Royalty Free Sad / Nostalgic Music

Having a deep and emotional atmosphere this music immediately opens a whole world to empathize with.

A dramatic, thought provoking composition led by a cinematic grand piano, accompanied by orchestral strings and a soft choir. Very gentle, with a rawness and an exposed feel thanks to the mechanicals of the felted piano - a slow builder, full of calming waves and heavenly apparitions with a lurking sense of intrigue and brooding mystery.

An emotional and heartfelt love song with soft male vocals and rich acoustic guitars

Spacey, ethereal track. Starting as a pure, synth soundscape with lush textures and pads, the dreamlike atmosphere becomes enhanced by rhythmic pulses and soft arpeggiated leads, sprinkled with chimes and warped effects. No beat, just a mobile fluidity, like a cloud set in motion by a chorus of angels.  

Ambient meditation music with, of course, an overwhelmingly relaxing and serene feel. Soft, drawn out strings and a background shimmer form the cloudlike bed of the track, and even without any rhythmic movement, the tones evolve to generate a subtle fluidity and progression, leaving you floating on air in a comforting blanket of aural delight.

Deeply reflective piano piece with a calm, minimalist approach. Not a lot of notes, but a lot of rich ambience, diverse emotions and mood from shimmering overtones and swathes of reverb - simplicity and soul-searching would be the only key words for this one. And maybe remorse. And a little hope. And solitude. And peaceful mystery. And I should stop now.

A tender solo guitar piece with a serene ambiance. Intimate and transparent, helped by being fingerpicked, it maintains a simplicity despite its melodic movement and creates a soft, nostalgic vibe without getting over sentimental. Calming and optimistic with a hint of reflection.

A slow-tempo, emotional acoustic folk song with rich orchestral string section background and an overall sad, melancholic feel

Melancholic lo-fi song with a chilled, laid back feel. Mixing modern urban stylings with a smooth jazz feel and clean male vocals, it manages to effortlessly blend multiple effects and elements, from tape warp to pitched up vocal samples, into a cohesive contemporary track about deep love. Great groove and perfect production.

Soft and nostalgic piano based piece. Classically influenced, with a cinematic touch, it uses repeated broken piano chords for movement, adding strings for depth and hints of acoustic guitar for tonal variety. Heartwarming and touching, it maintains its poise and elegance throughout, creating a sense of romanticism, reflection and optimism.

Relive the era that saw the birth of synth pop with this light and carefree slice of nostalgia. Steady paced with a classic retro feel, it has all the hallmarks of a gentle 80s pop tune, particularly in the bass and rhythm parts, and is perfect for a fresh, innocent and upbeat soundtrack to accompany your projects.

A serenely beautiful slice of Celtic whistfulness, enough to transport you effortlessly through the rolling mists and enchanted forests of an idyllic setting to an ethereal place beyond. Soft, intimate strings lay a foundation for the lyrical Irish flute and pipes, made all the more magical by airy vocal pads and gentle percussive thrills. Slightly sad and regretful, but spiritual, evocative and comforting at the same time.

A slow and emotional cinematic epic. Rich strings start the inspirational ball rolling, building through uplifting piano progressions and subtle background guitar, swelling to a fulfilling soundscape of heroic and positive atmosphere. Calming and reassuring, yet powerfully driving without the need for percussive hits or hectic ostinato, its a well crafted slice of comfort cake for the ears.

Acoustic session featuring a male and female duet for a happy feeling

Beautiful and touching piano piece over subtle and smooth pads.

A short, simple instrumental between piano and electric guitar. Emotionally sensitive and fragile, broken piano chords form the basis for the clean, reverbed guitar to lay its delicate melody over, making use of effects to create a smooth, atmospheric soundscape of gentle tenderness. Lilting, sensual and melancholic thoughout.

Gothic orchestral romance at its fullest and darkest. Deep, rich tones from the legato strings, playful glockenspiel motifs and elegant, metronomic piano themes melt together in a swirling pot of mystery and suspense. Timpani hits and string shorts add drama, harp glissandi adds sparkle, chordal modulations add intrigue - and a final solo violin and piano section adds a touch of tragedy to complete the story. Deeply passionate and compelling.

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.

Tranquil piano ambience with a deeply mysterious edge. It's a simple theme using delay and reverb for movement and space, given diversity through unexpected time changes and sprinkled with sound design elements. Definitely dark, but more in wonder and suspense than anything sinister ...... or is it?

An ethereal, ambient synth track with spacious, swelling pads and light background vocals