastern European Folk dance, as in Hungary or Romania. A touch of gypsy about this track, also with a comical or a simple circus feel, or cartoon chase. Upbeat fast playful & funny. Small Cafe and town square, Market place. Comical Whimsical Folk Jolly with European East Baltic Accordians. Instrumental, East European, Hungary
Compositional short piece based on Jazz trio late night lounge lizard smokey bar room with a more generic guitar playing feel as in local jazz club/Restaurant. Background incidental music playing while half listening and light conversations going on etc. Good for TV background or funky Film project, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
This music describes the atmosphere of Civil/The Great Patriotic War propaganda of the proletarians/Red Army soldiers. Soviet Union/Red Army. Military band, male and female choir staccatos, anvils, vocal SFX, aggressive guitar rhythm and rock drums Action/Military/War film, Chase/Pursuit/Hunt scene, Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
This is a highly patriotic, epic and brave action music. Military band, big toms, hard low-pitched trance drums, cello tremolo, anvils and aggressive guitar rhythm in the end. Great for Military/Action/War film, chase/pursuit/prey/hunt/battle/combat scene, movie trailer, video game, background music, Instrumental, Military, Electro-Orchestral
Swaggering boogiewoogie solo piano in the style of classic boogie woogie piano players like Cripple Clarence Lofton, Fats Domino, Sugar Chile Robinson and more. Could be used for bar fights, comedy action scenes, car chases, blues brothers & much more. Instrumental, Blues, Jump
driving by the lake at night our protagonist realizes he's being followed purely orchestral track suspense imminent action preparation attempt to escape from danger before the battle war movies, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Fat hollow-body jazz guitar with horns, piano, bass, and drum set accompaniment. Similar in style to the large ensemble recordings by jazz guitar master Wes Montgomery. Suitable for lively moments where an energetic yet classy track is desired. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
The black and white world of film noir. Rainy streets, detectives in rain coats, and criminals on the loose. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, electric guitar, strings, horns with baritone guitar on the melody for that classic sound. The means streets of the city. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
A Dixie land style track that is bouncy and fun and a throwback to the 40's era. Featuring a melodic clarinet solo over a backing of banjo, guitar bass and drums. Works well for an opening theme for TV shows, video games, advertising and promos. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Bluegrass
A fast, energetic Gypsy Jazz track inspired by the stylings of guitarist Django Reinhardt. Features 3 acoustic guitars and upright bass. Very 30s, and 40s, sounding. Could be used as theme music for a period piece, or background source music for sidewalk cafe, club scene, etc.. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
An upbeat acoustic jazz instrumental track with a 30s-40s sound to it reminiscent of the styles of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Very bouncy, and could be used in many types of commercials (like the old Motel 6), with family, or travel. Acoustic guitars, bass, accordion, violins. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Smooth and lovely music for that afternoon by the sea, the dance floor is waiting for you. Shimmering and sophisticated, wonderful and romantic. It gives that hint of satisfaction being in the arms of love, looking longingly into the eyes of their lover. Great music for the kitchen, holiday romance. Instrumental, Tropical, Rumba
A Soviet Era military march by S. TCHERNETSKY. Concert band. Excellent for all TV, documentary and all others about The Soviet Union or The Red army. Great march! Instrumental, Military, Military March
40's/50's Hollywood western style. Riding the range like Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Wonderfully relaxing and featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Perfect backdrop for any western scenes spoof or otherwise. Could also be used to help create a relaxing environment. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
Classic Irish ballad sung in the classic Irish tenor style, very sad and poignant. beautiful melody with orchestral backing track. Perfect singalong for those St Patrick's Day celebrations or anything to do with Ireland, this song is about the young people having to leave Ireland to work in England. Male Vocals, Themes, Saint Patricks
Cool, funky Swing Track. Cool walking double bass makes you feel like your in in an old movie club scene. Intricate piano phrasing and sexy changes make this perfect for commercials and film. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
This popular standard was written over 100 years ago! This recording gives it an easy going vocal treatment with a 30's style jazz guitar accompanied by bass and drums. The song has a timeless quality and would suit all kinds of lounge situations or romance reminiscence scenes. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Lavish nylon stringed guitar ensemble with Italian culture overtones. Landscape of Italy on a sunny day. Goddess of Love Cavagrande Cassibile Canyon Madonie Mountains Regional Mount Pellegrino Geological Influence On The Surrounding Countryside. Instrumental, European, Greek Traditional
Totally sexy smoky jazz, hot saxophone with cool keys and double bass. Really a sensual beautiful moment, a gorgeous woman walked into the joint. Sophisticated music with space, like a noir black & white movies. 1940's + gangster and moll type music. Great for a chocolate advert! New York nights... Instrumental, Jazz, Acid Jazz
Lush and Beautiful spanish guitars capture the essence of Young Girl Love Story. Amazing Carefree Relationship That Last A Very Long Time. Aposento Alto. El amor que se alimenta de regalos siempre está. Instrumental, Latin, Spanish Music
Upbeat fun 40's cue with swinging big band orchestra including sweet strings and brilliant brass with dynamite soaring ending, perfect for 40's/50's era promos, or segue from one scene to the next, gangsters, World War II, swing jazz, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
This instrumental track has the sound of background music you would hear in a commercial from the 40s or early 50s. It features brush drums, upright bass, guitar, a “Mr. Sandman” sounding Celesta, and vocal quartet doing “oohs”. Very retro sounding, and upbeat. Instrumental, Pop, 50's Pop
Tender sentimental music for remembering and contemplating; Perfect for memory flashbacks, Biblical, historical & war documentaries, film, & TV; Especially fitting for Civil War life & death, aftermath, heroes, homecomings, biographies, Lincoln: Great use of strings for folksy & backwoods scenes;, Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Old school bluesy/jazzy tune that takes you back to the days of the jazz club with a Hammond B3 organ and Leslie speaker cabinet on the stage. An added mellow clarinet section creates the Harlem sound from the 1930s. Great for an underscore that calls for an African-American blues or jazz feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
A sad, haunting violin solo builds into a mournful moving track reminiscent of background music in movies, TV, & documentaries on the Holocaust, Jewish persecution, & Biblical events; Perfect for memory flashbacks, scenes from the Exodus, Passover, Betrayal, Crucifixion of Christ, & Jewish holidays. Instrumental, Middle East, Jewish Folk
Crazy Benny Hill style big band track with Sax lead. Comedy chase scene feel. Wholesome enjoyment and fun, with the racing melody, the twang of the banjo and the feel of crazy chaotic laughter! Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental
Crazy Benny Hill style big band track with Sax lead. Comedy chase scene feel. Wholesome enjoyment and fun, with the racing melody, the twang of the banjo and the feel of crazy chaotic laughter! Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental
/50s/60s era pop ditty, charming, gentle, sentimental message for Valentines day and beyond, male vocals with harmonies and band. Advertisement Broadcast Cable Commercial Convention Corporate DVD Film Game Greeting Card Promo Radio Ringtone Television Theater TV Video Website, Male Vocals, Themes, Valentines Music
A most colorful 1930s or 1940s visual "art" song, vintage male vocal with UKULELE. It begs for an animator to transcribe every picturesque line to film. A romantic walk in silhouette. Old-fashioned romcom, sweet & innocent. In advertising, try Real Estate, holidays, fun parks, romantic getaways. Male Vocals, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
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