Suspense Music for Creators, Filmmaking, Games, Apps. Royalty-free & Sync licensed Royalty-free: Pay once, no ongoing royalties.
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Including Dramatic, Suspense, Dark, Cinematic, Tension and Intense music themes.

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Parallel Universe

Spacious ambient piece with soft, hypnotic synth pads. Suitable for a variety of uses including: science fiction, new age, technology, mystery, suspense.

In Isolation

Dreamy, peaceful track with mysterious, haunting atmosphere. Soft piano, ambient synths and light percussion. Great as subtle background track to add depth and mystique to your project!

In Isolation (no drums)

Dreamy, peaceful track with mysterious, haunting atmosphere. Soft piano, ambient synths and light percussion. Great as subtle background track to add depth and mystique to your project!

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - Loop version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - Stinger version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - Bumper version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - 30sec version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - 60sec version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - Background version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

MOGWAI (ZeroZeroZero Soundalike) - Main version

Kind of sound-alike of ZeroZeroZero TV serie titletrack. Slow post-rock with intense, dramatic, atmospheric feeling and building emphasis. Available in: Main version / Background / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger / Loop.

Very Dark Times

Haunting, dark and ominous, this track is perfect as subtle tension music for suspense / mystery / horror projects. Pulsating bass, gripping piano, synths and percussion.

Very Dark Times (no piano)

Haunting, dark and ominous, this track is perfect as subtle tension music for suspense / mystery / horror projects. Pulsating bass, gripping piano, synths and percussion.

Such A Mystery

Futuristic, atmospheric electronic track with cool beat, spacey synths and effects. Mysterious, dark and suspenseful, this track is great as subtle background music for a variety of project uses.

Such A Mystery (60 sec)

Futuristic, atmospheric electronic track with cool beat, spacey synths and effects. Mysterious, dark and suspenseful, this track is great as subtle background music for a variety of project uses.

Stalking For Prey

Dark, haunting track with ominous piano, atmospheric synths and percussion. Gradually builds throughout, with a feeling of suspense and subtle tension. Great as background music for a variety of project uses.

Stalking For Prey (60 sec)

Dark, haunting track with ominous piano, atmospheric synths and percussion. Gradually builds throughout, with a feeling of suspense and subtle tension. Great as background music for a variety of project uses.

Stalking For Prey (30 sec)

Dark, haunting track with ominous piano, atmospheric synths and percussion. Gradually builds throughout, with a feeling of suspense and subtle tension. Great as background music for a variety of project uses.

Sinister Motive

Dark, mysterious track with pounding bass, edgy guitars, synths and solid beat. Great as suspenseful, tense background music for your project.

Mystery Uncovered

Atmospheric, mysterious track with spacey synths, haunting piano melody and light percussion. Gradually builds throughout, creating a feeling of subtle tension and suspense.

Mystery Uncovered (no lead piano)

Atmospheric, mysterious track with spacey synths, haunting piano melody and light percussion. Gradually builds throughout, creating a feeling of subtle tension and suspense.


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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