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)"
Low-key, laid back acoustic and vocals. Wanting to just share a moment with someone you love. Very intimate song, reflecting a live “around the campfire” style performance. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
A set of 6 minimalistic cinematic strings pieces made to function as underscore, background music for drama and storytelling. Each of the 6 cues (parts) share the same sound, but with different chords and hints of melodies, each carrying different moods and emotions. Use at low volume during film scenes, to stay back and create an emotion or mood, without being noticed too much. The sound used is a combination of acoustic strings and synth strings, like much of cinematic / TV drama / film score music uses. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
Progressive ambient, slowly evolving atmospheres, warm pads and textures, arpeggiated synth layers, good for space and time, existence, perception, discovery. [Tempo: Very slow / 118 BPM]
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]
Atmospheric soundscapes with mournful flourishes of a distant flute. Something is simmering beneath the surface... [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Emotional modern pop love songs about marriage and life together. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Eerie, disturbing and suspenseful. Very ambient. Trance-like repetition of short piano phrases punctuated by string swells. Sparse enough to work with a wide variety of visuals. Two versions are presented, one with the piano detuned and chorused, and one with a more traditional piano sound. Can be used with and without strings, and is easily edited. Think Eyes Wide Shut. Good for drama, crime show, mystery, horror, TV, film, thriller. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A piano led ambient track with strings and an atmospheric background which all combine to create a cinematic feel with a sense of the unknown but also an emotive and passionate feel. Slightly dark, but also hopeful, heartening. Introspective, thoughtful and emotional. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]
Soft, slow, spacey & peaceful track which combines simple harp arpeggios with lush strings and ethereal vocal lines. Very calm, haunting, serene & relaxing. Would suit romantic / documentary / dramatic / history type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
Lyric about being dumped by lover, how you must learn from this and be better next time around. Nylon string guitar, vocal harmony, done like James Taylor style. Also available as an Instrumental version which really brings out the acoustic guitar in a folk style. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 73 BPM]
This track starts off as a sultry guitar tune, and ruptures into blazing overdrive guitar textures on the choruses. There is a vocal version, as well as full-length and shorter instrumental versions. The first heavy parts start at around 1:30, so the 60-secs and 30-secs versions only have the slow part. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
A sorrowful and bittersweet music ballad available with Hebrew vocals, or as an instrumental. A summary of the lyrics; a queen is singing her lament and sorrow, what good are all my riches, when I am so sad? The track has a Middle Eastern or Hebrew, Israeli feel and background. Lament, loss, sorrow, regret. The Instrumental version is good for background music for travel, drama, ethnic mood etc. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Acoustic guitar ballad with relaxed and reflective mood. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]
Piano, strings, choir and light percussion in a romantic piece. Melancholy yet hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Edgy, groovy, dramatic track with great urgency that would suit high tension medical drama. Full of nervous energy & suspense. Contains synths, strings, drums & erhu violin. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
Piano / Thoughtful and touching. The second half of the track features experimental drum and bass / electro drum beat. Calm and warm, juxtapositioned against the thoughful and somewhat futuristic element of the electro drums. [Tempo: Medium / 93 BPM]
This track feels like a sunny day in paradise. Duet guitars serenade to a flowing rhythm of fun and relaxation. Certainly creates the mood for a good staycation/vacation of your dreams. Think of this track as a mainstream meets John Mayer instrumental, fun and playful. [Tempo: Medium / 63 BPM]
A delicate and tender solo piano piece. Romantic, gentle. Great as mood music or for use with media. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A weird and quirky drum'n bass / electro track with a positive, uplifting feel. Uptempo electronic drums, funky sub-bass synth lines, with ethereal / swirley pads and light melodics. Relaxed and pleasant, despite the up-tempo feel. Somewhat dreamy, reassuring, comforting. Feelgood Drum & Bass. Use with feelgood nature & discovery footage, busy/active urban scenes, science and technology, space and space travel, and much more. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 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 gently swaying contemporary piano piece. Styled on einaudi, this has light tones along with heavier parts which offer differing dynamics. Freely played, this would be ideal for documentaries or film as a background to someone searching their feelings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Vocal Pop / R&B crossover track, male vocals. RnB / Hip-Hop style drums, catchy chorus, male vocals. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
Pleasant, positive, traditional Flamenco, performed on Spanish guitar with hand clapping. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
A beautifully romantic love theme on solo piano. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
A sorrowful, longful and sad song with octave laden piano over a very warm bass and keyboard. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]
An emotive and catchy piano melody leads the way with a light string accompaniment. Somewhat dark and evolving, yet encouraging and progressive. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
Film soundtrack style piece featuring strings and piano with lush pads, with a rhythmic feel creating a sense of movement or activity. Atmospheric, emotional, a little dreamy. Suitable for many types of film or media productions including drama, fantasy, commercials, audio books and much more. A downtempo drum groove joins in after about 2 minutes. [Tempo: Slow / 118 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, Medium / 110 BPM]
A very dreamy and lovely romantic piece with piano and ambient instruments underscoring anything from love making to a bittersweet homecoming. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
This track transitions from an acoustic guitar to a full band ending. This track would be good for anything with a sad tone. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 154 BPM]
Deep and emotional cinematic music track featuring Piano, Orchestral Strings and Atmospheric Pad and Glockenspiel to create a heartfelt and melancholic musical composition with a "cinema" feel. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
An ambient dramatic track of strings, piano, and pads, reminiscent of the American Beauty and Road to Perdition soundtracks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 68 BPM]
Soaring pop ballad (think Paramore) about the hope to live and not hide behind walls. [Tempo: Slow / 81 BPM]
A powerful Folk song that deals with a father and son relationship. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Solo piano - Pretty, melodic, mellow, slightly playful. [Tempo: Medium / 82 BPM]
A longing, sorrowful and dreamy Aria of sorts, with soft orchestra, piano and artificially generated female vocal. A little bit eerie. Ethereal/dreaming. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
A wholesome and sincere, pop / lite-rock royalty free music track with a memorable melody. Good for family related stories, real lives, real people, real stories. Heartfelt, genuine, caring, heartwarming. Light rock band arrangement with acoustic guitars, piano, drums, bass. TV drama, opening scenes, commercials, titles, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Mid-tempo, melodic, broadcast / corporate track. Inspiring piano, driving/energetic drums and percussion. An emotional melody by the string section and subtle electronic arrangements makes this track a good choice for news, broadcast, corporate and dramatic shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 138 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Tension / Excitement / Mysterious. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Soft and tender acoustic guitar track. Romantic, gentle, pastoral, picturesque and mellow. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
A modern indie/alternative rock song with layered production that lyrically reflects on leaving home for the first time. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]
Acoustic soft rock track with guitar riffs and bass. Featuring male vocals about everyday issues, wheeling and dealing. Electronic segments. Intro movie scenes. Scenic scenes. Scenes involving giving up. Two men being served breakfast by a sexy waitress. Fighting scene. Quitting job. An instrumental version is also available. [Note, the lyrics to this track contains an expletive / explicit word]. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Emotional piano builds with celesta, choir, strings and ethnic flute. Dreamy and thoughtful yet full of hope, amazement, inspiration and bravery. Great for film, tv, corporate and commercials. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Live performed solo piano piece - soft, romantic, emotional and reflective. Bittersweet, heartfelt. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Reconciliation, forgiveness and hope. All these emotions are present during this two minute track. Originally used during a scene in which a father visits the grave of his wife and son in a bid for atonement, the tracks hopefulness also lends well to scenes in which involve someone confessing, apologising or performing an act of kindness . With piano, electric guitars, and strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
A cinematic / soundtrack piece with an emotive, wistful feel. Lush, elegant, graceful. Beauty in sorrow. Dignity, sincerity. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Hope / Change / Solution / Hopeful. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A sore, tender and emotional, understated piano piece, suitable for drama, loss, memories or bittersweet love stories. The main version has a constant ambient pad underneath the piano. There is also an alternative version without this pad, with only the piano itself. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 BPM]
A song with a moderate tempo and luscious acoustic guitar and violin arrangement. A love song with prominent male and female vocals including a piano solo. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Lonely and exhausted - a feeling of hopelessness in the face of an unending challenge. But, will there be a breakthrough? [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
