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.
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
Funky, soulful, laidback track with the sound of Motown. Easy going downtown Detroit spirit. Nice and chilled summer time groove. Works well for lounge, chilling out, a cool and funky lifestyle, corporate videos, branding, ad campaigns, sports, news, documentaries, film, television, etc. Instrumental, 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
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 seductive, retro slow jam with a steady beat, strings, electric piano, synth, guitar and bass. Captures the romantic soul sound influenced by Stevie Wonder, Barry White through to today's artists such as Jamiroquai and Eric Benet. 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
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
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
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
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
An exciting fusion of Motown style Pop, and 1960's influenced Rock. Shades of Marvin Gaye's 'Heard It Through The Grapevine', with a little Supertramp and a touch of Eric Clapton guitar. Features a passionate female vocal. Works well for background music in a bar, club, or playing on a car stereo, Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
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
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
A classic Tamla Motown drum beat with a groovy bassline coupled with a marimba playing the first section, The second section section features glock and flute playing the melody. Reminiscent of the 60's Diana Ross, The Supremes and Phil Spector. Corporate branding/presentation, drama, documentary. 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
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
A retro-soul classic Motown groove. Smooth bassline coupled with horn section reminiscent of the late 60's. Great for capturing the viewers attention with a feel good factor. Suitable for corporate projects, food, fashion, party scenes or any other projects that needs soulful happy music. 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
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
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
The classic Motown sound of the late 60s/early 70s with a happy, upbeat and romantic vibe. Perfect for any project looking for an uplifting sound similar to Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross or the current revival sound of Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Rafael Saadiq. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Uplifting, inspirational, feel-good song about loving with all your heart and soul. Featuring a classic Motown feel, gospel choir and strong male lead vocal, the song delivers an energetic, party vibe in a classic yet updated pop package. Pharrell Williams Bruno Mars Robin Thicke Stevie Wonder, Male Vocals, RnB, RnB Pop
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
This track has an authentic vibe and feel of the golden era of Motown, highlighted with a soul filled horn section. Creates an optimistic and happy feel. Party, Celebration, Good-Times, Chilling with the one you love, Vintage, 60s, 70's. 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
Good mood and perfect track for lifestyle corporate video or flash animations. Have a listen to this handmade oldschool funk. 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
Smooth and funky, featuring a playful guitar part, groovy bass line and nostalgic organ line that leaves a playful and bouncy mood. Great for TV and radio commercials, TV instrumentals, documentaries and film. 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
A positive, spirited, and uplifting theme with an influence from the Motown era. Sax and trumpets exchange the melody lines, while piano, Hammond organ, and the rhythm section percolate underneath. Great for sports music, action underscore, corporate motivational video track, or "baby boomer" scene! Instrumental, 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
Nostalgic and smooth, featuring a funky drum and bass reenforcement with electric guitar and organ instrumentation creating a playful and bouncy mood. Good uses is for TV commercials, TV instrumentals, radio spots and party scenes. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Upbeat, groovy, 60's Soul with horns, organ, piano and a badass breakbeat. Great for fun and retro themed scenes, commercials, films and documentaries. 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
R&B track, with a slightly gospel feel. She's dealing with a deep heartache & is imploring herself to let go & move on. It's hard for her, because it's so easy to slip back into the pattern. Similar to Jennifer Hudson, Demi Lovato, Mariah Carey, Leela James vocal style. Modulation after the bridge. Female Vocals, 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
Feel-good 60s Soul revivial influenced by artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, Amy Winehouse as well as classic Motown. Features piano, retro organ, baritone sax, vibraphone, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Good time retro sounding instrumental that captures the classic Motown sound of the 60s. Real drums and bass, real horn section, sprite piano and groovy tenor sax melody. Lots of great effervescent flavor and vibe. Happy doo wop sound with a soulful groove from start to finish, with lots of swagger. 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
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
This song is an R&B song that tips it's hat to the classic Motown sound. The vocal performance is in the style of Aretha Franklin and absolutely kicks! Soulful is the only word to say about that! A full horn section, driving funky bass line, and a chorus so catchy you'll sing it all day! Female Vocals, 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
A fun funk instrumental song with real horn sections and groovy tenor sax melody. Real drums and guitars make this a fresh sound for any corporate or film background. Cool grooves make for a fun and funky song. An updated Motown feel! Motown meets disco! Sounds like K. C and the Sunshine Band. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
Uptempo dancy track. Female Vocal. She is singing to love itself. Instead of blaming 'love' for heartache, she introspects that love has never hurt her. He did, but love is incapable of inflicting hurt. Think Robin Thicke, Teena Marie. Female Vocals, RnB, Motown
Authentic Motown groover features full horn section. Authentic Motown groover features full horn section. Funky, sexy, and warm mid-tempo track, with a 70s 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, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
A groovy, swaggering funk tune. Funky drums and classic electric guitar anchored by deep and punchy Motown-style bass. Great for strolling through a neighbourhood. Lots of stops and starts that could work for comedic effect. This track has a timeless city feel. Instrumental, RnB, Motown
Quirky Motown style groove designed for TV or web ads. Funky, sexy, and warm mid-tempo track, with a 70s 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, th, Instrumental, RnB, Motown
