In music, there’s something about melancholy that strikes a chord. Some songs leave unquestionable footprints, cling to you and make emotional dents that can’t be denied or easily erased. Somehow, there’s an illogicality in the fact that melancholy in music is as uplifting as it is brooding with sadness. It emotes, provokes and uplifts, just like art is supposed to.

This EZkeys MIDI pack takes on a broad inspiration base in all walks of tempo and style when it comes to pop music of the last few decades. We’re exploring those hooks, melodies, harmonies and progressions that all have that undeniable melancholic twist. Think The Cure, U2, Coldplay, R.E.M., OneRepublic and Keane and you’ll hear it.