Sad, Cinematic Music for Creators, Filmmaking, Games, Apps. Royalty-free & Sync licensed Royalty-free: Pay once, no ongoing royalties.
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What Did They Die For (Orchestral Anthem)

An anthemic orchestral track, creating a melancholic and at the same time dramatic and heroic atmosphere. Great for background music in films, documentaries, videos or other emotional content.

Building a Story

Epic orchestra intro for film, teaser, opener, game presentation and documentary

Memories of You

A soft, calm and melancholic viola melody, with guitar and strings background, creating a very strong and sentimental atmosphere. Great for background music in romantic scenes, presentations, short films and various other projects requiring tranquil and ambient music.

Used to love me

The simple piano tells the story of the house of cards that falls down. The realisation of the fact that it's all gone. The piano is fragile and sad. The woodwinds tell the story of what should've been. An angelic choir sings a lament for the love that died tragically. The piano admits the loss and...

Contemplation

Slightly sad track with electric piano and bells. Trying to sort things out without deception, but full honesty. No matter how sad or dark the truth might be.

Emotional Cinematic Piano

‘Emotional Cinematic Piano’ is an inspiring, emotional, motivational, romantic and evolving cinematic piano track in the style similar to music of Ludovico Einaudio, Philipp Glass or other cinematic soundtracks. It will work great for company-, NGO- or product presentations, as well as for keyno...

Sad Moody Background

Sad background track featuring a memorable piano melody, carried forward by a suspenseful string arrangement. Will work very well in the background of any media.

Lillian's Theme (Piano & Cello Intro)

A calm piano opening, followed by a very sentimental and lyrical cello melody leading to a very emotional full orchestra finale. Great for background music in films, videos, presentations or any other project needing a soft and emotional atmosphere.

Infinia (Orchestral Opening)

A soft orchestral track, starting with a backing female choir vocals, gradually evolving and leading to a full orchestra emotional climax. Great for opening scenes in films, videos, documentaries as well as background music in various projects needing a nostalgic and sentimental atmosphere.

Yesterday is Gone (Nostalgic Guitar and Cello)

A soft guitar arpeggio with strings background and a lyrical cello melody, creating a sentimental and nostalgic atmosphere. Great for background music is videos, presentations, films and various emotional content.

Alatro

Neoclassical sad piano theme composed by Yann Keerim.


Sad Cinematic Music: Royalty-Free Emotion for Media

Sad cinematic music conveys deep emotion, loss, and reflection with haunting piano, strings, soft pads, and atmospheric textures. It’s designed to move audiences, enhance storytelling, and bring emotional weight to dramatic moments. At Themusicase.com, you can explore a curated collection of royalty-free sad cinematic tracks. Each track includes a sync license, making them safe for use in film, advertising, games, podcasts, and online content without extra clearance.

Where Sad Cinematic Music Works Best

Choosing Themusicase gives you a royalty-free sync license—perfect for editors who need emotional cinematic scores without copyright concerns.

FAQs

Is your sad cinematic music royalty-free?
Yes. All sad cinematic tracks at Themusicase.com are royalty-free and come with sync rights for safe use across projects.
Can I use sad cinematic tracks in a short film?
Yes. You can license sad cinematic music for short films, independent projects, and even festival screenings. Your PDF license certificate serves as proof of rights.
Do I need to buy another license if I reuse the same track in multiple projects?
No. One license covers unlimited projects using the same track. See our License Agreement page for full details.
How much does it cost to license sad cinematic music?
Themusicase offers two license options based on your project needs. Full pricing and usage conditions are explained on our License Agreement page.
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