Motown’s music was crafted with an ear towards pop appeal. The record company specialized in a type of soul music it referred to with the trademark "The Motown Sound". The Motown Sound was typified by a number of characteristics: the use of tambourines to accent the back beat, prominent and often melodic electric bass guitar lines, distinctive melodic and chord structures, and a call and response singing style that originated in gospel music. In addition, pop production techniques such as the use of orchestral string sections, charted horn sections, and carefully arranged background vocals were also used. Complex arrangements and elaborate, melismatic vocal riffs were avoided.
Upbeat Instrumental with a big touch of the sound of Motown Memories attached to the groove and rhythm of the bouncing dance track. It really takes you back to "The Girls' Alright With Me - You Know The Girls' Alright" "Beauty's Only Skin Deep"... Temptations and the Four Tops elements for sure. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This track was inspired by the sounds coming out of the studio on W. Grand Ave. in Detroit called “Hitsville USA” in the 1960s. The Funk Brothers and Motown Records. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, guitars, baritone sax, and horn section. Very feel-good music and upbeat with that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This song is an R&B song that tips it's hat to the classic Motown sound. The vocal performance is in the style of Aretha Franklin and absolutely kicks! Soulful is the only word to say about that! A full horn section, driving funky bass line, and a chorus so catchy you'll sing it all day! Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Great pop-reggae groove. Vocal version features singer Linda Hall. Lyric states "it must be wonderful to be in love". Nice soprano sax improvisation also gives the track a jazzy feel. Vocal version could be used for "looking for relationship"situations. Backing track has a real feelgood vibe. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Hitsville USA was the name given to the Motown Studios in Detroit. This instrumental track will take you back to the heyday of Motown Records, with a heavy backbeat, horns, guitars, bass, guitars, vibes, organ and full horn section. Great upbeat feel, and authentic sound to the time. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Tribute to the Four Tops and R&B groups of the 60's and 70's energetic edgy Positive uptempo uplifting retro romantic driving pulsating rousing soulful R&B male vocal Ala Motown great for Internet radio corporate mall music phone hold music ringtones movie and television featured vocal fashion show, Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Uptempo, stepping track about a woman who has let love find her again. Female vocal. Dope keys, kicking bass. Sounds like Lizzo, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson. Female version of Robin Thicke, Ne-Yo. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Strut on over to Soultown with this track that will have you hands clapping and toes tapping! A strong Motown 2 & 4 backbeat, combined with Memphis horns and a little New Orleans thrown in. The combination makes for a fun, funky tune. Features Drums, Bass, Piano, Organ, Guitars and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Fast, fluid and authentic Motown Track with all the sounds you would expect. Rich Hammond Organs, Stabbing Brass, Rythmic Piano and a great melody to go with it. Motown City is a soulful, upbeat and happy track that is perfect for any Motown spot. It's lots of fun and has an infectious tone to it! Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This track combines the 60s soul sounds of Detroit and Memphis. It features drums, bass, piano, organ, electric guitars and horn section with bari sax for that classic sound. Very upbeat and fun. Great track for documentaries or film needing that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
An exciting fusion of Motown style Pop, and 1960's influenced Rock. Shades of Marvin Gaye's 'Heard It Through The Grapevine', with a little Supertramp and a touch of Eric Clapton guitar. Features a passionate female vocal. Works well for background music in a bar, club, or playing on a car stereo, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Upbeat dance track, groovy tune. Having a sit down with "love", and telling it that I don't blame it anymore for his mistakes. Love is not the enemy; it's always been the remedy. Teena Marie. Mariah Carey. Jennifer Hudson. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Super smooth Mowtown soul with sugary electric piano, retro electric guitar and full horn section! This is butta! Fun & FUNKY! Great for fashion shows, cooking shows, travel channel specials, after school drams, indie film soundtracks, on-hold music, corporate office music, and so much more! Instrumental, RnB, Motown
full on from the start, beat and rhythm guitar, funkyhorns, james brown, Stevie wonder, High energy, massive clubscene, Soulful female vocals, funky, fast, clavinet, sly and the family stone, power to the people, Angie Brown, car chase, crime show, club scene, wild night out, pimp. cool. dude is the, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Collection of sounds that can mix good with the great scene in a film. It can set the mood, and set the standard for any project. Seamlessly intertwines musicianship with groove. Solid soul groove straight from Motown, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This instrumental track was inspired by the sounds of Motown in the 1960s. It features drums, tambourine, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars, and horns. It’s the sound of the Funk Brothers studio band that played behind all of those great hits back then. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This is a Great RnB Old School song about a crumbling relationship. The smallest things seem to create a major issue."And if she's leaving me for that, I never had her anyway". Fantastic soulful Saxophone and comedic female rap in the bridge. Romantic comedy, Romantic Break Up. Marvin Gaye feel... Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Espresso Nespresso Cafe original theme. Moody, slow, atmospheric, warm and sensual track with 1970. music vibe and real instruments played by real musicans. Downtempo, relaxing track with a bit of (erotic?) tension, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Great 60's Motown sound-a-like, instrumental full song, plenty of room for voice-overs, ideal track for tv show, happy mood! Lots of horns, woodwinds and strings make this a feel good track, very authentic! ! Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A slow, retro sounding R&B instrumental track. A little Motown, Memphis, and Muscle Shoals put together. It features drums, bass, electric piano, electric guitars, and strings. No melody, so it would work well as a music bed, or background source music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Song written in the style of Kendrick Lamar's "I." Funky guitars and old school Motown, Stax drums and percussion. Get the party started hip hop track with builds, drops and breakdowns. Fun, driving percussion and solid bass round out this energetic, youthful track. Perfect for TV/Film, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
R&B track, with a slightly gospel feel. She's dealing with a deep heartache & is imploring herself to let go & move on. It's hard for her, because it's so easy to slip back into the pattern. Similar to Jennifer Hudson, Demi Lovato, Mariah Carey, Leela James vocal style. Modulation after the bridge. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
A classic Tamla Motown drum beat with a groovy bassline coupled with a marimba playing the first section, The second section section features glock and flute playing the melody. Reminiscent of the 60's Diana Ross, The Supremes and Phil Spector. Corporate branding/presentation, drama, documentary. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Old school r&b with soul and strut. Give this crystalline track a home in a production that matters. Perfect for In Store Play.. Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Upbeat and groovy Motown style track with horns, piano, organ, guitar, bass and drums. Great for any project looking for a fun 60's Soul soundtrack. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Uptempo dancy track. Female Vocal. She is singing to love itself. Instead of blaming 'love' for heartache, she introspects that love has never hurt her. He did, but love is incapable of inflicting hurt. Think Robin Thicke, Teena Marie. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
The sound of Motown records made at Hitsville USA in Detroit. This track has elements of the hey day of the label. Using multiple guitars, organ, piano, vibes, horns and more. This track would fit any documentary or film about Detroit in that era. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
New Rock Based R&B track with great toms, lows, and structure. Hammond organ, distorted bass, and a great mix. Funky as ever and dynamic. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A woman is talking to heart, asking it why it doesn't listen to her, why it gets her in these heartbreaking situations over and over. Her heart decides and the rest of her follows and everything gets hurt. Amel Larrieux, Groove Theory, Jill Scott, Solange, Conya Doss, Vivian Green. Nu Jazz. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Female vocal, Road House, club scenes, radio Nashville funky, line dancing, fast cars, hot cars, hot rods, Beale Street Soulful, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight, Stax Sound, Motown, Blues, Southern Soul, Candi Stanton, Old School R&B, car commercial, infomercials, adverts, spa, dramatic, black music,, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Dancy 60's Motown tune with a female vocalist singing about love and hopefulness with a medium tempo R & B beat... Fun and lively with a swinging retro R&B/pop sound and solid production. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Old school soul with a truly fine vocal in the style of Joss Stone, Whitney Houston and others. Lush production and catchy, Down By The projects is a perfect background for in store play, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Shake Your Tail like a Feather! 1960s R&B with horn section. Elements from this era. All live players with lots of cliches from this wonderful time in music history. Blues Brothers, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Motown, James Brown, Funk Brothers, Documentary, Detroit, Berry Gordy and Hitsville USA. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Uplifting, driving, authentic and carefree classic Soul with a 60's Motown vibe. Features passionate female vocals, horns, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Great for themes of letting your hair down, going back to the good old days and partying. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
This is GUMBO. Reggae, Rock, Pop and R/B. Hard driving, but oh so smooth of a groove about a guy's memories of his girl who wasn't a lady. Is that guitar Hendrix or Memorex? Congas are on fire and really heat this one up. Male vocals and the smooothest background. Romantic breakup. Infectious hook. Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Upbeat, groovy, 60's Soul with horns, organ, piano and a badass breakbeat. Great for fun and retro themed scenes, commercials, films and documentaries. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Pop-Jazzy & Acid Jazz/R&B Anthem. Groovy track in the style of Jennifer Hudson, Joss Stone, Sza, Bruno Mars. Keeping your head up, even when other people doubt you. Knowing the truth no matter what other people say. #Detroit Shows Detroiters. You know something they don't know... Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
sassy strong retro confrontational rhythmic bouncy motivational driving uptempo R&B soulful bluesy female vocal Ala Aretha Franklin with full R&B band ensemble featuring horn section great for European Internet radio corporate mall music phone hold music ringtones soundtrack film trailer live music, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
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
Upbeat 60's Motown style track influenced by Stevie Wonder. Features harmonica, piano, guitar, strings, brass, bass and drums. Great for films, documentaries and commercials looking for some authentic sounding classic Soul. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Blue eyed retro soul, that's what it is... positive up and stays that way. Great for product launch, radio, branding and in store play. Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
The classic Motown sound of the late 60s/early 70s with a happy, upbeat and romantic vibe. Perfect for any project looking for an uplifting sound similar to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross or the current revival sound of Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Rafael Saadiq. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Feel-good 60s Soul revivial influenced by artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, Amy Winehouse as well as classic Motown. Features piano, retro organ, baritone sax, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Back to Motown in the late 60's. As the title implies this is based on the Marvin Gaye treatment of "Heard it Through the Grapevine". Same instrumentation with a bit more of an edge. Wurlitzer electric piano, bass, drums, guitar, french horn and strings. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Straight forward upbeat rocking instrumental reminiscent of early B. Springsteen/E Street Band/ Clarence Clemons. Would work well with any upbeat/carefree/happy scene in Film/TV/Commercial. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Energetic loud dynamic soul song with blaring punchy brass great for a chase, party, club, action scene in Movie/TV/Commercial. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A happy and positive song about fun and reaching out to anyone of all the walks of life, just feel good and the limit is the sky. A great real bandrecording, superb basspart and wonderfully sung by miss Dewi Pechler. My ode to Pharrell's Happy.. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
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