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Compilation of Sad BGM You've Heard Somewhere [Famous]

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

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?

A compilation of familiar sad background music [famous] (31–40)

Piano ConcertoEdvard Hagerup Grieg

Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; Zimmermann (piano), Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic

Piano ConcertoEdvard Hagerup Grieg

Edvard Grieg, a composer renowned for his original works incorporating Norwegian folk music.

Among his pieces, the one best known in Japan is the Piano Concerto.

It is often used in various media, such as TV programs, to evoke a sense of tragedy.

While the piano phrases that appear in the first movement are famous, the expansive, richly developed sound of the second and third movements is also a hallmark.

Listen for the interwoven brass melodies centered around piano and flute.

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Piano Sonata No. 14Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 — Horowitz

Piano Sonata No. 14Ludwig van Beethoven

Because the works of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven have such a powerful impact, they are still frequently used as background music today.

Among his masterpieces, the Piano Sonata No.

14 is particularly striking for its sorrowful, sinking piano melody.

The piece consists of three movements—first, second, and third—and the first movement, in particular, evokes an image of a dark sea illuminated by moonlight.

Listening to its beautiful yet fleeting melody might just bring you to tears.

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In conclusion

This is for those looking for background music to use in their own videos: classical pieces that have been arranged may still be under copyright, and performers may also hold rights.

You can look this up on sites like JASRAC’s homepage, so please make use of those resources.