[2026] A Collection of Popular, Tear-Jerking Inspirational BGM
In today’s world where everyone uses social media, creating videos is nothing unusual.
Especially when it comes to short-form videos like TikTok or Instagram, many people have probably tried making them at least once.
For those creators, we’ve curated a selection of moving background music (BGM).
From famous tracks you’ve likely heard on YouTube Shorts or TikTok to lesser-known yet deeply emotional pieces, we’ve picked a wide range of inspiring BGMs.
Find the one song that suits you best.
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[2026] Tear-Jerking Popular Inspirational BGM | Compilation (41–50)
On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo
A piece from the game Final Fantasy VII that conjures up the image of a tranquil town encountered along a grand adventure.
Supervised by composer Nobuo Uematsu, it’s included on the classic album Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY VII, released in May 2004.
The serene atmosphere of the original is accentuated in its solo piano arrangement, whose delicate, faintly nostalgic tones sink deep into the heart.
It’s perfect as background music when you want to focus on work or study—the gentle, lyrical melody will calm your mind without disrupting your thoughts.
Why not spend some fulfilling time wrapped in the fleeting peace the story’s characters must have felt?
Music Room After SchoolGONTITI
Gontiti is the soothing acoustic guitar duo of Mr.
Gonzales Mikami and Mr.
Chichi Matsumura.
Their signature piece, “The Music Room After School,” is a classic that exudes a deeply nostalgic atmosphere, just as its title suggests.
Their music feels like it transports listeners to places outside the everyday, or back into a memory-filled past.
Let this track play softly in the background, and it will gently untangle the threads of confusion in a mind overwhelmed by tasks.
Touhou Arrangement Medley
A BGM video produced based on music used in the Touhou Project, which spans various media such as games, books, and music CDs.
It unfolds with grand melodies that evoke a fantastical world.
Many of the tracks are rooted in “wa” (traditional Japanese aesthetics), so some listeners may feel a sense of nostalgia.
The ambient sounds, which pair beautifully with natural scenery, are soothing to the soul.
This BGM video is also recommended for those looking for music to relax to during leisurely downtime or to use as nighttime sleep BGM.
MomentAkiyama Hirokazu
Hirokazu Akiyama’s “Moment” is a piece defined by a beautifully poignant piano melody.
Combining the cinematic grandeur of a film scene with the delicacy unique to the piano, this track is perfect as background music when you want to read, study, or work with a calm state of mind.
The richly expressive piano tones soothe the heart and spark renewed energy.
Wrapped in a majestic sense of scale yet filled with a warmly nostalgic feel, “Moment” is an ideal choice for anyone seeking moving, emotionally stirring BGM.
Piano 19Morita Koichi
Piano 19, composed by Koichi Morita, founder of the free music service MaouDamashii.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound leaves a strong impression, as if recalling past events and the people you’ve met.
The gentle strings enveloping the beautiful piano tone are soothing as well.
Since the track doesn’t have strong accents, it’s also recommended for those seeking soft music.
When you feel an indescribable loneliness or wistfulness, the moving, lyric-free piano sound will resonate with your heart.
It’s a BGM video we hope you’ll use in moments when you want to spend time slowly and calmly.
GymnopédieErik Satie
Gymnopédie was composed by Erik Satie, known as an iconoclast of Western music.
It’s often used as background music in TV and films, so I think many people have heard it.
Its mysteriously relaxing world evokes a moving, emotional atmosphere.
River Flows in YouYIRUMA
Released in 2001 by Korean pianist Yiruma, “River Flows in You” features a flowing, water-like melody that gently soothes the heart, making it perfect as comfortable background music while you work.
Its graceful piano, as if making you forget the passage of time, is a piece that resonates deeply.
The official YouTube channel’s video has surpassed 180 million views, and even more than 20 years after its release, it continues to receive praise such as “I was deeply moved.” If you let yourself be carried by this song’s rippling waves of sound, your mind will surely clear and your productivity will rise.