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.
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
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
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
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
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
A medium up tempo song about someone who wants to get away. Perhaps fed up with life as he or she knows it. Maybe a broken relationship, bad job etc., but whatever the case is, they are leaving and in no uncertain terms. Could be a musician looking for a new gig. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Smashing and uplifting instrumental with a lively feel to be used for a leader of a late night talk show, sports program or other entertainment TV show. Featuring Hammond organ, Guitars, Horn section, Bass, Drums, Percussion. Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Kill Bill meets Good Bad and the Ugly in a wild western with Starsky and Hutch and all the best TV cop movies thrown in. Hot, Fast and Furious - it's got everything to really get pulses going. Really Grooves with the jazz and big band sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Mid-tempo funk with lots of mojo. Has a spicy and crazy sax solo, followed by and outstanding guitar solo and an ending that will punch your chest. Great for films, commercials, tv shows, or anything that involves a cool and badass dude walking down the road. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some of London's best session players lead the way on this funky track - tenor sax and trombone on the melody, electric bass laying down the groove, and 70's style wah wah guitar on top. Storming sax solo from 1.35! 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
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
Combine some Memphis, Motown, and some James Brown and you get Soul Stew. 1960's instrumental soul with a strong backbeat from the drums with bass, organ, guitars, and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Guitar led melodic instrumental pop track with an easy groove, jangly acoustic guitar and a melodic memphis soul type feel. Perfect for a corporate promotion, ad campaign or infomercial. Think Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Imagine Booker T and the MG's collaborating with Tower of Power, this track has the swinging groove of the song Green Onions along with a big horn section, bluesy guitar and jazzy baritone saxophone solo. Great upbeat, cool swinging, funky rhythm & blues track for any project. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some good time 60s Memphis-style soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, B3 organ electric guitars, and horn section. It’s mid-tempo, upbeat and funky. Great track for commercials, or any period piece from that time. 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
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
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
Fun funk rock number with Tower of Power, James Brown style horn section and stellar Hammond B3 organ work. Clever lyric creates a metaphor from bacon. Driving rhythm section (funky electric guitar, drums, and slapping bass). Blistering lead guitar solo with wah wah pedal, Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Instrumental Blues [electric] w/Memphis Soul style led by guitar and organ. Similar to Booker T. & the MGs, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, King Curtis, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Eric Clapton. Great for film/tv bar or blues club scenes. 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
A story of Johnny & The MoTones' road trip to Sun Studios, Memphis, TN and the experiences thereof. Including the unfortunate, untimely demise of a cat that committed the ultimate sacrifice as it jumped out in front of our Caddy. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Shag groove, horn section, Bobby Bland type lyric with a "1-2-3-4-5-6-7, and you wanna take a mile" chorus. 60's soul groove would suit retro dance scene or relationship disagreement situation. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
A med. tempo song about being surrounded by "Crazy People." No matter where you go, where you sleep, they are all around you. When you are at the crossroads of life, don't listen to the (crazy people) about what to do. Follow your own path and, if you make mistakes, at least they are your own! Male Vocals, 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
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
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
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
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
Early 60's soul rock'n'roll vibe to this track with a humourus lyric "You got a hundred dollar bill but you got no sense". Well delivered female vocal, soulful horn arrangement with yakkety sax solo. Very suitable for put down situations or retro scenes with tongue in cheek male and female disputes, Female Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Funky!!! Instrumental, Featuring Tenor Sax, Horn Section and a tight rhythm section. Groovy and Bold, creating a suave, stylish mood, Vintage/Modern soul groove, in the style of James Brown, Tower of Power, Sly Stone. Pulp Fiction, Retro R&B at it's finest. Driving or street scene. Instrumental, 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
Jazzy, poppy, optimistic, upbeat, with funky trumpets. Similar to Booker T & The Mg's, Sam&Dave, and Tower of Power. Good for city street scenes, funny people, police. Rich, luxurious feel. Traveling/exotic places/night life & rubbing elbows with rich and famous. 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
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
Uplifting, optimistic, spiritual mid-tempo groove with full horn section and female backing vocals. 60's soul feel that would suit a civil rights or any "change for the better" scene. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Organ and guitars play that old Memphis soul music of the sixties. This is feel-good groove music in the style of Booker-T and the MGs., Southern cooking, Soul food, Juke joints, Beer, Southern fried chicken, Ribs, Doin' the jerk, Animal House, High school prom, On the road, picnics, Beach parties. 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
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
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
Funky!!! Instrumental, Featuring Tenor Sax, Horn Section and a tight rhythm section. Groovy and Bold, creating a suave, stylish mood, Vintage/Modern soul groove, in the style of Booker T and the MG's, James Brown, Tower of Power, Sly Stone. Pulp Fiction, Retro R&B at it's finest...... 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
Urban hard-to-categorize tune with screaming trumpets, hypnotically rolling guitar riff, a synth solo and a guitar solo with even a bit of scat female singing keeps you busy listening the whole 4.45 minutes. Lots of urban effects and sounds. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Stomping 60's soul! "time is Tight" rhythm with Memphis Horns style arrangement and "gotta, gotta, gotta" type vocal fade! He's longing for his woman to come home and it seems so long since she's been gone. Classic stax style line up of guitar, organ, bass, drums, sax and trumpet. Great retro soul, Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
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