This music captures the essence of a universal recognition of sorrow, distress or anguish. Music from the ending of the motion picture "Gladiator" is a prime example of this type of music.
Check out this dark and melancholic orchestral piece by award-winning composer Chris Huelsbeck. Features a beautiful guitar riff, a haunting piano and a sad, moving solo flute. Perfect for any film, television, corporate video, mature drama or advertisement needing that somber feel and vibe. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
Energetic pop-rock track featuring strong female vocals, gritty guitars, driving bass, and solid drums. The chorus screams "Why?" as the singer vents her frustration over being mistreated. Film or TV. Instrumental version works of an opening scene into a town or such. Also good break-up scene music. Female Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Slowly developing gong and percussion piece. Like an ancient Chinese army marching a great distance, there are pulsating gong, bell and deep drum sounds which build up to crashing symbols. Suits a military/suspense theme or mysterious cult ritual temple chanting sacrifice. Instrumental, Chinese, Buddhist Temple
A hymn of angelic qualities, expressing solemnity, solitude and awe of grandeur of life. Full choir (alto, tenor, bass, soprano). Suitable for religious themes, church scenes, nativity festivities, and documentaries about space, culture and nature. A Capella, Classical, Classical Choral
Syrian from start to finish. A very traditional and convincing odd meter (5 count) cue. Traditional instruments provide a solid foundation for a very emotional and mysterious flute. Easily compliments anything North African or Middle Eastern. Perfect for cultural/ethnic type visuals. Instrumental, Middle East, Syria
Authentic Chinese Yangqin solo piece. No cliched and gimmicky tackiness, just the Eastern harmonic tendencies taking the listener on an emotional journey. A meditative and serene intro segues to a more fast and furious section highly idiomatic of the heavily ornamented Yangqin style. Brooding outro, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Folk Solo
Since ancient times man has gazed into the sky and wondered if we're alone here on Earth. This track explores the topic of the search for extraterrestrial life and conveys a sense of human loneliness and isolation. Perfect for films and documentaries on SETI, space travel, sci fi or human existence, Male Vocals, Science Fiction, First Contact
A simple, classic, and understated take on a renowned holiday composition. Regal woodwinds and tender orchestral strings. For classy, glorious, stately and traditional holiday themes, cultural theme songs or religious services. Elegant, sophisticated, sweet, caring, reverent, poignant & joyful. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
An intense, evocative little track played on twin classical guitars (melody played an octave appart). Think gypsy moon dance, fireflies at dusk, the struggles and cycles of life. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Cherry Blossom is a hypnotic and calming cue featuring Asian instruments and orchestral strings and pads. Beautiful & haunting. Elegant spacious and cinematic. Romantic serene tender and touching. Helps you escape to a serene and quiet place. Instrumental, Asian, Asian
Evocative new age music with strong percussive rhythm, Andean flute and ethnic male and female vocal chants and drones conveying a sense of freedom and new discovery. Ideal for travel, cultural, historic documentaries and film/TV productions on the natural world. Suitable for Film/TV, Mixed Vocals, New Age, Ethnic Fusion
Atmospheric and chilled out instrumental, mixing experimental electronica with classical strings and piano, all drenched in reverb. The strings provide emotion in abundance and are complemented by a heartbeat style kick drum. Both birth and death are represented perfectly as the piece progresses. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Electronic
A touching, emotional and melancholic piece. Inspired by the soundtrack for the movie The Road. A piano accompanied by a Cello and a Violin. Sadness, loss, dramatic scenes in documentaries, films or tv-shows, love and heartbreak, mournful, regret and grief. Feeling alone/loneliness. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Old City. Typical ethnic composition in Japanese Traditional theatrical music style. With necessary sandy voice of bamboo flute shakuhachi, three-stringed shamisen and meditative minimalistic ensemble of taiko drums. Emotional and heartful music of old Japan. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Dramatic
Feel the ancient Chinese Emperor and his grand scale palace. Bright and beautiful regal Oriental music track of the type heard on the soundtrack of the epic film "The Last Emperor". Instrumental, Chinese, Regal Chinese
Atmospheric and calm, sensuous and exotic Oriental Arabian music with stunning ethnic flutes, distant chants and tribal percussion setting a peaceful but somewhat mysterious, contemplative mood. Perfect for that wide angle shot to put things into perspective. Dark alleys, PBS, religious documentary, Instrumental, Middle East, Middle-East
Ominous Trip Hop track with a Southern Indian flavour. Tabla and Baja phrases with a western beat and strings hits throughout. Melocholy with dark undertones of forboding and fear. Perfect for TV or Film Indian and Asian scenes in the style of Slumdog Millionaire. Bollywood, street dance or intrigue, Instrumental, Hip Hop, Indian Hip Hop
A sad melody played by a solo violin. Full of warm passion and heartbroken loneliness this track takes the listener on a brief intensive journey to his truest inner feelings. Great track for romantic dramas, TV moods and Love scenes. Flashbacks Holocause memories, medical drama, sorrowful tragedy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Dramatic, insistent, heavy and restless corporate theme. Serious business, big deals, lots at stake, big city institutions, industrial forecasts, financial gloom. Features staccato strings, mellotron, timps, cymbals. Great as a financial theme, documentary and for corporate audio visual. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Hip Hop
Airy, relaxed, new-age piece. Comforting, soothing, happy / heavenly. Good for relaxation / spa / yoga, also for underwater / diving / peaceful nature, etc. Available in various versions, with or without the percussion. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Heartstrings music, very sad and emotional. Beautiful cinematic delicate healing & heartbreaking. Atmospheric heart strings music with a haunting and powerful melody. Tragic situations and dramatic life-altering events, aftermath of storms, medical drama, loss of loved ones, moody & sentimental. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Chinese folk tune performed in a rustic traditional manner on the Taiwanese coconut shell fiddle and pipa lute with interesting wood block and shaker accompaniment. Begins with solo fiddle performing the haunting folksy melody and develops into a lively rhythmic rendition reminiscent of Celtic music, Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
A solo cello plays a beautiful and moving melody. An enigmatic track full of movement and feeling. Think 'Lost' and 'True Blood' Gorgeous but with hints of melancholy. Useful in bitter-sweet scenes. Triumph but with great loss. Victory but with sadness and grief. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A breath-taking and hauntingly beautiful cue featuring strings and female choir, this track creates a sense of serenity and peacefulness. Perfect for any dramatic moment of loss, hopelessness, or feeling alone, take a listen and you'll feel a relaxation and calm take over. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Choral
Masterful cello and piano sing from the heart the lush poignant phrases of Kol Nidre by Max Bruch. Not just an ethnic tune, this arrangement is considered a masterpiece of awe inspiring mood, bringing tears to the eye of the listener. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic, Max Bruch
Calm drama piece, just a solo piano, long reverb and silence. Reflecting a car driving by night under the rain in the street of New york, a lost love, a desperate feeling. Love is gone for ever. Ideal for drama, melancholic or romance scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Very emotive rhythmic piano with haunting voices. Feeling of tension, though an underlying optimism. Great film intro. Part of the Homelands Suite. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A mysterious, haunting and driving trance song building up to a very dramatic and atmospheric climax, Contains an epic orchestral break with a beautiful sounding choir, sounds like Armin van Buuren and Paul Oakenfold. Works great with nightlife, clubbing, parties, drug abuse, alcohol, fashion events, Instrumental, Dance, Trance
Pensive, smooth, reflective background ambient track. Perfect for a drama film. Soul-searching, life-and-death, difficult decisions to make, slight sad tone, driving in a bus/car thinking, cannot sleep, pondering, undecisive, down, discouraged, lost, dissapointed. Flowing, meaningful music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Slow, nostalgic melody played by music box grows slowly with violins, flute, oboe, and the rest of string orchestra into very emotional, yet tranquil instrumental, great for emotional scenes. Old memories and feelings arise, reminding us of the past. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Haunting rendition of classic tune, featuring deep female vocals and analog synth. This rich track is ideal for soundtracks, film scores, and other media. See all variations! Female Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Surreal drone, pulsing drums, and distant guitar that conveys an uncertain, curious, introspective, lost vibe. Good for sad or serious scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Underscore for poverty and destitution. World music for Sub Continent and southern Eurasia. Perfect for documentary or television commercial for aid organizations that requires a serious mood and sympathy. Refugee camps, slums, beggars. Barren, empty landscapes ecological disasters tsunami aftermath, Instrumental, Indian, Indian Dramatic
Dramatic Japanese music featuring traditional instrument such as the Koto, shakuhachi (flute) and taiko drums. A great match for documentaries, film, tv, games, plays, websites and more. Yakuza adventure, Ninjas flying into battle. Action, romantic drama, travel, post-war documentaries. Instrumental, Japanese, Japanese Dramatic
Thoughtful, reflective and melancholic piano duet. Gently pushing forward, time moving on, yet, emotional and mellow. Medium slow, piano figures building and swelling slightly with an underlying air of sadness. Ideal for natural world, seasonal, Autumnal and human emotion documentaries and drama. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
This song was written for World Peace. The famed singer Aliki sings with great passion about the difficulty of the constant war, about the senseless death of loved ones and how the people have the will for peace between Israel & all Arab countries. A soft pop song that is both stunning & emotional. Female Vocals, Middle East, Israel
Questioning and reaching, highly intelligent spritual and realtionship oriented lyrics warpped around a consistent, rich, mix of percussion and strings, has a Middle Eastern / Indian flavor, plus a folk/rock style which give this track a unique, haunting flavor of its own. Slow and hypnotic. Female Vocals, Folk, Folk Dramatic
Stunning cascading piece with passionate guitar swells, sensual cello and the interesting addition of a plectrum banjo to add atmosphere. Also a rare distant deep djembe and rhythmic flutes giving a pulse. Perfect for after a losing battle as the troops regroup, or after the loss of a loved one. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Syria is omnipresent in our media and social newsplattforms. I feel really ashamed about the richness that we have in west- countries and I hope that there will be a kind of justice movement. Peacefully. Instrumental, Middle East, Syria
Traditional Balkan / Eastern European, with female vocal in wonderful 7/8 time signature! Yiddish / Klezmer influence with sax, violins (fiddle), bandneon (accordion), bass, percussion. Great Balkanish Gypsy feel. Melancholic dance in sorrow or bereavement. Or gritty passionate lust! Female Vocals, East European, Balkans
Evocative Latin acoustic track that brings to mind a hero's arduous struggle to reach an unattainable goal. Think dark skies, heavy rain and a solitary figure striving ever onward. Subtle guitaring, beat and contemplative movement. Latin Spirit, by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Instrumental, Latin, Dramatic Latin
Gothic, religious choir of female voices sing a glorious hymn that's both angelic and haunting. Mysterious, dark, spiritual, like Lisa Gerrard and Gladiator. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
A spare, slow bass clarinet improvisation over an accordion and acoustic bass drone. A loose interpretation of a Klezmer "doina". Emotional, mournful, nostalgic. Sweet tender and moody. Relationships, Eastern Euro documentary, Middle Eastern film noir, melancholic and cautious. Instrumental, Middle East, Klezmer
Religious, spiritual and uplifting. Believing in God, seeking help on high, prayerful reverential hopeful warm thankful. Elegant, warm piano solo provides aid and comfort during times of doubt or loss. Instrumental. Funeral or Burial music. Instrumental, Spiritual, Church music
A grand piano spills poignant rolling chords into the arms of subtle but building strings. A theme for that moment before the epiphany that turns things around, or for the heartbreaking realization of loss. Perhaps, for a gripping funeral scene or the overhead shot of a decimated battlefield. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Cool tension track that starts with a sizzle guitar bouncing from ear to ear, then builds with piano. Conveys sadness, uncertainty. Kinda sad but could work for a deep thinking or decision making scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Slow, emotional and delicate interpretation of J. S. Bach famous Air Theme arranged for Piano & Solo Violin. Very tender, reflective and intimate. Available in a variety of edits. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music, Johann Sebastian Bach
Emotional and deep cinematic theme. Featuring a haunting chanting female vocal, soft strings and delicate orchestral arrangement. Slow, moving and atmospheric. It projects devotion, reflection and thoughfullness. Perfect for Drama, Film and as sound alikes for Lisa Gerrard (Gladiator) vocal style. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Sad Music
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