Royalty Free Music Roundup: Love Story

All you need is love… and a little something to set the mood. Our curated romantic, royalty-free music playlist is the perfect soundtrack for falling in love.

We find love in the stories that surround us. One thing is sure: The greatest love stories in our culture tend to find themselves intrinsically tied to the equally memorable theme music. Just think about some of the most iconic on-screen romances of all time! Titanic, A Star is Born, 500 Days of Summer and Punch Drunk Love have memorable soundtracks that have been so baked into our cultural zeitgeist that it’s hard to separate the film from the music.

You can’t deny the power of moving images with rapturous romantic sounds! So what does that sound like exactly? Well, it isn’t straightforward. So let’s talk about it.

What Makes A Song Romantic?

Some of the most iconic love songs have a few of the same ingredients. A super recognizable melody or hook plays at critical moments in the story and is generally uplifting. Often you’ll hear strings, piano, or acoustic guitar that match the romantic tone of your film. Because some movies above have a significant cultural impact, audiences have learned to associate these specific sounds with love stories.

Lucky for you, our library has a stacked catalog of different types of romantic music; if you filter your search by “Mood,” you will find our “Romantic/Sentimental” section with over 3,000 tracks.

Your search can get even more specific as you filter out instruments. You can also decide whether the moment needs vocals – romantic music cues, particularly whether vocals add or distract from the story. Think of something like Armageddon (“Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” – Aerosmith) or The Bodyguard (“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston) that have pivotal moments with absolute ballads by the singers. In those situations, the vocals improve the moment and, consequently, the film.

What About Corporate Events and Weddings?

Let’s say this isn’t for your feature film but for a corporate client or a wedding! The song and artist decisions will usually need to fit the overall mood or aesthetic of the event. If the wedding or event has a “barnyard” feel, you wouldn’t want to do something super synth-heavy. So for weddings, I would say go with something more “inspirational” is the move.

An excellent way to pick the song or to know which style to end up with is to ask the bride and groom. I’ve found that being upfront about the music is the best thing you can do to ensure they like the final product. Sometimes romantic piano music can be a bit slow so just let the song build in volume and energy as the ceremony and reception progress.

When looking for a wedding song in our library, we’ve included a “Wedding” filter under “Mood.” You can filter further from here between “Modern” and “Classical” wedding songs. So many choices!

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’ve chased down that elusive magic to offer you a feast of feelings. Whether gentle, nostalgic, passionate, or celebratory, the story you are telling will transport the listener…and their journey will be unforgotten.

Discover the best romantic royalty-free music in our curated playlist below.