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

MomentAkiyama Hirokazu

Moment [Official · High Quality Sound] Hirokazu Akiyama

If you often watch video sites like YouTube, you might already know it.

“Moment” by composer Hirokazu Akiyama is an irresistible piece with a sadly beautiful piano melody.

Its piano lines seem to soothe your fatigue while staying close to your downcast feelings, and if you like the vibe of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “energy flow,” this may really hit home for you.

Also, the strings and drum-like percussion in the middle create a grand, stirring progression that’s truly moving.

Listen to it when you’re feeling a bit worn out from school or work—it’ll help you relax your shoulders and fill you with fresh motivation!

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Only a single voicerokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

With its moving melody and profound lyrics, Rokudenashi’s song stirs the hearts of many listeners.

It delicately portrays the hardships of living and the anguish of suppressing one’s emotions.

Released in December 2021, the track garnered major attention, surpassing 55 million streams on Spotify and 100 million views on YouTube.

It also topped Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral 50 chart, setting a new high watermark for a Japanese artist—a fact that generated plenty of buzz.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who struggles with the conflict between honestly expressing their feelings and maintaining harmony with those around them.

MoonlightClaude Debussy

High-Quality Audio [Clair de lune — Debussy] Debussy — Clair de Lune / CANACANA

Clair de Lune by the French composer Claude Debussy.

This piece is famous not only as background music for TV and online videos, but also as something you often hear in places like hospitals and cafés.

Its melody—tinged with a faint glimmer of hope amid sadness—is especially striking.

By the way, Debussy is classified in the classical genre of Impressionist music, and he’s well known for leaving many original works that aren’t bound by traditional rules of harmony and scale.

As an aside, the often-confused Moonlight is a piece by the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

That one’s also a well-known classic you’re likely to hear, so be sure to check it out too.

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GymnopédiesErik Satie

Erik Satie – Gymnopédie No.1

Gymnopédies is often played as background music in quiet cafés and hospital waiting rooms.

The title is pronounced “Jim-no-peh-dee,” and it was composed in 1888 by the French composer Erik Satie.

It isn’t exactly a sad piece; rather, it has an irresistible, mysterious charm that feels nostalgic and calming.

By the way, there are three pieces—No.

1, No.

2, and No.

3—and the one most commonly known is No.

1.

Nos.

2 and 3 aren’t as famous, but if you get the chance, please give them a listen!

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you are my cursenyamura

you are my curse / nyamura

This track is defined by its grand, melancholic atmosphere.

Nyamura’s sweet vocals and the dark, emotional lyricism pierce the heart.

The lyrics, depicting complex emotions where love and hatred coexist, seize listeners and won’t let go.

Released in June 2023, it became a massive hit on TikTok, topping Billboard JAPAN’s “TikTok Weekly Top 20” chart for four consecutive weeks.

Highly recommended for those struggling with heartbreak or lost love.

Why not listen to this piece and confront your own emotions?