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)"
1960's era Indian summer, hippies, peace and love. Historical pop, mellow and hypnotic. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]
Despite the track title, this is a rather laidback, reflective piece with acoustic guitar and acoustic drums. Slightly folky. Thoughtful. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Thoughtful / Mysterious / Slow Paced. Brief Encounter is ideally suited for a "serious" but thoughtful project. It includes a sense of mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 49 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]
This track is hard to categorize. It has a melancholic but comforting feel, with fretless bass, acoustic guitar picking and pads. Melodic and somewhat dreamy. Good for drama, personal stories and more. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Gospel / Blues instrumental with organ chords and a saxophone lead. Inspirational, emotional, soulful. Slight R&B and Blues feel. Great for TV, drama and much more. Also available as an Underscore version, without the lead instruments. [Tempo: Medium / 65 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. 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: Medium / 75 BPM]
Somewhere between smooth jazz, acoustic pop, downtempo chill-out, this track has both a positive and a slightly melancholic feel. Jazzy chords combine with simple acoustic guitar melodies and a syncopated drum groove. Emotive and atmospheric. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
An easy-going, light pop / ambient pop / chill-out track featuring mellow Rhodes piano, lush pads and a relaxed drum beat. Feelgood, relaxed, comforting. Green values, family friendly, eco friendly and with a bright, positive outlook. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A mysterious & atmospheric passage featuring a solo flute, strings, celeste and glockenspiel. Used to create a sense of unease underneath a monologue. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
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]
Imagine a bank heist somewhere on the streets of Rio. Has a very brazilian flavour to it with lots of salsa rhythms. Also possesses a degree of drama and suspense. The end section has guitar riffs that build and build to the final no holds barred riff-out. Contains electric piano , organ , synths, bass, drum kit, xylophone and some electric guitar. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]
Acoustic guitar ballad with relaxed and reflective mood. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]
Delicate, touching, fragile and beautiful piano composition, with subtle strings. Reflective / Emotive / Tender. Available also as a solo piano track, and with/without FX on the piano (prepared piano / straight piano). [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 57 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]
A reflective piece lead by a restrained piano with hints of both happiness and sorrow, all combined to produce a nostalgic mood. [Tempo: 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 delicate, atmospheric track of pads, piano, and strings and driving celeste, suitable for contemporary dramas like American Beauty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 64 BPM]
Dramatic and Tragic cinematic film soundtrack with a heroic feel, orchestral strings and grand piano accompanied by synth pads evoke the deepest emotional feelings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]
Story of a person who recently lost their partner suddenly and without warning. Coping with the pain and the questions from friends and family, and questioning why this would happen to them. Down- to mid-tempo, big chorus, vocal harmony, string section. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
A pretty and reflective, mellow and graceful composition for piano and strings. Poetic, lyrical, tender. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 58 BPM]
Soaring, inspirational, uptempo country song about beating the odds. Male vocal. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
Sad and melancholic song. Toughing and honest. Dark and beauty. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
This is a mid-tempo pop/country duet about a guy who is missing his girl that left him. Catchy melodies, male & female vocals, and meaningful lyrics. For fans of Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and The Fray. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
A heartfelt acoustic rock ballad about being in love, feeling unworthy, and doing anything for someone. [Tempo: Medium / 103 BPM]
This track is comprised of piano, light rhodes and double bass. It is a beautiful depiction of any common dramatic scene. It shows both sad and happy tears throughout. For dramatic films, tv shows and other media needing a dramatic musical element. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Pop/Acoustic - Singer/Songwriter - about the death of someone close. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
Emotional, melancholic and sentimental film score featuring dreamy beautiful piano melodies and hopeful strings. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 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]
Piano is joined by a haunting female vocal and strings on a mission. Provokes a real sense of urgency; a decision needs to be made! Tension grows as big percussion accents take us to an ethereal ending. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
Alternative rock song in the style of Arcade Fire. Female vocals, clean guitars, bass and drums. Odd feel to the verses contribute to a unique indie track. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Emotional and mysterious cinematic composition with haunting piano melodies accompanied by solo cello phrases and orchestral strings. Good for trailers, drama and suspense genre movies, documentaries and more. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Piano, strings, choir and light percussion in a romantic piece. Melancholy yet hopeful. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]
Slightly dramatic piano track with optimistic parts and changes in tempo. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Slow, sad, mournful cinematic piece with cellos, strings and piano. Lamenting violins and touching female voice join later. Sadness, defeat, loss. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 155 BPM]
Influenced by the Breaking Bad soundtrack, dark, ambient, exotic and a touch quirky featuring resonator guitar, percussion, strings and fx. Drawing elements from south west america, world music and cinematic effects this is great for tv and film drama scores and themes, documentaries and travel. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
A melodic, emotive / emotional film soundtrack cue with a sense of closure, solution, finality. Perhaps the ending of a grand adventure or things settling into place. [Tempo: Slow / 0 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 sombre and very slow moving underscore track for mystery, drama or fiction. Dark subjects, perhaps crime, criminial investigation or difficult subjects. Stories of struggle or hardship. Various mixes are available. This track shares its sound / production style with two other tracks, 'Revenge 1 Danger' and 'Revenge 2 Dark Thoughts'. They can work well together, if you wish to keep a uniform sound / feel in your production. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Subdued and touching solo piano great for films. Sadness shrouded in intense beauty and heart broken bliss. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 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]
A chill, folk music sequence perfect for scenes of content resolution. Possesses a positive music flavor that suggests the continuation or ending of a story. [Tempo: Slow / 72 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]
A soulful ballad about a couple losing the fight of holding their relationship together. Heart-wrenching and emotional. Suitable for dramatic TV shows, films and commercials etc. Featuring vocals by Tricia Kelly. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A short classical piece in the style of Bach. Very minimalist in nature. This track feels moody, somber, dark and haunting, and will fit many types of media. Emotional music that reaches into the unknown. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Vocal pop / singer-songwriter ballad. Simple piano arrangement, beautiful vocal melody. Male lead vocal and occasional female harmonic vocal. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Soundtrack to a 70’s movie. Female vocals, flute melody, acoustic guitars. Looking back at one’s life and realizing there is no way to change the past, so look to the future. Keywords: Memories, Past, Looking back. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
Abstract lyric about alcohol, drug addiction, mental health. Features choral vocal harmonies with nylon string guitar and drums and bass, mid tempo indie music with an uplifting feel. Also available as an Instrumental version; this version gives the track a whole other use, with a laid-back country / folk groove making it suitable for nature, outdoors and leisure with a homely feel. [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Contemporary mix of orchestra and electronic instrumentation in this l lament to the passing of time. Pensive & thoughtful but offering hope and comfort with a haunting and memorable melody. Good for contemplative narrative such as poetry or prose and visuals such as time lapse. If you like this you may also like the Elliot Simons tracks "Sky Dreams" and "Three Little Wishes". [Tempo: Fast / 125 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]
