Royalty Free Sad / Nostalgic Music

A powerful acoustic folk ballad featuring steel string guitars, piano lead and a sad, nostalgic feel

An upbeat, funky soul ballad with smooth female vocals, groovy bass line and strings and violin fills

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

A slow orchestral piece featuring a piano melody and string solos creating an overall somber feeling

A dramatic and touching piano ballad with hip-hop drum patterns and soft vocals with feelings of regret and sorrow

A beautiful, melancholic acoustic folk-rock ballad with reversed steel string chord motifs

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

A touching and contemplative soundscape with an ambient and blissful atmosphere. Dreamy piano and sound design textures float on a cloud of soft pads, while calming strings enhance the reflective nature of the music.

A slow and spacey instrumental ballad. Simple pads and piano provide the structure for reverbed electric guitar lead to create a mellow, dreamy atmosphere.

This very intimate solo piano describes the torn feelings of homesickness, the sadness but also the precious memories.

A Beautiful and inspiring piano melody over rising swells, synth loops and strings building up with huge drums.

An alt-rock love ballad featuring heartfelt male vocals, powerful drums and electric guitar layers

A slow jazz soul love song with processed female vocals, catchy drum beat and smooth bass

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

A slow, sad piano and violin ballad with a dark, somber mood evoking a sense of regret

Sad, sombre and emotional music. Melancholy, moving dramatic orchestra with a subtle backing choir building to a resolution.

A nostalgic acoustic folk ballad featuring soft male vocals and bright acoustic guitars

Brooding orchestral track. Starting with chiming piano, the intensity is increased by string sustains, shorts and tremolos. Melodic cello, legato double bass and a hint of brass swells add dramatic highlights and tension while pizzicato strings add a contrasting lightness to the piece. Full of suspense and expectation due to the clockwork-like piano and modulating chord progression, it has a dramatic, frustrated feeling.

A sentimental piano track, supported by light strings. Soft and heartfelt in nature, it builds only slightly to a fuller cinematic style before returning to its former delicate sound. Very peaceful and tender.

A downbeat suspense theme. Brushed drums and a falling piano sequence create a sense of longing, added strings and pads help to build the intensity. Solo cello subtly creates extra melancholy and nostalgia.