Background music for documentary films

If you have an interesting story to tell or subject to examine, you want to make sure your audience is engaged with your content. The right background music for documentaries from Universal Production Music can capture your viewers’ or listeners’ attention and help maintain their focus throughout your narrative. From short web clips that last for only a few minutes to feature-length movies and multi-part television events, documentaries can range from small jobs to epic productions.

Whether your project is large or small, the audio you choose is key. Documentary background music includes atmospheric sound beds to play under spoken word content, cut music for scene transitions, and themes that will tie your whole production together.

Universal Production Music has been supplying the film, TV, and web content industries with elite audio for decades. You might not realize it, but you’ve definitely heard our music. We’re used every day by iconic brands and professional content creators like ESPN and Nike. Browse our large collection of background sound for documentary productions by playlist or album. A variety of licensing agreements are available, making it easy to find a plan that works for your production. Whether your content is focused on medicine and science, history, culture, or the arts, you’ll find the right backing tracks in our library.