Title: Noir

Discover Noir, a one-minute minimalist piano track perfect for podcasts, meditation, and emotional storytelling.

ISRC / DK UPC: N/A
Release Date: 05/12/2021
Format/Bitrate: N/A
Music Album: Music for media productions vol. 2
Music Scale: C Minor
BPM: 78
Duration: 01:04

License: CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Noir: Minimalist Piano Melody for Media Creators

Introducing Noir, an evocative instrumental piano melody that encapsulates minimalist beauty in just one minute. This contemporary classical track is designed to add a touch of calm, reflection, or poignant atmosphere to your creative projects. Whether you’re crafting a podcast, meditation video, or cinematic piece, Noir brings subtle elegance to your work.

Key Features

Mood Profile

  • Primary Moods: Thoughtful, introspective, sentimental.
  • Emotional Range: Melancholy with undertones of hope and tenderness.
  • Perfect For: Reflective storytelling, meditation, relaxation, and transitional moments in media.

Instrumentation and Style

  • Core Instruments: Piano, with subtle layers of synthesizers and strings.
  • Production Style: Sparse yet flowing, creating a steady and pulsing rhythm that captivates without overwhelming.
  • Genre: Contemporary classical with ambient undertones.

Tempo and Structure

  • Key: C Minor
  • Time Signature: 4/4
  • Tempo: Moderate and steady, enhancing its contemplative flow.

Augmented Keywords

Thoughtful, reflective, contemplative, sentimental, introspective, pensive, emotional, calm, tender, dreamy, melancholy, soft, gentle, hopeful.

Perfect For

  1. Podcasts: Ideal as a transitional piece or background music to evoke emotion or introspection.
  2. Meditation and Relaxation: Its repetitive, calming melody helps listeners find focus and tranquility.
  3. Video Projects: Perfect for montages, emotional storytelling, or cinematic moments of reflection

Creative Use Examples

  • Envision a quiet, pensive moment in a short film where a character reflects on their past—Noir softly underlines the scene’s poignancy.
  • Add depth to a podcast segment discussing themes of loss, hope, or change.
  • Use it as a meditative background to guide yoga sessions or mindfulness practices.

Discover Unique Royalty-Free Music for Your Creative Projects
Looking for high-quality, royalty-free music to enhance your projects? Noir is a versatile composition available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Perfect for podcasters, YouTubers, filmmakers, game developers, and students, this track brings a unique vibe to your content.

Whether you’re crafting an engaging podcast intro, an atmospheric game soundtrack, or a captivating video montage, Noir offers the perfect sonic backdrop to captivate your audience. Use it freely in commercial and non-commercial projects, provided you credit the artist and share your work under the same license.

FAQs for Using Music from Kjartan Abel’s Library

Yes, all music in Kjartan Abel’s library marked under the Creative Commons Attribution BY-SA 4.0 license is free for both personal and commercial use, provided you give proper attribution.

This license allows:

  • Free use of the music for any purpose.
  • Creation of derivative works (e.g., remixes or adaptations).
  • Sharing new works under the same license (Share-Alike).

You must clearly credit Kjartan Abel as the original creator.
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Noir by Kjartan Abel.
Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project.
This music is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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No, attribution is mandatory. If you cannot provide credit (e.g., in a TV commercial), you must purchase a specific license tailored to your needs.

  • No Reselling: You cannot sell the music on its own. It must be part of a larger project, like a video or podcast.
  • No Content ID Submission: Avoid using services like YouTube Content ID, Facebook, or platforms like DistroKid and Amuse.io that could result in copyright claims.
  • Restricted Distributors: Services like CD Baby and TuneCore, which enroll music in content ID programs, are not allowed.

Yes, but ensure:

  • Proper attribution is given in the video description.
  • The music is not submitted to Content ID services.

If you create a new work using Kjartan Abel’s music, you must distribute your work under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license, keeping the music free and collaborative.

Yes, as long as you provide proper attribution and follow the terms of the license.

Failure to provide attribution or adhere to the restrictions may result in legal consequences. Always follow the terms to respect the creator’s rights.

If you need to use the music without attribution (e.g., in specific commercial contexts), contact Kjartan Abel to purchase a tailored license for your project.

Visit the copyright support page for assistance or consult a legal professional for advice.

Creative Commons licensed tracks like Noir give you creative freedom without the legal complexities of traditional licensing. By choosing CC BY-SA music, you join a community of creators who believe in sharing and collaboration.

How Can YOU Help?
First of all, I am humbled and honoured that you find my music inspiring for your project. I’m thrilled that my music is part of lifting your creativity, no matter what your project may be. However, I would like something back from you:

  • Provide Proper Credit: Please credit me (Kjartan Abel) in your project as required by the CC BY-SA license.
  • If You Post on YouTube: Kindly include a link to my YouTube channel: @KjartanAbel.
  • If You Use the Music in Movies: Consider adding it to my IMDB profile to help showcase the reach of my music.
  • Subscribe: If you enjoyed this production, please subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/KjartanAbel

Your support helps me grow and reach more creators like you, and I truly appreciate it!

About Kjartan Abel:
Kjartan Abel is a composer who creates original music and soundscapes for a range of media projects, such as YouTube videos, podcasts, television shows, games, art installations, and feature films. His work is influenced by artists like Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, KOTO, Laserdance, Røyksopp, Tangerine Dream, and Kraftwerk. He is known for creating immersive musical experiences.

Music tags: Dreamy, Poignant, Sparse Atmosphere., tender

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