Royalty Free Sad / Nostalgic Music

Triumphant orchestral finale passage. With hints of sorrow and regret, it still rises heroically to its climax, using epic percussion and legato strings to generate suspense and resolution. Sprinkled with added texture from a subtle choral pad and cymbals, it's short and effective.

Experimental free flowing piano piece, melodically playing to rhythmically mimic the random falling of water droplets. Soulful, gentle and relaxing, the mood is enhanced by subtle pads, rain and droplet sounds, gradually building to a short, sweeping climax. A very intimate, and atmospheric soundscape.

Sweet piano piece with haunting undertones. Never quite certain if it's a gentle lullaby or a sinister horror soundtrack, its multi-level nuances come from the slightest interval changes in the piano melodies. Backed by evolving cello textures and enchanting bells, it's a lilting track of sweet dreams ....... and perhaps sweeter nightmares.

A intimate piano telling a short emotional but uplifting story

A mysterious, scary ambient orchestral track with a strings section crescendo, celeste fills and haunting female chorals

Digital synth arpeggios mix with sweeping strings and guitar to set a mood of natural movement and wonder. Soft pads create a steady and constant backdrop, while some unexpected chord progressions later throw a slight uncertainty at the listener. Fascinating and relaxing, with enough curiosity to ask a few questions.

Playful and light orchestral pop. Starting simply with a calm piano intro, backed by soothing strings, the piece soon becomes expansive and fluid, with a tight rhythm section, fast repeating violin motifs and contrasting sweeping legato strings. The introduction of brass shadows the punch of the string shorts before backing off to reset the calm, chilled mood of the intro, as it again builds on the main theme until its short and sweet piano/trumpet ending. Happy and fulfilling in mood, with a romantic and charming undertone.

Retro lo-fi hip hop with a sense of smooth lounge jazz influence. All those vintage keyboard tones hark back to old school times, evoking chilled evenings and carefree relaxation, over a thin backbeat and rich kick. Calming, confident and laid back.

Beautifully inspiring and moving piano track over a rich string section.

Serene background track. After the delicate intro of plucked harp, light piano and gentle vocal aahs, accentuated with legato violins, glockenspiel and woodwinds, the piece flourishes into a night time serenade of lush strings and sparkle. Dreamy and reflective in mood, it's the strings that take the lead with a little help from a subtle percussive shaker to add movement and flow as it transitions back to the innocent, child-like theme from the intro.

A modern hip hop beat to be used selectively. Effectively in 4 sections, with everything showcased in the final part, it's dark, moody and atmospheric while retaining an urban vibe through the beat. Deep synth bass, and a simple keyboard melody soaked in reverb form the main bed but the added touches of guitar and synth strings with an old school wavering tape effect give it a mysterious and retro feel. Chilled, curious and almost haunting.

Minimalist neo classical track, featuring piano and violin. A soft arpeggiated piano intro lays the bed for a whistful solo violin entry, full of yearning and reflection. Interpersed with pizzicato, it's the violin that sings the song over the ever constant piano accompaniment, creating a feeling of suspense, wonder and fragility. A dark piece full of intrigue.

Gloriously ambient track with a heavy cinematic leaning. Building a bed of tension through soft piano and strings, it breaks into an expressive outpouring of reflective emotion, using a dynamic cello lead and chiming guitar. It's a theme that returns with more complexity and intensity, but manages to keep it's fragile, delicate sensitivity with a calming yet weighty vibe. Slow paced, and all the more powerful for it.

A heartfelt acoustic ballad with steel string guitar chords, soft male vocals and Glockenspiel fills

Awe-inspiring and uplifting orchestral track with a powerful and dynamic build-up

Deeply atmospheric, ambient track. Soaked in reverb for a spacey and dreamlike feel, it features clean electric guitar melodies and broken chords over synth pads and piano. A light percussive rhythm lends a fluidity and forward movement and helps build a slight intensity, creating a change in dynamics and feeding the listener a vibe of wonder and mysticism. Cinematic and very, very pensive.

Contemporary classical duet for piano and flute. Slightly ethereal, slightly playful, its diversity mainly comes from rhythmic changes, dynamic variety and chordal dissonance. Soft, dreamy passages lead to fast, aggressive hits and steady rolling motifs change to uneven, juxtaposed off-beat rhythms to form a modern, classical piece that hints at a sombre, downtrodden mood with a carefree, optimistic side.

Fresh and tight beats with hip hop elements triggers curiosity and a cool atmosphere

A romantic alt-rock ballad featuring powerful male vocals and layers of distorted guitars

A soft, mid paced orchestral track with a sombre side. A gentle, pulsating string and harp intro featuring solo viola, cello and oboe flourishes into life with string shorts, harp glissandi and orchestral runs before dying down again for the ending. Good use of the vibraphone creates a dreamlike quality to help set an intense, melancholic and nostalgic mood, tinged with a sense of reflection and regret.