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Stranger Things Electronic

Heavily inspired by the iconic opening theme to the Netflix hit series Stranger Things, this cool retro 80s styled synth soundtrack is perfect for Halloween themed videos, suspense, tension, technology, computers, late night images, night clubs, horror, thrillers, driving scenes, hacking, investigat...

Jump Up - Liquid Drum And Bass

Energetic, powerful drum and bass with fast synthesizer arpeggios, drifting beats, nasty distorted synths and floating pads. Perfect music for sport, lifestyle, games, presentations and youtube videos.

Crystalline (Epic Cinematic Electronic Dubstep Trailer)

An intense, epic trailer type music track. Perfect for a film or TV Trailer for an action, sci-fi, war or high adventure. Heavy synth, guitars and dramatic drums make this a perfect piece for a dark scene, tension or fear. Great for advertising high performance cars or sports action. Dramatic choir.

White Wolf (Cinematic First Nation World Native American)

Native American flavor to this mystical track. Pride & strength. Rises, string plucks and drums provide an element of tension.

Shock Therapy (Dramatic Hard Rock)

Driving, raw rock guitars & big orchestral percussion make this a perfect track for extreme sports, Nascar, automobile & biker promotion. Great for a movie & sports montage, chase scenes, NCIS, CSI & down and dirty motorbike coverage. Rock elements with orchestral & synth add tension. Battle action ...

High Octane (Energetic Electronic Hard Rock)

Driving, heavy, rock track. A mix of synth and electric guitar make this track ideal for use with motor racing & competitive sport. A feel of ambition and determination make this track perfect for promotion, sport & advertising.

Game Face (Epic Hard Rock)

Composed with aggressive action in mind NFL, Nascar, NHL, sports & advertising, TV & Movies. High-energy with a driving, heavy beat and variations make this perfect for sports highlights, game trailers and recaps.

Bounce (Electronic Moombahton)

Heavy drum patterns with reggaeton influenced percussion elements. Fierce lead synths and pitch bent, glitched organs. This track is a low tempo, sub heavy stomper for advertising, commercial & corporate. Grimy basslines, screamers, crazy squeaks and siren-like leads.

Lakeshore (Suspense Tension Investigative)

Sparse, stark, suspense/tension track. Pad synth elements give an eerie, echo feel. Perfect underscore for shows like NCIS & CSI.

In the Shadows (Dramatic Cinematic Suspense Tension)

A slower track with building tension invoking feelings of being chased and hunted down. Tense instrumental. Jaws feel. Perfect for a crime thriller. Great for any scene where a feeling of fear needs to be conveyed. Dark, scary and tense. Would work well in a spy movie or espionage thriller. Cold and...

In the Blood (Electronic Suspense Investigative Tension)

Rhythmic, suspense/tension track. Layered synth elements give an eerie, echo feel. Perfect underscore for shows like NCIS & CSI. Espionage, tension, chased and hunted down. Perfect for a crime thriller. Great for TV drama or high tech applications & promotion.

Formicant (Cinematic Electronic Suspense Tension)

A pulsing, hypnotic electronic track with distorted electric guitars. Perfect for a crime thriller. Great for any scene where a feeling of tension needs to be conveyed. Would work well in a spy movie or espionage thriller.

Entwined (Cinematic Electronic Suspense Tension)

Rhythmic, suspense/tension track. Layered synth elements + bells give an eerie, echo feel. Perfect underscore for shows like NCIS & CSI.

Darkness Closing (Ambient Investigative Pulsing Electronic Suspense)

A slower track with building tension invoking feelings of being chased and hunted down. Perfect for a crime thriller. Great for any scene where a feeling of fear needs to be conveyed. Dark, scary, tense & dramatic. Would work well in a spy movie or espionage thriller. Cold and lonely.

Damocles (Ambient Suspense Tension Horror)

A slower track with building tension invoking feelings of being chased and hunted down. Perfect for a crime thriller. Great for any scene where a feeling of fear needs to be conveyed. Dark, scary and tense. Would work well in a spy movie or espionage thriller. Cold and lonely.

Cat and Mouse (Cinematic Dark Suspense Pulsing Electronic)

A slower track with building tension invoking feelings of being chased and hunted down. Perfect for a thriller or horror scene. Great for any scene where a feeling of fear needs to be conveyed. Dark, scary, tense & dramatic. Would work well in a spy movie or espionage thriller. Cold and lonely.

Blood in the Water (Cinematic Dramatic Suspense Tension)

Tense instrumental. Jaws feel to this track. Jarring percussion and strings give a feeling of being alone and hunted. Instrumental tense suspense tension track. Has a "Jaws' feel to it with orchestral tutti elements and heavy percussion. Stressful, chase theme, danger.


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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