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)"
Relationship where one person is committing more than the other and questioning why the other person has more interest in someone else when he doesn't treat her nearly as well. Ballad with a strong hook and melodic chorus, and a string section on the bridge. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
A song about finding love in todays environment of social media, information overload, and online dating. Modern rock with a country flair, rocking string section at the end. Electric violin, string section, electric guitar, bass, drums, acoustic guitar, vocal harmony. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Story of a person who recently lost their partner suddenly and without warning. Coping with the pain and the questions from friends and family, and questioning why this would happen to them. Down- to mid-tempo, big chorus, vocal harmony, string section. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
About a person who wants to be in a relationship but is not having any luck. An endless search for love. Ballad, acoustic, intimate, personal. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
A grand and cinematic piece; very emotional and rousing. The first half is subtle and touching, but with beautiful and emotive thoughts. The track then rises to a crescendo at about 01:00 and takes on a more epic, dramatic feel. Passionate, inspiring and eternal. Good for grand adventures, Western / American heartland. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Somewhere between classical and contemporary, this track has a sense of truth, sincerity and hope. Subtly inspiring in a somewhat restrained and dignified way. Melodic, heartening and classy. Good for messages about hope and the human condition. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Somewhere between Ambient and contemporary music, this track has a somewhat introspective, soul searching feel. Subtly melodic, transparent, thoughtful and insightful, and with a sense of hope and sincerity, this track will go well with many types of projects, from film & drama underscore to important messages about society, nature and more. Also for political messages, educational projects. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Introspective piano instrumental. Sparse notes over a soft strings and synth bed. Portrait of loneliness or melancholia. Empty and pensive, yet hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A classical sounding piece featuring piano and strings. Haunting and beautiful, romantic, delicate and fragile. Good for romantic drama, historical drama. A slight sense of old Europe, perhaps France or just a European influence. Slightly melancholic, but warm, heartfelt and emotional. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
It is late afternoon in the big city and winter is almost here. The piano establishes the gentle and somewhat playful main theme as strings accompany. The entire orchestra joins in and crescendos until we are left with the final stretch of the journey home after a long day. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Full orchestral cityscape theme. The positive side of city life as a joyful musical romp through Central Park. Emotions such as fun, excitement, joy and wonder fill this cue. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]
Fast tempo cue with a nod to the non-stop action-filled cartoons of yesterday. Full orchestra with standout playfulness. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 120 BPM]
Slow, emotional piano is joined by strings and brass for crescendo impact driving home the emotion of triumph. The cue finishes with a restatement of the main piano theme accompanied by woodwinds. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Abstract lyric about alcohol, drug addiction, mental health. Features choral vocal harmonies with nylon string guitar and drums and bass, mid tempo indie music with an uplifting feel. Also available as an Instrumental version; this version gives the track a whole other use, with a laid-back country / folk groove making it suitable for nature, outdoors and leisure with a homely feel. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Lyrics with a number theme about lost love, leaving home. Features pop harmonies, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer piano, electric piano, drums , bass guitar, up-tempo, happy, fun. Also available as an Instrumental version, which makes for a nice, bright but easy-going, acoustic pop track. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Surreal lyric about lost love, break ups. Features male vocal with acoustic guitar and violin and cello. Three part vocal harmonies. Feeling of heartache, sadness. Also available in an instrumental version, which works well as an earthy / acoustic folk tune with mellotron and acoustic guitars. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
Fun lyric about rockets and space. Features electric guitar, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond organ, electric piano, drums , bass guitar, Vocoder. Upbeat, fun, adventurous. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Lyric about leaving home. Features Roland synths, electric piano. Drums, hand claps, percussion, harmonies, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar. Upbeat, fun, indie, alternative. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A soaring arrangement that builds into blissful layers of cello and voice. Soulful, dreamy and reflective, this beautiful piece is played by professional cellist, Shena Power who has played on other Elliot Simons tracks, The Cairn Stones, Mountain Lake and Celtic Requiem. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 54 BPM]
Ethereal modern Jazz, understated and mellow throughout featuring alto sax, piano, upright bass, congas and drums. The drums and percussion give it a world music flavor, a touch latin and african. Quiet nights, relaxing moods, thoughtful moments, peaceful and contemplative journeys. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A Jazz ballad influenced by Miles Davis. Tender, hearfelt and romantic moments contrast against a slightly more tense, uncertain and melancholy theme in the B section. Performed by a quartet of trumpet, piano, bass and drums with a lyrical, subtle and relaxing mood throughtout. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Somewhere between smooth jazz, acoustic pop, downtempo chill-out, this track has both a positive and a slightly melancholic feel. Jazzy chords combine with simple acoustic guitar melodies and a syncopated drum groove. Emotive and atmospheric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Drawing on pop, R&B, chill, lounge, hip-hop and jazz, this slow- to mid-tempo track has a rich atmosphere and a lush sound texture of guitars, bass, electric piano, smooth pads and occasional jazz trumpet. Tasteful and slick; suitable for many types of media, from corporate to drama. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Uplifting piano music for corporate, commercials and other media projects. Repetitive and organic music recorded with piano, harp, strings, and bass with a positive, optimistic feeling. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Soft music track recorded on piano, clarinet and strings. Nice for sensitive and delicate situations. This slow and warm music will fit well in drama, personal stories and cinematic projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Pop, rock, unplugged, Acoustic Baritone guitar and six string play a duet of storytelling emotions. This track feels like indie film, documentary, Nature, Discovery. Like its title it’s moody and dark, mysterious, picture finding a secret place with its own flowing river. Can be used for many types of video, underscoring the mood. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Solo Piano. This track fits under picture well requiring a solo instrument with plenty of overall mood and tone. Acoustic piano processed to create a playful yet gentle and emotional effective piece. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Orchestral piano and string with light instrumentation, guitar and light percussion, real bass guitar. This track feels emotional and positive. Expecting positive change and blends world with pop and classical elements to help put the exclamation point on your ad or product. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Synths, guitars and drums combine to create this warm and full sounding pop/rock track which bears some similarity to coldplay's latest material. Uplifting and soaring, this track could help to add a little extra energy to your production. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
A climactic and progressive rock track with intermingled guitars that hover over a bed of sound, which is accompanied by drums and bass. Melodic and inspirational, this track could be great for adding emotion to your projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A melodic and positive pop rock track with drums, bass, synths and layered guitars combining to create a full sound. Driving and positive track, this track has a sense of direction and purpose. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A somewhat melancholic soft rock track with a repetitive piano phrase that is backed up with drums, played with hot-rods, bass, and guitars. While it has a melancholy feel, there is still a sense of hope and positivity towards the end of the track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Reconciliation, forgiveness and hope. All these emotions are here in this track. Originally written for a scene in which a father visits the grave of his wife and son in a bid for atonement. A slow and touching piece that blends electric guitars, thick pads sounds with strings to create a powerful wall of sound. Great for montage sequences and for moving the story along without being too intrusive. The slow, gentle nature of the music makes it well suited to work underneath dialogue too. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
An assured and confident acoustic indie track with lively strings to stir the emotions. Great for scenes and videos of achievements, accomplishments and successes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A reflective piece lead by a restrained piano with hints of both happiness and sorrow, all combined to produce a nostalgic mood. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A Meditative piece that works on a number of levels. It can underscore a wide range of emotions ranging from contemplative, sorrow, regret, content and even romance. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A mixture of emotions can be felt during this track; wonderment, hope, enchantment, fantasy and reflection. The natural space created by the music make it accommodating to a variety of scenes such as big landscape shots, montages and scenes with dialogue. Instruments include piano, strings, horns and synths. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Influenced by the Breaking Bad soundtrack, dark, ambient, exotic and a touch quirky featuring resonator guitar, percussion, strings and fx. Drawing elements from south west america, world music and cinematic effects this is great for tv and film drama scores and themes, documentaries and travel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A Russian Winter is a calm, colorful journey. It features the full orchestra, highlighting every woodwind, brass and string instrument at some point. It’s filled with variety, yet melodically consistent. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This is true romance, the classic way. A beautiful evening at the beach, looking up at the stars. Features a beautiful woodwind and strings melody with lush piano arpeggios. Suitable for a romantic trailer or a special moment in a production. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This piece has many mixed emotions, including a sense of sorrow, but also a sense of beauty. It’s purely string orchestra with lovely counterpoint melodies. It’s the story of a protagonist leaving something they’ve always loved. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
If Peter from Family Guy had a dream, it would probably sound like this. Atmospheric cloudy string harmonies and lazy brass melodies accompanied by sax, slowly turning bluesy until a final Chicago-style jazz ending. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A romantic, sincere and caring track featuring acoustic guitar, piano and lush strings. Emotional / Loving / Caring / Hopeful. Think eternal love, family values, beauty and harmony. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A romantic, sincere and caring track featuring acoustic guitar, piano and lush strings. Emotional / Loving / Caring / Hopeful, with a slight melancholic, mellow feel. Beautiful acoustic guitar melodies. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
This track blends influences from classical, ambient and new-age genres into a light, mellow and beautiful melody. Light / Natural beauty / Harmony. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
A stirring and uplifting pop/rock track with layered guitars, driving drums and piano. Strong but not overpowering, this track is well suited to motivational, uplifting and positive projects as well many more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 BPM]
A soft and natural sounding track made with the simplicity of acoustic guitars, piano, organ and a bell melody. Subtle yet meaningful, this track could make a great bed for many projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 74 BPM]
A positive and light pop track with a repetitive piano phrase that is accompanied by acoustic and electric guitars, drums and bass. Lighthearted and friendly, this track could help to add that positive appeal to your projects. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
A cinematic and moody piano piece, in a similar style to Thomas Newman. Open and poignant, this track is packed with emotion and will add an extra dimension to projects looking for a thoughtful and reflective feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
An emotional rock track that has a quiet and thoughtful and atmospheric opening section with intertwining guitar parts. From then the track gradually builds to an epic and almost ethereal climax. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
