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)"
Electro-Ambient, Downtempo, Chill-Out grooves. Warm / Quirky / Pretty / Calm. [Tempo: Slow / 90 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 melancholy yet heroic piece with piano, pulsing strings and drums. Supports a bruised feeling of determination. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]
A song about unrequited love. It has bitterness to it and builds up instrumental layers gradually. A catchy chorus that eventually leads into a climactic middle 8th. Instruments include violin, trombone, drums, piano and male and female vocals. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Melodramatic track that is introspective and delicate reflection of the past. Thoughtful, melancholic, nostalgic, it goes well as underscore for film & TV drama, film scenes etc. [Tempo: Slow / 66 BPM]
A quiet reflective track in the style of Schindler’s List that will work for scenes of pain, grief, weeping and sorrow. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Melancholic, emotional, slightly sad piano solo. Change in tempo. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
An easy-going, light pop / ambient pop / chill-out track featuring mellow Rhodes piano, lush pads and a relaxed drum beat. Feelgood, relaxed, comforting. Green values, family friendly, eco friendly and with a bright, positive outlook. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Reflective, somewhat dreamy and hazy, acoustic folk / americana. Performed live on acoustic guitar and an old upright piano, with a nostalgic, mellow sound. Good for drama, storytelling, real life stories, melancholic and/or thoughtful content. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
A love song that starts softly with gentle acoustic guitar and male vocal. Building up into uplifting chorus with strings, piano and many vocals. Instrumental version also available. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
Vocal pop/ballad, love lyrics. Sparse R&B drums, male vocal. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 44 BPM]
A serene thoughtful underscore set on a rainy afternoon. A man walking through a peaceful neighborhood suddenly encounters danger. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]
Live performed solo piano piece - happy and light, optimistic and playful. Waiting for a friend on the Platform of Kings Cross Station in London just before Xmas, it was amazing watching all the people gathering and meeting each other as friends and family were reunited for the festivities. Lots of people were giving each other "Hugs" and the general excitement was captivating. Occasionally watching the body language of reunited friends you could see serious / sad interludes in the flowing conversations which is reflected in the minor section. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
Vocal pop-rock / singer-songwriter track from Jamestown Story. Unplugged acoustic style, with guitar and male vocal. [Tempo: Medium / 130 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 mellow, acoustic underscore with acoustic guitars and a rich, lush string section. Dreamy, a little wistful and ethereal. Thoughtful, insightful and reflective. Suitable for fantasy, drama, discovery and much more. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A crossover RnB / pop track with elements of Roots and blues. Available both as a vocal and an instrumental version. Catchy and melodic. [Tempo: Medium / 74 BPM]
This track is minimalist in style. Solo piano with an emotional beginning and a positive overall feel. This piece has a solution oriented sound for a very friendly yet assertive story to be told against its backdrop of inspiring mood and flavor.Very open and forgiving sound combined with thoughfulness. [Tempo: Medium / 53 BPM]
A tasteful mix between smooth, summerly chillout grooves and R&B Funk. From the breezy and mellow feel of the verse part, the chorus part picks up the groove and introduces a funk guitar. Good for holiday, travel, summer time and enjoyment. [Tempo: Medium / 96 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]
Emotional and affecting piano melody with a calming touch. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Mid-tempo guitar rock. Driving, steady rhythm, good forward motion. Positive and friendly, with acoustic and electric guitars [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
An emotive, melancholic soundtrack piece for drama or melodrama. Bleak / Cold / Isolation / Regret. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
A subtle and reflective underscore for film / TV. Piano and strings. Gentle, innocent, fragile, pretty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Emotive, Passionate, Soaring. Wonderment / Epiphany / Awakening. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A soft piano-led emotional track with bursts of cinematic orchestral stabs and swells to accompany this dramatic piece. Perfect for trailers and emotion-driven visuals. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Vocal pop / singer-songwriter ballad. Simple piano arrangement, beautiful vocal melody. Male lead vocal and occasional female harmonic vocal. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
A beautiful solo piano ballad. Tender, understated, poignant, perhaps regretful or vulnerable music track. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 56 BPM]
An expressive and very cinematic theme led by a chinese flute and gamelan, resulting in a strong asian/chinese/japanese cinema sound. Very heroic and emotive. Think The Last Samurai. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Melancholic, dark, semi-orchestral Latin feel. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 52 BPM]
Slow, dreamy Americana / Acoustica with a haunting, solemn, sound. Beautiful and introspective, melancholic and nostalgic. Acoustic guitar and an old upright piano with a very nostalgic sound. Available with or without vocal 'oooh' part. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
An emotive and heartening pop-rock music track. A mellow and easy verse part gives way to a more intense, passionate chorus part with layers of guitars. Sincere / emotional / powerful music. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Very peaceful & thoughtful piano-lead orchestral-pop tune.Tugs at your heartstrings- makes your mind drift back to what might have been or forward to what the future could hold. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Opening on a simple, dark and haunting piano theme that grows in complexity over time, introducing cell and guitar motifs and ending with a quiet intensity. Moody / Intense / Subtle. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 118 BPM]
A short, pretty, romantic easy-listening piece. Suitable for family, love, friendships and daytime TV. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 72 BPM]
A beautiful, haunting, emotional and loving theme played on Indian flute with soft pads. Atmospheric, evocative and ethereal. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A fragile, tender and soaring cinematic soundtrack piece with full orchestra arrangement. This music track is tender, graceful and somewhat sorrowful / wistful. It rises to a more passioate / epic feel at around 01:40. Great love. Amazing feats. Unlikely heroes. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 65 BPM]
This orchestral / cinematic piece contains elements of light and dark, and ranges from the understated, touching and fragile, to the grand, dramatic and passionate. The track can easily be edited to fit the timing of your scenes, and it will go well with passion, adventure, fantasy, epic love, and more. [Tempo: Slow / 115 BPM]
Cool piano, marimba, bass, and drums in the style of American Beauty give a feeling of sophistication, drama, movement and determination. Energy builds to a tight ending and a reflective coda. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
A sincere, warm and close, guitar jazz/blues performed on two electric guitars. Emotional, expressive, reflective. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 64 BPM]
A solemn and heartfelt underscore for film / TV. Piano and strings. Fragile, tender, emotional. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A mournful pop ballad about a love lost. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
This is a darker acoustic song with male vocals about dealing with the consequences of being an addict/alcoholic. This is a very lyrical song with a lot of meaning. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Dramatic and Tragic cinematic film soundtrack with a heroic feel, orchestral strings and grand piano accompanied by synth pads evoke the deepest emotional feelings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Lonely clarinet plays a longing melody over strings, followed by piano telling the story of someone who defies the odds. Could also work for a romantic scene. Bittersweet yet building to a victorious climax. [Tempo: Very slow / 61 BPM]
A very inspirational and emotional track in an alternative rock style. Similar to U2. Great for modern drama with an urban touch. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 105 BPM]
Pop/Rock track with the wonderful vocal of Tara Lynn Simon. Christian / religious lyrics. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
This track is a bit hard to categorize. It's a very emotional and melodic piece based on a string section, bells and electronic percussion. The purposefully staccato electronic sounding drums interact with the tender and expressive string section to create a unique and captivating sonic imagery. The composition itself is a bittersweet, loving but also sorrowful aria. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Beautiful vocal ballad / singer-songwriter material, with male vocals. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 BPM]
Solo piano. Fragile, pretty, melancholic. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
