Compilation of Sad BGM You've Heard Somewhere [Famous]
Have you ever been watching a video on YouTube and thought, “Wait, I’ve heard this BGM in someone else’s video too”? Since there are only so many sites that distribute free audio tracks, it’s inevitable that the same songs get used a lot.
What I’m about to introduce are those sad, melancholic BGMs that make you think, “I’ve heard this somewhere before.” As mentioned, the selection ranges widely from free audio tracks to classical masterpieces.
Now then—how many of these pieces do you know?
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A collection of familiar sad BGM tracks [Famous] (11–20)
seems like (just) my imaginationmajiko
Among majiko’s works, this song is especially known for bringing listeners to tears.
It’s a cover of a Vocaloid track that portrays a machine trying to understand human emotions.
The protagonist’s feelings—tormented by self-loathing and painful past experiences—leave a strong impression.
Released in April 2015, it was included on the album “Contrast.” It was majiko’s first full-length album, and her first solo concert reportedly sold out.
It’s a perfect song for those who’ve endured difficult experiences or want to confront their own emotions.
ZigeunerweisenPablo de Sarasate
Zigeunerweisen, composed in 1878 by the Spanish composer Pablo de Sarasate.
This violin concerto is a supreme work of classical music in which the fast passages in the violin’s upper register convey profound sorrow.
Every phrase is breathtakingly powerful, and as you listen, you can’t help but feel your emotions surge! As an aside, it’s also extremely rare for a 19th-century piece in that a recording survives of the composer himself performing it, made in 1904.
tarnished spoonsiroimu
As the mysterious title “Tarnished Spoon” suggests, this BGM is characterized by its eerie atmosphere.
It’s a music box piece with two versions—“Track 1” and “Track 2”—that differ in timbre.
The composition introduces a second melody partway through that moves alongside the main melody.
The chords woven by these two lines create a highly unsettling resonance, making it a perfect fit for horror or mystery-solving videos.
sunlight filtering through the treesmoppī saundo
This is Moppy’s signature work.
The piece features a gentle piano tone that beautifully evokes the image of sunlight filtering through the trees.
Released as free BGM in January 2015, it has been used in a variety of video projects on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
In 2022, it earned high acclaim both in Japan and abroad, ranking 11th on Japan’s iTunes Instrumental Top Songs.
With its soothing, calming atmosphere, this piece is recommended for moments when you want to relax or enjoy some quiet time.
Give the tranquil piano melody a listen and let it bring peace to your mind.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
This work, which portrays the aching pain of heartbreak, is included on God Does Not Play Dice’s album “A View on Lambda.” Although it drew little attention when it was first released in May 2019, it became a hot topic mainly on TikTok in 2020 and entered the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.
Vocalist Shusaku Yanagida’s whisper-centric singing is said to be influenced by Billie Eilish.
The abstract lyrics spark listeners’ imaginations, making it easy to overlay their own experiences.
It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone carrying the pain and lingering feelings of a broken heart.
shooting starmoppī saundo
An emotionally moving piano piece by Moppy Sound, notable for its bittersweet atmosphere.
Its warm and gentle melody evokes nostalgia and hope in listeners.
Released in January 2015, the work exists in two versions that include strings, whose soft tones have captivated many people.
It has been widely used as background music in videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and is loved as a track that brings peace of mind to its listeners.
It’s a perfect choice for those seeking a calm ambiance or music that resonates with the heart.
Experience the charm of this piece as it’s used in various contexts.
A compilation of familiar sad background music [Famous] (21–30)
Sad memorieskoorogi
Among the royalty-free BGM distributed on the site DOVA-SYNDROME, “Sad Memories” is one of the most popular tracks.
In the first half, an extremely sparse piano phrase stirs unease; later on the number of notes increases slightly, but the unnaturally wide gaps between them create an eerie impression.
The use of many dissonances heightens a spine-tingling atmosphere that’s hard to resist.
True to its title, it powerfully evokes the feeling of revisiting sorrowful memories, tightening the chest…