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.
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, Motown
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, Motown
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, Motown
An uptempo, energetic instrumental track inspired by the Motown sound of the 1960’s. The track has the same feel as the Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love”. It features drums, bass, vibes, electric guitars, and bari sax. Has a retro sound to it, but it could be used in any commercial, or video setting. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Upbeat dance track, groovy tune. Having a sit down with "love", and telling it that I don't blame it anymore for his mistakes. Love is not the enemy; it's always been the remedy. Teena Marie. Mariah Carey. Jennifer Hudson. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
A cool and retro R&B / Soul track features piano, strings, horns, electric bass, guitar and drums. Feel-good and retro Soul influenced by decades of classic music from 60s Motown to 90s RnB. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
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, Motown
Good mood and perfect track for lifestyle corporate video or flash animations. Have a listen to this handmade oldschool funk. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
It's a typical uplifting Motown sound music track! Grooving drums, tracking piano, hot brass section, moving organ. Very positive, inspiring, motivating, and fun happy music. will ideally suited for comedy sitcom, TV game shows, party scenes or any other great project that needs soulful happy music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Old school r&b with soul and strut. Give this crystalline track a home in a production that matters. Perfect for In Store Play.. Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
The Boulevard in the title is W. Grand Blvd. in Detroit where the original Motown studios are. This instrumental is a sound-alike of the tracks that were laid down by The Funk Brothers on those early Motown recordings in the 60s. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, piano, guitars, and horns. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A fast, upbeat instrumental track with a bit of a 60s Motown sound to it. It features drums, bass, Vibes, electric guitars, and horn section with bari and tenor saxes, trombone, and trumpet. Great track for background for commercials about getting away, family fun, vacations, and getting together. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This instrumental track brings back the upbeat and classic sound of Motown from the 60s. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, guitars, bari sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and strings. Great track for background music for movies docs about that time and that sound. Also source music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A retro 60s sounding instrumental track with that Motown sound and groove. Very funky featuring drums, bass, B3 organ, "chunky" rhythm guitars, and horns on the lead. Great track for background music for a film or doc about that period, or source music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
West Grand Avenue in Detroit was home to “Hitsville, USA” where the Motown sound of the 1960s was born. The Funk Brothers were the musicians who helped make that legendary sound. This instrumental track has that retro Motown sound. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars and horns. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This track was inspired by the sounds coming out of the studio on W. Grand Ave. in Detroit called “Hitsville USA” in the 1960s. The Funk Brothers and Motown Records. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, guitars, baritone sax, and horn section. Very feel-good music and upbeat with that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
Espresso Nespresso Cafe original theme. Moody, slow, atmospheric, warm and sensual track with 1970. music vibe and real instruments played by real musicans. Downtempo, relaxing track with a bit of (erotic?) tension, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
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, Motown
This track combines the 60s soul sounds of Detroit and Memphis. It features drums, bass, piano, organ, electric guitars and horn section with bari sax for that classic sound. Very upbeat and fun. Great track for documentaries or film needing that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This instrumental track was inspired by the sounds of Motown in the 1960s. It features drums, tambourine, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars, and horns. It’s the sound of the Funk Brothers studio band that played behind all of those great hits back then. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
The good time sounds coming out of the Motor City in the 1960s. This instrumental soul track features drums, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars, and horn section. Very upbeat, fun and rhythmic with that classic retro sound. Could be used in docs, commercials, or source music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
The upbeat, good-time sounds coming out of Hitsville, U.S.A. in Detroit in the 1960s. This instrumental track has the classic instrumentation of drums, tambourine, bass, B3 organ, piano, electric guitars, bari sax, trombone, tenor sax, and trumpet. It’s fun and celebratory at a fast 190 bpm. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A slow, retro sounding R&B instrumental track. A little Motown, Memphis, and Muscle Shoals put together. It features drums, bass, electric piano, electric guitars, and strings. No melody, so it would work well as a music bed, or background source music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
This instrumental track brings back the sound of 1960s Motown songs. The instrumentation is drums, tambourine, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars and horns. Classic line-up, with that classic retro sound. It will take you right to Hitsville. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
An upbeat, fun 1960s track coming from the sounds of Detroit during that era. It features drums, bass, piano, vibes, electric guitars, and baritone sax, with that classic sound. Music bed with no melody. Great track for background music for film, documentary, or source music that needs that sound. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A mid-tempo, soul, instrumental track out of Detroit. It features drums, tambourine, congas, bass, piano, electric guitar, trumpet, and tenor sax. Has a bit of an early 70s sound to it. Very cool, and laid back with a smooth jazz sound. Could be used in urban settings needing that retro feel. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
From Stax to Motown - this little soul underscore is a perfect sountrack for 1960's urban culture and development of R&B music. Soul Funk fusion as a begining of funk, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Old school soul with a truly fine vocal in the style of Joss Stone, Whitney Houston and others. Lush production and catchy, Down By The projects is a perfect background for in store play, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
Shake Your Tail like a Feather! 1960s R&B with horn section. Elements from this era. All live players with lots of cliches from this wonderful time in music history. Blues Brothers, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Motown, James Brown, Funk Brothers, Documentary, Detroit, Berry Gordy and Hitsville USA. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Song written in the style of Kendrick Lamar's "I." Funky guitars and old school Motown, Stax drums and percussion. Get the party started hip hop track with builds, drops and breakdowns. Fun, driving percussion and solid bass round out this energetic, youthful track. Perfect for TV/Film, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Motown
Retro groover takes you back to the happy 1960's, Funky, sexy, and warm mid-tempo track, with a 60s funk music feel to it. It brings to mind the Motown classics of that era. Perfect for productions that require a vibrant, timeless, and intense feel. Great for commercials, features and shows, this tr, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Blue-Eyed 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, Motown
Smooth soulful Motown tune with 60's organ, horns and syncopated handclaps. Groovy R&B style backing. Would work well under dialog for soaps, luxury items, infomercials, corporate events, phone on hold, HGTV, Food Network, Style channel or various multimedia projects. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
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, Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Authentic sounding Motown track with female vocals, horns, piano, guitar, drums and bass. A driving groove with lyrics about relationship struggles. Great for adding a touch of classic Soul. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Blue eyed retro soul, that's what it is... positive up and stays that way. Great for product launch, radio, branding and in store play. Male Vocals, RnB, Motown
Dancy 60's Motown tune with a female vocalist singing about love and hopefulness with a medium tempo R & B beat... Fun and lively with a swinging retro R&B/pop sound and solid production. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
A happy and positive song about fun and reaching out to anyone of all the walks of life, just feel good and the limit is the sky. A great real bandrecording, superb basspart and wonderfully sung by miss Dewi Pechler. My ode to Pharrell's Happy.. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Standing on the sideline watching the Woodward Dream Cruise, the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic cars. Great for muzak, spa, meditation, adult contemporary, relaxing, easy listening, car commercials, infomercials, spa, lifestyle etc. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Head back to the heyday of artists like Marvin Gaye, the Supremes and Stevie Wonder with this feel-good 60s inspired Motown track. Great for any project in need of some fun, retro and soulful music. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Uplifting, driving, authentic and carefree classic Soul with a 60's Motown vibe. Features passionate female vocals, horns, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Great for themes of letting your hair down, going back to the good old days and partying. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
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