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.
This way cool retro cue has a film noir Oceans Eleven vibe to it. Featuring beatnik percussion, muted 007 guitar riffs, vibes and muted brass, it creates movement and comedic tension while keeping that chill retro feel. Great for Vegas, sophisticated crime comedy. Awesome ending too! 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
Light, playful and mischievous, this fun, retro spy cue features syncopated marimba pulse, jazzy slide trombone, film noir vibraphone & vibraslap. In the styles of Oceans 11, Desperate Housewives & The Pink Panther, it's great for comedy, reality and children's underscore, commercials and promos. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This is a dark, sinister, haunting bed. It can set the tone for a chase, or a stare down of foes. The drums are prominent, and the steady melody of the dark rhodes gives the track a hunt-like feel. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Chill out downtempo track featuring a loose groove, electric piano and mellotron parts, wah guitars. In the end appears a guitar solo. Look smooth, elegant and relaxed. Suitable for bar, lounge, and lifestyle. 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
Simple, repetitive and extremely groovy track in the style of traditional funk music. Great slapping bass line gives this piece of music an arrogant mood, suggesting a very determined personality. Can be used in film, documentary or video games. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Supa groovy 70's style track, complete with smoking horns, full rhythm section and percussion. Great for retro urban cool, either as underscore or theme music for film, TV, movie trailers or video game. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Mid tempo, jazzy instrumental song about a real hip guy who is hangin' out on the scene. It features flute and some cool saxophone. It's a jazzy big band/ Acid Jazz cross between Frank Zappa and Henry Mancini. This song is great for a TV or Movie Soundtrack. And did I say it was super cool? Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Great retro track, with a feel of the 80's (Miami Vice or A team). Perfect for new retro cop/action film or tv scenes. This track has a soft, slow tempo jazzy, R&B feel with electric guitar, trumpet and analog synth, and mixed for a "vintage" sound. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Montecarlo, 1960. The gang is ready to do the job. Dry Martinis, roulettes and glamorous girls. Horns, Hammond organ and twangy guitars give this piece of music the perfect touch to any gangster film, documentary or quiz show. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cruisin' city streets - a pimp walkin' dope groove with hints of a gritty 70's cop series. Groovin' and funky hammond sounds against a hip hop beat, bring this right up to date fitting an Oceans Eleven type movie scene before or during a casino heist. Fits a cop drama down town drive scene. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cruisin' city streets - a pimp walkin' dope groove straight out of the 70's. Funky clav chords, bass, with groooovy organ and trumpet (Wayne Morley). Fit for an edgy cop series, Oceans Eleven style movie scene, or a holiday program or documentary capturing the essence of the Latin spirit. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Funky and vibrant, with a nice warm 70's feel. Perfect for blaxploitation, or anything that needs a dash of funky flute and guitar disco. Nice build to action hits at the end. Sounds similar to the main theme for The Bronx Is Burning. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Tension and anticipation, with a hint of silliness and fun is what this track is all about! Hi-hats and shakers keep the rhythm going, while vibraphones, woodwinds, pizzicato strings, and tuba pop in and out. Excellent for reality shows, sitcoms, heist scenes, comedy, cartoons, or detective shows. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Just like the title, this piano/wurlitzer bluesy jazzy-driven instrumental along with light drum loop in a funky background is great for building scenes where something is about to happen whether it be a western, bank robbery or detective show, cops, newspaper reporters, very mellow and catchy. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This menacing, dynamic, building spy cue starts with tremelo guitar and bendy baritone guitar but later builds to full orchestral strings and brass. Perfect for playful comedy spy or crime scenes, street urban lifestyle, hip urban commercials, & action thrillers. Mystery groovy bouncy spontaneous, Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
This funk rock blues mid-tempo is sexy, undulating and has some great guitar solo work and a big ending. Also features some hot brass section riffs. Great for stripper or sexy dance scenes, fashion, glamour, party, adult fun and positive, motivating usages. 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
Awesome rock music track with pure old school adrenaline and groove, raw and simple band ensemble with jazz brass arrangement resembles a pursuit in very dense streets in comical situation or seventies alike, imagine a spy running desperate for his life. 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
This track sets up a police chase... but not too seriously. Inspired by the popular "Peter Gunn" theme it has the same feel and sound with a few variations. Think "Police Squad", "Blues Brothers" and other police spoof movies. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A laid back, smooth funk style slow moving piece, combining keyboards and guitars over a solid rhythm section. Funky keys feature throughout, along with organ solos and guitar parts. Cool and easy, suitable for slick presentations, casual promos, or retro urban productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A suspenseful intro in the style of Lalo Schifrin's Bullitt leads to a driving theme from the horn section reminiscent of spy capers such as The Man From Uncle. Great for chase scenes, and the 15/30 sec. versions are perfect for adverts looking to convey tension / release in a humourous fashion. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
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
Cool retro style up-tempo jazz/soul track with great brass and horn licks. Gives impression of sneaking around. Chase scene, yet not non-threatening. Fast paced, gripping and fun! Juicy & Jazzy, by Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
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
Great for a soundtrack or trailer theme, funky driving beats, sassy horns and funky guitars. Cops and robbers '70s movie project in the style of Curtis Mayfield and Shaft movies,, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Think Shaft and all great detective TV series. For main TV theme or suspense background for TV or radio ad. Wah wah guitar and lush string evokes 70's police chases. Hot dancing, romantic comedy, mystery, intrigue, wild car chase, Blaxploitation, urban themes, ghetto brawl, gangster low riders. 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
Back to the TV shows of the 1970s with this infectious slap bass, sizzling strings and funky brass track. Perfect for car chases and high energy action scenes. Swaggering, powerful, melodic and catchy... let's go catch us some bad guys! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Perfect piece for a stake-out scene. You're suspects come and go making note of the the time and place. This piece would be perfect whether your character is a cop or detective. The melody in the bass and low key pulse with a bluesy solo by marimba and colorful instrumentation keep this piece moving, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A breakbeat Drum loop drives this searing Funk Rock track with a ripping Bass line, Clavinet and soulful Rhodes piano. Horns and Electric Guitars join in and power the escalating pre-chorus riff. Great for cops, criminals, crime and products with a serious attitude like trucks, tools and tires. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Can they pull off the job before time runs out? Suspense music opens with cinematic percussion and leads into various heavy stabs and punches, climbing brass and choir voices… hurry …hurry… builds and builds… to a sudden climax! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
An uplifting slower to mid tempo track with a bluesy, groovy, smooth jazz feel. Instrumented with bass, keyboards, drums, and tenor sax leads. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
In the style of early 70’s funk/soul. Featuring Horn Section and backing band. This funky number will make you want to remember the ‘good old days’. Smooth bass lines and Reggae style Hammond Organs. Instrumental, RnB, Soul
In the style of early 70’s funk/soul. Featuring Horn Section and backing band. This funky number will make you want to remember the ‘good old days’. Smooth bass lines and Reggae style Hammond Organs. 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
In a good temper, motivating Big Beat with summerly and suspense elements. Well suited for Action-Film-Productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
An original retro 60-70-80 instrumental cinematic production music. Starsky and Hutch, Oceans 11 or Colombo and so many others comes into my mind when i am re-listening my song. It is absolutely great in detective, cops, crime, bank robbing, prison escaping, laboratory research thematic films. 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
Funky wah wah guitar track, modern sounding drum groove. Cool and groovy in the style of 1970's blaxploitation movies/Starsky and Hutch. Would also be great underscore for business promo or Ad campaign. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
