Music for Drama and Personal Stories is a wide ranging description, since you can arguably use anything from hard rock to solo piano or solo cello music to illustrate personal stories. But we've tried to represent tracks here that have a certain emotional, introspective, or thoughtful side to it. Be it independent rock or orchestral / classical based music, you should find music here with an introspective feel; something that you would want to use when you are telling stories about people and their lives. This music also tends to be background music / underscores, rather than up-front music, although there are exceptions as some pop/rock music go well with personal dramas (e.g. "Grey's Anatomy)"
Romance Anonymous is a traditional classical piece originally composed by an unknown composer for guitar and craftfully arranged and performed by Yuri Sazonoff and his chamber orchestra. 100% live recording, no synths or samples. There are edits with and without woodwinds. (Trad./Arr: Y Sazonoff) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A kalimba pattern with a single note piano motif begin this piece. An ethereal bell and flute theme then replace the piano giving it a floating and magical quality. The chorus section moves the passion up a notch, giving an upbeat, uplifting and motivational lift. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 108 BPM]
Pulsating opening with synth, u2 guitar and a clever drum fill bring us into this solid and melodic track. This solid groove will have you tapping your feet while humming the bright and fun melody. Throughout the last chorus some fantastic live drum fills compliment the ending to a feel good and upbeat track. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
This track opens with a pulsing synth riff and classical choir singing a haunting melody. Joined by ethnic cinematic drums which grow in intensity and power, ending in an epic finale. Haunting and plaintive yet never too sinister. [Tempo: Medium / 68 BPM]
A lonely piano starts this track followed by a beautiful atmospheric string and synth chorus. The track then settles into a minor piano with drum loop. The second chorus builds on the first with more pulsating rhythms followed by a subdued middle 8 and final chorus. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Starting with a plaintive echoed guitar, the tracks then progresses with synthesizer textures, electric piano and light percussion. For light, thoughtful and pensive moments. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 79 BPM]
Nice and laid back acoustic guitar led track. Simple and effective live drums with a 6-8 time signature give this track an organic, natural sound and rolling/happy feel. The countryside, sunny days and the simple life are what this track is all about. [Tempo: Medium / 55 BPM]
Contemporary jazz music recorded with piano trio, real acoustic instruments. Very slow at the begining with no rhythm, and Double Bass and piano solos with a slow and gentle Rhythm. Modern but easy listening with a simple melody. [Tempo: Slow / 108 BPM]
A dreamy and ethereal cinematic soundtrack. Smooth layered guitar parts and live cello sound. Great as a film underscore and video soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Classical piano, solo piano. Sad, sorrowful, solemn. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Jazzy piece of piano trio music recorded with real acoustic instruments in 3/4 rhythm. Long Double Bass solo intro. Very easy listening and contemporary will be great for background, ambient and lounge style, smooth jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 122 BPM]
A light contemporary pop track with pleasant piano melodies and a soft production. Good for easy days, positive feelings, green values, family and friendships, new beginnings. Hopeful / emotional / mellow / caring. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Sensuous, passionate, tender, heat, smoky, lust, soothing, hypnotic, intense, aesthetic. Exotic world feeling, angelic and mystical. A sense of the foreign, exotic, far away lands. Tabla, shaku, pads, synths, strings, solo male and female vocals, piano. [Tempo: Medium / 78 BPM]
A delicate and somewhat mystical waltz with an Italian or Sicilian flavor. Has a sense of something personal, introspective, touching. Like an unfolding story. Elegant and fragile. Features violin, trumpet and accordion. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A fragile and touching European / Italian / Sicilian track featuring mandolin, violin, harp and strings. Subtle drums join later. A sense of turmoil and perhaps pain, a fragile beauty. Good for historical dramas and more. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]
A fragile and introspective, melancholic and longing acoustic track with a sense of old Europe / Italy / France / Sicily or other traditional European culture. Sparse sound with acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin and solemn trumpet, backed by sparse jazz drums and upright bass. A feeling of loss or hopelessness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
A moody and elegant piece with a strong European / Traditional Europe flavour. Perhaps Italy or Sicily, but could also be France, Hungary, or Eastern Europe influences. Solo violin, accordion, mandolin, harp, acoustic guitar. This piece has a sense of sadness and melancholy but also one of hope and togetherness. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
Solemn and sorrowful. Orchestral strings, subtle brass and death bell, later joined by a fragile solo violin. Good for scenes of loss, sorrow, death. Perhaps aftermath of a disaster or a funeral. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A somewhat quirky and intriguing underscore for film or other media. Led by a musical box / toy piano with trumpet and solo violin joining in later. Good for use in film soundtracks, this track has a sense of mystery and mindfulness. [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
A wistful and slightly dark hip hop beat. It's composed of slow broken beats with a sampled piano getting cut on rhythm. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
A chamber orchestra piece, calm and classic. A perfect background music for any warm, cosy and classy image. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
This is a really corny piano song. The notes are slightly delayed and "over reverbed". A nice soundtrack for a "Life isn't so bad after all" scene. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
An orchestral piece for Piano, it's melancholic and romantic feel would give a poetic addition to a colourful video. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A solo piano composition. Romantically calm and poetic, and would appease the craziest video creating an interesting paradox. It's long duration and two breaks evolving melodies will bring a good dose of poetry to your footage. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Acoustic folk - pop - rock - singer/songwriter material, about being in love. Bright, joyful, bouncy. This is a new, updated version of the track Don't Say No by the same artist. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]
Romantic, acoustic ballad with both male and female vocals. (Vocal duet). This track features guest vocals by Whitney Wiatt. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 76 BPM]
Emotive vocal ballad. Slow waltz rhythm, male vocal. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Beautiful vocal pop / ballad, male vocals. Also available as an instrumental mix. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]
Vocal duet featuring male and female vocals (by guest Tammy Schmidt). Vocal / love song. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
Vocal ballad / singer-songwriter material from Jamestown Story / Dane Schmidt. [Tempo: Medium / 160 BPM]
Vocal ballad / singer-songwriter material from Jamestown Story. Acoustic guitar, piano and vocal only. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 106 BPM]
Pop/Acoustic - Singer/Songwriter - about the death of someone close. A new arrangement with only acoustic guitar and vocal. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Vocal pop-rock / light rock with a slightly southern sound. Male vocals. Also available as an instrumental version without the vocals. New arrangement, in an 'unplugged' style. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Acoustic guitar / Dreamy. This minimalist track is very moody and reflective. The acoustic guitars create a mood of introspective dissonance and space. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A short classical piece in the style of Bach. Very minimalist in nature. This track feels moody, somber, dark and haunting, and will fit many types of media. Emotional music that reaches into the unknown. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Acoustic guitars blend together for a mellow smooth vibe, country flavored, Folk inspired duet. The music dances and sways between the landscape of acoustic sound and the positive reflective spirit performed within. Emotional, yet very uplifting and thoughtful makes one relax and feel the connection. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
Nostalgic and tender background music track recorded on piano. Laid-back and smooth this sensitive music will be great for dramatic, loving and melancholic situations. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A powerful, uplifting track that brings to mind the road to overcoming hurdles and moving on from past tragedy. Personal inspiration, corporate success, sacrifice and religious faith. In the style of Coldplay, U2, Keane, The Fray and Hillsong United. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A powerful and emotional build of overcoming obstacles and moving on from turmoil and defeat. Dramatic, reflective and inspiring with soaring strings in the style of Steve Jablonsky, Hans Zimmer, Alex Parker, James Horner and John Williams. [Tempo: Slow / 124 BPM]
Orchestral, underscore, ambient. Dreamy, Calm, Hypnotic. Strings, piano, drums, bass, electronics. [Tempo: Slow / 144 BPM]
This piece of music tells the story of a soldier - specifically the emotions felt from missing their family, being proud to serve and looking ahead to their future. It is a solo piano piece with a subtle patriotic flare underneath. This would sound appropriate with any soldier's story as well as many other dramatic scenes. The music has a positive sound of nostalgia as well. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A piece of celtic music that dramatically illustrates the culture and the beauty of this area of the world - while the music describes a possible conflict that has been going on for a long time - there is always a sound of hope within. Celtic flutes soar along with lush soundscapes. Would work well in travel shows or stories in Ireland or Scotland. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A sorrowful, longful and sad song with octave laden piano over a very warm bass and keyboard. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
Duet of acoustic guitars this track creates a dreamy mood of emotion perfect for video production TV ads that need a sentimental feeling and sense of caring. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Somewhat influenced by the sound of John Mayer, this is a light rock track with a sense of hope and togetherness. Sincere and thoughtful, yet without becoming too soppy. Good material for messages of togetherness, community spirit, hope and aspirations. Universally appealing. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Simple, minimal and ethereal starting with a percussive sound made using the sides and lid of a piano then joined by a gentle, happy and content theme also on piano. For projects with a positive, calming, moving and sensitive nature. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Movie and TV underscore. A dark and gentle melancholy theme with slight moments of hope. Piano arpeggios, beautiful melody on cello with subtle electronic percussion and synth pad. A haunting, tender and dreamy soundtrack for contemporary film. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
A beautiful duet for Piano and Cello for accompanying those special moments in life. Relaxing, tender, calm and serene great for happy occasions, romance, weddings, nature, nostalgia, tv and film dramas, contemporary dance, sophisticated and elegant settings etc. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
Story of unrequited love, questioning the reasons the relationship cannot move beyond being a best friend. Coming to terms with reality and feeling confident about moving on. Ballad led by piano and vocals featuring pedal steel guitar. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Driving ballad. Story about a girl who is clearly in love, but refuses to commit to the relationship. Modern country meets AAA singer-songwriter. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
