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Ambient Space

by Neil Cross
Atmospheric ambient piece with light percussion, pipes and cool synths.
Ambient Space(00:57) - ID: 115202
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A Truly Powerful Force

by Neil Cross
A dramatic Action/Adventure track with gothic choir, driving drum groove and full orchestra. A truly epic, triumphant piece!
A Truly Powerful Force(00:48) - ID: 115200
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A Little Sneaky

by Neil Cross
A quirky film score piece with intricate arrangements.
A Little Sneaky(01:01) - ID: 115199
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Uncertain Emotions

by Neil Cross
Dark, mysterious orchestral piece with suspenseful cinematic arrangements. Building throughout...
Uncertain Emotions(02:15) - ID: 115198
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Tripping The Mind Out

by Neil Cross
Hardcore, edgy modern Dance Club track with driving beat, vocal samples and trippy, catchy synths.
Tripping The Mind Out(07:29) - ID: 115197
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Tranced Out

by Neil Cross
Trippy Dance Pop track with solid groove and mysterious pads / synths. Builds gradually throughout...
Tranced Out(02:30) - ID: 115195
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Toward The Horizon

by Neil Cross
Atmospheric, groovy electronic track with cool groove, ambient synths and catchy synths. Futuristic, uplifting feel.
Toward The Horizon(00:42) - ID: 115194
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The Mission Finale

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, epic cinematic piece with powerful arrangements.
The Mission Finale(01:34) - ID: 115191
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The Adventure Of A Lifetime

by Neil Cross
Ambient electronic track with an deep, mysterious feel.
The Adventure Of A Lifetime(06:15) - ID: 115189
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Striking A Punch

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, action-packed track with orchestra and driving beat. Great for action/adventure scene.
Striking A Punch(00:32) - ID: 115187
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Spread The Word

by Neil Cross
Cool modern Electro Pop track with solid groove and catchy synths. Mysterious, trance-like atmosphere...
Spread The Word(01:45) - ID: 115185
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Situations Change

by Neil Cross
Powerful, energetic Action track with cool driving drums and full-band arrangement.
Situations Change(01:18) - ID: 115182
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Sign Of The Times

by Neil Cross
Dramatic action-packed piece with tense, suspenseful orchestral arrangements and driving beat.
Sign Of The Times(02:53) - ID: 115181
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Safari Journey

by Neil Cross
African track with a difference! Starts with traditional percussion and vocal chants. Then builds into electric guitar, drums and synths.
Safari Journey(02:42) - ID: 115175
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No Victory Like This

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, epic Cinematic track with powerful orchestration over pulsating, driving beat. Great for tense action scene!
No Victory Like This(01:17) - ID: 115166
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No Time For Weakness

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, tense action/adventure peice with driving percussion amd orchestral instruments.
No Time For Weakness(01:00) - ID: 115165
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Never Change A Winning Team

by Neil Cross
Short dramatic piece - great for scene ending or epic stinger!
Never Change A Winning Team(00:34) - ID: 115163
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Me Against The World

by Neil Cross
Triumphant, epic cinematic piece with driving beat, orchestra and electric guitar. Great for suspenseful action/adventure scene.
Me Against The World(00:31) - ID: 115160
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Leaving No Trace

by Neil Cross
Short, energetic Action/Adventure track with urgent, tense atmosphere. Great for stinger or scene change.
Leaving No Trace(00:16) - ID: 115155
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Hardcore Power House

by Neil Cross
Energetic, Electro Pop track with solid action-packed groove and catchy edgy synths.
Hardcore Power House(02:52) - ID: 115134
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Fighting For Life

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, epic cinematic track with orchestra and driving percussion
Fighting For Life(01:12) - ID: 115125
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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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