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.
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
70s cop show and blaxploitation movie Funk with wah-wah guitar, horns, strings, piano, drums and bass. Upbeat, tense and cool with that classic retro action packed vibe. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Ocean's Eleven kind of music theme. Intricate, sexy, playful, colorful and witty. Ideal for split screens, action, suspense, montage sequences, classy fashion style, long cons and of course heists. Rhythmical groovy, makes for a stylish, glamorous classic spy experience. 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
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
A chase between cars set in the 70s, a pressing rhythm in 7/8, a full orchestra with epic percussion. Great for film, spy stories, advertising, corporate, web and tv series. There are two versions: 1) full track 3:32 2) cut version 1:57, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
1970's sounding disco track with lots of latin percussion. Fast beat, great for dancing and club scenes, especially those with kitsch and/or attitude. Fun and funky style with lots of swagga. Terrific both in the foreground and background, an audience and attention grabber. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Gangster composition in the style of Noir jazz. Rhythmic and emotional. A bit of drama and frustration. Suitable for film and video projects. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This track captures the sound of the great late 50s, early 60s private detective series with blaring brass and a driving rhythm section.. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A funky beat and funky playin’ make this the perfect retro music track. Gated reverb snare drum, cheesy synth, funky clav and slappin’ bass lines all under a great synth horn melody. Reminiscent of those cool Stevie Wonder or Sly and the Family Stone instrumentals. Try not to bob your head too much, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Classic spy, adventure and mystery music with the sound of the 1960s-70s.... similar to the Mission: Impossible theme of the 1960's television series, by Lalo Schifrin, revised for the Tom Cruise Paramount series of reboots by U2's Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. Dynamic and exciting. Instrumental
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This high quality urban groove features some unique wah-wah guitar riffs, a cool drum track, and a smooth electric bass line... 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
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
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
Imagine Steve McQueen stealing Pink Panther-sized Diamonds... this sultry, slinky seventies ensemble has a classy, expensive timeless quality that can work in all media. Horns, woodwinds and tuned percussion complete this sassy theme. 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
Classic jazz in the style of 50's. With elements of spy thriller and romance. With melodious saxophone, trumpets, and guitars. Suitable for video and film production. Sexy and sassy gangsters or dark detective film. Very nervy and jazzy grooves bring a big smile. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This cool latin influenced jazz track takes you on a journey back in time to the TV cop shows of the late 60s and early 70s. In a similar style to the music from show's like Columbo, Kojak, Dirty Harry, Streets of San Fransisco. Features vibrant horns, wah guitar, big stabs. Great for retro action, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This ultra hip cue has a lounge meets Oceans Eleven vibe to it. Featuring upright bass, disco drum groove, pizzicato strings and echoey rhodes, it moves right along while keeping that chill retro feel. Great for Vegas, crime comedy, sophisticated and glamour scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A strutting Retro Soul/Funk in the city track with a hot horn section. Perfect for scenes from the mean city streets to the dance club. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Groovin' and funky hammond sounds against a funk-disco beat and great brass interludes. Cruisin' city streets - a pimp walkin' dope groove with hints of a gritty 70's cop series. Fit for an edgy crime drama series, Oceans Eleven style movie scene, or similar theme music. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Classic, smooth, jazzy, funk fidelity with warm low end. This piece is perfect for cooking shows, celebrations anything to do with stride. Contains a lot of smooth sonic qualities similar to a Trevor Horn style mix. Sparkly version of the mix. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Ready for life at the speed of light? This track is a mix of funk, rock and electronica, with the right balance of modern taste and retro flavor. The result is an explosive rush of energy and adrenaline, perfect for any production where a sense of urgency, movement, speed and action is necessary. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A fun instrumental funky blues enthralling and catchy. Instrumentation: hammond organ, piano, electric guitars, bass, drums. BPM: 89. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Perfect song for a 90's style cop or private eye show. Synthesizers mixed with brass and hiphop style record scratching. Big groove and big drums with strong hooky melodies. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
From London to Hong Kong, from Sao Paolo to Kuala Lumpur, the hands & feet of the Kung Fu Superspy are registered as deadly weapons in 17 nations. The action slowly builds to a huge climax with big brass hits. Perfect for chase scenes through highrises and shantytowns. Retro and Lalo Schifrin-esque. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Quirky chasing music with clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, drum kit and electronic bass. Great for action scenes. Perfect for adventure comedy, police comedy and cartoon. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Swaggering classic R n' B music 70's pimped Curtis Mayfield guitars porn wacka waka stabs funky ass bass and grooving drums to make your dance club superfly 60's or just about any dramatic scene work. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cool sounding, but dangerous music for film noir, jazz or dance clubs, private investigation scenes involving the underworld, detectives, gangsters and shady characters with trench coats and fedoras. Perfect for the foggy streets outside a bar where danger lurks. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cinematic emotional instrumental in the tradition of the 70s performed by a pop orchestra. It is great for spy and detective films, old projects, retro and vintage videos and more. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Crime/heist cue for the perfect thiefer. Filtered and intriguing hip-hop drums, engaging and tensive synth over an unceasing dirty bass line. A modernized RnB soundtrack for crime films, robbery scene, theft planning, drug dealing, corruption, bank and jewelry heists. Do you have a balaclava? Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Energetic dynamic jingle with engaging double bass sound, brushes and vibraphone. This tune will be great for action themes, detectives, criminal movies, advertising and more on. Please check out other versions. 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
Theme in the style of jazz bands 60-XX with brass and leading piano. Suitable for noir movies, detectives, crime dramas ect. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Bouncy and rhythmic with an Afrobeat groove, featuring a rhythmic guitar, ethnic percussion a warm organ interlude, Funky horns and Jazzy alto saxophone create a mood of celebration. Great for travel and wildlife scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Slick and rhythmic, featuring smooth alto-saxophone and cool congas make for a jazz, hip feeling. Works well in vintage or retro movies or promos. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Inspired by the hectic German dance scene, Bitte Ein Beat is a high adrenaline, rhythmical track with accent on metalic and electronic drum sounds. Form: A-B-A. Clear pulsating electronic hits form this strong track. Perfect for corporate dramatic epic, advertising, video games & action soundtracks. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
