Motown’s music was crafted with an ear towards pop appeal. The record company specialized in a type of soul music it referred to with the trademark "The Motown Sound". The Motown Sound was typified by a number of characteristics: the use of tambourines to accent the back beat, prominent and often melodic electric bass guitar lines, distinctive melodic and chord structures, and a call and response singing style that originated in gospel music. In addition, pop production techniques such as the use of orchestral string sections, charted horn sections, and carefully arranged background vocals were also used. Complex arrangements and elaborate, melismatic vocal riffs were avoided.
Back to Motown in the late 60's with an modern touch. A Down and Dirty Neo soul tune in the vein of D'angelo, Maxwell, Prince and Sly Stone. A hip beat featuring a lead Hohner Piano T. Elegant music for making love, slow dancing, promos of elegant fashion, romantic productions. instrumental, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
The sound of Motown records made at Hitsville USA in Detroit. This track has elements of the hey day of the label. Using multiple guitars, organ, piano, vibes, horns and more. This track would fit any documentary or film about Detroit in that era. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Back to Motown in the late 60's. As the title implies this is based on the Marvin Gaye treatment of "Heard it Through the Grapevine". Same instrumentation with a bit more of an edge. Wurlitzer electric piano, bass, drums, guitar, french horn and strings. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
An Upbeat Jazzy Motown inspired track. Created with a Acoustic Piano jabs Tamborines and a swinging Bass. Sounds like an instrumental for the Supremes or the Marvelettes, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
A typical Motown sounding uptempo groovy track with horns hand claps and a good dance beat ideal for a commercial for a feel good project or a wedding dance scene in a sitcom rom com tv show also would work perfectly in Gameshows and all kinds of light entertainment, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Instrumental classic soul/stax/motown sound. Medium funky groove ala Booker T. & the M. G. s, Junior Walker and the All-Stars, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Instrumental classic soul/stax/motown sound. Medium funky groove ala Booker T. & the M. G. s, Junior Walker and the All-Stars, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Sound of motown around 60's era with a bright twangy guitar, horn section, and walking bass rhythm section. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
This male vocal song, recaptures that classic Motown sound with a slow swinging guitar, layered perfectly with those classic sounding orchestra strings. This song feels the air of disappointment and sadness. The song can be perfect for that moment in a film where disappointment is realized. Male Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
A smooth rhythm and blues groove with a electric guitar lead melody and live contemporary accompaniment. nice bouncy piano solo .... Motown instrumental, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Authentic sounding retro pop-soul, with fab bouncing tambourine/handclap percussion and cowbell. Other featured instruments include 60's bass and drum sounds double-tracked Baritone (Bass) Sax, twin-tracked pop-brass trumpets, piano, retro organ and orch chimes (church bells). Cheerful and catchy! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Up beat Motown flavoured RnB intro featuring Big Band. Bold brass and funky groove make this perfect as an introduction or opener for presentations, awards and other special events. Accompanying loop allows for walk on/offs. Can also be used as background or beds to radio or TV commercial spots. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
WHY DON’T YOU LOVE ME is a powerful love ballad with an R & B flavor. Its universal chorus echoes the sentiments of so many of us, at times when we feel our love is either not returned or not felt at the same level. Anyone who’s ever been in love will relate. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Passionate male vocal bluesy, r&b old-time rock n' roll track as the best of the Temptations, Four Tops .......... Male Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) 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 Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Hitsville USA was the name given to the Motown Studios in Detroit. This instrumental track will take you back to the heyday of Motown Records, with a heavy backbeat, horns, guitars, bass, guitars, vibes, organ and full horn section. Great upbeat feel, and authentic sound to the time. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Back to the 1960's and the Motown sound. The backing tracks made famous by the group of session players called The Funk Brothers. This track features Drums, Tambourine, Bass, Piano, Vibes, Guitars, and 4-piece horn section. Great backing track for a documentary or film about that era. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Great 60's Motown sound-a-like, instrumental full song, plenty of room for voice-overs, ideal track for tv show, happy mood! Lots of horns, woodwinds and strings make this a feel good track, very authentic! ! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
This is a Great RnB Old School song about a crumbling relationship. The smallest things seem to create a major issue."And if she's leaving me for that, I never had her anyway". Fantastic soulful Saxophone and comedic female rap in the bridge. Romantic comedy, Romantic Break Up. Marvin Gaye feel... Male Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Motown feeling sounds like the Spinners Ray Charles a little bit of Stevie Wonder. This track is perfect for a bank/ financial commercial, also could sound good in a reality show or possibly an AT&T commercial some kind of ad that has to do with connecting to the web. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Happy chipper song expressing how waking up everyday is a wonderful new life. With an infectious Motown clap and a rhythmic piano and bass line, this will be great for any uplifting commercial. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
The classic Motown sound of the late 60s/early 70s with a happy, upbeat and romantic vibe. Perfect for any project looking for an uplifting sound similar to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross or the current revival sound of Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Rafael Saadiq. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Feel-good 60s Soul revivial influenced by artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, Amy Winehouse as well as classic Motown. Features piano, retro organ, baritone sax, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Fast, fluid and authentic Motown Track with all the sounds you would expect. Rich Hammond Organs, Stabbing Brass, Rythmic Piano and a great melody to go with it. Motown City is a soulful, upbeat and happy track that is perfect for any Motown spot. It's lots of fun and has an infectious tone to it! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Vocal pop / soul / RnB that has a certain 1960's-1970's sound but really is also very much up to date and could just as well be a radio hit today. Very bouncy and joyful with a super catchy chorus. Think Motown meets today's feelgood pop acts and boy bands. Features a real live brass section! Als, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Motown drum style, acoustic guitars, rhode riffs and some brass stabs. Catchy and fun, perfect for the entry of a VIP in a talkshow or general Daytime TV. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Good time, feelgood pop, with a Motown Detroit soul flavour. Upbeat, happy & groovy big sound underscore. Great for radio & television commercials for wholesome, friendly services and products. Features strong rhythmc piano, drum kit, electric guitar & brass section punctuations. Various mixes, Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Instrumental Mowtown Sound with B3 organ holding down the melody, medium
groove, funky late 60's early 70's. (Horn section in back ground gives the
song that sixties groove. Cops interview suspect in bar (CSI) or Cops go to
hood to question Suspect. Pimp Daddy Soul Food Ad. Detroit. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Upbeat Instrumental with a big touch of the sound of Motown Memories attached to the groove and rhythm of the bouncing dance track. It really takes you back to "The Girls' Alright With Me - You Know The Girls' Alright" "Beauty's Only Skin Deep"... Temptations and the Four Tops elements for sure. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
This song is inspired by my good friend Larry Cunningham, of The Floaters. Paying homage to the Motown sound, this song is built around a searing tight brass section, a funky, cold, and solid bass line, a Rhodes piano and a jazz guitar riff that is right on time! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Ever wish you had an upbeat theme song that you could use to show you steppin’ out into the nightlife? This is a jazzy throwback to the days of Motown. The keys lay down stretched out chords while the drum establishes a nice pocket; tight, brassy, horn serve as a Motown hit, with a cold bass line! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
New Rock Based R&B track with great toms, lows, and structure. Hammond organ, distorted bass, and a great mix. Funky as ever and dynamic. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Classic uptempo funky organ riff with end piano glide and drum crash. Ideal for game show, video game end, button press. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Uptempo r&b. Guy has history with ya and doesn't want to throw it all away. He keeps you upbeat and positive, to keep it going, because you're his world. Sounds like Stylistics or Temptations. Male Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
Dancy 60's Motown tune with a female vocalist singing about love and hopefulness with a medium tempo R & B beat... Female Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
**Vintage** Motown-style R&B song with great horn hits. Female vocals sing about keeping your cool around a man. Female Vocals, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
A fun funk instrumental song with real horn sections and groovy tenor sax melody. Real drums and guitars make this a fresh sound for any corporate or film background. Cool grooves make for a fun and funky song. An updated Motown feel! Motown meets disco! Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
A classic Tamla Motown drum beat with a groovy bassline coupled with a marimba playing the first section, The second section section features glock and flute playing the melody. Reminiscent of the 60's Diana Ross, The Supremes and Phil Spector. Instrumental, RnB Music, Detroit (Motown) Soul
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