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)"
Soundtrack to a sophisticated night on the town. Smooth, jazzy piano chords & runs are underpinned by a cool upright bass line and sparse, expressive drums, Daddy-o. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]
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]
This is a pretty long fantasy rock track that goes through various stages. The track has a mystical, mysterious feel, as if touched by something magical. Very melodic, featuring layers of acoustic guitars, live orchestral flute and cello, this track has a sense of magic, wizardry, strange lands, fantasy worlds. Rich and lush with both light/beauty and dark/sinister elements. Good for adventure, fantasy, amazement/discovery, magical worlds, mystery and mythology. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Positive, dramatic and grand stadium rocker à la U2. Clean guitars build with a driving backbeat to the epic chorus where waves of dirty guitars and strings wash over you like a monsoon after years of drought. Highly charged & emotional. [Tempo: Medium / 137 BPM]
Medium paced, high-intensity, adrenaline-fueled guitar rocker. A dramatic, atmospheric & passionate combination of monster riffs, spacious synths, strings and hefty grooves. [Tempo: Fast / 129 BPM]
Epic, positive, uplifting, grand stadium rock. Melodic guitars, monster drums & glorious strings combine to make big music with a sense of victory & overcoming adversity for sports / thriller / action type projects. [Tempo: Fast / 128 BPM]
Crazy, fevered, modern jazz-tinged groovy track with frenetic piano and xylophone lines and machine-gun drum accents. Full of drama and tension. Slightly reminiscent of Zappa if he was writing music for a bank heist. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Almost a requiem piece. Emotional, serene and peaceful. Full of sadness but with hope for the future. Would suit any film / dramatic project. Contains strings, bass and drums. [Tempo: Slow / 56 BPM]
Slow, emotive & filmic orchestral track with a melancholic & tragic yet heroic feel that builds in intensity as it goes. Would suit many projects - cinematic / drama / romance / history / documentary etc. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Slow, sad & serenely sombre orchestral track. Slmost a requiem piece. Lush strings intertwine with a steady bass drum pulse to produce a regal and melancholic atmosphere. [Tempo: Very slow / 102 BPM]
Slow, ethereal, slightly dark, bluesy, space-rock. Guitar textures combine with synths & hypnotic beats to make atmospheric blues-rock music that would suit cinematic / dramatic / mystery / thriller projects. Hints of Hendrix or Satriani. [Tempo: Very slow / 55 BPM]
Very slow, spacious, atmospheric & beautiful piano-lead ambient track with a deep sense of loss, longing & melancholy. contains piano, strings, acoustic & electric guitar, drums. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Positive, triumphant and anthemic track. Plucked santoors and piano combine with orchestral strings and shuffling snare rudiments to great filmic and dramatic effect, giving a feeling of building excitement and suspense. [Tempo: Slow / 44 BPM]
Powerful & emotional atmospheric orchestral track. Slow synth pads drone out into the stratosphere as strings & a pulse bass drum join. The chorus section's lush strings and lonely piano lines tug at your heartstrings, telling a tale of lost love & smouldering desire. [Tempo: Very slow / 40 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 touching and heart-warming theme with a fun sense of child-like wonder and magic, underscoring anything from a child's dance to a romantic outing in the park. Piano, vibes, celeste, marimba, glockenspiel, chimes, flute, oboe, clarinet, harp, and strings. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]
Piano arrangement of George Gershwin composition. Arr: D. Lukyanov. (Please note that Gershwin's compositions are public domain in the EU, but not in the USA. To use this music from within the USA, you need additional licensing from the rights holders. For more information search Wikipedia or Harry Fox Agency). [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
A friendly and light, relaxed and understated background track. Light percussion, piano and acoustic guitar. Happy, homely and care free. Electric guitar lead enters later. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
An easy, friendly and melodic track with a very positive vibe. Piano plays lead and later guitar enters taking over the melody. Family friendly. Friendship and family values etc. A positive outlook. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
Rough blues with attitude played by two guitars - lead and rhythm. A theme is played, then solos follow. Naked, earthy blues with attitude and vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]
A poignant acoustic pop rock / light rock track which gains momentum towards as the track progresses. A soaring string section adds that extra dimension towards the end of the track. Emotional, inspirational. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]
This hopeful and dignified track is a tasteful mix of styles with ambient sounds meeting more traditional rock sounds. The result is a heartwarming and emotive sound with a warmth that will add depth to many projects. Emotional / Unfolding / Heartfelt, good for drama and any poignant/personal oriented media. [Tempo: Slow / 67 BPM]
A melancholic and somewhat enchanting piano led ambient track backed up by strings, glockenspiel and synths. A simple piano phrase is gradually added to and developed into a sensitive and rich sounding piece of music. Fantasy / Wonder / Magical / Storytelling. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
This is a focused and engaging, piano led ambient / rhythmic track. While being somewhat melancholic it retains a sense of purpose and success without being overpowering. Great for advertising, films and more. Has a slight sense of mystery, uncovering new grounds, which makes it also good for things like forensics, science, data analysis and investigations. A sense of an unfolding story. Also good for Corporate use. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
A Warm and gentle ambient track with a relaxing and reflective feel. Soothing and soft, this track could work in many different ways, from health and beauty products, to relaxation and more. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 77 BPM]
This is an emotive and strong ambient rock track which builds from a light and warm beginning to a strong and powerful ending. With a real sense of emotion, this track will add depth and meaning to many different applications. Gradually building, crescendo. Inspiring / inspirational. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 79 BPM]
An ambient, pensive, and slightly mysterious track with a sense of melancholy and perhaps sadness, or of a developing, unfolding story. The start of a personal journey or self discovery? This piece may also work with projects dealing with loss, grief, love and sadness as well as simply being a strong and reflective piece of music to go well with any drama scene. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]
A very light, sparkly and friendly track. Subtle, modern beats, with light, sparkling and twinkling melodies and arpeggios. Easy-going, family friendly, good times, happiness. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]
A grand and somewhat rousing, orchestral / cinematic theme. Staccato strings with sweeping orchestral strings, brass and flute. Various melodies soar. Heroic, amazing, and inspirational music. New frontiers, new adventures. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 71 BPM]
Semi-orchestral track with accordeon melody. European, Balkan or Gypsy feel. Mid- to up-tempo, waltz rhythm. Good for drama, travel and adventure, exploration, holiday, film score and more. Can also be a jewish / Israel track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A subtle bell and percussion rhythm, with emotional and sorrowful violin lead. European, Eastern European, Balkan or Gypsy feel. Melodic and cinematic, moderately dramatic, genuine cultural / historical European or Balkan music. Can also be Jewish / Israeli / Hebrew. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 53 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]
A touching and poignant melodramatic piece featuring violin and solo female voice. Beautiful, melancholic, sorrowful and longing. Richly textured, good for filmscore / drama, perhaps funeral, separation or loss. Regret, sadness. Longing, norstalgia. [Tempo: Slow / 59 BPM]
Orchestral, cinematic theme with oboe lead. Melodramatic, haunting, like an unfolding story. Good for drama, film / historical / cultural, Emotional, grand and sweeping. Some parts somewhat heroic or epic, others more nostalgic. [Tempo: Slow / 77 BPM]
A loving, lovely and caressing waltz with live female vocal and solo violin. Melodic and bittersweet, with a sense of melodrama, romance and caring. Slight sense of Europe, culture or history. Good for dance/waltz, romantic drama, romantic comedy, story telling or ever lasting love. [Tempo: Slow / 158 BPM]
A somber, somewhat apprehensive orchestral cinematic theme. Can also be underscore for a drama scene. Dark, slow, pulsating bass, with swirling pads, solo violin and later piano and accordion. Apprehension, pensive, gloom or discovery of a mysterious place. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A romantic and somewhat serious piece of melancholy, longing, love and storytelling. Small orchestra with solo violin. Bittersweet, passionate, emotional melodies. Good for drama, culture/history, personal stories, filmscore. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Slow washes of nervous strings with mysterious harp. Pensive, sinister, apprehensive. Sneaking, waiting. Dramatic underscore that provides nerve and tension to film, crime, investigation, stakeout, horror or dark mystery. Solo violin enters later. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Cinematic, melodramatic, orchestral film underscore. Slow arpeggios underneath a layer of soft string pads, with oboe lead. Melodic, somewhat melancholic, and with a slight sense of mystery or unfolding secrets. Good for film noir and more. [Tempo: Slow / 109 BPM]
A light and reflective, slightly melancholic piano piece. A sense of history and culture, perhaps. Good as a drama underscore, travel and exploration and much more. [Tempo: Medium / 52 BPM]
Pretty, dainty, delicate and light solo piano piece. Joyful, elegant, tasteful. [Tempo: Medium / 57 BPM]
An earthy, dreamy and somewhat ethereal, natural / organic sounding background track. Atmospheric, slightly jazz tinged, with combinations of melodies and more abstract textures of acoustic guitars and piano with subtle, deep bass and cymbals. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
60's / 70's style jazz ballad. Flugelhorn / trumpet over electric piano / rhodes, bass and drums. Dark, moody and smoky. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
Epic, heroic, powerful orchestral track. Fantasy warriors, epic journey or an army uprising. Glorious / glorifying, Heroic / awesome / victorious. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Epic fantasy / marching track with an Arabian or Eastern/Orient feel. Battle drums, staccato brass stabs, Persian or Arabic sounding melodies. Impending action, dramatic, war or conflict. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
Mexican trumpet over guitars and solemn church bell. Dark, sinister and dramatic with a pulp / Tarantino'esque feel. [Tempo: Slow / 74 BPM]
A funky jazz / lounge / acid jazz / chill-out track. A bit dusty, smoky and gritty. Slight retro sound, with distant, dreamy trumpet licks over slow jazz-funk bass line and mid-tempo drums. Urban feel. [Tempo: Medium / 92 BPM]
A steady and uplifting pop/rock track. Twangy guitars and a steady beat make up this positive and appealing sound. Free / freedom, Friendships, Values, Good times. Great for adding that final touch to your project. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
Vibraphone, strings and synths create a somewhat cinematic, corporate track. A simple phrase sets the tone for this track, which is one of perhaps, class, elegance and sophistication. It has the sense of something exclusive, shiny, with elegant confidence. [Tempo: Medium / 117 BPM]
