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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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Al Andalus

Arabesque flavored piece with violin, lute and guitars dancing in the Alhambra.

Reino andalusi

Andalusian flavored acoustic guitar driven nostalgia. World Arabic

Nostra terra

Sweet acoustic mediterranean style melancholy on guitars and mandolins. Acoustic Guitar

Paradigm

Tension building orchestrated piece featuring string and horn arrangements. Minimal

Alma flamenca

Romantic and melancholi flamenco-pop ballad reminiscent of Lucia's classic.

Alegrías

Joys are a festive cante flamenco is part of the cantinas, which are the songs from Cadiz. Spanish guitar

Rumba de Bracelona

Rumba Flamenca became very popular in Catalonia. Its style derived from the influence of Afro-Cuban Rumba

Rey sabio

Medieval guitar melodies that transport you to the ancient court of old European kings. arabian

Medieval rites

Classic medieval slow paced ballad featuring warm and delicate lute-inspired solo guitar.

Heart and soul

Engaging melodic acoustic vibe with talkative sax and delicade mandolin work.

Bashraf

Mysterious, dark medieval Middle Eastern feel featuring dulcimer and guitars.

Minimalist lovers

Minimalist, hopeful, engaging solo piano with sinous melodies and driving arpeggios.

Bulería 2

It originated from Jerez. It is among the most popular and dramatic of the flamenco forms.

Soft

Sad, slow and repentant layers of electric guitar strwam through this piece.

Granaina

Is a flamenco style from Granada. Belonging to the fandango family of cantes.

Sefarad

Heartfelt Flamenco-style solo guitar over modern middle-east flavored theme.

November rain

Jazzy ballad with a waltzy rhythmic feal and featuring classic piano driven trio format.

Prelude to Villalobos

Villalobos-style classical guitar ballad featuring melancholic arpeggios and delicate solo work.

Minera

Is a stick of flamenco itself in the Sierra de Cartagena. Sing hard and deep based on the hardships of working in the mine.

Mother nature

Ethnic percussion featuring ethnic flute plus synth and FX layering. Atmos, Soundscape, Ambient, Chill Out

Dawn to dusk

Naturally relaxing and minimalist atmospheric vibe featuring Spanish guitar.

Taksim

Ethnic medieval arabesque style ballad featuring violins, guitar and duclimer.

A Rainy Day

Sad, reflective instrumental featuring piano, strings and solo violin. Works well with a montage or under a very dramatic scene. Turns around with a happier finish.

Remember Me

Acoustic guitar ballad with piano melody. Conflicted and reminiscent, featuring a strong build to electric guitar solo. Reveals sad and uplifting emotions.

Atmospherics

This atmospheric and mysterious, hypnotic underscore has an undercurrent of tension and suspense that slowly evolves as it progresses. Featuring a solitary piano melody, low notes with repeating delay effects, morphing pads, pulsing synths and percussion.

Broken Heart

Deep and meaningful Cinematic composition with emotional piano melodies and harmonies, accompanied by orchestral strings and heavenly pad sound from the middle of the track. Passionate and heartfelt music for films, trailers, TV and documentaries.�

Cinematic Touch

Dramatic Orchestral composition with a slow buildup, great for trailers and film soundtracks. Begins with a somber piano theme, and escalates to the dramatic intense full orchestral part with strings, brass section, timpani, and orchestral snares.

Feel The Senses

Emotional and passionate cinematic piano composition, with mysterious and melancholic harmonies and impressionistic feel/vibe. Orchestral strings join from the second part. This track will work great in films, trailers and documentaries.

Feel My Heart Beating

Emotional and Sentimental cinematic piano track. Warm, sweet and soft harmonies that evoke romantic feelings, great for valentine's day projects, Love and romance videos, films, trailers and more.

Passionate Dreams

Dark and ethereal cinematic composition with piano and heavenly pad sound, very emotional and thoughtful music great for drama films, documentaries, trailers and more.

my quiet war

by Ionics
A sad and moving composition. Very touching guitar and violin theme. This Spanish-like track will make you feel something. Perfect for theme music for intro or outro of a feature.

headache

by Ionics
A melancholic and slow rock instrumental. Featuring a mellow electric guitar solo and keys from the 70's - deep purple style. Excellent for scenes with a taste of despair, failure or depression. Very moody.

the way home

by Ionics
A very melodic tune with great middle eastern tempo and pleasant strings with a very touchy guitar solo. Imagine a sweet memory that will make your eyes wet and your mind drifting.

my quiet war 4min vrs

by Ionics
A sad and moving composition. Very touching guitar and violin theme. This Spanish-like track will make you feel something. Perfect for theme music for intro or outro of a feature.

the letter

by Ionics
A sad and slow ambient composition. includes percussion, acoustic guitar, bass and drums. Perfect for dark middle-eastern landscapes. Imagine yourself receiving bad news from a family member and taking a trip back to the middle east.

the hope within your heart

by Ionics
This is a mellow grand piano tune. The semi minor harmony of the chords will give you the feeling of a change that's coming. A hope for a better future. Perfect for you dramatic scenes.

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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