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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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Not Taking Any More

by Neil Cross
Cool modern Hip Hop track with catchy synths, piano and driving beat.
Not Taking Any More(01:31) - ID: 114824
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No Place Here

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
No Place Here(02:01) - ID: 114821
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Look Straight Ahead

by Neil Cross
Laid back Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Look Straight Ahead(01:31) - ID: 114815
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Kicking The Habit

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Kicking The Habit(01:37) - ID: 114814
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Keeping The Cool

by Neil Cross
Dark, mysterios Hip Hop track with solid groove and cool synths.
Keeping The Cool(01:31) - ID: 114764
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Heavy Industry

by Neil Cross
Experimental hardcore electronic dance track with solid groove and raw, edgy synths
Heavy Industry(01:31) - ID: 114760
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Ghetto For Me

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Ghetto For Me(01:34) - ID: 114757
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Ghetto Darkness

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Ghetto Darkness(01:31) - ID: 114756
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Convertable

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Convertable(01:31) - ID: 114749
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Convertable (No Vocal)

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Convertable (No Vocal)(01:40) - ID: 114748
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Compton Vibe

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Compton Vibe(01:31) - ID: 114747
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Calling The Shots

by Neil Cross
Bangin' Hip Hop track with a real Urban street vibe!
Calling The Shots(01:42) - ID: 114746
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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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