[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)
Beautiful and sad piano music
When it comes to BGM videos that make you feel nostalgic for your original landscape and bring you to the verge of tears, “Beautiful and Sad Piano Music” comes to mind.
The simple, beautiful tones of the piano carry a certain nostalgic atmosphere.
Its melodies evoke rich natural scenery, making it perfect for listening with your eyes closed and relaxing at home.
It’s soothing music that helps you regain a pure heart when you’re tired from work or school or feeling anxious.
Give it a listen when stress builds up and you want a good cry, or when you want to calmly focus on your tasks.
[2026] Popular Tear-Jerking Emotional BGM | Compilation (51–60)
Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker
This BGM video, which evokes fantastical cityscapes and scenery, features “beautiful yet bittersweet fantasy music.” It was produced by a BGM maker known for creating numerous original tracks.
The beautifully melancholic piano tones resonate, inviting listeners to imagine a story with depth.
From dawn to the dark of night, its ambient sound is versatile and fitting for any scene.
It’s a BGM video that lets you forget everyday fatigue and stress and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy.
It’s also recommended to listen while picturing beautiful landscapes.
Last Train HomePat Metheny Group
Released in 1987 by the band led by guitarist Pat Metheny, this piece is more than mere easy listening—it’s a moving BGM track that seems to tell a variety of stories to the listener.
The brushed drum sound that evokes the steady rhythm of a train, the deeply resonant, human-sounding chorus—simply put, it’s nothing short of wonderful.
Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke
Kosuke Yamashita’s “Eternal Story,” released in 2012, is a piece written for Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth and Yasuto Tanaka, one of Japan’s leading saxophonists.
Some listeners may recognize it as the ending theme of the TV program “Masters of Beauty.” The beautiful melodies for trumpet and saxophone blend exquisitely in this work, which not only soothes the heart the moment you hear it, but also gives you the courage to take a step toward the next stage.
When you’re facing work or study and striving to achieve something, this piece will gently support you.
TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku
“TAKUMI” is a soothing piece that gained broad support not only from viewers but from a wide audience as an insert track on the architectural documentary show “Before After.” Its gentle, warmly resonant sound seeps deeply into the listener’s heart.
Whether you’re working or want to immerse yourself in study, this music can help calm the atmosphere around you and may even enhance your concentration.
Why not add this track—offering comfort and encouragement in an artful form—to your recommended BGM playlist?
A soothing Japanese-style music medleyxxxJunaJunaxxx
When it comes to BGM videos that make you cherish the spirit of “Wa” (Japanese harmony), “A Soothing Japanese-Style Music Medley” stands out.
Created by xxxJunaJunaxxx, who has produced numerous BGM videos, it features traditional melodies using Japanese instruments that soothe the soul and evoke the changing seasons of Japan—spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
It’s also lovely to listen while picturing Japan’s natural scenery, shrines, and temples.
While many tracks have a relaxed tempo, they also carry a certain beauty and strength.
The gentle music seems to envelop stress and anxiety.
Why not spend some leisurely time and experience the wabi-sabi of Japanese aesthetics?
A cover of songs to listen to when you can’t sleep or want to calm down
A collection of popular J-POP and Vocaloid songs covered as guitar-and-vocal performances, titled “Songs to Listen to When You Can’t Sleep or Want to Relax.” These BGM videos feature original tracks—normally built with lush, polished production—reinterpreted with only an acoustic guitar.
The warm guitar tone, paired with a sweet and gentle vocal, creates a soothing effect.
With added arrangements to the melodies and rhythms, it’s perfect for unwinding at night.
This cover medley gently wraps your sleepless hours.
Give it a listen as background music for your cozy time at home, too.