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Use sad music with piano, strings, and ambient textures to express loss or reflection. Perfect for documentaries, films, or social stories needing emotion.

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Loneliness (Piano Solo 30sec)

Very emotional somber track perfect for highly dramatic situations. Expressive solo Violin lead. Basically this track is divided into three sections: in the first part the violin performs alone, in the second part it's supported by a background piano, while in the last section the piano is alone.

Loneliness (Solo Violin 30sec)

Very emotional somber track perfect for highly dramatic situations. Expressive solo Violin lead. Basically this track is divided into three sections: in the first part the violin performs alone, in the second part it's supported by a background piano, while in the last section the piano is alone.

Loneliness (Violin and Piano 60sec)

Very emotional somber track perfect for highly dramatic situations. Expressive solo Violin lead. Basically this track is divided into three sections: in the first part the violin performs alone, in the second part it's supported by a background piano, while in the last section the piano is alone.

Pensive State

Reflective track built on a climatic piano phrase, supported by drum machine and orchestral strings. Perfect as bed in contemplative moments. No Piano edit also available.

Closer Now (All Edits)

Emotional electro pop instrumental, with expressive piano, synths, guitars and a contemporary drum groove. Has a hopeful vibe, and a melancholic feeling. Switches from a slow/soft feeling, to a more energetic verse. Could fit well as background music for TV shows, reality shows, movies, or corporate...

Valentine In Paris

This is the ultimate romantic track. It features a stunningly beautiful melody played by an acoustic piano. As the song progresses, bass, strings and other sounds deliver a very evocative / cinematic arrangement, perfect for any video or media production in which a sentimental / nostalgic feeling ne...

Fully Empty

Dark and suspenseful singer songwriter tune with pessimistic lyrics.

Michael's Garden

A relaxing and haunting acoustic piece, with a prominent mandolin melody interspersed with gentle guitar chords. Creates a melancholy yet hopeful atmosphere.

Depths

Gentle finger picking acoustic guitar providing a melancholy atmosphere

Tell You

A suspenseful orchestral march with rich strings and driving percussion. Would be perfect for marching into battle scenes or introducing a vindictive character.

Last Wishes

Orchestral cinematic cue. Sad, slowly breathing and building, growing ultil end. Highly dramatic, impact, perfect for scenes of death, emotional. Has a breathing feel a bit flavour of Hans Zimmer Time in Inception.

Last Wishes Piano Solo

Orchestral cinematic cue. Sad, slowly breathing and building, growing ultil end. Highly dramatic, impact, perfect for scenes of death, emotional. Has a breathing feel a bit flavour of Hans Zimmer Time in Inception.

Inside The Crime (No Pizz)

Modern crime drama instrumental, perfect as light tension music bed for TV also.

Inside The Crime

Modern crime drama instrumental, perfect as light tension music bed for TV also.

Explain

Narrative and melancholic music bed, featuring a clean electric guitar and a nice piano.

Last Wishes Piano and Violin

Orchestral cinematic cue. Sad, slowly breathing and building, growing ultil end. Highly dramatic, impact, perfect for scenes of death, emotional. Has a breathing feel a bit flavour of Hans Zimmer Time in Inception.

Sweet Melancholic Piano

Very emotional sweet and melancholic solo piano cue featuring a warm and intimate pianoforte.

Let\'s Begin

60 sec cue featuring both an electric clean guitar and an acoustic one. Suitable for intro, simply as a bed, or for commercials.

Like an Angel (No Winds)

Orchestral cinematic cue. It starts with a quiet and warm piano solo and slowly builds up with strings, warms your heart and gives you a sense of new, a new beginning. It has a drop out in the middle and continues toward a serene end. No winds mix, full track also available.

Like an Angel

Orchestral cinematic cue. It starts with a quiet and warm piano solo and slowly builds up with strings, warms your heart and gives you a sense of new, a new beginning. It has a drop out in the middle and continues toward a serene end. Various alt mixes also available.

Like an Angel (No Guitar)

Orchestral cinematic cue. It starts with a quiet and warm piano solo and slowly builds up with strings, warms your heart and gives you a sense of new, a new beginning. It has a drop out in the middle and continues toward a serene end. No guitar mix, full track also available.

Like an Angel (Piano Solo)

Orchestral cinematic cue. It starts with a quiet and warm piano solo and slowly builds up with strings, warms your heart and gives you a sense of new, a new beginning. It has a drop out in the middle and continues toward a serene end. Solo Piano mix, full track also available.

Like an Angel (Piano and Strings)

Orchestral cinematic cue. It starts with a quiet and warm piano solo and slowly builds up with strings, warms your heart and gives you a sense of new, a new beginning. It has a drop out in the middle and continues toward a serene end. Piano and Strings mix, full track also available.

Lonely Walk 60sec

A calm and emotional instrumental featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Slow tempo.

Northern Shores 30Sec

Moving and textured, Northern Shores is an ambient instrumental track featuring, acoustic guitars, synth pads, and bells. It starts with quiet acoustic guitar, and then gradually builds with synth pads and soft percussion.

Northern Shores Loop

Moving and textured, Northern Shores is an ambient instrumental track featuring, acoustic guitars, synth pads, and bells. It starts with quiet acoustic guitar, and then gradually builds with synth pads and soft percussion.

Northern Shores 60Sec

Moving and textured, Northern Shores is an ambient instrumental track featuring, acoustic guitars, synth pads, and bells. It starts with quiet acoustic guitar, and then gradually builds with synth pads and soft percussion.

Lonely Walk stinger

A calm and emotional instrumental featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Slow tempo.

Lonely Walk 30sec

A calm and emotional instrumental featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Slow tempo.

Northern Shores Stinger

Moving and textured, Northern Shores is an ambient instrumental track featuring, acoustic guitars, synth pads, and bells. It starts with quiet acoustic guitar, and then gradually builds with synth pads and soft percussion.

Lonely Walk

A calm and emotional instrumental featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Slow tempo.

Lonely Walk loop 1

A calm and emotional instrumental featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Slow tempo.

Northern Shores

Moving and textured, Northern Shores is an ambient instrumental track featuring, acoustic guitars, synth pads, and bells. It starts with quiet acoustic guitar, and then gradually builds with synth pads and soft percussion.

Emotions Of The Man In Love

Emotional cinematic composition with a dark and depressed feeling. Somber piano with heavenly pad sound create a mysterious atmosphere. Great for films, documentaries, trailers and more.

Sad Stinger - Sadness

This track can be used a sad stinger. Great for transitions in video productions where sadness is the keyword. This stinger is however also usable for lot of other things. Very subtle sound. Sad music with piano, choirs and strings.

Apocalypse

by Fabrica
Atmospheric and emotional track with apocalyptic ending .

Chill Effect

Pensive, slightly mysterious Chillout with airy-light piano melodies on a carpet of dripping percussion and synthesizers. Creates a calm, melancholic-wistful atmosphere. Moody film score for suspense, thriller and romance.

The Color Of Regret full

by ionics
Placid and dreamy e-piano composition. Very gentle and emotional. Perfect as a movie score for drama or romance

Those Graceful Moments full

by ionics
Short classical piano piece. Gentle, sentimental and melancholic. Perfect as a movie score for drama or romance

Sad Music and Its Emotional Depth

Sad music is usually built around piano, strings, or soft acoustic instruments. The tone is slow, reflective, and restrained, creating space for emotion without overwhelming the visuals.

Where to Use Sad Music

When you need to underscore loss, reflection, or quieter storytelling, sad music is a strong choice. If your project relies heavily on intimacy and melodic expression, you might also explore piano tracks. Solo piano cues carry the same emotional weight but with more simplicity, making them perfect for documentaries, heartfelt ads, or character-driven films. Another alternative is nostalgic music, which shares the reflective mood but adds a sense of memory and time passing. This works especially well in personal stories, retrospectives, or brand films that look back on milestones.

Royalty-Free Sad Tracks at Themusicase.com

All sad tracks at Themusicase.com are royalty-free and include a sync license. The catalog includes minimal piano pieces, string ensembles, and soft ambient cues ready for film, broadcast, and online use.
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