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.
Traditional Dixieland jazz. Great party music! Old-time jazz-like theme, it brings to mind Woody Allen movies and other productions that have that upbeat, jazzy,30s vibe. Up-tempo, fun, and a bit quirky, it is the perfect track for productions that require a funny, yet elegant soundscape, such as co, Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
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
A very fast and fun boogie woogie on piano. Great for adventure, Swampy, bar scene, Bayou, New Orleans, Chicago, history type of production. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
"Plaza" is a fun, swanky piano solo track, full of jazzy attitude and sophisticated energy. It has at least 5 variations and edits (all unique,) and is perfect for ads, retail, underscore, voiceover, or color. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Gypsy jazz guitar! A beautiful and swinging piece full of old style jazz guitar. This is the type of piece you might find in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown. Light, fun, and plenty of manouche guitar! Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
A Hot Club of France style jazzy piece where the first 30 seconds are in jazzy ballad style, and then the tempo picks up with acoustic riffing on the 8ths. Charming, warm and irresistable. The underscore and the shorter versions omit the ballad opening and go straight to the main part. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Up-Tempo: A tight and tasty jazz quartet. Agile piano trades off with a sexy muted trumpet over an unstoppable walking bass. Creates an arty atmosphere. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Dark and smoky jazz tune with a film-noir feel. Sleazy speakeasies, gumshoes on the case, red-dress vixens in cocktail bars, cigarettes in the alleyway. Great for bringing a classic kind of cool to television, advertisements, video games. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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
Delicate and sensitive version of this beautiful Irish American classic, male tenor vocal with keyboard backing, enchanting and endearing, sentimental love song, dedication and devotion, perfect backdrop for Irish Video, Irish romance, boy, girl, husband, wife, old folks, hospital scene. Male Vocals, British & Irish, Ireland
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
Fast tempo ragtime piece with piano as the solo instrument in the style of classic silent films. Keystone Cops, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton. Great for games, wacky videos, comedies, slapstick, cartoons, You Tube videos, children's media, commercials or any period work of the early 20th century. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A gentle, warm and very Irish sounding arrangement of this traditional Celtic / English ballad. Irish flute, acoustic guitar, soft strings. Romantic, homely, wistful, nostalgic and a very beautiful melody that everybody knows and loves. We have two different versions; one with a high pitched Irish h, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Wellknows christmas carol played by Hanjo Gäbler on a music box. Perfect for films and Movies with lullaby scenes. Romantic mood and calm feelings. Have a listen to this beautiful sounds. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Music Boxes
This traditional carol features a gentle piano and sparkling glockenspiel bells. Sounds like a holiday lullaby. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Playful and cute tune in a "gypsy jazz" or "hot club jazz" style. Accompanying guitars with "boom-chick" elements give groove and energy. Main theme played on guitar turns into great piano solo. Sounds like "Nah Neh Nah" by Vaya Con Dios. Full version. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Big band jazz, brass, toms, Tommy Dorsey style. An upbeat fun yet short live intro with a Saints Go Marching In melody play. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Straight and classic soft jazz, not too dark, not too light. Shuffled rhythm. Jazz piano, brush drums, acoustic bass. Syncopated with jazzy chords. Composer: Bjorn Lynne (ASCAP/PRS) UK. Instrumental, Jazz, Acid Jazz
Jazz trio track with piano, bass, drums and pizz strings. Swinging, elegant, mid tempo, sassy, fun, sophisticated, cool, society parties, country club, tuxedos and gowns, sipping wine, cocktail time, Manhattan elegance, Sex in the City, feel good jazz, penthouse, Hamptons party, weddings. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Ragtime on a piano in the style of an old record on a record. Sounds like Scott Joplin. Musical compositionon the piano of the 1920's. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
The Viennese Waltz, a symbol of political and public sentiments and will set the tone for your evening of lively contemporary ballroom dancing. Ball gowns and tuxedo or tailcoat attired dancers constantly turning and rotating at the annual ball. Great for Film, TV, Commercial and Web productions. Instrumental, European, Germany
Silent movie style dramatic tension - classic hero and villan stuff. The baddie has the girl tied to the railroad tracks as the train approaches. Great knife-edge, full-on tension with lots of twists and turns. Features grand piano and light strings. Perfect for silent films, spoofs and comedy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Broadway
Catchy little tune, carelessly easy, childishly happy and quirky at the same time. Including element of mystery. Curious and spooky in a cartoon style. Suitable for slapstick comedy, naughty kids and animals having fun, viral videos, Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Fun Time
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
This medium fast piece of Jazzy Blues Music features pounding bass and drums with a clarinet lead. Good for light bulesy Film/TV or Commercial scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A vintage, small country ballad orchestra ensemble with a sweet romantic retro mood will bring all the men and ladies to the dancing leisure. The finest background muzak for your black and white vintage old time videos, whether it be old timer galleries or your 8mm faded memories. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Funny, cheerful music similar to that in silent movies, played by piano. Very good for scenes with children, small animals, or any other funny scenes. Instrumental, Childrens, Children Play Music
A happy, upbeat and joyous swinging beat of the 20s era - charleston, dixieland and tons of banjos, washboards and woodblocks. Ideal for far-west saloons, comedy flicks, blazers, skimmers and sing-along. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
