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Outshine Hope (Melancholic) [0:30]

Cinematic emotional music,suitable for projects who seek music that can describe memories,lost,old age mood,cold landscapes and more. Instruments used: Harp,soundscapes,woodwinds,guitars and some bowed cymbals.

Outshine Hope (Melancholic) [1:39]

Cinematic emotional music,suitable for projects who seek music that can describe memories,lost,old age mood,cold landscapes and more. Instruments used: Harp,soundscapes,woodwinds,guitars and some bowed cymbals.

Balance(Epic Folk) [1:27]

Cinematic positive music,suitable for projects who seek positive and organic cinematic music with some influence of world-ethnic music. Instruments used: Lot's of different percussion,guitars and violins.

Motivational Acoustic Guitar [1:50]

Uplifting and happy solo acoustic guitar track! Perfect background music for commercials, corporate projects, business projects, advertising, marketing campaigns, TV ads, YouTube and more.

Hypnotic Dust(Emotional Guitar) [1:20]

Ambient-cinematic music,using minimal sounds of guitars,organ,keys and bass,suitable for projects who seek a dreamy and organic ambient feeling.

Emotional Orchestral Rock [3:16]

Instrumental cinematic music,fully produced,suitable for shots with landscapes,nature and more. This music triggers the imagination of the viewer with the slight 'Eastern mood' including instruments such as hang drum, percussion, violins, guitar, harp and electronic sounds.

Inspiring & Emotional Electronic [3:28]

Electronic music-medium tempo,fully produced,suitable for projects who seek feelings of travelling and thinking with ambient and minimal sounds such as drum machines,violins,synths and flutes,where music takes the viewer-listener into a short journey.

New Generation(Electronica/Beat) [1:46]

Groovy, ambient electronic music with an uplifting and motivational feel into the music. Instruments: Electronic Drums, Keys, Effects, Bass Synth Suitable for projects, commercials, advertising, marketing campaigns, YouTube videos and more!

Sentimental (Cinematic Acoustic) [2:38]

Instrumental cinematic music,fully produced,suitable for shots with landscapes,nature and more. This music triggers the imagination of the viewer with the slight ‘Eastern mood’ including instruments such as hang drum, percussion, violins, guitar, harp and electronic sounds. Suitable for projec...

Ambient Vibes(Dreamy Electronic) [2:00]

Ambient music using instruments such as drum machines, keyboards, synths suitable for music who seek and ambient and dreamy feel into the music.

The Opposition

A hard hitting percussion track that’s ideal for giving an epic, high energy vibe.

Strange 80s

An enigmatic 80’s electronic music featuring ambient pads and arpeggiated synthwave, designed in style of 80s music for cinema and TV show. Vintage analogue synthesizers and cinematic soundscape, ideal for retro-inspired futuristic production and curious/sci-fi mood.

The Miracle Worker (Adventure Orchestra)

A fantasy cue beginning with soft strings and ambient textures, building to a powerful orchestral climax before ending with cinematic, melodic synthesisers.

Cinematic Trailer Ending

Dark short bumper logo, great for trailer ending, videos, video game, or some darker footage.

Ambient glitch logo

Ambient and atmospheric logo with extensive sound and dynamics. Ideal for your creative projects and presentations.

Blockbuster Trailer

Epic cinematic blockbuster trailer soundtrack for your best quality video presentation, advertising, film, or television broadcasting. Zip.File includes two versions: 1.) Blockbuster Trailer _ Full V – ( 1:47) 2.) Blockbuster Trailer _ Short V- ( 0:27 )


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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