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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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Wanting You

by Neil Cross
Groovy Hard Rock track with driving beat and rawnchy electric guitars.
Wanting You(02:25) - ID: 114735
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Triumphant Knight

by Neil Cross
Dramatic orchestral piece with grand film score battle atmosphere.
Triumphant Knight(00:54) - ID: 114733
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Top Gear

by Neil Cross
Edgy Hard Rock track with pulsating beat and driving electric guitars.
Top Gear(02:55) - ID: 114731
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The Hero Returns

by Neil Cross
Groovy Hard Rock track with driving beat and rawnchy electric guitars.
The Hero Returns(03:18) - ID: 114727
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The Deeper You Go

by Neil Cross
Emotional film score piece with deep orchestral string arrangements. Great for dramatic background music.
The Deeper You Go(01:40) - ID: 114690
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The Challenger In Me

by Neil Cross
Dramatic, orchestral piece with suspenseful, mysterious arrangements.
The Challenger In Me(00:49) - ID: 114689
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Spirit Of The Earth

by Neil Cross
Native American Indian piece with solo pipe. Authentic atmospheric sound.
Spirit Of The Earth(03:19) - ID: 114678
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Searching For Destiny

by Neil Cross
Mysterious orchestral piece with adventurous atmosphere.
Searching For Destiny(01:05) - ID: 114672
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Rock This Town

by Neil Cross
Driving Hard Rock track with solid beat and raw electric guitars.
Rock This Town(03:07) - ID: 114671
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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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