While the first contemporary musicians to be influenced by psychedelic drugs were in the jazz and folk scenes, the first use of the term "psychedelic" in popular music was by the "acid-folk" group The Holy Modal Rounders in 1964, with the song "Hesitation Blues". The first use of the term "psychedelic rock" was on the business card of the Texas based band 13th Floor Elevators, designed by John Cleveland, and circulated in December 1965.
In 1962, British rock embarked on a frenetic race of ideas that spread back to the U.S. with the British Invasion. The folk music scene also experimented with outside influences. In the tradition of Jazz and blues many musicians began to take drug ...
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A “trippy” spaced-out, psychedelic instrumental track with a retro sound for the late 60s, early 70s. It features drums, bass, Mellotron, and the classic “Leslie effect” electric guitars. At a slow tempo tempo of 65bpm, it builds from a sparse beginning to a layered ending with lead guitar solo. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Back to the summer of ‘67 the Summer of Love. Concerts in the park, hippies dancing in the street, tripping, and free love. It was also a year of war protests, and turmoil as well. This retro sounding rock instrumental has elements of both. Features drums, bass, organ, and electric guitars. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Dangerous and exciting electric guitar and drum intro. Driving and pulsing guitar, synth and ethic instruments follow. This track is not for the faint hearted, full of industrial breaks, driving synthetic textures and unusual sonic treatments. Perfect for fast based cuts and MTV style programming. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Rocktronica
A psychedelic, spaced-out instrumental track with the sound of early British prog-rock. It features drums, bass, phased and chorused electric guitars and Mellotron. Two lead guitars round out the track. Great track for documentaries about the late 60s/early 70s. Or celestial themed projects. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
An instrumental track inspired by The Beatles "Taxman" from the Revolver album. Very 1960's sounding with multiple electric guitars, bass, and drums. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Inspired by The Beatles later works, and the early solo projects by John Lennon and George Harrison. This instrumental has all the elements of that classic sound featuring, dry drums, bass, piano. Mellotron, acoustic guitar, electric “Leslie” guitars and slide guitar on the melody. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Heavy metal rock n roll background. High adrenaline pumping drive with exciting feel. Lead guitar riffs scattered about tastefully. For a chase, high action scene, nightmare, espionage. Chaos, determination. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
It’s the "Summer of Love” in 1967 and the bands are jamming in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The hippies are dancing, and the smell of flowers and pot are in the air. This instrumental psychedelic rock track features drums, bass, and electric guitars with that classic sound. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Cool funk chill instrumental with a spacey wah guitar melody, punchy drums and groovy electric bass. Rhythm guitars with lots of reverb fill in the space. Long mesmerizing groove that flows throughout. Great as background music for ambience and atmospheres, voice overs and groovy underscores, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A slow, dreamy, spacey, psychedelic instrumental track inspired by the late 60s Beatles, and others. It features drums, bass, piano, Mellotron, and guitars. It is a music bed with no melody, so it would be good for source music, or background for anything needing the sound from that era. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
High and confused, Drunk and longing. Trippy mellow riddle music. Psychedelic jazz rock. Dominant Bells melody, Hypnotic Drum Beat, Repetitive Bass Line and unique Sounds. Full Lengh instrumental song. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Back to the “Summer of Love” with this 60s instrumental. Dancing in the streets, light shows, psychedelics, bands jamming in the park with hippies dancing. This track features drums, bass, electric guitars with a classic “backwards” guitar solo in the middle. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A slow 1960s instrumental inspired by The Moody Blues “Nights In White Satin”. It features drums, bass, acoustic guitars, and the Mellotron to give it that authentic sound of the time. A great track for any film, documentary, or source music needing that 1960s psychedelic sound. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
It’s back to 1967 and the “Summer Of Love” in California. Golden Gate Park, Sunset Strip, Monterey Pop. Hippies dancing at a free concert in the park to band jamming for hours. This instrumental psychedelic track features drums, bass and electric guitars. Great track for anything about that era. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A slow, trippy, psychedelic instrumental track with the sound of the late 60’s early 70’s sounds coming from British bands such as The Beatles, Moody Blues and others. It feature drums, bass, piano, acoustic guitar, Mellotrons, “leslie effect” guitar and slide guitar. Has the authentic retro sound, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Back to the “Summer of Love” with bands playing in the park, and hippies dancing to the music. This instrumental uptempo track has the sound and feel of that time. Features drums, bas, and electric guitars. Great for documentaries, film, or commercials or anything needing that psychedelic sound. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A real 1970s funky feel retro, funky bass line with funny scenes, funky soundtrack, bass guitar, fender rhodes, congas, gritty, pimp. isacc hayes,. hard groove curtis mayfield, wah guitar, b3 organ, metal, old school, tool, temptations,, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Blue romance memories Through mind tunnels and lost love holes, Mystical slow mad melancholic rock. Psychedelic, tense and rolling with full band consisting of sharp clean guitars acoustic bass, rock drum beat and soft organ. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Emotional and passionate 70's style rock music with Suspenseful soul and longing retro feel. Meditative slow hallucinations in a dark and deep dramatic rock theme. Featuring full band of bass, electric guitars, drums, strings and vocal harmony. brown sugar taste. Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Cool and driving chill rock song featuring a spacey guitar melody, ambient drums and groovy distorted bass. Long, dark and mesmerizing groove. Great as background music for an apocalyptic film, documentaries on climate change or as reflective underscore. Good for sci-fi or horror films. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Groovy chill song with melodic and somber guitar and sax melodies. Good driving song. Bigger bridge and chorus sections. Moody and effervescent. Good for any psychedelic movie or television soundtrack. Real drums loops fused with electronic synths add an interesting and different flavor. Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Madness in an alternative Rock track. Just brilliant with superb unique vocals. Very quirky and bizarre musically and vocally, ideal for off the wall projects, conveying a multitude of emotions, creating confusion. Strange Love, by Rudy Pusateri and Massimiliano Riggio, Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Groovy instrumental surf rock song with big powerful real drums and huge sounding guitars. Soulful yet somewhat dark and brooding electric guitar melody. Soaring hammond organ. Sounds like Joe Satriani. Good for any car ad or darkish film or t.v. program with an intellectual character to it. Instrumental
A heavy and somewhat hectic hard driving Industrial instrumental rock song with big razor edge guitars, distorted synth pads and loops and a driving, powerful, explosive and over the top sound. Groovy and menacing at the same time. Good for any high action sporting event or horror/scary film. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Action thriler rock theme. Suspensful and mysterious cinematic funky rock music featuring sneaky bass line, funky psychedelic drumming, choir and fx. Best as underscore for fear, tension, scared, dander, edgy and horrifying scenes in drama film, tv and video games. Powerful and massive background. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Ambient Rock track with The Edge guitar vibe, driving bass and great vocal melodies. Bizarre and quirky vocals, works in character driven suspense and science fiction stories such as Manhunter, aka Red Dragon, or for conveying youthful energy. Strange Love, by Rudy Pusateri and Massimiliano Riggio. Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Circling Mellow Psychedelic soft chillout rock With Changes and Surprises. Dominant Bells Riff, rolling Drum Beat, Repetitive Bass Line and unique Sounds. Confused, hypnotic and moody, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Bluesy hard rock instrumental song with big and roomy real drums, powerful rhythm guitars and soulful guitar melodies. Big epic sound with various moods between the different sections. Big grandiose sound. Heavy and dreamy at the same time. Similar to a Led Zeppelin instrumental! Big synth sounds. Instrumental, Rock, 70s Rock
Atmospheric, moody and psychedelic Guitar Ambient rock Music for soundtrack. Dark, tense and suspenseful with sense of mystery and dramatic nighttime thrill. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
This jazzy chill song features a flowing tenor sax melody, groovy organ and smooth electric bass. Bouncy drums and percussion round things out. Sexy, serene and slightly mystical. Great for travel shows, vacation ads or even sci fi shows. Moody and mellow but with some drive. Groovy chill music. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Bouncy drums and cool grooves make this chill rock song really capture the vibe. Flowing electric guitar melody, electric bass and smooth synths provide groove and energy at the same time. Good for a fashion show catwalk, espionage t.v. episode, or anything that has a moody and edgy feel to it. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Groovy psychedelic instrumental rock song straight out of the late 60's and Woodstock. Powerful electric guitar melody and wah guitar rhythms keep the drive going and the flowing organ mellows things out. Perfect jam song. Moody and mellow but with some verve. Sit back, relax and chill out! Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Solo electric guitar in the style of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robin Trower. Solo electric guitar in the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robin Trower. Soulful and spacious, this track is both sensual and inspiring. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Cool rocking chill instrumental song with a spacey organ melody, flowing rhythm guitars and groovy electric bass. Long mesmerizing groove that's great as background music for ambience and atmospheres, voice overs or as reflective underscore. Good for sci-fi or road trip movies, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Melodic electro-rock track with elements of Science Fiction soundtrack work, progressive rock and ambient electronica. Guitar leads, epic pads, analogue synth sequences. Among many other features are a long, floating and building intro, a guitar solo reminescent of Alan Holdsworth or Alex Lifeson. Instrumental, Rock, Progressive Rock
This long-ish track goes through various stages and features Cinematic and pastoral elements combined with symphonic rock elements. Reminescent of early Genesis music, it features layers of acoustic guitars, flute, and later more of a rock band sound with synths, mellotrons, guitar solos and orchest, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Fiery guitar riffs, driving ethnic percussion, and wild indigenous flute accompany female vocals with exotic harmonies on the chorus, speaking of reinventing oneself. Great for advertising, road trip movie thru a desert, uplifting credit sequence, wherever a spirited character is needed. Female Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Polar Bears is a progressive song that starts out mellow with a spoken word section talking about the life of a polar bear. The winter wind blows and howls, you can picture the scene and almost feel the cold. You won't find a better soundtrack for a tv show, documentary or movie about polar bears. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Powerful psychedelic rocker with backward guitar solo and brooding verses that build to soaring, octave-jumping, singalong choruses, proclaiming peaceful utopian ideals while acknowledging the perilous state of society and future of humanity. Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Instrumental version of powerful psychedelic rocker with backward guitar solo, chiming piano and organ chords that conjure the darkness of despair and the brilliance of triumphant optimism. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
This track may reminds you of 'No Surprises' or 'The Tourist' of Radiohead but it's little more dramatic. Sound of melotron, guitar and the reverb of tambourine are pretty psychedelic. Probably use for hopeless scene, film or drama about human alienation or any contents in melancholic mood. Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
An instrumental track in stoner rock style, opened and closed by a typical unison guitar riff - the middle section features a trippy echoing guitar improvisation. Two guitars, bass and drums. All live instruments. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A psychedelic rock instrumental track. Organ, guitars, synth, bass and drums - all live played for that tasty vintage 70s feel. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
An eerie instrumental track in space rock style - the guitar riff is joined in the end by an unison strings section, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
An instrumental track in modern rock style with a psychedelic eerie mood painted by liquid guitars. The beat alternates between quieter sections with a wider airy groove and more tight ones where the rhythm section pushes a bit harder. Instrumentation: guitar, bass, drums. Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A laid back, hypnotic background music track with echoes from 70s psychedelia and beats from the modern age. Instruments: electric organ, synthesizer, drum machine, Instrumental, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
