Royalty Free Sad / Nostalgic Music

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.

Enchanting orchestral epic. Magical and mysterious in its gently flowing piano lines and shimmering high strings, it builds on the theme with faster string ostinato and legato melodies, gradually turning into a deeper, more epic interpretation with added brass, woodwind and percussion. Without limiting yourself to the fantasy genre as it works for many other situations, think more 'fairies and elves showing their powers' than 'horsemen of the apocalypse'.

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.

Soft and intimate soundtrack for emotional uplifting and romantic atmospheres with an epic fantasy touch.

Chilled electro with a lo-fi feel. Melodic piano and a gentle, rich beat generate the movement, synth textures and effects generate the ambient filling and together create a sonic landscape of soulful dreams and rhythmic expression. Ambiently moody with a playful side.

This ambient hip hop track describes a stressed atmosphere in narrative and authentic way.

Melancholy strings with an underlying glimmer of hope - just enough to give us a welcome dose of optimism even if the times are dark. Atmospheric and cinematic in style, it's a gentle and pensive track with accenting piano and angelic airs to help breathe life into the soul-searching somberness, with lilting cello and violin taking the lead. Effective, moving and honest - so have the tissues ready.

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

A trippy, ethereal ambient background track with white noise and synth textures evoking a mysterious, uncertain mood

Set Forth tells the story of an emotional journey with contemporary pop elements

A beautiful, emotional acoustic folk ballad featuring male and female duet vocals

A gentle yet powerful aural representation of calm expanse. Lilting piano and smooth strings meander through the space backed by darker underlying sonic textures, creating an ambiguous mood - somewhere between mesmerisingly tranquil and ominously infinite. Not long, but just enough to act as a builder thanks to it's smooth riser and epic, ethereal tonal qualities.

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.

Simple but effective tension builder, with just enough dramatic edge to play a perfect supporting role to picture. Swirling background strings, clean reverbed guitar lines and a prominent cello lead all combine over the haunting, repetitive minimalism of the piano resulting in a cinematic voyage of discovery and wonder. Enigmatic and ethereal with a sense of elegance and control.

Gentle instrumental loop. Arpeggiated acoustic guitar and vibraphone melody are joined by piano and a soft rhythm to create a track that stays light and pensive throughout. More animated in the second half due to the extra instrumentation and rhythmical elements, remaining calm, positive and warm.

Melancholic ambience with an indie chill vibe. Blending reverbed guitar with synth pads for an airy, spacey feel creates a bed of dark warmth for the female vocal to glide on. With a simple drum loop adding motion, or a more epic rock beat adding drama, it gently sways between pensively moody and upliftingly epic, all while keeping a controlled thoughtfulness and haunting atmospheric beauty to the music.

Wistfully floating into the ether, this short cinematic track beautifully glides between soft angelic voices and shimmering strings for a soothingly uplifting and pensive feel that has a deeply tragic undertone. Melancholic yet optimistic at the same time, it makes great use of the natural qualities of the cellos and ethnic woodwinds to paint its heavenly picture of light and dark.

A melancholic acoustic folk love song with emotional male vocals, rich pads and subtle glockenspiel melodies in the background

This soft but uplifting piano pattern is perfect for corporate and inspiring purposes.

A light acoustic track with ghostly theremin synth lead and arpeggiated acoustic guitar. Builds up only slightly through added piano and percussion. A little dark and mysterious in feeling, with hints of optimism.