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Create tension with dark music featuring drones, low strings, and heavy percussion. Ideal for thrillers, trailers, and games. All tracks cleared for use.

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driving

this music rejects our increasingly mechanized, frenetic and "on" lifestyle, and has given it glacial rhythm melodies that seem to slip in and out of focus, just like sleep. Relaxing,reflective atmospheres full of acoustic instruments and synths that accompany

cinema2 cyber

this music rejects our increasingly mechanized, frenetic and "on" lifestyle, and has given it glacial rhythm melodies that seem to slip in and out of focus, just like sleep. Relaxing,reflective atmospheres full of acoustic instruments and synths that accompany

anno del contatto

this music rejects our increasingly mechanized, frenetic and "on" lifestyle, and has given it glacial rhythm melodies that seem to slip in and out of focus, just like sleep. Relaxing,reflective atmospheres full of acoustic instruments and synths that accompany

epic strings 5

A modern classical music genre derived from a large number of musical genres (in this case orchestral). These are productions that generate strong feelings that can range from euphoria to drama or even joy to terror. Orchestral soundtracks,string ensembles.

epic strings 2

A modern classical music genre derived from a large number of musical genres (in this case orchestral). These are productions that generate strong feelings that can range from euphoria to drama or even joy to terror. Orchestral soundtracks,string ensembles.

wuhan

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

tamburi 2

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

suspense

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

darkness

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

dark terror 3

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

chariots

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

attesa 2

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

apocalypse now

What would a horror film be without its music? Fear resembles the last wrong piece of a puzzle The most typical characteristic of horror film music is that it is dissonant, that is, it is based on intervals that do not sound stable and complete. Instead, they have a suspended sound, and in this way...

the day

Wide and lush atmospheres and open textures. Ambient music has always been able to create opportunities for listeners to interpret emotions in a variety of ways, and each song can mean so much different from one set of ears to another. It comes from all kinds of angles: love and friendship, hope ...

The Tension Is Real

Suspenseful background track featuring gamelan, piano, celeste and more. The theme slowly builds and grows more intense introducing strings and percussive elements.

The Curse (Dark Atmospheric Orchestral)

A dark and atmospheric orchestral track, with a low strings and glockenspiel opening, a haunting cello melody, leading to a full orchestra emotional climax. Great for background music in videos, films, children projects and other productions.

Abstract Sad Background

Calm and sad background track featuring piano, marimba, celeste and more. This piece has been produced to work supporting narration and other elements within a media production.

Bikers Lounge

Loopable Driving Hard Rock Track with thunderous drums and heavy distorted guitar riffs & organ leads with an aggressive, abraisive vibe. Great for action montages, sports, and lifestyle programming

Lost In Despair

loopable Dark mysterious solo piano track with cinematic tension vibe. Great for sad, mysterious content

Hard Choices

Contemplative acoustic loopable track with duo acoustic guitars. Deep and thought provoking. Suitable for dramatic content and tv/film programming

Hopeless Cause

Sad acoustic loopable track with duo acoustic guitars. Suitable for dramatic, sad dramas and documentaries

Dark Music for Tension and Atmosphere

Dark music often relies on low drones, deep percussion, distorted textures, and sparse melodies. It creates an uneasy or mysterious mood, making the listener feel tension, danger, or anticipation. This style works best when atmosphere is more important than melody.

Where to Use Dark Music

Dark tracks are used in projects that need a sense of suspense, mystery, or intensity. In suspense-driven productions, they build tension before a reveal or underscore psychological drama. Within ambient projects, darker textures can create slow-moving soundscapes that add weight and depth without distracting from visuals. This category is also often used in thrillers, horror films, trailers, and games where the music must hint at what’s hidden or unresolved.

Royalty-Free Dark Tracks at Themusicase.com

All dark tracks at Themusicase.com are royalty-free and include a sync license. The collection spans subtle atmospheric cues, heavy sound design, and hybrid scores, giving producers flexible options for film, broadcast, and online storytelling.
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