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The Sky

by Neil Cross
Very atmospheric, ambient piece with solo acoustic guitar and subtle pads
The Sky(02:36) - ID: 115552
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The Real Mystery

by Neil Cross
Emotional ambient piece with piano and subtle synths
The Real Mystery(03:23) - ID: 115549
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The Longest Walk

by Neil Cross
Mysterious ambient track with guitar and sweeping synth pads. Very spacious and atmospheric.
The Longest Walk(02:58) - ID: 115548
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The Long Awakening

by Neil Cross
Emotional, beautifully orchestrated piece with lush film score feel.
The Long Awakening(02:00) - ID: 115547
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The Life Beyond

by Neil Cross
Spacious track with ambient synths and acoustic guitar
The Life Beyond(04:12) - ID: 115546
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The Haunted Alley

by Neil Cross
Mysterious piece with orchestral, synths and percussion - great for horror, mystery, suspense scenes.
The Haunted Alley(02:52) - ID: 115534
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The Epic Contest

by Neil Cross
Action-packed epic orchestral piece - great for horror, action, suspense scenes.
The Epic Contest(02:13) - ID: 115530
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The Dark Night

by Neil Cross
Haunting, mysterious film score piece with piano, light percussion and strings
The Dark Night(01:18) - ID: 115529
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The Dark Hole

by Neil Cross
Delicate, sparse ambient track with acoustic guitar, piano and subtle pads
The Dark Hole(03:01) - ID: 115528
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The Clock Is Ticking

by Neil Cross
Terrifying dramatic orchestral piece - great for action, horror, suspense scenes.
The Clock Is Ticking(01:28) - ID: 115527
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Tearing Me Apart

by Neil Cross
Sombre and lonely piece with delicate string arrangement
Tearing Me Apart(05:31) - ID: 115526
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Surrounding Shadows

by Neil Cross
Calming ambient piece with acoustic guitar, piano and atmospheric synths
Surrounding Shadows(04:21) - ID: 115523
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Strip Tease

by Neil Cross
Sensual, romantic track with mellow groove and sexy atmosphere
Strip Tease(03:51) - ID: 115520
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Street Creeper

by Neil Cross
Cool, mysterious electronic track with ambient exotic atmosphere
Street Creeper(02:42) - ID: 115519
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Stranger Than Fiction

by Neil Cross
Haunting ambient track with spacey weird synths and SFX
Stranger Than Fiction(01:47) - ID: 115518
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Stranded Alone

by Neil Cross
Ambient piece with spacious synths and SFX
Stranded Alone(01:52) - ID: 115517
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Still Life

by Neil Cross
Ambient, peaceful track with cello, acoustic guitar and flowing pads
Still Life(01:16) - ID: 115516
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Stepping Stones

by Neil Cross
Quirky, happy go lucky film score piece
Stepping Stones(01:03) - ID: 115515
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Star Gazing

by Neil Cross
Atmospheric ambient track with sweeping synths
Star Gazing(04:33) - ID: 115514
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Spread Your Wings

by Neil Cross
Calming ambient piece with flowing synths and acoustic guitar
Spread Your Wings(01:05) - ID: 115512
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Spooky Ways

by Neil Cross
Spooky ambient piece with weird synths and SFX - great for sci fi scene
Spooky Ways(01:50) - ID: 115511
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Suspense Music: Royalty-Free Tension for Films, Trailers, and Games

Suspense music builds unease and anticipation through evolving textures, sparse motifs, and controlled dynamics. Typical elements include pulsing low strings, ticking percussion, bowed metals, risers, and subtle synth drones that escalate toward a reveal without resolving too soon. At Themusicase.com, you can find and license a wide range of royalty-free suspense tracks. Every track includes a sync license for safe use across film, trailers, advertising, games, and online content.

Where Suspense Music Works Best

Choosing Themusicase gives editors a clear, royalty-free license with sync rights—reliable usage across platforms without extra clearance.

FAQs

Where can I find royalty-free suspense music?
You can license suspense tracks directly at Themusicase.com. The catalog covers dark drones, ticking percussion, risers, and modern hybrid tension cues for films, trailers, advertising, games, and online media—each track royalty-free with sync rights.
Can I use suspense music on YouTube without copyright claims?
Yes. Suspense tracks from Themusicase are royalty-free and include sync rights, letting you publish confidently on YouTube and social platforms without Content ID or copyright issues.
What makes music sound suspenseful?
Suspense relies on steady pulse (ticks, ostinatos), evolving drones, dissonant intervals, and restrained dynamics that rise gradually. Minimal motifs, sub-bass movement, and strategic silence create unease until the reveal or transition.
How much does it cost to use suspense music in sync projects?
At Themusicase, all suspense tracks are available under a simple royalty-free sync license. Pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees or ongoing royalties. You can review the details in our License Agreement.
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