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    Solo stride piano arrangement in 62 second loop suggested to whimsically underscore vintage film, nostalgic slideshows and period ..
    Perfect for Gatsby theme party, original advertising in style of the 1920s, dark comedy, film noir, detective scenes or just if you need background music for a cozy bar.
    Silent Reel Piano by Rick Dickert
    • 1:32
    Add a touch of nostalgia and some class with this 1920s style solo piano music.
    Great for comedy short film, black and white silent films, old-time salons, cartoons, kids show, Chicago of 1920s, etc
    Chianti Wine Blues by Emilio Merone
    • 1:30
    A lively modern jazz piece driven by a medium-up swing feel.
    Feels like back to the olden days of the 1920s.
    A joyful and uplifting Viennese waltz in a modern classical style.
    An upbeat fun packed comedy background track featuring Detuned 1920's piano, banjo, claps, drums and occasional harmonica creates a fast, quirky and lively cartoon or animation themed background track
    This orchestral Christmas track blends strings, brass, and festive bells to create a joyful and magical holiday ..
    This upbeat and stylish jazz track features groovy piano, atmospheric trumpets and saxophone, and rhythmic ..
    Sunny Morning Jazz by Geoff Harvey
    • 1:35
    Staccato clarinet flourishes add a joyous retro-feel, suggestive of 1920s traditional jazz.
    Little Entertainer by DPmusic
    • 2:00
    Old-fashioned ragtime music with an upright piano is good for comedy videos, funny moments, children's videos, animations, drawings, paintings, silent movie-style videos, cooking shows, handcrafted educational content, and
    This modern nu-jazz track similar to 1920's Gatsby Jazzy music swings hard in the styles Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.
    Ebony Vs Ivory by Emilio Merone
    • 1:10
    "Ebony vs Ivory" is a lively and cheerful solo piano piece in the classic ragtime style.
    Film Noir Mobster by Geoff Harvey
    • 1:45
    Dark, grainy, theme reminiscent of a 1920s film-noir theme featuring lazy piano, trumpet, vibes and moody string phrases combine to create this classic 1970's style Italian gangster, mobster style piece containing elements of crime and the underworld.
    Bohemian and chic jazz tune that captures the charm and playfulness of the Great Gatsby era
    It captures the essence of Paris flavor in the 1920s with the lively sound of accordion, upright bass, and acoustic guitars.
    Turkey Vs Mouse by Emilio Merone
    • 0:41
    "Turkey vs Mouse" is a quirky, funny jazz piece blending playful piano lines, bouncy double bass, and the mischievous tones of a clarinet and muted trumpet with ..
    Speed Me Up Rag by Emilio Merone
    • 0:49
    It is a joyful and energetic ragtime piece that showcases dazzling virtuosity and playful melodies.
    Charleston Cabaret by Emilio Merone
    • 0:38
    "Charleston Cabaret" is a lively and upbeat jazz swing track bursting with the vibrant energy of the 1920s
    Dizzying On The Keys by Emilio Merone
    • 0:41
    Cheerful solo piano piece that blends the playful energy of ragtime with the rhythmic flair of stride ..
    Light and delightful piano tune that exudes grace and charm.
    A funny and humorous little piece performed by French accordion, funny percussion and brass.
    Silent Film 3 by Rick Dickert
    • 1:50
    A nostalgic solo stride piano piece in ragtime inspired by the classic piano roll style of the early 20th
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    Dance-floor entrance

    Retro+Piano+Positive

    Examples: Guests step onto a period dance floor

    Try Retro, Piano and Positive beneath a dance-floor entrance; compare the described stride piano and drums with the movement before shortlisting.

    Try Charleston Cabaret: Featuring a playful stride piano, a steady double bass.

    Archive narration

    Retro+Piano+Bright

    Examples: A narrator introduces dated photographs and documents

    For archive narration, compare instrumental 1920s music with the ragtime piano example. Keep spoken dates clear and let the quieter passage carry documents and old photographs.

    Try Old Radio: Imagine to watch a funny scene from a.

    Stride piano listening

    Retro+Piano+Carefree

    Examples: Listen to piano while browsing family photo albums

    Play Retro, Piano and Carefree candidates while browsing photographs; replay a passage to check how the piano feels on repeat before shortlisting.

    Try Silent Film: Upbeat solo stride piano reminiscent of silent film accompaniment..

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    Cinematic+Piano+Easy-going

    Examples: Product details alternate with café lifestyle shots

    Set Cinematic, Piano and Easy-going beside a lifestyle product montage; compare the described horns and rhythmic drums with your cuts before selecting a candidate.

    Try Swing And Shine: features groovy piano, atmospheric trumpets and saxophone, and rhythmic drums.

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    Ragtime+Piano+Animated

    Examples: A pursuer rounds corners in a comic chase

    Use Ragtime, Piano and Animated for a silent-film chase; check whether the suggested madcap pace fits the action, then shortlist against a calmer alternative.

    Try Tap Room Rag: Suggests madcap antics or possibly chase scene..

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