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Mountain Storm (Cinematic Ambient Electronic)

Interesting electro-orchestral track, Inspired by a storm passing over a mountain. The turmoil of the storm with glimpses of sun, the eye of the storm and the calmness afterwards. Mood music for a movie or corporate. Medical, technology, promotion, advertising, movies, future. Anger and forgiveness.

Highlander (Epic Dramatic Cinematic Drums)

A powerful, dramatic piece full of movement and tense adventure. Big drums, building sections and lively string arrangement makes ideal for advertising & promotion, corporate & big screen alike. Great for a trailer or medieval battle scene underscore. Also works for sports, corporate & medical.

Contagion (Cinematic Dark Suspense Electronic)

Dark electro track. A pulsing electro bass along with building effects give a feeling of tension and hopelessness. Perfect for portraying a bleak future or post-apocalyptic vision.

Sentient (1980s Cinematic Ambient Electronic Sci-Fi)

Minimal, pulsing cue. Ambient electronic with the expansive feel of space and the Universe. An underlying pulsing bass is punctuated by lighter, building moments of hope.

Chillout (2 Versions)

A beautiful, deep and touching electronic track in ambient-chillout genre. This emotive and groovy arrangement features electric piano, acoustic guitar, atmospheric pads, strings, piano, warm bass and drums. This inspiring music would be great for background video use, especially in science and t...

Mysterious Minimalism

‘Mysterious Minimalism’ is a dreamy, abstract, angelic track featuring atmospheric pads and a 606 drum machine. This electronic track sounds mysterious, spiritual, enigmatic - great for videos with a touch of hypnotic and suspense atmosphere.

Night Fog

A suspenseful and dark track in a minimalistic way without bombastic and epic drums. The melody in the strings is dramatic but still hopeful, backed up with the piano, bass drum and a few mode-making sounds.

Midnight Crow - Scary Halloween

Scary and creepy atonal orchestral music and sound scape – creates an atmosphere of terror, dark and evil fear! Dissonant strings, broken piano and screaming guitars makes this music great for scenes with horror, psychological thriller or halloween.

Bad Dream Halloween Horror

A Scary and Haunting piece of music, great for horror and thriller visuals. Very Scary, tense and ominous with plenty of suspense and fear! A great piece of Horror / psychological thriller music for all your scary projects

Automaton (Electronic 1980s Cinematic Ambient)

Light, pulsing, ambient, synth driven cue. 80's feel of "Stranger Things". Understated and electronic with elements of Cliff Martinez. Futuristic, robotic and clinical vibe.

Retrograde (1980s Electronic Cinematic Ambient)

Light, pulsing, ambient, synth driven cue. 1980's feel of "Stranger Things". Futuristic and dystopian. Understated electro with elements of Cliff Martinez, the "Social Network" and Trent Reznor.

Voyager (1980s Electronic Cinematic Ambient)

Light, pulsing, ambient, synth driven cue. 1980's feel of "Stranger Things". Understated and electronic with elements of Cliff Martinez, the "Social Network" and Trent Reznor. Dark undertones toward the end of the track reminiscent of "Solaris".


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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