Action Theme | Retro Cops, bank jobs, and gumshoe detectives
Music from early Cops and Crime TV shows is primarily a retro blend of R&B. This is music straight outta the sixties and seventies, perfect to set the mood of campy TV crime reruns. This music works well for productions in the style of Starsky & Hutch, Dragnet, Ocean's 11, casino and bank heists, and similar kitschy gumshoe detective fare.
Retro and cool bank heist track - perfect for an Oceans 11 vibe. Starts with a fuzzy guitar riff and then drums, bass, Rhodes, and horns. Lively and exciting, great for car chases, boat chases, elaborate pursuits such as those seen in James Bond 007 films. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
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, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Recorded to sound like a 1960's-1970's era AOR Psychedelic Rock track, this medium tempo number is a tad mysterious, has great energy, and a multi-layered instrumental track. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
70s cop show and blaxploitation movie Funk with wah-wah guitar, horns, strings, piano, drums and bass. Upbeat, tense and cool with that classic retro action packed vibe. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Ocean's Eleven kind of music theme. Intricate, sexy, playful, colorful and witty. Ideal for split screens, action, suspense, montage sequences, classy fashion style, long cons and of course heists. Rhythmical groovy, makes for a stylish, glamorous classic spy experience. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A fun and kitsch tribute to 60s crime and detective tv and movie soundtracks similar to Peter Gunn and the original Batman theme. Complete with horn stabs, cheesey vox organ, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Funky Ocean's Eleven style theme. Saxophone-driven with groovy drums, retrostyle organ and funky bass. Clever, cool and dynamic. Great for replacements of Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, .. soundtrack or to underscore cool crime, heist and other slick, dynamic scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A chase between cars set in the 70s, a pressing rhythm in 7/8, a full orchestra with epic percussion. Great for film, spy stories, advertising, corporate, web and tv series. There are two versions: 1) full track 3:32 2) cut version 1:57, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Thumping, spanking funk bass opens the door to an energised and stylised performance - good to the last drop. Beatboxing groove adds more style, sets the ambiance for rich, playboys, careless sophistication, high society luxurious nonchalant livestyles. Funk Lab, by Dean H Anderson. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
1970's sounding disco track with lots of latin percussion. Fast beat, great for dancing and club scenes, especially those with kitsch and/or attitude. Fun and funky style with lots of swagga. Terrific both in the foreground and background, an audience and attention grabber. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Gangster composition in the style of Noir jazz. Rhythmic and emotional. A bit of drama and frustration. Suitable for film and video projects. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
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, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This track captures the sound of the great late 50s, early 60s private detective series with blaring brass and a driving rhythm section.. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A funky beat and funky playin’ make this the perfect retro music track. Gated reverb snare drum, cheesy synth, funky clav and slappin’ bass lines all under a great synth horn melody. Reminiscent of those cool Stevie Wonder or Sly and the Family Stone instrumentals. Try not to bob your head too much, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Funky authentic 70's retro Disco groove, upbeat and smooth in the style of the TSOP. Catwalk and fashion,nightlife and club scenes. Discotheque and top floor hotel ambience.Strings brass,and Guitars with steady Drums & Bass backbeat.Studio 54 Hustle style.Love Boat and Holidays. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Funky 70s groove, led by electric bass and electric piano. Disco style, with high strings and clavichords. Mid-tempo, music to strut to. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cool swingin' Sax opens ,then guitars and horn section follows
upbeat&peppey, perfect for game show or commercial, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This high quality urban groove features some unique wah-wah guitar riffs, a cool drum track, and a smooth electric bass line... Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
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, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Inspired by 60s and 70s action packed detective and spy movies and TV shows such as Bullitt, Mission Impossible and James Bond featuring flute, brass, organ, guitar, bass and a funky drum groove. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cool 70s funk/soul similar to the song Papa Was A Rolling Stone and other blaxploitation soundtracks. Perfect for urban settings, detectives, spies, pimps, crooks and action heroes with afros. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Intense, retro, funkin Soul/Rock track to accompany kitsch crime capers, chase scenes, dudes with afros running from the law, spy spoofs, blaxploitation or any project in need of an old school action soundtrack. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Imagine Steve McQueen stealing Pink Panther-sized Diamonds... this sultry, slinky seventies ensemble has a classy, expensive timeless quality that can work in all media. Horns, woodwinds and tuned percussion complete this sassy theme. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
In a good temper, motivating Big Beat with summerly and suspense elements. Well suited for Action-Film-Productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Quirky dance track with an overall carefree part vibe & intermitant brass riffs. Trumpets blaze away, crunchy synths menace, but just setlle back for a relaxed adventure, family friendly outing with a few thrills thrown in and enjoy the club scene while at it. Buzz Ride, by Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Classic jazz in the style of 50's. With elements of spy thriller and romance. With melodious saxophone, trumpets, and guitars. Suitable for video and film production. Sexy and sassy gangsters or dark detective film. Very nervy and jazzy grooves bring a big smile. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Groovin' and funky hammond sounds against a funk-disco beat and great brass interludes. Cruisin' city streets - a pimp walkin' dope groove with hints of a gritty 70's cop series. Fit for an edgy crime drama series, Oceans Eleven style movie scene, or similar theme music. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This cool latin influenced jazz track takes you on a journey back in time to the TV cop shows of the late 60s and early 70s. In a similar style to the music from show's like Columbo, Kojak, Dirty Harry, Streets of San Fransisco. Features vibrant horns, wah guitar, big stabs. Great for retro action, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A minimalist piece of music expressing confusion and disorientation, yet determination. Very repetitive with traces of aggressiveness. Good for chaotic situations or personalities. Great for film or documentary. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This ultra hip cue has a lounge meets Oceans Eleven vibe to it. Featuring upright bass, disco drum groove, pizzicato strings and echoey rhodes, it moves right along while keeping that chill retro feel. Great for Vegas, crime comedy, sophisticated and glamour scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A strutting Retro Soul/Funk in the city track with a hot horn section. Perfect for scenes from the mean city streets to the dance club. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Classic, smooth, jazzy, funk fidelity with warm low end. This piece is perfect for cooking shows, celebrations anything to do with stride. Contains a lot of smooth sonic qualities similar to a Trevor Horn style mix. Sparkly version of the mix. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Ready for life at the speed of light? This track is a mix of funk, rock and electronica, with the right balance of modern taste and retro flavor. The result is an explosive rush of energy and adrenaline, perfect for any production where a sense of urgency, movement, speed and action is necessary. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A fun instrumental funky blues enthralling and catchy. Instrumentation: hammond organ, piano, electric guitars, bass, drums. BPM: 89. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This track compels you to move forward and don't stop. It can be used by Game Developers, Functions, Poetry, Fitness Clubs, Filmmakers, Song Writers, Play Writers, Dance Studios, Talk Radio, & Spoken Word. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Perfect song for a 90's style cop or private eye show. Synthesizers mixed with brass and hiphop style record scratching. Big groove and big drums with strong hooky melodies. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
From London to Hong Kong, from Sao Paolo to Kuala Lumpur, the hands & feet of the Kung Fu Superspy are registered as deadly weapons in 17 nations. The action slowly builds to a huge climax with big brass hits. Perfect for chase scenes through highrises and shantytowns. Retro and Lalo Schifrin-esque. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Quirky chasing music with clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, drum kit and electronic bass. Great for action scenes. Perfect for adventure comedy, police comedy and cartoon. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Swaggering classic R n' B music 70's pimped Curtis Mayfield guitars porn wacka waka stabs funky ass bass and grooving drums to make your dance club superfly 60's or just about any dramatic scene work. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
