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Something Quite Precious

by Neil Cross
Beautiful, sentimental orchestral piece with pouring emotion. Great for film score or TV drama!
Something Quite Precious(04:32) - ID: 115025
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Shaking In My Boots

by Neil Cross
Chilling Horror/Suspense track with spooky orchestral arrangements.
Shaking In My Boots(01:16) - ID: 115020
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Remembering Sad Times

by Neil Cross
Lonely, reflective piece performed with full orchestra.
Remembering Sad Times(02:02) - ID: 115017
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Peace And Harmony

by Neil Cross
Spacious, emotional piece with haunting vocal performance and delicately arranged strings.
Peace And Harmony(04:34) - ID: 115014
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Journey Through Time

by Neil Cross
Lush, flowing orchestral piece with classy string arrangements. Thoughtful, dramatic atmosphere with a feeling of hope.
Journey Through Time(01:44) - ID: 115000
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Wrong Side Of The Tracks

by Neil Cross
Dark, mysterious Hip Hop track with solid groove and trippy synths.
Wrong Side Of The Tracks(01:28) - ID: 114858
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Trying Times

by Neil Cross
Cool Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Trying Times(01:31) - ID: 114853
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Tricky Situations

by Neil Cross
Cool Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Tricky Situations(01:40) - ID: 114852
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Tough On The Street

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Tough On The Street(01:50) - ID: 114851
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Throw Away The Key

by Neil Cross
Dark Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Throw Away The Key(01:38) - ID: 114850
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The Last Drive By

by Neil Cross
Cool Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
The Last Drive By(01:35) - ID: 114848
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The King Wins

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
The King Wins(01:37) - ID: 114847
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The Groove Doctor

by Neil Cross
Punchy Hip Hop track with piano, synths and solid groove.
The Groove Doctor(01:28) - ID: 114846
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The Fierce Event

by Neil Cross
Mysterious, haunting ambient track with spacey synths and pulsating percussion
The Fierce Event(01:54) - ID: 114845
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The Champ Returns

by Neil Cross
Edgy, powerful Hip Hop track with mega attitude! Solid groove, piano and catchy synths.
The Champ Returns(01:34) - ID: 114844
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The Big Pile Up

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
The Big Pile Up(01:32) - ID: 114843
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Taking Me For Granted

by Neil Cross
Modern teen Hip Hop/Pop track with catchy synths and cool groove.
Taking Me For Granted(01:31) - ID: 114842
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Show Some Respect

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Show Some Respect(01:31) - ID: 114836
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Serious Business

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Serious Business(01:31) - ID: 114835
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Scoping The Hood

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Scoping The Hood(01:31) - ID: 114834
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Out Of My Way

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Out Of My Way(01:30) - ID: 114828
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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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