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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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germans

Angry ,Aggressive , marching dark, disturbed For Film and TV Big drums , sound design , high strings ,contrabasses

dungeon of the dragon

Dark ,dangerous , ghostly , powerful For Film, TV and Animation Orchestral , choir , tubular bells , church organ , monk singing

plane crash

Dark , dangerous , angry , Mad , Disturbed , Serious , Terrible with tragic Finale For Film and TV Orchestra , choir , sound design , distorted guitars , ambient , sound design

evil plan

Anxious , dangerous , dark, sacral For Film , TV and Animation Contrabasses , sound design , orchestral , whispering

five minutes before the a bomb

Uneasy , anxious, dark, disturbed For Film and TV Strings ,piano ,contrabasses , clarinet ,sound design

resurrection of evil

Dark ,dangerous , mysterious , ghostly , sacred , angry For Film and TV Church choir , orchestra , sound design , church bells , ambiences

victims of war

Dark ,dramatic , disturbed , angry For Film and TV Orchestra , big percussions

amazon hunt 2

Dark , Danger, Uneasy For Film and TV Ethnic drums , sound design , flutes , orchestra

hiroshima

Dark ,Dangerous , Mad , Powerful For Film and TV Orchestra and choir plus sound design

no surrender

Anxious , uneasy ,dark ,danger ,dramatic For Film and TV Sound design , orchestra ,choir ,drone , military drums

dark places electronica 1

Dark processed beautifully playedcello plays over a bed of electronica. Repetitive beats.Cello, Beats, Mystery, Suspense, Fear, Alone, Dark, TripHop

in memorium beats remix

Hair raising and spine tingling, mournful and beautifully played cello in the style of a lament with electronic background. Cello, cello ensemble, dark, reflective, Silent Hill, beats

yin yang

Strongly contrasting themes beginning with beautiful introspective cello followed by catchy, upbeat and energetic electronica and processed cello. Cello, dark, cello ensemble, Tru Blood, upbeat, dance

in memorium

A reflective and pensive combination of cellos and electronica. Sombre with a touch of nostalgia. Cello, cello ensemble, dark, reflective, Silent Hill

forgotten prayer

Disturbing electronica with heavily treated acoustic cello. Toybox sounds with dark undertones. Cello, dream, nightmare, game, hallunination, drug scene

cello works beats remix

Dark ominous cello over a bed of moody electronica, Scary, sad or mournful depending on the images.cello, brooding, ominous, scary, thoughtful, sad, empty, lost, longing

falling

Slightly disturbing blend of cello and electronica creating a sound scape ideal for sci-fi, fantasy, horror or game. cello, dark, disturbing, dramatic, game, underscore,

on edge

Underwater mysterious , quiet suspense , mystery , suspense , beyond An unsettling and nervous film or television underscore cue. A repetitive rhythm gives the piece a pensive feel and the uneasy drones and pads brings a sense of terrible realization or an unfolding mystery. Great for crime investi...

Duel at High Noon

Dramatic spaghetti-western guitar tune with trumpet and orchestra. Dark and sad. Wild West, guns, colt, Indians, native American, the good the bad and the ugly, spaghetti western, Ennio Morricone, Clint Eastwood, sheriff, gunslinger, duel, prairie, bonanza, horse. Saddleback,

Close Call

Tense, dark, sinister, suspenseful, disturbing and dramatic cue with piano industrial sounding rhythm and an unusual bridge.

Beyond The Sun

Dark and mysterious atmospheric synthizer based track that echoes the realm of deep space and lost worlds at the edge of time. Suited for science fiction movies/documentaries and psychological thrillers.

The Secret Room

Ominous, dark, suspensful instrumental orchestral track with acoustic piano. Great for credits, soundscape, credits, or to set up impending doom.

The Fallen

Haunting, mysterious, sinister, dark, orchestral track with acoustic piano

Panic

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral , Sound design ,choir , heartbeat, contrabasses , ambient

He is coming

Dark, ominous with final revelation of Satan at the end For Film and TV Distant church bells, gothic feeling, church choirs, contrabasses, children choir

Gloomy picture

Dark, scary, suspenseful, ominous, cold, with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral, Sound design, contrabasses , harp , low breathing , midway built up tension , sudden spooks .

Evil returns

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral , Sound design , contrabasses , build up half way with gruesome ending

The End

Dark , scary , intimidating , with conclusion For Film and TV Ambient , heavy percussions , sound design , piano , voices

Dangerous Creature

Dark, scary, intimidating, with conclusion Ambient, orchestral, distorted guitars, voices. For film and TV

Unknown territory

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV

Lucifer

Dark, ominous with final revelation of Satan at the end For Film and TV Distant church bells, gothic feeling, church choir, contrabasses , children choir ,warped space

Trapped Creature

Dark, scary, ominous, cold , with conclusion For Film and TV Sound design, heavy percussions, contrabasses, anvil, low breathing, midway built up tension

Evil games The Trap

Dark, scary, suspenseful , ominous, cold , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral, Sound design, contrabasses , harp , sudden spooks

WATING ON RESULTS

Description :A concerned mellow track with light bell patterns evolving pads and sounds capes , unique pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary filmic sound design. A sense of waiting and uncertainty. Key Words: careful dark uncertainty scary anxiety worried afraid mysterious

BLOOD AND GORE

Description : A dark evil track , with a mean rock guitar line and drums , scary psychotic edge, perfect for horror gangster death and mayhem Key Words: dark scary anxiety tempo driven disheartened worried afraid spooky mean guitar rocking distorted

COLLECTING EVIDENCE

Description: Dark tense track featuring hi percussion sounds evolving pads , suspenseful pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary filmic sound design .picture investigating a crime scene , spying after someone watching their every move, trying to pick a lock or avoiding being seen and getting caug...

HELLS ANGELS - BIKERS

Description: Energetic violent rock track picture action or a motorcycle gang Key Words: dark, energetic , aggressive , rough , tough

HIDING FROM THE GHOST

Description :A dark gloomy dramatic track with a sense of tension anxiety. this evolving sound escape creates an anticipating and disturbing vibe .Features disturbing sci-fi scary sound design. Imagine hiding in a closet of a haunted house or a murderous burglar slowly scanning the house while a c...

DEATH ROW LAST DAY

Description: Dark tense track featuring a modern filmic percussion sound groove evolving pads bass pulse, suspenseful pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary sound design. searching for something comes to mind or waiting for a result in with anxiety building. Key Words: carefully dark scary anx...

STEAL WHILE THERE SLEEPING

Description :Dark sci-fi track. nervous concerned unsettling tension . Features a moody low drone , suspenseful metal percussion sounds a frozen sounds cape, filmic sound design and accents. Key Words: dark brooding gloomy searching tense

SEARCHING WITH A FLASHLIGHT

Description :Dark sci-fi / horror track. This is what you feel like when you are afraid. Every sound startles you and sends you in to a nervous concerned panic . Features dark moody low strings , suspenseful loud war drum hits brooding vibe evolving sounds cape, filmic sound design and percussive ac...

LONG ROADS END

Description : A positive Hopeful track that would work well to signify an and to a long journey. Starts of dark and moody , then develops in to a lighter confident piece Key Words: romantic sentimental noble hopeful dramatic dreamy

STEALING AND ESCAPING

Description :Dark sci-fi / drama / action cue that slowly develops in to a tense nervous run. Features a moody low drone strings suspenseful fast percussion and drums ,evolving sounds cape, filmic sound design and accents. Key Words: dark brooding tense concerned unsettling tension

SCARRY CLOCK

Description :Dark sci-fi / horror track. This is what you feel like when you know that time is running out and you don¢t have long to live. Every sound startles you and sends you in to a nervous concerned panic . Features dark moody low strings , suspenseful high stick percussion grove , evolving s...

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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