Memphis soul is stylish, funky, uptown soul music that is not as hard edged as Southern soul. It is a shimmering, sultry style produced in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax and Hi Records in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring melodic unison horn lines, organ, bass, and a driving beat on the drums. Many of the songs in this style were performed by vocalists backed by the house bands for Stax and Hi Records. The Memphis soul sound was similar to the related Motown Sound from Detroit Michigan. After the rise of disco in the late 1970s, Memphis soul declined somewhat in popularity.
Alcohol warning! It's a thin line between the bottle and the blues. This 70's mid-tempo soul track spells out the downside of alcohol dependancy. Hi-Rhythm, horns, hammond organ, congas and female back-up vocals give this track a soulful groove very suitable for alcohol and drunken related scenes. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Jazzy trumpets, spicy guitar lead, funky and freewheeling. Similar to Booker T & The Mg's, Sam&Dave, and Tower of Power. Sophisticated, yet fun. Tasteful guitar becomes more reflective in middle section. Good for city scenes, people on street, nightlife, law and order, espionage, a jazzy/bluesy bar, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Cool retro feeling funk soul track - perfect for a movie like Shaft with a 70s vibe. Starts with a funky organ riff. KC and the Sunshine Band boogie meets cool modern jazz. Uptempo, fun, youthful, swagger and attitude abundant. Funky horns. Feels like driving in a Cadillac. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Funky, soulful, laidback track with the sound of Motown. Easy going downtown Detroit spirit. Nice and chilled summer time groove. Works well for lounge, chilling out, a cool and funky lifestyle, corporate videos, branding, ad campaigns, sports, news, documentaries, film, television, etc. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Memphis Soul Blues in the Style of Booker T and the MGs, BB King or Albert King. Groovy and upbeat with a blistering blues guitar solo and 1960's Hammond organ vibe. Perfect for corporate campaign or TV/film underscore. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Hip Groove. Fun and Funky brass section with laid back feel. Mischevous guitar punctuates. Similar to Booker T & The Mg's, Sam&Dave, and Tower of Power. Great for the lighter side of law/crime/medical dramas. Street scenes, nightlife, restaurants, jazzy/bluesy bands in bars. (Two other variations), Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Memphis Soul funk groove - A catchy, vibrant jazz-funk track inspired by Average White Band with a funky hip hop groove and some sweet saxophone. Great for commercials, corporate videos or any project in need of a cool, funk groove. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Southern Memphis soul in the vein of Stax/Volt Steve Cropper Booker T and the MGs. The drums kick off a gut bucket groove that won't quit and the electric guitar rides real nice on top. This down home track has great beats for a super corporate video, indie film, radio/TV advert, catwalk, romcom, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Southern Memphis soul in the vein of Stax/Volt Steve Cropper Booker T and the MGs . The drums kick off a gut bucket groove that won't quit and the electric guitar rides real nice on top. This down home track has great beats for a super corporate video,
indie film, radio/TV advert, catwalk, romcom, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A mean bass, wolf whistle guitars and some funky drumming syncopation all give attitude to this soulful Memphis 60's vibe. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
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, Memphis Soul
A slow half-time shuffle with a steady backbeat, this instrumental track has a touch of New Orleans, Memphis, and Gospel. It features Drums, Bass, Piano, Hammond Organ, Guitar, and horn section made up of Trumpets, Saxes, and Trombone. It has an upbeat tone, while still remaining powerful in sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
An upbeat, lively, authentic sounding track that blends elements of 60s Soul, Gospel and Jazz (Junior Walker, Booker T and the MG's) with a shuffle groove, funky bass, wailing Saxophone, gritty hammond organ and bluesy guitar solo. Great for commercials, sitcoms, lifestyle etc. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
This track was inspired by the "Memphis Soul" sound from Stax Records the 60's. Think The Bar-Kays, Sam & Dave, Midnight Hour, Wilson Pickett. Otis Redding, etc. Features Horn Section, Electric Guitars, Organ, Electric Bass and Drums. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Quirky retro feel groove with funky guitars and brass. Perfect for TV theme or underscore. Cooking/game/talk show, comedy, kids cartoon or commercial. Location Location, Discovery channel, Saturday night live. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
This track is in the style of the great R & B hit from the 60's "Green Onions" by Booker T and the MG's. Features Organ, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Good solid groove tempo with all of the familiar sounds. If you are looking for cool, check this one out. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Here is a tight, funky retro R&B instrumental in the style of the great George Clinton. A real horn section and soulful Hammond B3 organ keep this track grooving. Similar to Funkadelic, Parliament, The Commodores, Ohio Players etc. Great music for any 1970’s scene. Multiple mixes and loops. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Sultry Blusey and HOT! This is one of the most famous of all traditional blues songs telling the story of an unfaithful lover. Sweet plaintive Female vocal duet with tenor sax backed by soulful organ, piano drums and bass ensemble for your TV, Film, documentary and blues night club party vibe. Female Vocals, RnB, Chicago Soul
A light uplifting hip-hop funk piece with energetic drums, riffing wah-wah guitar, punchy bass and mushed up horn stabs. Happy, twisted and upbeat. The music has a definite beginning and end but it lends itself for smooth continuous playing, ideal for a game background or DVD menu. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Soulful instrumental with a gut bucket groove that won't quit. This down home track has great beats for a super corporate video, indie film, radio/TV advert, and In Store Play, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Classic 60's Soul ballad in the style of artists such as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and the Stax record label with a raw, gritty and bluesy vibe. Great for projects set in the 60's and modern films looking for an old school soundtrack. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A beautiful day on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis, with the sound of some great upbeat soul music in the background. This instrumental music bed has all the elements tasty guitar chords and fills, Hammond organ, solid drum beat, bass and a horn section of Trumpet. Sax, and Trombone. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Male 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,, Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Back to Memphis in the 1960s with the sound of Stax Records. Bands like the Bar-Kays, and Booker T. and the MG’s. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, Electric Guitars, and horn section. A feel-good upbeat song. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
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, Memphis Soul
A soulful, bluesy, gospel-like slow instrumental music bed. Has a bit of the Memphis Soul sound to it with drums, bass, piano, Hammond organ, and electric guitars. Great for underscoring a romantic scene, documentary, or homecoming. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A combination of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and a little Motown. This instrumental track has a retro 60s vibe and sound to it featuring drums, bass, electric guitars, B3 organ and horn section. Very funky and fun. Would fit in well with film, docs, or anything needing that hip and cool sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Classic blues groove in the style of Green Onions by Booker T & the MGs. Features organ, clean electric guitar, bass and drums. Has a strong end ensemble riff into a button ending. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Bringing back the funky, soulful sounds that came out of Memphis and Muscle Shoals back in the 1960s. This instrumental track features drums, bass, organ, guitars, and horn section. Very upbeat and cool. Great for anything needing that rhythmic, retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A slow Memphis-Soul instrumental track. It features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ. Electric guitars, and horn section. Has that classic 12/8 blues tempo, and sound to it. Could be used as theme music, background music, or source music for documentaries, film, and video. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A soulful, funky instrumental track inspired by the 60s sounds of Memphis and Motown. It features drums, bass, electric piano, electric guitars, and horn section. Very cool and laid-back with a tight back beat. Great track for any project needing that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Smokey, intimate and funky, this classic blues groove is in the style of Green Onions by Booker T & the MGs. Features bluesy lead guitar, B3 organ, clean electric guitar, bass and drums. Has an end ensemble riff into a tail ending. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Classic blues groove in the style of Green Onions by Booker T & the MGs. Features organ, clean electric guitar, bass and drums. Has a strong end ensemble riff into a tail ending. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Laidback, feel-good 60's style Soul with a romantic, carefree vibe. With influences from vintage Motown and Stax records through to contemporary artists such as Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings featuring Brass, Organ, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some 60s-style Memphis soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, electric guitars, piano, B3 organ, and horn section. A slow piece with a bit of a Gospel feel and sound to it. Inspired by the Bar-Kays and the sounds from Stax Records. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Cool intro with horns and wah wah guitar leading to a 70's funk track. A mix between Herbie Hancock and David Holmes – perfect for “feeling cool” or an Oceans 11 movie. Innercity funky, blaxploitation, urban mafia, mob. Sneaky tricky Vegas, high stakes, movers and shakers. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some slow, bluesy, Memphis Soul, with a touch of Gospel. The Bar-Kays, Booker T, and Otis Redding. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, electric guitars, and horn section. No melody so a great track for voice-over, or background. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A tight, funky, and fun instrumental track with a mixture of some 1960s Memphis, and Muscle Shoals. Features drums, bass, Rhodes electric piano, B3 organ, electric guitars and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Fast paced and dirty rhodes based piece with guitar backdrops and percussion breaks. The pieces modulates a few times increasing the tension and suspense and then a stop with a sudden break and end echoes. Perfect for that dramatic, sudden crash ending to a car chase or fast action scene. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A serving of some Memphis blues and soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitars, and horn section for that authentic sound coming out of Stax Records in the 1960s. Slow and funky with a strong backbeat. Great for source music, or docs. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Lounge type smokey jazz, R&B flavored track, tempo and intensity picks up after a fairly mellow beginning. Instruements added at various stages in the first part of the track, emotionally intense and adventurous, slightly funky. Smokey 90's Sade style pop track, Deep Reflections, by Peter Pearson, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Somewhat mellow funk groove featuring a real sax horn section, swaggering bass and wah guitars. The flowing organ melts in between the solid groove. Get ready for 1977 funky dude. Subdued energy, fun and grit with a cool soul feeling. Great retro sound for any corporate commercial background music. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
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