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.
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music, Richard Freitas
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
In Dublins Fair City is a traditional Irish pub song also known as -Cockles and Mussels-. Telling the story of Molly Malone, this lively and charming Irish track has been sung in many an Irish pub over the decades, even centuries. Featuring accordion, violin, Irish flute (tin whistle / penny whistle, Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
A quirky, odd, and funny track combining 1920s & 30s silent film/speakeasy, comedy/circus, and eastern European folk. Busy ragtime piano is joined by tuba, banjo, and drums. A clarinet plays an endearing old-world melody. Great for lighthearted advertising, comedy, history, and black & white film. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Music
A happy-go-lucky Ragtime piano track, that gently builds the theme. Suitable for light comedy and slapstick, a silent film or nostalgic documentary. Works well with any black and white TV footage, in a comedy scene or for children's TV and Media. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
As the title suggests, a quick blast of boogie-woogie! Piano leads the way, with funky brass stabs and shuffling drum beat rolling us along. Happy, fun, exciting and wild. In the style of Jools Holland or Jerry Lee Lewis. Instrumental, Blues, Jump Blues
Piano led big band version of this old Irish classic, laid back intro and 1st and 2nd sections then moves in to a happy and driving big band sound, St Patrick’s Day and lots of things Irish would be well served by this delightful piece. Instrumental, Themes, Saint Patricks
Lively and jazzy piano gets your foot tapping. Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commercials, and others. This soundsc, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
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, Cabaret
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
As the title suggests, a driving and grinding big band theme reminiscent of the old style 1920's and 1930's American Burlesque shows. A great music cue for a scene of that period or for a parody comedy scene. Also a funny commercial showing something being "taken off." Pole dancing, flirty fun sweet, Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
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
Large orchestra track full of changes and tensions as the ensemble builds to a riveting and boisterous finale filled with key changes and movements along the way ideal for opening credits or end credits. good for commercial work as well. Epic sweeping quest or journey, soaring regal and classical, Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
Incredibly inventive quirky song that takes the listener back to times reminiscent of vaudeville, old theaters, puppets on a string, with a barbershop vocal approach combined with Queen like harmonic guitars that result in an old world gypsy like feeling you won't be able to get out of your head. Female Vocals, Pop, Quirky Pop
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
Exquisite and sophisticated piano solo in the style and tradition of George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Excellent as background source music for fine dining, intimate cocktails, grand hotels and high society gatherings. Designed for relaxing and elegant restaurant lounge environments. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Swinging, vintage, happy-go-lucky Jazz done Louis Armstrong style. Perfect for flashbacks to the 1930s and 40s, lighthearted comedy, riverboat gambling, kids tv and much more. Features Trumpet, Acoustic Guitars, Upright Bass and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Sweet and pensive orchestral gypsy waltz, with flavours of Hungary and Russia. Features Gypsy Violin, Piano Sweet Strings Flutes & Glockenspiel. Various movements and moods with stops and starts. Melodramatic PBS murder mystery, silent movie. Main mix, 44sec theme, clarinet movement, string movement, Instrumental, Russian, Russian Dramatic
A fast, fun and bouncy country hoedown featuring dobros. Just dobro and drums first time through -- then drums, bass and rhythm guitars join in. Hee-haw! Instrumental, Country, Country Two-Step
Old-time jazz / retro jazz with influences from the Prohibition era USA, 1920's - 1940's and with an easy-going, romantic feel. Hot Club of France style guitar strumming, drums, piano, with trumpet lead. Also available in an underscore version. Authentic jazz of the first half of the 20th century, Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Swingin' up-tempo, high impact big band track in the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy jump swing style. Full horn section and burnin' electric guitar solo make this groovin' track perfect for advertising, dance studio, radio spots, etc. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
1930's style retro backtrack for a hard swinging lounge song. Good for a dramatic dance sequence or background for a Burlesque. This version has no sax and no vocal - rhythm section only - piano bass drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Featuring all real instruments this guitar led swing track includes clarinet,bass and drums to produce a perfect mellow swing track. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
Three flutes, a violin a piano a tympani and very, very creepy. Similar in feel to the quiet orchestral cues in The Shining. Ghostly counterpoint between flutes and piano lead to an anguished violin solo and the final chords of quiet doom. Good for horror, experimental drama, crime drama/docs, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
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
Remeniecsing of days gone by when everything at the time seemed peaceful and without problems in a child's mind. You can't live in the present if you don't go back to those youthful days when life's foundation is being laid. Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson know what this is all about and lived it. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Relive the roaring 20's with this bright ragtime track will bring a smile to your face, get the kids dancing and get the listener in a swinging mood. Use it for slapstick clips, cartoons, silent film, and funny sports clips and much more. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A lilting and unhurried tune that takes time for the meaningful things in life featuring piano, acoustic bass and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
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
Ragtime piano rolls. 1920s, 1930, 1940s. Jazzy Vintage piano, fun for adverts, documentaries, period movies, film openings, credits. Old time silent films. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
An exuberant solo stride piano piece. Flashy and loose, it fits right in with bootleggers, Chicago speakeasy gangsters, molls, Jazz clubs, prohibition era cathouses, after hours New York nightclubs. Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, Oscar Peterson, uptempo cutting sessions. PD composition. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Rumbacious jug band/ skiffle music with guitars mandolin harmonica and kazoo making a real 20/30's authentic country blues style. Great for period rural and Americana movie tv and radio productions. Male Vocals, Folk, Skiffle
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
This easy listening lounge jazz track features clarinet piano guitar and rhythm section. Underscore for two young lovers commencing a new relationship frolicking through Central Park on a lazy Sunday afternoon. High society party, country club, wine bar, the Hamptons, candlelight dinner, Muzak Radio, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Festive and playful Polish folk dance with mixed vocals. This is a FUN track perfect for Polish-oriented productions or general Eastern Europe vibe. Mixed Vocals, East European, Poland
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
Haunting Delta Blues story of a woman who left on a train and the man who awaits her return, only she never does. Ideal for Movies/Film, TV, Advertising, Credits, Documentaries, Websites with a dramatic scene or a surreal moment. Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
Big, fun, fast parody that sounds like George Gershwin. Busy, loud, happy sounds, dramatic big orchestral track for animation, childrens TV, parody, pranks, cartoon chase scene, flying, falling, diving. Hollywood, glamorous, sophisticated, and crazy funny. Can be looped for more quirky, wacky music, Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
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
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride, Richard Freitas
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