1980s Music

FAQ – 80s Music

What makes a track feel authentically 1980s in a modern edit?
Start with a steady drum machine pulse, chorus or shimmer on guitars, and a warm synth bass. One clean motif does more than stacked layers and keeps room for captions.

Which tempos work for product B-roll, fashion, and fitness videos?
Product B-roll sits well at 90–105 BPM. Fashion and lifestyle clips feel confident at 100–115 BPM. Fitness and highlight reels can push 110–124 BPM with simple fills for easy cutting.

Instrumental bed or a short song hook for the intro?
A short hook helps branding at the start or end. For the main section, instrumental beds keep narration and details clear, especially when specs or prices appear on screen.

How do I mix the soundtrack so VO and titles stay readable?
Keep music 6–9 dB under speech, use controlled highs, and time cuts on bar lines. Leave a small breath before key lines so names and numbers land cleanly.

What track length fits reels, ads, and longer recaps?
Reels work with 12–30 seconds and a tidy tag. Ads feel right at 30–60 seconds. Recaps prefer a 1–2 minute bed that loops neatly and returns to the original ending.

Can I use these cues as background in offices or retail spaces?
Pick mid-tempo tracks with soft highs and moderate bass. Keep levels below conversation so the room feels lively without getting sharp or tiring.