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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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Leaving This World

by Neil Cross
Ambient piece with floating synths and sound effects
Leaving This World(04:36) - ID: 115339
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Island Fun

by Neil Cross
Fun Island style track with cool modern feel
Island Fun(03:26) - ID: 115324
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Hell Of A Scary Night

by Neil Cross
Terrifying dramatic orchestral piece - great for horror, suspense scenes.
Hell Of A Scary Night(03:12) - ID: 115288
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Haunted Manor

by Neil Cross
Terrifying dramatic orchestral piece - great for horror, suspense scenes.
Haunted Manor(02:05) - ID: 115287
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Happy Floating Around

by Neil Cross
Ambient Electronic track with delicate pads, catchy melody and light percussion. Modern, dreamy feel
Happy Floating Around(06:06) - ID: 115286
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Grave Walk

by Neil Cross
Spooky horror / science fiction piece with synths and sound effects.
Grave Walk(02:30) - ID: 115282
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Galactic Stars

by Neil Cross
Ambient electronic track with spacey synths and pads.
Galactic Stars(03:39) - ID: 115276
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Free Flowing

by Neil Cross
Inspirational ambient piece with piano, cool beat and sweeping synth pads
Free Flowing(05:03) - ID: 115270
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Follow Me

by Neil Cross
Ambient piece with delicate piano, flowing pads and cool beat
Follow Me(02:02) - ID: 115266
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Finding Justice

by Neil Cross
Dramatic orchestral film score piece with epic orchestral arrangements. This piece has a war-time military feel and gradually builds throughout into a triumphant finale.
Finding Justice(01:20) - ID: 115262
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Feeling Ready For It

by Neil Cross
Mysterious, dark electronic track with action/suspense feel. Solid groove, electric guitar and synths.
Feeling Ready For It(03:35) - ID: 115260
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Evil Creature

by Neil Cross
Very creepy orchestral piece with dark arrangements over pulsating percussion
Evil Creature(01:06) - ID: 115253
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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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