Choosing Your Background Music

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When choosing background music for videos, films, or TV shows, it's essential to consider the scene's mood, tone, and pacing for your perspective scene. Here are a few popular genres and styles of music commonly used as background music in visual media:

1. Orchestral Scores: These grand, sweeping compositions are often used in epic films or dramatic scenes to evoke emotions like suspense, triumph, or sadness. They can range from bombastic and powerful to delicate and expressive.
2. Electronic ambient music or electronic soundscapes can create a sense of calm, mystery, or tension. They are commonly used in sci-fi, thriller, or atmospheric scenes to enhance the mood and immerse the viewer in the setting.
3. Pop/Rock: Upbeat pop or rock tracks can give scenes an energetic and uplifting emotion. They can add excitement, joy, or celebration to the visuals, making them popular choices for montages, action sequences, or feel-good moments.
4. Jazz/Blues: Jazz or blues music can create a sophisticated, classy atmosphere. Often is used in noir films, detective stories, or scenes that require a touch of nostalgia or coolness.
5. World: World music from different cultures can enhance the authenticity of a specific setting or add an exotic flavor. These styles work well in travel documentaries, period dramas, or scenes in foreign locations.
6. Ambient/Chillout: Calming, ambient, or chillout tracks can help establish a serene or reflective mood, commonly used in nature documentaries, emotional scenes, or tender moments.

Consider the licensing and copyright requirements when choosing music for your project. You can find out about everything on licensing under FAQ. Much of my music is royalty-free and has tiered pricing; another option is to work with composers to create custom-made scores that fit your specific needs.