{"id":9176,"date":"2026-02-18T17:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/?p=9176"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:16:00","slug":"royalty-free-track-poofy-reel-by-kevin-macleod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/royalty-free-track-poofy-reel-by-kevin-macleod\/","title":{"rendered":"Royalty-free track spotlight: &#8220;Poofy Reel&#8221; by Kevin MacLeod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re after a quirky burst of offbeat funk, this track delivers in style. Taken from the ever-reliable Kevin MacLeod catalogue, it brings just the right amount of playful groove to elevate your content effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About the artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/2026\/02\/885865e7-macleod-01-facdacf3c1e2427090460217e21727d99da78706cbdaf98b8701a54afab20dc0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9178 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/2026\/02\/885865e7-macleod-01-facdacf3c1e2427090460217e21727d99da78706cbdaf98b8701a54afab20dc0.jpg 960w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/2026\/02\/885865e7-macleod-01-facdacf3c1e2427090460217e21727d99da78706cbdaf98b8701a54afab20dc0-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/routenote-licensing-blog\/2026\/02\/885865e7-macleod-01-facdacf3c1e2427090460217e21727d99da78706cbdaf98b8701a54afab20dc0-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin MacLeod is an American composer and music producer whose work has become one of the most widely used libraries of royalty-free music in the world. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1972, MacLeod has composed over 2,000 original pieces and is often described as <em>arguably the most prolific composer you\u2019ve never heard of<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His extensive catalogue, which is available on RouteNote Licensing, spans multiple genres from cinematic scores and epic themes to ambient, electronic, and funk-fueled works. His music has been featured in literally millions of videos, as well as thousands of film and TV placements. It&#8217;s safe to say that Kevin MacLeod is the go-to source for content creators and filmmakers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About the track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Kevin MacLeod track sits confidently in the funky groove camp, driven by an infectious stop\u2013start rhythm that instantly grabs attention. A persistent strummed guitar riff lays down the foundation, while wah-wah Fender Rhodes accents add a playful, slightly quirky edge. The shuffle groove carries smoothly throughout, only easing back toward the close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its undeniable funk, the track avoids bold melodic statements or dramatic shifts, making it an excellent background music bed. It enhances your visuals without distracting from dialogue or narrative flow. With its retro TV drama soundtrack vibe, it adds character, style, and just the right touch of cool to any video, effortlessly elevating your content\u2019s overall feel. No wonder it&#8217;s one of Kevin&#8217;s most popular tracks on RouteNote Licensing. Just don&#8217;t ask us about the title&#8217;s meaning???<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Implying a retro feel<\/li><li>Promoting cool products<\/li><li>Title sequences (edited down)<\/li><li>Suspenseful montages<\/li><li>Adding drama, mystery and suspense<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen here:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/track\/sense-of-music \"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/track\/poofy-reel\">https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/track\/poofy-reel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Download this track and thousands more with unlimited access to our music library for just $4.99. <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/signup\">Sign up<\/a> to RouteNote Licensing today and create without limits.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re after a quirky burst of offbeat funk, this track delivers in style. Taken from the ever-reliable Kevin MacLeod catalogue, it brings just the right amount of playful groove to elevate your content effortlessly. About the artist Kevin MacLeod is an American composer and music producer whose work has become one of the most widely used libraries of royalty-free music in the world. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1972, MacLeod has composed over 2,000 original pieces and is often described as arguably the most prolific composer you\u2019ve never heard of. 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