Cinematic 2839 Electronica 1637 Classical 1091 Experimental 872 Lounge/Relax 759 Contemporary 728 Pop 675 Piano 600 Atmos 585 Rock 477 Dance/Club 452 Modern 386 HipHop/Rap 383 World 352 Unclassifiable 311 Folk 265 Funk 234 Jazz 230 FX/Sounds 227 Holiday 175 Silent Film Score 138 Metal 138 Musical 86 Drum & Bass 74 African 73 Voiceover 68 Latin 60 Radio Drama 60 Ballroom dancing 59 Blues 53 Dubstep 46 Reggae 38 Polka 22 Ska 4

Contemporary

Contemporary music is a genre that encompasses a wide range of styles and sounds, often described as current or modern, and is opposite of classical music. It can include genres such as pop, rock, electronic, experimental, and avant-garde. Pop is characterized by catchy melodies and simple harmonies, rock by heavy electric instruments, electronic by use of technology and looping, and experimental by use of unconventional techniques and sounds. Contemporary music is used in popular media, entertainment industry, advertising, live performances, and for personal enjoyment.

Free Contemporary music

Lasting Hope
15k      566    72    02:23
Lasting Hope
Kevin MacLeod
Minimal percussion gives a subtle edge to the smooth synth line.
02:23
Past The Edge
45k      2k    182    01:18
Past The Edge
Kevin MacLeod
Mysterious cinematic music, perfect as background music for you dangerous, epic environment.
01:18
Danger Storm
86k      3k    194    03:15
Danger Storm
Kevin MacLeod
Electronic music with a touch of 8bit humor, funk, grooving, what? I don't really know.
03:15
Smoother Move
13k      485    45    04:38
Smoother Move
Kevin MacLeod
Super rubato piano solo.
04:38
Honey Bee
33k      1k    106    00:57
Honey Bee
Kevin MacLeod
The electric piano alternates between playing the rhythm and creating a sliding melody, while trumpets sound in the background, sometimes stealing the melody. The percussion makes for a toe-tapping good time. This is useful for the closing segment of a TV show, game, or transition. Cleanly loopable.
00:57
Gold Rush
27k      1k    88    00:47
Gold Rush
Kevin MacLeod
Peppy piano duet.
00:47
Background #3 103
2k      40    17    02:23
Background #3 103
Lilo Sound
02:23
Zigzag
82k      3k    197    03:45
Zigzag
Kevin MacLeod
Electronic funk, or something! Very experimental.
03:45
Crowd Hammer
53k      2k    197    03:27
Crowd Hammer
Kevin MacLeod
Suspenseful cinematic music with medieval elements. Also very mysterious.
03:27
Awaiting Return
12k      449    54    01:45
Awaiting Return
Kevin MacLeod
Piano derivative of Holst's "Thaxted".
01:45
Riptide
27k      1k    86    05:33
Riptide
Kevin MacLeod
Straight-up two guitar rock with a few variations. Good background... not the kind of things you'd sit and listen to on its own merit! Or... is it...?
05:33
Danse Morialta
24k      891    100    03:56
Danse Morialta
Kevin MacLeod
Simple, simple, effective piano piece. This one is hard to pin down emotionally, so I marked it at both somber and uplifting. It is really quite good... though not quite Satie.<br>This piece of music is. <A HREF="http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=2027118">available in an uncompressed format here</A>.
03:56
Tempting Secrets
57k      2k    234    03:02
Tempting Secrets
Kevin MacLeod
Relaxing cinematic music with a lot of suspense.
03:02
Jarvic 8
13k      470    68    04:17
Jarvic 8
Kevin MacLeod
Solo bass with a looping pedal. Starts with looping percussives.<BR>
04:17
Efter Storm
2k      40    22    03:13
Efter Storm
Alexander Nakarada
Lyrics taken from an old Norwegian poem. Instrumental version included in the zip file when you buy the extended license
03:13