Royalty Free Sad / Nostalgic Music

A dynamic electronic love song featuring male vocals rich synths and electronic percussion

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 mix of ethnic and western instruments bring forth a beautiful atmosphere for documentary and nature content

Listening to this song, you can hear the struggle and the breakthrough to never give up no matter what.

Smoky jazz bars and urban nightlife with a touch of late summer warmth - it's a relaxing chill hop track evoking several moods all under an umbrella of cosy satisfaction and mellowness. Soft piano, muted trumpet, Spanish guitar and smooth lofi beats marry together to create a world of unhurried intimacy and uncomplicated good times. Delicate and finely tuned for a modern, laid back vibe.

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.

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.

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.

Ambient piano and orchestra merge to form a soothing, atmospheric soundcape of calm positivity, hope and sincerity. Starting with light textures, pads and drones to form an airy canvas, the piano sketches its simple theme for the orchestra to colour in. Rich strings and prominent cello serenely guide us through the emotions, floating on a delicate wave of peace and harmony. Cinematic and uplifting whilst maintaining a relaxed ambience.

An atmospheric mid tempo track, with hints of traditional Asian music mixed with chilled percussion and synth textures. The main theme played on tuned wooden percussion is subtly backed with a granular pad and soft beat, built on with guitar harmonics and synth sweeps to create a mood of mystery, intrigue, suspense and wonder. Relaxing, pensive and enigmatic.

Beautiful short piano piece evoking reflection, regret, optimism and tranquility. With rolling arpeggios and a delicate melody, it has a sense of energetic movement whilst keeping a fragility to the mood, further enhanced by a subtle background cello line. A modern, cinematic track infused with soft emotion.

Nostalgic folk pop track about time passing and wondering where the years have gone. A mixture of piano, electric and acoustic guitar, bass and drums form the backing to soulful male vocals. Melodic with great chorus harmonies, it has a really clean and bright production feel and great sense of gentle pacing. Melancholic, but not overly depressing.

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.

Soothing but mysterious orchestral track. Arpeggiated piano and strings start classically, but a theremin lead takes things to an unexpected level of mystical contrast. Elegance and majesty is constant due to the warm orchestration throughout, with a deliberate unease and suspense created by the unusual instrumentation and melodies.  

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.

Minimalistic cinematic soundtrack that gets under the skin. Featuring orchestral elements and female vocals.

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

A relaxing lo-fi chillhop track focusing on acoustic elements from guitar, piano and muted trumpet. Simple, delicate and elegant sum up the way the nostalgic tones of the jazzy guitar and piano juxtapose the modern underlying beat, successfully marrying everything into a smooth, calming piece to unwind to.

Solemn and whistful piano solo. Beautifully romantic or darkly tragic depending on your current mood, there is a small sense of triumph in the more animated middle section of arpeggios and grandiose melody. Otherwise, it's a simple and delicate theme that asks questions without ever being imposing or even expecting an answer.

This very intimate solo piano pulls the listener into his world, a world of moments where sadness dominates but also hope.