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)"
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]
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]
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]
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]
Minor piano melody with backing strings resolves into an uplifting end. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Dark, romantic and cinematic piano for moments of sadness, broken hearts, tragedies, loneliness and pain. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 66 BPM]
Ambient music; fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Slow / Introspective / Accepting / Coming to terms. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Melancholic / Nostalgic / Sad / Reflective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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. Contemplation / Mysterious / Antique. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 78 BPM]
A warm and reflective piece performed on clean electric jazz guitar. Elements of jazz, pop ballad and blues. A poignant, thoughtful, nostalgic, emotional and comforting track, highly suitable for film and media. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 92 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]
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]
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]
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]
Eemotional cinematic track with a somber and ethereal piano and cello melodies that are building up to a dramatic part with orchestral string section, accompanied by contemporary electronic percussion beats. [Tempo: Slow / 70 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]
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]
Rock anthem about coming back home and reflecting on life [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 128 BPM]
Dreamy piano and strings builds to a more energetic beat driven motivational piece. Urban beat comes in later to push things along. Atmospheric section at the end, more dreamy and contemplative. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
A beautiful, haunting, emotional and loving theme played on Indian flute with soft pads. Atmospheric, evocative and ethereal. [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 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]
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]
An intense epic action cue with driving percussion rhythms, orchestral energy, and big drums, underscoring anything from a fast car chase to a battle between man and machine, with a riveting climax. Very much in the vein of John Powell's "Bourne" movies and the scores of Hanz Zimmer and Steve Jablonsky ("Batman Begins" and "Transformers"). [Tempo: Fast / 155 BPM]
A subtle and reflective underscore for film / TV. Piano and strings. Gentle, innocent, fragile, pretty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Soft strings and acoustic guitar picking, with a solo female soprano voice. (Also available without the voice). A bit dreamy feeling. Good for background use in media and film. Also for weddings, religious / spiritual content and more. [Tempo: Slow / 125 BPM]
A very delicate and warm guitar track. Mellow, very soothing and comforting. Like just chilling out and playing guitar on a lazy afternoon. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]
A mellow and reflective latin ballad with acoustic guitars. Very atmospheric, warm, tender. [Tempo: Medium / 76 BPM]
A slightly quirky and tense piece with ethnic percussion and piano. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
A gentle, reverberant choir chant, like singing in a church, temple or monastery. Spiritual, religious feel, like prayer hour or worshipping in a cathedral. Soft and gentle, ethereal, heavenly, angelic. Perhaps angels, spirits or simply gathering in a place of worship. Great for fantasy, adventure, spirituality. [Tempo: Slow / 67 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 upbeat folk song that deals with the issue of ‘missing a loved one’. A very catchy chorus with multi-layered male and female vocals. A driving rhythm culminating in a dynamic build up and explosion in the last chorus. Instruments include mandolin, trombone, drums, bass, violin, piano. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A bright, fresh and upbeat electronica track. Melodic, high energy, feelgood, danceable and with a forward surging, positive, energizing feel. Constant movement, development, fluctuations. [Tempo: Fast / 138 BPM]
Sensual and emotional slow-rock, with a slight doom-ish twang and a Mexican/Spanish feel, with castanets/maracas. A bit inspired by Carlos Santana. Hot blooded rock ballads with a latino influence. Tarantino-esque. Trumpet solo towards the end. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Slightly dark & sinister electronic rock track with great atmosphere, forward drive & spacey textures. A mixture of synths, drum machines, acoustic drums, strings and guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Slow, thoughtful and peaceful piano-lead track. Soft piano chord sequences blend with beautiful lush strings and brass. Has a meloncholy but hopeful atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Emotional, melancholic and sentimental film score featuring dreamy beautiful piano melodies and hopeful strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
An acoustic rock song about unity and togetherness. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A song with a moderate tempo and luscious acoustic guitar and instrumental arrangements. A love song with a prominent male lead vocal with ascending piano melody lines in the chorus. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A thoughtful, reflective and introspective solo piano track. Wistful and mellow, gentle and caring. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Ambient, fragile, reflective Piano & Pads. Slow / Graceful / Soothing / Introspective. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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 soulful 6/8 ballad that has positive lyrics. It has a nice build to it with a key change going into the last chorus. Very feel-good lyric about letting down facades and being real. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Vocal Pop / R&B crossover track, male vocals. RnB / Hip-Hop style drums, catchy chorus, male vocals. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
Mysterious, dark and ethereal cinematic track with pianos, dreamy pads and sound effects create a mystical atmosphere. Good for movies, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Mid-tempo guitar rock. Driving, steady rhythm, good forward motion. Positive and friendly, with acoustic and electric guitars [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Country ballad about missing a lover who has died. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
A powerful Folk song that deals with a father and son relationship. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A cinematic / soundtrack piece with an emotive, wistful feel. Lush, elegant, graceful. Beauty in sorrow. Dignity, sincerity. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
