Mention the 1930s and the first thing that comes to mind is naturally "The Great Depression", but the people's music was important, too. In the 1930s many people were without jobs, and money and food were scarce. People looked to music for inspiration. The music of the 1930s was jazzy, and happy, giving people inspiration, and something to cheer them up. The popular kind of music was jazz. The main instruments were piano, clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet. The musicians used improvisation to make their music happy and exciting.
Grab your Tuxedos! This elegant, feel good jazz track has all the sophistication of a penthouse cocktail party. Superb musicianship with the clarinet and trumpet. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
If you hear this song at a baseball game, that means it's time for the 7th inning stretch. This version features a traditional ball park organ. The traditional American Pastime, played by everyone from unoffical groups to the Major Leagues, including playoffs and World Series. Instrumental, Sports, Stadium Organ Music
With a slow steady beginning, this barrelhouse styled tune will crescendo into a full blown burlesque-like ending with nothing more than just piano and drums. Old time Honky Tonk music for innocent family fare, or also great for 40s and 50s Burlesque, Vaudeville or tasteful striptease. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
This version features a simple solo piano arrangement of this traditional 16th centurey English Christmas carol. The song is about the carolers who come around looking for treats like "figgy pudding." Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Black Tie events require a certain sophistication like sparkling things like diamonds. But there is an edge to this pseudo-Baroque piece that hints at an ulterior motive. What lies behind the external beauty? Featuring harpsichord, use for drama, mystery, or jewelry commercials. Refined Elegance. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Everyone loves this famous holiday piece, also known as the "Ukrainian Carol" or "Ring, Christmas Bells," written by Mykola Leontovych in 1916. It's based on a folk song that's sung a capella on New Year's Eve. This simple, elegant version is performed on a grand piano. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Original vintage World War 2 era vocal march celebrating fascism and national Italian pride. "Giovinezza!", tThe national anthem of Italian Fascism extols the Giovinezza, the youth of the Fascist party and its future. Male Vocals, European, Patriotic Songs
Starting as a quirky haunting theme with clarinet, piano and bassoon, this piece unfolds into a majestic, menacing and grandiose waltz. Perfect for cartoons, kids horror shows and anything circus or horror (light) themed. Instrumental, Horror, Haunted Carnival
Funny female pop song with cabaret jazzy piano. Mish sings to her new perfect boyfriend. She remembers how her previous boyfriends behaved badly. Like a vain model or wannabee rockstar: from a 'boofhead' sports geek to a shallow guy who inherited his money and drives a flashy red sports car. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop MusicCaution: Explicit Lyrics
An easy going Dixieland piano renders a picture of contentment as if laying back in the shade of a big sycamore tree along the sunny riverbank, your shoes kicked off as you watch what there is to see along the river. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Clever, saucy, and with a swagger, piano and drums present this children's tune in a minor key with a 1930's Jazz flair; like the big, black ugly "gangster boss" spider of the old black and white cartoon days. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Smokin' hot Blues harmonica. Fun, toe-tapping, lovely and campy. Early music for when life in America was much simpler for many folks, particularly those who lived in rural settings. Can be looped for commercials, background, adverts. Uplifting, inspiring Americana music. Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Classy Vaudeville style swing jazz track. Short guitar intro welcomes live brass & horns in this fun, exciting piece. Welcome to the world of glamor and glitz, high society, elan, and attitude. Get your dancing shoes, top hat and cane out to join the soiree. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Sauntering swing piano, with easy going drums to create a cool cat jazz stroll that puts a smile on your face with an "everything's good and going my way" feeling. Works well for end credits, sitcom, public relations media, documentary, family productions, music bed for radio, tv or video games. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Sensitive solo jazz piano to provide background for a fine dining, nightclub scene, or Muzak type elevator music for TV drama and film. Beautiful melody and emotional feel from a Steinway piano. Also great for PSA, documentaries, period pieces or any media use where a smooth jazz piano is desired. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
An old fashioned romp and scurry on piano in the style of the Keystone Kops, with a bright quick intro that builds to a big ending. Fun, campy, and great for 1920's and 1930's slapstick, silent film from Hollywood's Golden Era of movies. Rousing music for Speakeasys, saloons or bar scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
This spirited traditional carol was made popular by new age neo-classical pianist George Winston. This festive peppy version features piano with glockenspiel chimes and is perfect for the project that needs something familiar but not "over done"! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A docile dixieland rendition of New Orleans favorite with stride piano and drums. Beautiful, filled with hope and praise. Lovely traditional rendition that makes this song glow with warmth and memories for a bygone era when life was simpler and friendlier. Great American music from 20s, 30s and 40s. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Let this soulful recipe of haunting gospel moans and blues guitar phrases delicately seasoned with light percussion and a warm drone in the soulful key of B Flat lay the foundation for openings, transitions, underscoring narration and credits of your commercial, film, TV show or web presentation. Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
Vintage French accordion playing a romantically inspired original melody. Picture yourself relaxing outside a cafe in Paris sipping your mocha latte. Romantic scenes, two lovers slow dancing. Great in romantic comedies, will give you instant French Flavor for Film or TV series or movie. Instrumental, European, France
Old fashion comedy song like a musical comedy for piano and strings. Great for family programs, kids cartoons, TV commercial, funny music. Happy innocent and sweet, little kids playing, cute pets, kitties. Mattel, Toys R Us, pre-Kindergarten play dates. Dancing skipping drawing daydreams adverts, Instrumental, Comedy, Comic Song
Bopping on 52 street was a time we all call retro when many great artists played on 52 Street New York. In England many players played on the passenger boats so they could hear people like Dizzy and Charlie Parker plus many others when they docked in New York. This is it the real thing today. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
New Orleans style blues with solo piano. From the early 1900s this has been recorded over 250 times, by Count Basie, Louie Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Benny Goodman... "He was her man, but he was doing her wrong!" Story: Frankie shot Johnny dead "rooty-toot-toot" when she caught him with Nellie Bly. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
Rolling, thunderous timpani gets this dramatic, dark, brooding, military music started. Builds to a powerful ending. Perfect for war documentaries, video games or any ominous production. Instrumental, Military, Intrigue Music
One of the most dynamic and exciting Christmas songs, this famous holiday piece, with a piano and sparkly glockenspiel in this version, is also known as the "Ukrainian Carol" or "Ring, Christmas Bells." Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Ragtime song about getting ready for work or school. Light, lively fun piano solo with a bluesy flair. Authentic Americana Scott Joplin ragtime jazz to enhance TV, Film, historical documentary, 20s, 30s, 40s films. Stride, honky tonk, tickling the ivories. Happy, wholesome, family fun, after school. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A piano and glockenspiel add a festive touch to this all-time favorite. The challenge of this song is remembering, in order, all of the 12 gifts "my true love gave to me." This song is cute and fun. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Radetzky Marsch -N28. Great silent film, 30s and 40s film footage, documentary of Europe in the World War II years, historic movies, military build-up, post-war period, also. Instrumental, European, European Vintage
Saddle up to a barstool cowboy and drink your sorrows away with this authentic, mellow and soothing Dixieland track. Perfect for old-time saloon scenes, roaming the range, sitting around the campfire or any project looking for that Western vibe and feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
With the sounds of the Great Gatsby, of gangster and flappers, rum runners and G men, this track is right out of the era of prohibition. Rousing music for Speakeasys, saloons or bar scenes, gangster shootouts and heists. Piano and drums capture the character of the time. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
A beautiful, poignant piece featuring piano and glockenspiel for a touch of Christmas sparkle. Also known as "The Prelude In C Major," lyrics and a melody were added by composer Charles Gounod in 1859. This piece is heard on the American Express TV commercial. Great for Easter, too. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano, Johann Sebastian Bach
This was a favorite standard of jazz musicians in the 30's and 40's-and to this day with groups who still play tunes from that era. It was used for sing-alongs in those days before TV when people would gather around an upright piano in someone's living room and sing for entertainment in the evenings, Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Epic orchestra track full of changes and tensions as the ensemble builds to a riveting and boisterous finale filled with key changes and movements -- ideal for opening credits or end credits. Royalty Fanfare, military scenes. Sweeping quest, action adventure, journey, soaring regal and classical, Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
Sophisticated High Society Cocktail Jazz. Quirky, Lighthearted & Joyful, the elegance of the track will take your production in to a class of it's own. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
This is only the last verse of this popular carol. Featuring a solo grand piano and twinkling glockenspiel, the challenge of this song is remembering, in order, all of the 12 gifts "my true love gave to me." Cute and fun! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A comic sinister theme with string quartet backing a bassoon lead - all guitar synthesiser. Has regular stops which allow for further editing. Instrumental, Horror, Haunted Carnival
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
Nazi anthem about German pride, March of Saxony NSDAP, Deutschland Erwache, SS Standarte 44, Sachsen march [the Nazi Party], Germany awake, Heil Hitler thee, We are the fighters of the NSDAP. Male Vocals, European, Patriotic Songs
Mid-tempo, Django Reinhardt style solo guitar piece, played on nylon strings. French sounding and evocative of driving through France, vinyards, olive groves, sunshine, picnics, road trips and good times. Great as gentle, sparse, background music with a steady beat. For commercials, shows and films. Instrumental, European, France
Sound alike Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt swing, catchy melody, happy, dancing, exuberant, in style of 1920's & 1930's. Elegant, feel good swing/jazz track has all the sophistication of a penthouse cocktail party. Benny Goodman's style, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
This happy, snappy, feel-good song is actually a Thanksgiving song, but can be used throughout the winter holiday season. Featuring a solo grand piano, this cheery song would put a smile on Ebenezer Scrooge's face. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Chic & graceful swing jazz track. Laid back guitar, bass & banjo backing with sultry muted trombone solo. Dark undertones, seductive manners, a smooth charmer track, sets the mood for a high society ambiance from the word go. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
"Oh, Lady be Good!" is a 1924 (see 1924 in music) song by George and Ira Gershwin. The song was introduced by Walter Catlett in the Broadway show, Lady, Be Good!, written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, and the Gershwin brothers, starring Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire. It ran for 330 performances. Male Vocals, Jazz, Cabaret, George Gershwin
A smoky little jazz guitar tune reminiscent of the Django Reinhardt style of the late 1920's. A quiet and medium slow piece with a rhythm guitar, double bass (guitar synthesizer) and very quiet drums. It was played on a 1947 Maton (Australia) Jazz Guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Old fashioned "traveling" music from vaudeville days. Bouncy and upbeat with a childish feel. Bouncing piano with drumsticks rattling on the snare rim, gives a happy go lucky feel of an old mime clown or mime routine. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
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