Action Theme | Retro Cops, bank jobs, and gumshoe detectives
Music from early Cops and Crime TV shows is primarily a retro blend of R&B. This is music straight outta the sixties and seventies, perfect to set the mood of campy TV crime reruns. This music works well for productions in the style of Starsky & Hutch, Dragnet, Ocean's 11, casino and bank heists, and similar kitschy gumshoe detective fare.
Funk. Fast tempo, slap bass and uptempo drums, with congas for a carnival or party feel. A little bit dreamy / trippy, with a slight nod to the 1970's, combined with a modern flare. Fusion / jazzy funk. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Lighthearted gumshoe/espionage orchestra track. Uptempo, rhythmic, and percussive. Ideal for less-than-serious Disney type scenes. Cartoon, dark humor, kids and pranks, ghosts and goblins flying over the moon. Dark parody, menacing but great fun. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A chilled and catchy late night down town R&B jazz number, taking a wrong turn in to something far darker and moody. Sets the atmosphere and feel for an after hours movie scene with a sudden change of pace, maybe a detective climbing out of a car in the pouring rain to investigate a crime scene, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Think of the excitement of Starsky and Hutch or Shaft but in a modern setting. An uplifting bright and thrilling piece suitable for uses such as an opening theme tune, credits, underscore to thrilling sections, corporate, documentary, advert, restaurant, bar, phone on hold, to name but a few, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Bright and tender dance-pop track with jazzy solo on electro piano in the middle 8th part and in coda. Can be used as a background to news, weather reports, urban life, summer beach or winter resort scenes, fashion shows and reports. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Reminiscent of the classic high noon get out of Dodge cowboy westerns or 007 secret agent films, tension type sneaking in the shadows music with live tremolo guitar and bass also suitable for use in documentaries, crime drama series reality TV and comedy dramas. Go ahead make my day! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Alternate version. Orchestral composition with snare drum matching rhythm mixed with Jazzy elements. Could be used as an opening track for a news show. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Orchestral and Jazz/Rock arrangement originally used for a Street Fighter club video game promotion. Starts out ominous and then shifts to James Bond-like action. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
In a good temper, motivating Big Beat with summerly and suspense elements. Well suited for Action-Film-Productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Rainy streets in a Film Noir world, mysterious and suspenseful. This instrumental features drums, finger snaps, upright bass, guitar, and vibes to give it that "Twin Peaks" off-beat and quirky sound. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
As smooth as silk with some funky grooves, this tune will fill the whole room. It will set the tone for your upscale and sexy drama. Your audience will find themselves lured into the tv series, dramatic film or product promotion. It is rich in sound, groove and and soul. Your audience will love it. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Think of the excitement of Starsky and Hutch or Shaft but in a modern setting. An uplifting bright and thrilling piece suitable for uses such as an opening theme tune, credits, underscore to thrilling sections, corporate, documentary, advert, restaurant, bar, phone on hold, to name but a few. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Deep and dirty bass riff with funky drums and hand claps. Mysterious chords on electric piano with high strings. Features wah-wah guitar in a 70s style. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Funky Ocean's Eleven style theme. Saxophone-driven with groovy drums, retrostyle organ and funky bass. Clever, cool and dynamic. Great for replacements of Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, .. soundtrack or to underscore cool crime, heist and other slick, dynamic scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Bluesy with a touch of jazz and a slice of retro. This track features vibratone guitar, upright bass, horns and drums to get a Inspector Clouseau type, sneaky detective sound, straight from the 60's. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
There is a legend of a rock band that moved to a inner city neighborhood. For years they produced hiphop using only electric guitars and drum sets. This track embodies the essence of such a sound. A true hiphop/rock thrill ride from beginning to end. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Novel hip 30 sec dance radio cue with lots of style. Just right for productions requiring a pulsing modern clean sound. Great for branding radio & tv commercials movie trailers light hearted scenes and in store play. This one is fun! Instrumental, Corporate, Radio/Multimedia
Retro and cool bank heist track - perfect for an Oceans 11 vibe. Starts with a fuzzy guitar riff and then drums, bass, Rhodes, and horns. Lively and exciting, great for car chases, boat chases, elaborate pursuits such as those seen in James Bond 007 films. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
1960's influenced rock track with retro sounding guitar riffs, lush strings and a driving rhythm section. Great for action and adventure, spy themes, espionage, James Bond, detective stories, top secret missions. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Outdoor action adventure track for underscore or main theme. Great track punctuating motion scenes with a punchy staccato string line followed by a cool solid driving string & drum groove & big brass breaks. Suitable for use in sports, crime action dramas, chase scenes, documentaries, reality TV, Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
70's blackxploitation soul instrumental piece in the vein of War. Cool groove with surprise ending. Swaggering music perfect for sassy catwalk, high fashion, urban themes, club action, black romcom or sitcom, cool cars, Nike, Pepsi, MacDonalds, Ebony videos, Madea films and action. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Detectives hiding, snapping photos, trying to catch the bad guys. Fun, sneaky orchestral cue perfect for crime capers, mystery shows, or shadow play ambiance. Cat and mouse games. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Smooth and downtempo light funky theme music in a futuristic, detective like and atmospheric feel. With tense movements and flowing touch. Featuring modern beat bass line, soft bells, synth and occasional sounds. Mysterious, dark and hypnotic, enigmatic underscore for film, tv and video soundtrack, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Down and dirty blues funk rock track featuring smoking guitar riffs and leads. Nasty ass attitude, very street tough, urban and confidently cool. In the style of The Black Keys Electric 6 Dirtbombs Yeah Yeah Yeahs Interpol The Libertines Mos Def Gary Clark Jr Allen Stone Pecos. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
The title says it. A cool, spacious piece featuring a Hammond B3 organ, acoustic piano, triangle and vibraslap. Husband on diet sneaking a late night snack, office prank, mischievous teens, romantic comedy, Desperate Housewives, etc. Get Shorty, Get Smart, Monk, Cartoons, childrens TV, funny scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Intense, retro, funkin Soul/Rock track to accompany kitsch crime capers, chase scenes, dudes with afros running from the law, spy spoofs, blaxploitation or any project in need of an old school action soundtrack. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Remember those 70’s cop shows with the action-packed theme songs? This one will take you back, Very retro sound with funky drums, bass, wah-wah clavinet, electric guitars, and horn section. Great funky 70’s sound in driving 7/4 meter. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Think of the excitement of Starsky and Hutch or Shaft but in a modern setting. An uplifting bright and thrilling piece suitable for uses such as an opening theme tune, credits, underscore to thrilling sections, corporate, documentary, advert, restaurant, bar, phone on hold, to name but a few. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
High energy and aggressive. 1980’s Synth Rock with a mission! Driving piece with a subtractive ending. | Usage: Film, TV, Infomercials, reality programs. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A fun and kitsch tribute to 60s crime and detective tv and movie soundtracks similar to Peter Gunn and the original Batman theme. Complete with horn stabs, cheesey vox organ, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Up tempo psychedelic funk with heavy wah wah guitar lines, brass, flute and clattering drums. A kitsch retro workout with a contemporary dance music edge. A fun and funky look back at the 1960's and 1970's... Instrumental, RnB, Funk
Hypnotic, spacey & fun synth-lead electro pop track with funky brass and clavinet in the chorus. The irresistible beat gets you moving & you just can't stop. the mid section takes on a different mood briefly as electric piano and trumpet take over the melodic colours. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Recorded to sound like a 1960's-1970's era AOR Psychedelic Rock track, this medium tempo number is a tad mysterious, has great energy, and a multi-layered instrumental track. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Inspired by 60s and 70s action packed detective and spy movies and TV shows such as Bullitt, Mission Impossible and James Bond featuring flute, brass, organ, guitar, bass and a funky drum groove. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Tense and brooding retro style movie and tv soundtrack. Climactic orchestral strings with some dissonant chords, subtle flute and latin percussion eventually builds to a funky drum groove. Perfect for undercover cops, spies, secret agents, heists, shady deals, retro dramas and blaxploitation. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Hauntingly beautiful and slightly mysterious, featuring piano, bass and drums with brushes. Jazz sultry/swing, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Very cool and smoky with great feel and vibe. strong bass line that carried the track throughout. Small combo style with no brass or sax. Hip and contemporary with style and flair. Relaxed flowing with a fabulous guitar lead that fills with subtlety. Perfect for an intro for discussion, political ta, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Uptempo jive pop with a spy thriller twist. Dramatic guitars and hammond organs spice up the typical jive groove. Sounds like Black Eyed Peas 'Pump It'. Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Cool 70s funk/soul similar to the song Papa Was A Rolling Stone and other blaxploitation soundtracks. Perfect for urban settings, detectives, spies, pimps, crooks and action heroes with afros. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Super in your face, funky bad asp bass laying down the rhythm and the beat, groovin and movin. Electric piano punctuates the proceedings as the latin percussion keeps it real. Great for advertising products, publicity, promotions, marketing, entertainment, corporate communications, in-store, TV film, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
