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Electric Ambience

by Neil Cross
Ambient electronic track with piano, mysterious synths and percussion
Electric Ambience(01:17) - ID: 115244
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Eerie Situation

by Neil Cross
Ambient piece with haunting, sweeping synth pads
Eerie Situation(03:00) - ID: 115243
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Eastern Sunset

by Neil Cross
Mysterious piece with haunting Eastern feel. Acoustic guitar and percussion.
Eastern Sunset(00:49) - ID: 115242
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Early Hours

by Neil Cross
Trippy Dubstep track with solid beat and ambient synths
Early Hours(02:22) - ID: 115241
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Dub Club

by Neil Cross
Edgy Dub track with trippy synths, samples and cool beat
Dub Club(01:57) - ID: 115240
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Dreaming Of Floating

by Neil Cross
Ambient, spacious piece with dreamy, floating atmosphere. Great for soundscape and mystery / sci fi scenes.
Dreaming Of Floating(04:11) - ID: 115238
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Desparate Getaway

by Neil Cross
Edgy, mysterious track with driving percussion, guitar and haunting synths
Desparate Getaway(02:23) - ID: 115233
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Delicate Space

by Neil Cross
Spacious ambient piece with sweeping atmospheric synth pads.
Delicate Space(05:38) - ID: 115232
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Dark Times Ahead

by Neil Cross
Dramatic orchestral film score piece with dark, mysterious arrangements.
Dark Times Ahead(02:10) - ID: 115228
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Dark Bluesy Nights

by Neil Cross
Cool and deep Blues track which mysterious feel and plenty of attitude!
Dark Bluesy Nights(04:48) - ID: 115227
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Creeping Me Out

by Neil Cross
Terrifying dramatic orchestral piece - great for horror, suspense scenes.
Creeping Me Out(01:04) - ID: 115222
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Chilling The Way I Do

by Neil Cross
Cool, funky Hip Hop track with solid groove, piano, chucking guitar and synths. Carefree, comical feel.
Chilling The Way I Do(02:54) - ID: 115214
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Chased By The Devil

by Neil Cross
Gripping, dramatic film score piece with haunting arrangements and driving percussion
Chased By The Devil(03:42) - ID: 115213
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Beautiful Angel

by Neil Cross
Haunting, emotional tune with piano, bells and light sweeping pads.
Beautiful Angel(03:22) - ID: 115207
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Back Street Chase

by Neil Cross
Mysterious electronic track with driving percussion and dark, atmospheric synths.
Back Street Chase(02:41) - ID: 115206
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Awaiting The Fate

by Neil Cross
Dramatic film score track with gripping arrangments over pulsating percussion.
Awaiting The Fate(01:29) - ID: 115203
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Ambient Space

by Neil Cross
Atmospheric ambient piece with light percussion, pipes and cool synths.
Ambient Space(00:57) - ID: 115202
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A Truly Powerful Force

by Neil Cross
A dramatic Action/Adventure track with gothic choir, driving drum groove and full orchestra. A truly epic, triumphant piece!
A Truly Powerful Force(00:48) - ID: 115200
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A Little Sneaky

by Neil Cross
A quirky film score piece with intricate arrangements.
A Little Sneaky(01:01) - ID: 115199
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Uncertain Emotions

by Neil Cross
Dark, mysterious orchestral piece with suspenseful cinematic arrangements. Building throughout...
Uncertain Emotions(02:15) - ID: 115198
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Tripping The Mind Out

by Neil Cross
Hardcore, edgy modern Dance Club track with driving beat, vocal samples and trippy, catchy synths.
Tripping The Mind Out(07:29) - ID: 115197
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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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