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Without A Care In The World

Without A Care In The World

STYE534 · Michael McGuill
An album of feel-good positive indie/folk vibes. The perfect soundtrack for indie film trailers, commercials and corporate communications looking to put a smile on people's faces. Summertime vibes all around so go out and have some fun.
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ReleasedMar 2017

Tracks

12 main mixes
Paper Doll Dance
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:29·94 bpm·C·8 versions
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A relaxed 94bpm C major ukulele strum with kalimba sparkle, handclaps, light kit and piano, sitting in an unhurried skipping groove. Its playful, storybook character and longer 3:28 running time make it a workhorse bed for gentle whimsy rather than big lift.

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3:29
Buttercup Bearhugs
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:47·100 bpm·G·9 versions
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Bright G major ukulele pop at 100bpm with xylophone melody, clapped backbeat, bass, guitar and piano — the sweetest and most nursery-toned cue here. Compact at 2:46 with a warm, affectionate feel suited to cuddly, cosy subjects.

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2:47
Jellybean Jig
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:20·140 bpm·G·8 versions
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The fastest cue on the album at 140bpm in G, a scampering ukulele-and-vibraphone romp over clapping percussion and driving bass. Short and busy at 2:19, built for comic chases, speed and slapstick timing.

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2:20
Magic On Monday
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:43·90 bpm·A·12 versions
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An easy-going 90bpm A major ukulele cue with hand percussion, claps, piano and guitar, carrying a touch more emotional warmth than its siblings. The title's start-of-week optimism fits waking-up, routine and small-victory footage across 2:42.

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2:43
With A Happy Heart
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:51·79 bpm·C·15 versions
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The slowest and most tender track at 79bpm in C, led by vibraphone and vibes over soft piano, guitar, bass and light claps. Sentimental rather than bouncy, with an emotional undercurrent that suits reflective, heartfelt storytelling.

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2:51
Secret Shortcake
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:59·110 bpm·A·6 versions
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A perky 110bpm A major groove with vibraphone melody, shaker percussion, claps and rolling bass — mischievous and a little conspiratorial, as the title implies. Just under three minutes and consistently upbeat throughout.

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2:59
Rainbows and Snowflakes
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:24·115 bpm·D flat·12 versions
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Bright 115bpm ukulele pop in D flat, with vibes, percussion, claps, piano and bass building a sunny, wide-eyed lilt. At 3:23 it is one of the longer cues, giving room for a full ad narrative or edited montage.

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3:24
Bubbles and Buttons
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
2:26·100 bpm·A·6 versions
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Compact 2:26 ukulele-and-kalimba cue at 100bpm in A, with vibes, claps, bass and light drums keeping it bubbly and toy-box light. The shortest of the mid-tempo tracks, well sized for a 30- or 60-second cutdown.

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2:26
Apples In Autumn
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:14·125 bpm·G·13 versions
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Mandolin takes the lead here instead of ukulele, giving a folkier 125bpm G major stomp over claps, percussion, bass and piano. Brisk and rustic across 3:14, with harvest-season warmth built into the title.

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3:14
Snowflake Shuffle
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:20·99 bpm·Dm·10 versions
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The only minor-key cue on the album: 99bpm in D minor, guitar and piano over clapped percussion and drums, so the good-natured shuffle carries a wistful shade. Useful when a feel-good scene needs a hint of melancholy or a change of colour at 3:19.

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3:20
Blossom and Butterscotch
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:18·80 bpm·C·9 versions
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A gentle 80bpm C major piece with mandolin, guitar, piano and soft clapped percussion, among the slowest and most emotional cues here. Its unhurried 3:18 makes a good under-narration bed for sincere, sweet-natured material.

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3:18
Funky Freeway
STYE534 · Without A Care In The World · Michael McGuill
3:25·95 bpm·A·7 versions
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The grooviest cue on the record: 95bpm in A with a pocket bassline, clapping percussion, guitar and piano, and strings adding a lift the other tracks don't have. Its road-trip title and 3:24 length suit driving footage and travel montages.

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3:25

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