Top 10 Royalty-Free Background Music Tracks to Take Your Video Viral

The right background music can make or break your video as a content creator. Take TikTok, for example – while the right audio can take your video viral, the wrong audio can mean it doesn’t even make it to the For You page. Music also sets the tone, evokes emotions, and enhances the overall impact of your content. In this listicle, we’re exploring ten royalty-free background music tracks that can take your videos to new heights.

Royalty-free music is a type of music licensing that allows the purchaser to use the music for as long as desired. This is great news for content creators, as they can use this music in their projects without worrying about recurring fees or copyright issues. Royalty-free music is cost-effective, eliminates copyright hassles, and offers various music options for your projects. 

Using royalty-free music is as easy as pie. Once you’ve acquired the license, simply incorporate the music into your projects however you choose – whether that’s videos, podcasts, or presentations – ensuring that the music complements the tone and mood of your content.

Ready to change your tune? Let’s explore ten top royalty-free background music tracks on Envato Elements. 

Begin your cinematic journey with ‘It Epic Trailer’ by GoodIdeaProduction. This track blends robust violins, trumpets, and aggressive percussion, setting the stage for intense action and epic storytelling. It’s an ideal pick for creators looking to add a cinematic flair to their content.

For those sentimental moments, ‘Wedding Emotional Cinematic’ by Dredstudio is your go-to. This instrumental features a soothing piano loop and violins, creating an atmosphere of love and tenderness, perfect for romantic scenes.

Keep the energy high with ‘In a Dubstep’ by FASSounds. This versatile track is suitable for travel vlogs, gameplays, and promotional videos, serving as a background music powerhouse for any content.

Boost your video’s street cred with ‘Is It Hip-Hop’ by LightBeats. This upbeat music track offers lively percussion and slick disk scratches, creating an energetic and modern atmosphere perfect for fashion, street, or travel scenes.

Roll out the red carpet with ‘TV Show Opener’ by Shorties. Inspired by popular sitcom themes, this cheerful, energetic song is perfect for opening your videos on a high note and setting a positive tone.

Take your audience on a sonic journey to Japan with ‘Japan Life’ by simonleng. Featuring the traditional Japanese instrument Koto, this track recreates the vibe of a quaint Japanese neighborhood, making it the perfect background music for international content.

For moments of humor and light-heartedness, ‘Funny Sitcom Theme’ by AGsoundtrax is the ideal choice. The track’s playful piano and trombone set the stage for comedy, making it a versatile addition to funny scenes or chase sequences.

Convey both struggle and hope with ’Here Forever’ by Adigold, which combines soft piano tones with supporting instruments to add layers of inspiration and motivation to your content.

Keep the good vibes going with ‘Wild Heart’ by Tim McMorris. This uplifting track features inspiring percussion and a male chorus, creating a sense of accomplishment and joy, perfect for motivating and uplifting content.

Taking the top spot is ‘Chic Funk’ by BrownHouseMedia. This versatile instrumental features catchy electric guitar riffs and rhythmic percussion, making it suitable for almost any content without overshadowing your voiceover.

These ten royalty-free background music tracks offer a diverse range of sounds and moods to enhance your content creation and video projects. For more great tracks, head over to Envato Elements to explore the expansive library of music and sound effects.