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)"
A sad but hopeful piano is accompanied by strings and marimba. In the style of Thomas Newman (American Beauty, Finding Nemo) but with a modern twist. An urban beat comes in later to give a sense of momentum, and big percussion builds the intensity. Perfect for a documentary about the streets, or a scene pondering the outcomes of tough decisions, reflecting on decisions made. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 129 BPM]
String lead piece that builds in intensity as the track progresses. Heavy beats provide the backbone as the track reaches its epic conclusion. Emotive and powerful.
[Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]A reflective and melancholic music track of classical guitar and strings creating a serious and intriguing environment. Emotional / Dramatic / Romantic Music. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Melancholic / Nostalgic / Sad / Reflective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Melancholy / Introspective / Searching Music. More hopeful second half. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Slow / Sad / Melancholic. Poignant and Emotive. Touching and Personal. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient music; fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Slow / Introspective / Accepting / Coming to terms. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A hazey, somewhat melancholy Americana / Acoustic music track with a dreamy, slightly dark feel. Has an almost earthy sound. Available with or without a drum beat that joins in towards the end. Can work well as music for storytelling, drama and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
Dignified, soft, proud and reflective cinematic piece. Emotional, soaring, and patriotic in a thoughtful, solemn way. Honor, dignity and reflection. [Tempo: Very slow / 96 BPM]
Melodic rock in the vein of Nickelback, Soundgarden, Tool, Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin, etc. Live three-piece rock band. Available both as a vocal version and as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 71 BPM]
Downtempo, instrumental pop / R&B crossover. Subtle but emotional melodies over a strong, slow soulful / RnB beat. Great for family values, eternal love, special friendships and perhaps heartbreak, or new hopes and aspirations. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Cinematic, drama tv or film theme. Activity, movements, intrigue. Strings, acoustic guitar, piano. Joined after about 40 secons by a passionate, intense tenor saxophone solo. Perhaps night scenes, urban/city story. Smokey. Good for drama, thriller, intrigue, conspiracies etc. [Tempo: Medium / 76 BPM]
Melancholic track with expressive beat, strings, violin, pads. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
This is a film soundtrack with a melancholic vibe. Lonely and sad cello melodies accompanied by emotional piano parts and contemporary delayed drum loop. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 60 BPM]
Sad, moving but with an uneasy air of uncertainty. Emotive strings wash over you as a solo oboe enters and plays a simple line. Then come pizzicato strings and a bass drum pulse. Soft piano joins the strings as the cycle begins again. [Tempo: Slow / 61 BPM]
Intense, atmospheric, melodic rock track with lead guitar acting as lead vocal. Slightly reminiscent of Satriani. Riff-laden & determined but with catchy guitar hooks in the choruses. Full of vibe & surprises. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A slowly developing film underscore track; piano, orchestra, solo violin. Later, soft clarinet lead. Pensive / apprehensive / questioning mood, slowly passing of time. Story telling, mystery, drama, gradually developing plot. [Tempo: Slow / 53 BPM]
Electronica / Experimental / Reflectional Music. This reflectional piece is made up of acoustic and synthesized instruments giving it an unusual tone. However, it successfully creates the reflectional feeling. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Mid-tempo vocal pop / R&B track. Some ballad like elements, but not really a slow ballad. Electronic drums and synthesizers, male vocal with occasional additional female vocals. [Tempo: Slow / 113 BPM]
Slow spacey rocker. starts slow and sleazy and gains in intensity And emotion as it progresses. Lots of cool guitar licks and lush sounds. Think Jeff Beck meets satriani at Steve Lukather's barbecue. Contains guitars, bass , drums and keyboards. [Tempo: Slow / 117 BPM]
A soaring, melancholic/nostalgic theme. Dark, but with an inner force, perhaps a glorious past or a tremendous sacrifice. Patriotic, honorable and sombre. [Tempo: Very slow / 60 BPM]
Vocal soul ballad, with piano and female vocal. [Tempo: Medium / 72 BPM]
Dreamy, melancholic sound track featured by piano, cello and flute as well as strings and sound design. Full of sadness but with a hints of hope, sensitive, serene and quiet tune. Sutable for drama or situations where a mellow music is required. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
Melancholic soundtrack featuring piano, strings, flute and sound design. Full of sadness but with a hints of hope, sensitive, serene and quiet. Suitable for drama and more. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
Acoustic royalty free piano music with a tender and determined mood. With large room sound and repetitive motif this sensitive music will fit for background music, cinematic, documentary, dramatic projects [Tempo: Medium / 65 BPM]
Acoustic piano track with a dramatic and mysterious mood. With large room reverb this music is suitable for documentary, cinematic projects. Reflective, soft, sensitive music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Slow and sentimental piano music with a hopeful feeling. There is a touch of sadness in the music with a soulful mood. This soft music will fit well for cinematic, romantic, dramatic situations [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A hauntingly beautiful solo piano piece for scenes of lost love, sorrow, loneliness, funerals and other tragedies. [Tempo: Slow / 76 BPM]
A grand, cinematic, sweeping Fantasy track blending elements of ambient music, new age, progressive rock and orchestral, movie style music. Emotional / emotive. Amazement / wonderment. Amazing discoveries, grand adventures. Also carries a sense of melancholy / nostalgia. Many different parts throughout with varied melodic and rhythmic parts, some with a slightly Celtic feel. Somewhat similar to classic rock legends, Yes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 91 BPM]
Emotional, reflective piece of music with a touch of suspense. This acoustic music was recorded with piano, bass and strings. Melancholic, confused, mysterious mood. Good for drama, unfolding story, mystery, intrigue. [Tempo: Slow / 71 BPM]
Soulful, minimalist folk song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Contemplation / Uncertainty / Longing / Remembrance. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Contemplation / Mysterious / Antique. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 78 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Desire / Hope / Fulfillment. [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
Underscore music for drama, poignant stories, insights, movies or nature. Sad / grief / melancholic / nostalgia. [Tempo: Very slow / 57 BPM]
A mellow, reflective and haunting acoustic music track, with elements of Americana and ambient music. Dreamy, textured, atmospheric, based on acoustic guitars with ethereal arrangement. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
Dreamy, film like peace with a melancholy feel to it. Manipulated voices, hazy, dreamy, longing soundscapes. Melancholic / Emotional / Travel Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Chilling acoustic rock track with male vocals about a unhinged breakup. Could be used in a relationship drama series. Girl walking from deranged situation on a dirt road. Guy sitting in a log cabin with a rocks glass of whiskey. Dreary and sad intro. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A melancholy, emotive and reflective soft-rock / light rock music track. Melodic, emotional, heartfelt music. Slightly bluesy mood. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
A melancholic, nostalgic, drama- or film underscore cue. Thoughtful reflection, melancholy. Good for romantic drama, personal stories, emotional content. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A dramatic, cinematic, orchestral piece of amazement and heroism. This piece gradually builds up from an ominous, dark beginning, increasing into a crescendo towards the end. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
A very slow solo piano track, played live on an old upright piano with a nostalgic, aged sound. Melancholic but comforting, easy and relaxed. Introspective / Reflective / Dreamy.
[Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]A bittersweet Modern Rock song about missing a former lover. Features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, harmonica, bass and drums. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Soft, soothing, mellow, atmospheric, slow, calm and beautiful. Like floating on a bed of clouds high above the earth, not a worry in the world. Sounds a little like Jeff Beck crossed with Pink Floyd. Contains guitars, bass, drums and strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 93 BPM]
A relaxing, ambient electronic piece with a gentle instrumentation and calm overall vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
Beautiful, sad & melancholic modern orchestral track lead by soft, hypnotic piano chords. very sombre, moody, dramatic & moving & full of regret & sorrow. would suit romantic / history / drama / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
Mystical and atmospheric Eastern music (India or Mid-East) track featuring tabla/perc, Sitar and Oriental flutes. A sense of urgency; something disturbing or not quite right. The music has a certain darkness and nerve. Pensive music / uncertain. Wailing/Regretful/Turmoil. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Solo Piano with subtle background choir sound. Comforting, mellow, wistful. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 56 BPM]
Electro-Ambient / Downtempo / Electro chill. Dreamy / floating / slow pulsating rhythm. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Country style track about a walking boy; available both as a vocal track and as a country / blues underscore instrumental track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
