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.
Prohibition big-band swing baby! 1920s / 1930s, Al Capone, gangsters and molls, bootlegging and racketeering. The liquor is cheap, the band is hot, and the joint is swingin! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A crazy silly, funny jazz disco funk track with a frisky electric wah-wah guitar and a funk rhythm bass. Perfect for funny ads or for TV sitcoms, comedies and cartoons, or retro projects about the 70s, disco. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Groovin' and raw funky 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
A classic english cop show theme. Big bold brass epic strings playing a infectious melody. A superb track that is filled with adrenaline from the start with a classic big band finish. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Awesome rock music track with pure old school adrenaline and groove, raw and simple band ensemble with jazz brass arrangement resembles a pursuit in very dense streets in comical situation or seventies alike, imagine a spy running desperate for his life. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A cool little 60's style jazzy spy jam with piano lead, drums, guitar and trombones for tv/film, commercial/documentary segments. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This instrumental piece is reminiscent of those days of old with soprano sax lead and muted trumpet and brass ensemble to bring it all home. The rhythm is striking with a really cool push. 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
Here's a cool retro sounding track with a spy vibe. For use in film, television, Internet, or any media that has theme in need of that vintage retro sound. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Classic spy, adventure and mystery music with the sound of the 1960s-70s.... similar to the Mission: Impossible theme of the 1960's television series, by Lalo Schifrin, revised for the Tom Cruise Paramount series of reboots by U2's Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. Dynamic and exciting. Instrumental
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
You get 2 tracks for the price of one here! Looking for music to accompany a cop on the beat? The retro 70s feel of this piece will conjure up just that sort of image with its down-tempo drum and bass intro. However, by 2:09 it breaks into European trance! Cop music and trance, need those? Get this! 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
Ready for a movie trailer. Metropolitan atmosphere full of groove and sound effects. It has an ironic flavour and remembers the mood of films like "The Snatch", "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and all mixed styles of comedy and crime thriller. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A laid back, smooth funk style slow moving piece, combining keyboards and guitars over a solid rhythm section. Funky keys feature throughout, along with organ solos and guitar parts. Cool and easy, suitable for slick presentations, casual promos, or retro urban productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Simple, repetitive and extremely groovy track in the style of traditional funk music. Great slapping bass line gives this piece of music an arrogant mood, suggesting a very determined personality. Can be used in film, documentary or video games. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A breakbeat Drum loop drives this searing Funk Rock track with a ripping Bass line, Clavinet and soulful Rhodes piano. Horns and Electric Guitars join in and power the escalating pre-chorus riff. Great for cops, criminals, crime and products with a serious attitude like trucks, tools and tires. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Pulsating guitar based simple jazz with such a cool feel. You are tapping your feet in seconds. Movie end titles or sequence, would be perfect for a city themed tv show. This has a tune that hooks you and stays. Happy and bouncy with fabulous playing. Jazz club jam. leaves you feeling just fine! Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Energetic dynamic jingle with engaging double bass sound, brushes and vibraphone. This tune will be great for action themes, detectives, criminal movies, advertising and more on. Please check out other versions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Combination of modern electro dance sounds, wild horns and late 70's -like funk guitars. Inspired by "Uptown Funk" (2015) and organ solo sound by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (70's). Dynamic mix in time and space. Powerful for action scenes. A howling wolf included in full version. Worth listening. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
dramatic fast paced electronic synthesizer based instrumental in the style of the theme from Beverly Hills cop great underscore for detective shows murder mysteries chase scenes medical drama's bank heists spy movies, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
This is a track with a latin/funk vibe, that takes you back to the feel and moods of the 1970's, where everything was either cool and hip, or groovy and happening! The brass and guitar work in tandem to deliver the streets, the spirit, and the drama of the era of the hippies. Best suited for action! 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
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
Positive, motivational, energetic and inspirational cool track. Perfect for adrenaline filled projects such as fitness videos, extreme sports, fast cars, video games, sports fights and action scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A comic book super hero. Edgy instrumental in the genre of Batman or Spiderman. Fun track with musical surprises, sneaky, lurking, great horns! Sitcoms, action movies, feats of steel! Also for victorious moments in a film, endurance test or marathon. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
70's Funk and Disco feel.Fast and frantic with strong groove.Car chase or sporty vibe,aggressive and in your face.Tongue in cheek 1970's ambience.Exciting and frantic.West coast.Dirty Harry.Crime and police.Funky rock. Instrumental
In a good temper, motivating Big Beat with summerly and suspense elements. Well suited for Action-Film-Productions. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Bouncy rocky jazz with such a happy feel. You are tapping your feet in seconds. Movie end titles or sequence, would be perfect for a city themed tv show. This has a tune that hooks you and stays. Happy and bouncy with fabulous playing. leaves you feeling just fine! Catchy short & memorable groove. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Supa groovy 70's style track, complete with smoking horns, full rhythm section and percussion. Great for retro urban cool, either as underscore or theme music for film, TV, movie trailers or video game. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
Cool comedy caper with quirky fun elements. Cheeky marimba and piano-leads, tip toe pizzicato strings and sneaky clarinet and bassoon accents. Excellent for romantic dramedy, sitcom, kids cartoons, video game, Monk, Mentalist, Desperate Housewives, detective shows, craziness afoot, spying suspense, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
dramatic fast paced electronic synthesizer based instrumental in the style of the theme from Beverly Hills cop great underscore for detective shows murder mysteries chase scenes medical drama's bank heists spy movies, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
dramatic fast paced electronic synthesizer based instrumental in the style of the theme from Beverly Hills cop great underscore for detective shows murder mysteries chase scenes medical drama's bank heists spy movies, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
dramatic fast paced electronic synthesizer based instrumental in the style of the theme from Beverly Hills cop great underscore for detective shows murder mysteries chase scenes medical drama's bank heists spy movies, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A great, comedic track for a bumbling detective, hapless spy or clueless inspector. A magical blend of pizzicato strings gives a bank robber or scam artist the head start on police. Works well with spy capers, bank heists, quirky kids cartoons or commercials. 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
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 little quirky and humorous, this track features clarinets and horns in a little jazz combo. Great for detectives, retro or comedy in general. Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch