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Stranger Thing

A confident and powerful track, featuring 80's and 90's analogue synth melodies, retro dance beat and funky bass guitar. This track has many varied sections, from dark and sinister drones, through to upbeat synth arpeggios. There is a magical and atmospheric background throughout the entire track, g...

Sky Car

Dark and sinister drones, sequenced synth bass lines, accompanied by a dirty beat and strange SFX.

Looking For You

A dark and intriguing piece, featuring massive analogue pads, a dirty and pulsating sequencer, all of which builds to an epic instrumental chorus. The driving force behind these layers is a powerful, yet simple beat which evolves into a 1980's style rock beat. The track is a contemporary take on th...

Dirty Industrial Rock

A mix of electric guitar, effected drums, live drums and Synths, creating an upbeat industrial styled rock track with a cinematic edge.

Extreme Driving

This is powerful and driving music with big and aggressive sound. Good track for Sport Video, car presentations, any extreme Videos or other Media, TV, Radio, YouTube, Promo, Presentations, Slide-Shows and other different Multimedia Projects.

Silent Signs (Emotional Romantic Strings)

by Lucor
Romantic and touching track that slowly shifts into a more melancholic and tragic mood at the end. Mostly driven by the whole strings section of the orchestra, with some harp to create a pulse and a beautiful French Horn at the end.

Greenwell (Cinematic Fantasy Theme)

by Lucor
Emotional orchestral track that ends in a slightly mysterious and suspenseful way. The track starts out very quiet and then introduces the main melody which gets played by several instruments for the first repetition and by the whole string section in the second repetition. The part ends with a big ...

Foreign Wasteland (Mysterious Suspenseful Cinematic)

by Lucor
Mysterious and atmospheric orchestral track. Overall the piece is very quiet and mellow and great for accompanying a mystical and suspenseful scene.

Dark Caverns (Mysterious Halloween)

by Lucor
Dark and ominous orchestral track, which slightly lightens up at the end. Good for mysterious and atmospheric scenes.

Calling Out (Dramatic Emotional Cinematic)

by Lucor
Dramatic orchestral track, mainly driven by the Strings. For the most part the piece is very mellow and melancholic, with a touch of suspense and tension, but ends with a more hopeful final act.

Beyond (Dramatic Epic Cinematic)

by Lucor
Dramatic orchestral track, featuring sweeping strings, powerful brass and epic percussion. It starts with quiet and mysterious textures and develops into a big dramatic piece.


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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