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!

Playlist

I want to use these for a slideshow! A collection of moving/heartfelt BGM
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Hymn to LifeMuramatsu Takatsugu		A grand piece for orchestra and boys' choir covered on piano
2	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		HIPPY’s rousing fight song is loved by baseball players
3	-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)Ofisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism sings about being oneself in their new song
4	CorrectRADWIMPS		A paean to youth that recounts memories from school days
5	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster's pop tune
6	freesiaUru		Ending theme of Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
7	SummerHisaishi Joe		The Appeal and Uses of Joe Hisaishi’s Masterpiece “Summer”
8	HarukaYOASOBI		A gentle song in which a mug warmly watches over its owner's growth
9	spring breezeRihwa		A heartfelt, gemlike ballad
10	smileikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s Pokémon movie theme song
11	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Thank-you song for a graduation ceremony
12	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		Farewell Song of Super Butter Dog
13	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Fire up your heart with Sambomaster’s fight songs
14	The Boy Who Became a StarSakamoto Ryuichi		A beautiful piece for piano and strings by Ryuichi Sakamoto
15	A Gift Without a StampHirai Ken		Ken Hirai covers a song by Kazuo Zaitsu
16	horizonback number		An anthem to overcome setbacks on the path to your dreams
17	If you laugh at the skywacci		A tear-jerking wacci masterpiece that cheers on your efforts
18	Kitearashi		A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter
19	Bye, my friendbokula.		The bittersweetness of youth, bokula.’s masterpiece
20	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
21	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that sings of the feelings of an 18-year-old
22	OrangeSPYAIR		A SPYAIR masterpiece that depicts parting and reunion, and the light of youth
23	A Fateful EncounterAndré Gagnon		From Canada: Piano melodies that heal the heart
24	Whistle: Asuka’s ThemeŌshima Michiru		A masterpiece whose gentle oboe tone soothes the heart
25	Once-in-a-lifetime encountertenpyō		A piano solo piece from the Tenpyō era that gently stays close to the heart
26	Cello Suite “Festival”Tsuneta Daiki		Daiki Tsuneta’s suite celebrating Cartier’s 100th anniversary
27	Blue DragonSawano Hiroyuki		A moving piece with tension and power
28	God’s Medical RecordsTsujii Nobuyuki		Nobuyuki Tsujii’s gentle piano melodies soothe the heart.
29	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving cheer song
30	treasurewacci		An inspiring song that encourages the courage to pursue your dreams
31	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that supports a new step forward
32	evening primroseNovelbright		A poignant love song of moving farewells and reunions
33	cherry blossomberii guddoman		A cheer song of farewells and smiles in the season when petals dance
34	Liebestraum (Dream of Love)Franz Liszt		A piano piece gently embraces the heart.
35	String Quartet No. 2, Movement III: “Nocturne”Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin		Borodin’s heartwarming string quartet
36	ariosoJ.S.Bach		Bach’s beautiful prayer music
37	Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Movement II: AdagioLudwig van Beethoven		Beethoven’s “Emperor” Second Movement is tranquil.
38	Thank youikimonogakari		The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
39	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook
40	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that sings of a bittersweet farewell and the passage of time
41	Until the world becomes oneYa-Ya-yah		A heartwarming friendship song by Ya-Ya-yah
42	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song that portrays the joy and growth of life
43	MomentAkiyama Hirokazu		Hirokazu Akiyama’s “Moment” is beautiful…
44	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s gentle singing voice wraps around the heart.
45	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving song by Motohiro Hata that resonates with the heart
46	A dream from somedayKouya Takashi		Soothing BGM with acoustic guitar and strings
47	Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi		A Japan–United Kingdom–Australia co-production released in 1983…
48	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		Bach, the Father of Music: Air on the G String
49	It’s okaywacci		As a fight song, a piece that stays close to people’s hearts
50	KanadeSukima Suichi		A heartwarming song by Sukima Switch that portrays parting and reunion, as well as growth.
51	Greeting of LoveEdward Elgar		The British composer Edward Elgar...
52	Sad storySEASIDE STUDIO		"Sad Story" is a piano piece brimming with a sense of ephemerality...
53	Eternal StoryYamashita Kōsuke		“E...” by Kosuke Yamashita, released in 2012
54	Piano 19Morita Koichi		A nostalgic, gentle piano piece that soothes the heart
55	On the Day of Departure		A moving piece that spread nationwide as a junior high school graduation song
56	Last Train HomePat Metheny Group		By the band led by guitarist Pat Metheny…
57	A gentle music box for the heartBGM maker		Support sleep with music box music
58	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		A masterpiece that colors the farewell and hope of graduation with music
59	The dream from that daySakuramochi Runa		Piano and violin pieces that suit memorable scenes
60	ultramarineAyase		YOASOBI’s cheer song expresses the passion of believing in dreams
61	Name of Life from Spirited AwayHisaishi Joe		The Appeal and Impact of the Theme Song from Spirited Away
62	A Town with an Ocean View (from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”)Hisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s piano piece from Kiki’s Delivery Service
63	On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo		Piano tracks from FF7 are perfect for work BGM
64	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A song that gives hope and courage for a new departure
65	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A heartwarming song that portrays the anxieties and hopes of youth
66	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters
67	Chariots Of FireVangelis		Greek-born synthesizer player Vangelis…
68	EarthMuramatsu Takatsugu		“Earth,” with its emotionally stirring melody, is particularly memorable...
69	TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku		“TAKUMI” is an architectural documentary…
70	homesicknessAmacha no Ongaku Koubou		“Nostalgia,” characterized by a melody that stirs the emotions, is...
71	TikTok Piano Medley		A collection of emotional piano pieces that originated on TikTok
72	Anime tearjerker piano soundtrack		Work/study BGM to soothe the soul with a piano soundtrack
73	Touhou Arrangement Medley		A fantastical BGM video based on Touhou Project music
74	Beautiful and heartrending, fantasy-style musicBGM maker		Soothe your fatigue with fantasy-style music
75	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A graduation song that sings about the love and support of someone special
76	Inspiration to youKyaai		Kyaai’s moving free BGM track
77	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A graduation song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of spring
78	Summer Piano MusicRelaxing Music Pro		Piano BGM that brings back summer memories
79	From here on, you’re on your own.Ucchii Zero – ucchii zero –		A heartrending piano piece composed by Ucchii
80	A soothing Japanese-style music medleyxxxJunaJunaxxx		Introducing a BGM video with soothing Japanese-style music
81	To the days without a nameyama		A timeless song that gently colors the emotions of graduation
82	shooting starmoppī saundo		Nagareboshi is a dramatic, grandiose song
83	Farewell SongFrederic Chopin		Chopin’s beautiful piano solo piece “Farewell Étude”
84	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A famous Spitz song filled with the emotion of graduation
85	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Introducing popular masterpieces composed by Bach
86	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A classic song that conveys gratitude and hope at graduation ceremonies
87	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		A graduation song that resonates with the heart, etching memories into your soul.
88	Until we meet againHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s “Mata Au Hi Made” wraps the emotions of graduation.
89	Shine brighterSakuramochi Runa		A Vocaloid producer’s song with a heartrendingly beautiful melody
90	A poignantly beautiful BGM that accompanies sorrowAkiyama Hirokazu		A Collection of Tear-Jerking BGM by Hirokazu Akiyama
91	A little bittersweet, sometimes sad background music for working		Piano BGM Collection for Reliving Nostalgic Memories
92	River Flows in YouYIRUMA		A melody like the flow of water that gently soothes the heart...
93	Code Blue (from “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving”)Satō Naoki		With a moving melody and a tension-filled development, it leaves listeners…
94	For TomorrowSeizuka Shinya		The 2017 TV drama “Kounodori,” Season 2…
95	Beautiful and sad piano music		Nostalgic and soothing piano music
96	PV_EmotionalPeriTune		An inspiring sound of piano and strings
97	Baby, God Bless YouSeizuka Shinya		“Baby, Go…” produced by Shinya Kiyozuka
98	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Moving forward with faith in yourself at a crossroads in life
99	one’s true feelingssumika		A song about the bonds with companions and the courage to look forward
100	We againSG		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the memories of graduation