I want to use these for a slideshow! A collection of moving/heartfelt BGM
Slideshows are often planned as surprises at special occasions like graduation ceremonies and weddings.
I’m sure you’ve seen one at least once.
In this article, we’ve gathered moving background music that’s perfect for those kinds of slideshows.
These tracks are ideal for slideshows that compile cherished memories or convey messages of support and encouragement.
If you’re unsure what music to play, be sure to search through this list!
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I want to use these for a slideshow! A collection of moving/heartwarming BGM (41–50)
KanadeSukima Suichi
A Skimama Switch song that beautifully portrays farewell, reunion, and growth set to a moving melody! It begins with a parting scene at the ticket gate and carefully weaves a relationship that changes over time.
You’ll surely relate to the story of two people who remain connected forever through music.
Released in March 2004, this track was also used as an insert song in the film “Rough.” It’s a song you’ll want to hear at graduations and life’s milestones—one that gently wraps your anxiety before stepping into a new environment.
Be sure to savor this heartwarming piece!
I want to use these for a slideshow! A collection of moving/heartwarming BGMs (51–60)
Greeting of LoveEdward Elgar
Edward Elgar, the British composer, presented Salut d’Amour in 1888 to commemorate his engagement to Caroline Alice Roberts.
This gentle, serene piece conveys his deep love for his wife, who was older and of higher social standing.
It has been performed on a variety of instruments and in different arrangements—piano, violin, flute, and more—so one of its charms is enjoying how the atmosphere changes with each instrument.
Why not keep your favorite performances on hand and let one play softly at moments during work when you feel like taking a relaxing breather?
Sad storySEASIDE STUDIO
“A Sad Story” is a work that captivates with a dreamlike world woven by an ephemeral piano melody and ethereal synth sounds.
Its wistful yet beautiful tune resonates deeply with the listener’s heart, making it a great choice as background music when you need to focus on studying or work.
Listen to it in the solitary hours of the night or in moments of emotional flux, and you’ll feel the pangs of loneliness and melancholy stir within.
Let the soft, enveloping sound fill the space as you spend a calm and moving moment.
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.
Piano 19Morita Koichi
Piano 19, composed by Koichi Morita, founder of the free music service MaouDamashii.
Its somewhat nostalgic sound leaves a strong impression, as if recalling past events and the people you’ve met.
The gentle strings enveloping the beautiful piano tone are soothing as well.
Since the track doesn’t have strong accents, it’s also recommended for those seeking soft music.
When you feel an indescribable loneliness or wistfulness, the moving, lyric-free piano sound will resonate with your heart.
It’s a BGM video we hope you’ll use in moments when you want to spend time slowly and calmly.
On the Day of Departure
A graduation song created in 1991 by teachers at Kagemori Junior High School in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
The principal and a music teacher, determined to turn a troubled school of the time into “a school that resonates with singing,” produced the song as a culmination for the graduating students.
When they presented it to them, the students continued to sing it and pass it down, and it eventually spread across the country.
With such a moving backstory, the song is appealing for its simple, beautiful lyrics and melody, and its expansive choral parts.
It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with friends, feeling refreshed and uplifted.
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.