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Sinking Under

by Neil Cross
Creepy orchestral piece with added synths and effects - great fpr suspense, mystery, sci fi scenes.
Sinking Under(01:36) - ID: 115496
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Scared To Be Alone

by Neil Cross
Creepy ambient piece - great for sc fi, horror, mystery scenes.
Scared To Be Alone(01:50) - ID: 115489
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Reminder Of The Past

by Neil Cross
Delicate atmospheric piece with feeling of melancholy
Reminder Of The Past(03:23) - ID: 115474
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Reasons To Change

by Neil Cross
Relaxing, melancholic piece with guitar, pads and light percussion. Great for subtle background music.
Reasons To Change(03:05) - ID: 115473
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Rainy Day

by Neil Cross
Melancholic, peaceful track with piano, pads and guitar - reminisant of a rainy day!
Rainy Day(03:21) - ID: 115470
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Quiet Space

by Neil Cross
Ambient piece - great for sci fi or dreamy scene
Quiet Space(05:28) - ID: 115467
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Quick Thinking

by Neil Cross
Short electronic track, great for logo or stinger
Quick Thinking(00:18) - ID: 115452
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Prowling Through The Night

by Neil Cross
Quirky and edgy action track with mysterious feel
Prowling Through The Night(01:02) - ID: 115444
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Ominous Adventure

by Neil Cross
Mysterious electronic track with solid groove and trippy synths. Great for hi-energy action scene
Ominous Adventure(01:41) - ID: 115378
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Nothing Is Impossible

by Neil Cross
Energetic and spacey electronic dance track with cool beat and ambient synths
Nothing Is Impossible(02:13) - ID: 115375
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Not Looking Good

by Neil Cross
Very tense orchestral piece with gripping dramatic arrangements.
Not Looking Good(01:39) - ID: 115374
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Not Gonna Stop

by Neil Cross
Energetic action track with solid grrove and punchy synths
Not Gonna Stop(01:40) - ID: 115372
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No Time Left

by Neil Cross
Extremely tense orchestral piece with dramatic film score arrangments
No Time Left(00:49) - ID: 115370
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No Place Like This

by Neil Cross
Eerie soundscape piece with spooky synths and effects. Great for mystery, sci fi, horror scenes.
No Place Like This(02:53) - ID: 115368
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Never Give Up

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, epic film score piece, gradually building throughout...
Never Give Up(02:26) - ID: 115365
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Nearing The End

by Neil Cross
Ambient track with peaceful piano and atmospheric synths
Nearing The End(02:46) - ID: 115360
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Murky Swamp

by Neil Cross
Mysterious film score piece with pulsating percussion and creepy, haunting synths and effects
Murky Swamp(03:55) - ID: 115359
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Modern Technology

by Neil Cross
Cool ambient electro track with laid-back groovy beat and quirky synths
Modern Technology(02:15) - ID: 115358
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Miles Above

by Neil Cross
Ambient, atmospheric piece with cool beat and flowing arrangements. Uplifting, joyous feel
Miles Above(05:12) - ID: 115356
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Midnight City Lights

by Neil Cross
Electro Jazz track with cool beat and synths
Midnight City Lights(01:18) - ID: 115355
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Looking At You

by Neil Cross
Atmospheric, spacey piece with strings and sweeping pads
Looking At You(03:30) - ID: 115347
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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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