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 mellow, melancholic and dreamy music ballad track lead by female vocal, piano and acoustic guitar. (Also available in an Instrumental version). Big thunderous drums lift up the chorus for an almost epic, yet emotional feel. Floating ambient synths fill out the track and add a dreamy quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 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]
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]
Rock anthem about coming back home and reflecting on life [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
Simple and slow minor song about feeling empty. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 BPM]
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]
"How did this happen? Things weren't supposed to feel this way." Piano and acoustic bass sets a sophisticated tone, while the clarinet and guitar whispers "what happens now?" Uncertainty, and an air of mystery and sadness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 125 BPM]
Gentle piano plays a song-like melody and dances over strings, pads and a light percussion. Builds to a march like feel and nice solid ending. [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
Minor piano melody with backing strings resolves into an uplifting end. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Piano, Soundtrack, Pensive, Indie Drama Music. Delicate yet disturbed solo piano piece, with some dreamy textural elements. Dramatic and self-contained, personal and intimate suffering. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Piano, strings, and guitar portray a lonesome and expansive landscape and seeking warmth in the cold. Would work great for a scene involving snow. Paints a picture of someone going through the motions but unsure of the next step. [Tempo: Slow / 129 BPM]
Warm choir with piano and strings pay penance for a wrongdoing. Understated power underneath the soft pattering of piano, feels like the end credits song to an epic story - soft and soothing, as if a painful event has passed and now is the time for healing. [Tempo: Slow / 68 BPM]
A hazy, 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]
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]
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]
A sweet and tender solo piano track. Few heartfelt notes, like raindrops on the water. Gentle and light, with a naïve and innocent undertone as well as a melancholic and reflective side. Romantic, loving, peaceful and beautiful piano music. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Deep and meaningful Cinematic composition with emotional piano melodies and harmonies, accompanied by orchestral strings and heavenly pad sound from the middle of the track. Passionate and heartfelt music for films, trailers, TV and documentaries. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 43, No. 5: Erotik (Erotikon). Classical music performed and recorded by concert pianist Zelimir Panic, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A Kaleidoscope of color! A vibrant and exciting fantasy piece that starts with a subtle pulse, builds to an explosive climax, and subsides again through a magical journey. Orchestral with world/ethnic instruments, drums, and electric guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 61 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]
A dreamy and hazy Americana / Acoustic / Folk track with a cinematic, mellow feel. Nostalgic, a little bit 'down' and very reflective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]
Piano music for film, drama, TV, video, storytelling, Contemplative and Reflective. Dreamy and Introspective. The music can help to illustrate a thoughtful scene. Evocative and poignant. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A down and dirty, groovy mid-tempo rocker. Determined, cool and confident. Great for sports footage, racing, commercials and much more. Classic live rock sound with a slight retro feel. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Cascading arpeggiated piano runs, regal and majestic. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]
A warm and heartening 'ambient guitar' track, with soft electric guitar melodies. Reflective, emotive and sincere. Tender and comforting. [Tempo: Slow / 97 BPM]
Mexican trumpet over guitars and solemn church bell. Dark, sinister and dramatic with a pulp / Tarantino'esque feel. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
Dreamy sounds with a relaxed beat and soulful synth sounds. Melancholic mood. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
A progressive indie rock song that takes the listener on a sonic journey with bombastic drums and spacious vocals that coat the production. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]
A stirring and uplifting piano led pop/rock track with pounding drums, driving bass and a soaring string melody towards the end. Great for inspirational and heartfelt productions. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]
This track is a medium speed song with a big chorus. The song would be great for something with a sad tone. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
Melodic, inspiring guitar rock music with a good forward drive. Crunchy and warm guitars combine with drums and bass to create a motivational and positive feel. Wholesome and stirring, this track would be well suited to sports, motivational videos and more. Success / Powerful / Aspirational Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
An uplifting, epic, orchestral, adventurous and inspirational track, made with orchestra and epic drums. Rousing and positive, with a regal, victorious feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
Piano solo, slow theme. Mellow, peaceful, easy, romantic, perhaps wistful or nostalgic. [Tempo: Very slow / 72 BPM]
Emotional, moving,touchingly intense piece with lead guitar playing the part of lead vocal. Passionate, epic, powerful, honest & sincere. A tale of beauty, heartbreak & lost love. Would suit romantic / dramatic / cinematic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A grand musical theme with an inspirational, cinematic, spirited and hopeful feel. Inspiring / Beautiful / Cinematic / Rising music. [Tempo: Slow / 135 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]
Frederic Chopin - Prelude No. 12 in g-sharp minor, Op. 28, Presto. Performed and recorded exclusively for Lynne Publishing by Abigail Mettry. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
Simple arrangement but very expressive. Melancholic, emotional. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Two guitars perform a duet in a dance of harmony and melody. This track has an intimate, yet alluring quality that takes you on natures journey, from a mother taking care of her child, and then growing up running in the meadow together as time passes on. Thoughtful and inspirational. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
Delicate harp and piano are matched with deep, powerful strings. Would work well as a tragic love theme. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Chopin Prelude in E minor op. 28 no. 4 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Very slow / 0 BPM]
Nostalgic and melancholic solo piano composition full of emotional drama. Beautiful harmonies and melodies performed on solo piano brings the feelings of reminscence, love and deep feelings to the listener. Suitable for dramatic films, documentaries and videos. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 62 BPM]
Slow, beautiful, dreamy, moody, thoughtful, ethereal rock track with great sense of space & atmosphere. Gradually builds in emotion, intensity and momentum as it goes. Would suit dramatic / cinematic / romantic / documentary type projects. [Tempo: Slow / 59 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]
Soulful, minimalist folk song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
This track is minimalist in style. Solo guitar with an emotional beginning and a positive, relaxed 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 thoughtfulness. [Tempo: Slow / 58 BPM]
Chopin Mazurka in A minor op. 17 no. 4 Solo Piano. Performed live in studio by renowned concert pianist Vadim Chaimovich. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]