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 compilation of familiar sad background music [Famous] (21–30)
Go for it!Nakajima Miyuki
A soul-stirring masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima.
It’s a song that has comforted and encouraged many people.
In fact, it was born from a letter sent by a radio listener.
Moved by the frustrations of a girl who left school after junior high, Nakajima turned her message of “Fight!” into this song.
It was included on the 1983 album Premonition and was quietly cherished at first, but it skyrocketed in popularity when it was used in a 1994 commercial.
Paired as a double A-side with the theme song for the drama “Homeless Child,” it sold over a million copies.
As an anthem for those facing adversity, it continues to touch countless hearts today.
Sad storySEASIDE STUDIO
Sad Story, produced by SEASIDE STUDIO, which provides music for visual works and songs for artists.
This piece features a piano tone that resonates with a sense of loneliness and helpless emotion.
Airy synths evoke a dreamy atmosphere that expands outward.
It’s perfect for scenes in anime and games where something sad happens.
A free BGM track with a relaxed tempo that unfolds a beautiful yet heartrending melody.
Why not experience a sound that stays close to those lonely, anxious nights?
homesicknessAmacha no Ongaku Koubou
“Nostalgia,” released in 2012 by Amacha Music Studio, which provides free music materials.
This track is often used as background music for moving stories on video-sharing sites like YouTube.
For a concrete example, YouTuber Koji Seto uses it when delivering somewhat bittersweet announcements.
It leans more toward ‘bittersweet’ than ‘sad,’ so it tends to be used as BGM for content that ends happily rather than episodes that are sad all the way through.
Flutteringmoppī saundo
A piano solo that could be called Moppy’s signature piece, where gentleness and poignancy coexist.
Its imagery—evoking fluttering petals and falling leaves—leaves a deep impression on listeners.
Since its release in May 2014, it has continued to be used as background music for various videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
In October 2022, it even reached No.
58 on the U.S.
iTunes Store Instrumental Top Songs chart, reflecting its strong international reception.
This work’s appeal lies in its calm, nostalgic atmosphere.
It’s recommended for those seeking peace of mind or creating videos with a serene mood.
Give it a listen at a leisurely pace.
ElegySergey Rachmaninov
Sergei Rachmaninoff, a composer from Russia, was also highly acclaimed as a pianist.
His Elegy, the first piece from the set Morceaux de fantaisie, resonates with a sound that brings out the flowing, beautiful timbre of the piano.
The melody, evocative of a romantic love story, is striking and perfectly matches the image of his works that were popular with the general public at the time.
This piece, in E-flat minor, features a performance with dynamic contrasts that seem to express fluctuating emotions.
Please lend an ear to this classical music that gently accompanies feelings of sadness.
Toccata and FugueJ.S.Bach
Toccata and Fugue is a solo organ piece composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach in the early 18th century.
You may have heard it in commercials or parody songs—it’s a piece that feels as if the sheer shock of a moment has been turned directly into melody.
The introduction is especially famous, but the later sections are also compelling, making full use of the organ’s mournful, resonant timbre and its wide range.
If you get the chance, try listening to the whole piece from start to finish!
fall, sink (with a nuance of moral decline or degradation)moppī saundo
A gem of a track by MoppySound, whose quiet piano melody sinks into the heart.
The deeply wistful tune evokes a strange, fleeting mood—like nodding off late at night while staring at a computer screen.
Released in April 2014, this piece has been widely used in videos on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, capturing the hearts of many.
With its dark, melancholic atmosphere, it’s a perfect choice as background music for visual works that convey late-night stillness or a sense of gloom.