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Quirky Jerky

Quirky Jerky

STYE489 · David Godfrey
A fun and lighthearted album of quirky cues in a variety of styles. From Acoustic, Rock and Electronica you can rest assure that this release is silly to the max. Perfect for comedy and kids shows.
Cues13
ReleasedMay 2016

Tracks

13 main mixes
Fair Side Fun
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:38·4 versions
KidsCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Fairground-flavoured comedy cue built on bouncy organ, wah wah guitar and a walking bass, with woodblock and xylophone accents punctuating the beat. Bright and unhurried across its two and a half minutes, it stays cheerful rather than frantic, ideal for a carnival scene or a character wandering into trouble.

KidsCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunMid TempoUp BeatChildrens MusicFolkHappyPlayful
2:38
Down Low
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:24·2 versions
KidsCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Funky, jazz-tinged sneak with trombone taking the lead over wah wah guitar, woodblock and a tight bass groove. The shortest of the funk-leaning cues here, its title suggests tiptoeing and lurking, so it fits stealth gags, snooping and reveal beats.

KidsCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunMid TempoUp BeatChildrens MusicFunkHappyPlayful
2:24
Slick Tricks
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:32·4 versions
Kids, Hip HopCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Hip hop-leaning playful cue with a programmed beat, round bass, synth stabs and wah guitar, sweetened by xylophone and vibraphone. Cheeky and confident in tone, it suits skill montages, mischief and anything with a swagger.

KidsHip HopCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunSlowMid TempoChildrens MusicHip-HopHappyPlayful
2:32
Jokes On You
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:47·3 versions
Kids, RockChildish, Chill, Comedy

The laid-back, mellow entry on the album: relaxed drums, easy bass, clean guitar and electric piano at a chilled amble. Sleepy and gently comic rather than energetic, it works for lazy-afternoon scenes and mildly sarcastic punchlines.

KidsRockChildishChillComedyFeel GoodFunSlowMid TempoChildrens MusicFolkRelaxingLaid Back
2:47
Its a Draw
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:22·3 versions
Kids, RockCheerful, Childish, Comedy

A country-rock hoedown romp with driving drums, bouncing bass and rowdy guitar, and the shortest cue in the set at 2:22. Its stand-off title and stomping feel suit comic showdowns, races that end in a tie and rural chase gags.

KidsRockCountryCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunMid TempoUp BeatChildrens MusicFolkSouthern RockHappy
2:22
Goofin Off
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:50·4 versions
KidsCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Silly rock-flavoured novelty cue with drums, bass and electric guitar plus kazoo-style wazoo and male vocals carrying the fooling-around theme. The presence of a lead vocal makes it a foreground choice for messing-about montages rather than dialogue underscore.

KidsCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunMid TempoChildrens Music50s RockRockabillyHappyPlayful
2:50
Right Side Up
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:08·4 versions
KidsChildish, Emotional, Feel Good

Short and sweet, pairing a light programmed beat and bass with synth and picked banjo for an oddly touching, wobbly charm. At just over two minutes and tagged emotional as well as silly, it fits small triumphs, first attempts and tender comic moments.

KidsChildishEmotionalFeel GoodFunHappyUp BeatChildrens MusicBreakbeatSweetPlayfulQuirky
2:08
Back Home
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:39·5 versions
Kids, CountryCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Homespun country shuffle with acoustic guitar, banjo, jaw harp, bass and drums, boinging along with a warm and sentimental edge. The homecoming title and emotional tag point to reunions, rural travel and end-of-episode resolutions.

KidsCountryCheerfulChildishComedyEmotionalFeel GoodMid TempoChildrens MusicFolkFunHappyPlayful
2:39
Circus Train
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:38·4 versions
KidsCheerful, Childish, Comedy

Rolling, travelling cue with slide guitar and dobro over drums, bass, organ and kazoo-like wazoo, giving it a rickety big-top-on-the-move character. Cheerful and comic throughout, it suits circus footage, wandering characters and slapstick journeys.

KidsCheerfulChildishComedyFeel GoodFunMid TempoChildrens MusicFolkHappyPlayfulQuirky
2:38
Cotton Candy
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:36·2 versions
KidsChildish, Feel Good, Playful

Weirder and woozier than its neighbours: a programmed beat and bass with organ, wah guitar and sound effects colouring the groove. Strange and playful rather than straightforwardly happy, it fits oddball inventions, dream logic and surreal comic detours.

KidsChildishFeel GoodPlayfulQuirkySillySlowMid TempoChildrens MusicWeirdStrangeBeat
2:36
Funky Time
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:18·3 versions
KidsChildish, Feel Good, Playful

A compact synth-funk workout with beat, bass, wah guitar and FX, leaning on the strange side of playful. At 2:18 it is one of the shortest cues here, useful for tight comic montages and quick-turnaround edits.

KidsChildishFeel GoodPlayfulQuirkySillyMid TempoChildrens MusicWeirdStrangeBeatBass
2:18
What To Wear
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:08·1 versions
Kids, ClassicalChildish, Emotional, Feel Good

The orchestral outlier: pizzicato strings and cello over a light beat, tiptoeing with a storybook-classical wit. Brief at 2:08 and tagged for first steps, it suits indecision gags, dressing-up scenes and small characters attempting big things.

KidsClassicalChildishEmotionalFeel GoodFirst StepsHappySlowMid TempoChildrens MusicChamberPlayfulQuirky
2:08
Jokes on You NO DRUMS
STYE489 · Quirky Jerky · David Godfrey
2:47
Kids, RockChildish, Chill, Comedy

Drumless version of the laid-back rock cue, leaving bass, clean guitar and electric piano to carry the mellow amble across the full 2:47. Without the kit it sits further back, making it a useful bed under narration or dialogue where the groove would otherwise intrude.

KidsRockChildishChillComedyFeel GoodFunSlowMid TempoChildrens MusicFolkRelaxingLaid Back
2:47

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