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Approaching

Building tension, like for a TV show where someone's going to get voted off (elimination), or a movie where someone is being followed.

Medical story

This piece of electronic music is perfect for any scene of rushing or urgency within a hospital or medical facility. It could also be used for a chase scene within a hospital. Included in this track is the beeping and ticking sound of a typical heart and blood pressure monitor at bedside - which com...

Life Pulse

This piece of electronic music is perfect for any scene of rushing or urgency within a hospital or medical facility. It could also be used for a chase scene within a hospital. Included in this track is the beeping and ticking sound of a typical heart and blood pressure monitor at bedside - which com...

Emergency Room

This piece of electronic music is perfect for any scene of rushing or urgency within a hospital or medical facility. It could also be used for a chase scene within a hospital. Included in this track is the beeping and ticking sound of a typical heart and blood pressure monitor at bedside - which com...

Thomas Newman sound alike

A mysterious drama track with a hint of the supernatural. A delicate and captivating piano melody drives this track, with help from a mix of metallic percussion; bells triangles, wind chimes, suspended cymbals, kalimba and tambourines. This track has a vibe reminiscent from some of Thomas Newman's s...

Thomas Newman sound alike ver 2

A mysterious drama track with a hint of the supernatural. A delicate and captivating piano melody drives this track, with help from a mix of metallic percussion; bells triangles, wind chimes, suspended cymbals, kalimba and tambourines. This track has a vibe reminiscent from some of Thomas Newman's s...

Thomas Newman sound alike ver 1

A mysterious drama track with a hint of the supernatural. A delicate and captivating piano melody drives this track, with help from a mix of metallic percussion; bells triangles, wind chimes, suspended cymbals, kalimba and tambourines. This track has a vibe reminiscent from some of Thomas Newman's s...

The Weight of Light

A sense of doom pervades this eerie, dark, percussive soundscape with a relentless spooky feel. Atmospheric with a sense of suspense and imminent danger. Menacing and sinister. 48 hours, The Mentalist, Castle, Alien Invasion, crime drama, horror, Sci-Fi.

The Return

Mystical, futuristic cinematic soundscape featuring dark, droning synths, pulsating bass and skittering, fractured rhythms. Serene, moving modern cinematic piece in a similar style to Cliff Martinez, Thomas Newman, Brian Eno, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor etc.

Technology of The Future

Mysterious, electronic, downtempo beats with pulsating and stuttering synthesizers. Science, technology, future, forensics, laboratory, with a sense of mystery and scifi.

Suspensful Theme

Suspenseful authentic, spine-chilling suspense film music with full orchestra. With several tense passages, the cue builds and raises until reach a fantastic climax at the end. Foreboding, ominous, dangerous, powerful. Perfect for movie trailers, video games, horror, tension, thrillers, sci-fi.

Suspensful Theme var 1

Suspenseful and slightly dark electronic track.Driving synth-bass,rich,percussive beats and mysterious synth stabs set an anticipatory,nail biting mood.Something wicked is about to happen.

Slow Motion In Green

Delicate, sad piano duet, a haunting and mournful piece full of heartbreak and sadness. Great dramatic track great for Film, Advertising, Tv, Web etc.

Pulsating Universe

TV Tension – Dark, Investigative, Tension buidling in reality TV, Drama, Investigations ect. A good dark ambient underscore for any themed production. Crime scene, theatre, dark moment, hard truth, reality check, hurt feelings, resentment growing, and The Track is not too busy, leaving room f...

Premeditated

Mystical, futuristic cinematic soundscape featuring dark, droning synths, pulsating bass and skittering, fractured rhythms. Serene, moving modern cinematic piece in a similar style to Cliff Martinez, Thomas Newman, Brian Eno, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor etc.

Newmanesque suspense

Modeled after Thomas Newman's music for the film "American Beauty" (closing credits). Mysterious, eerie, and a little dark, this uptempo piece is compelling. Features bells, lots of contemporary percussion and drums and a mandolin.

No Going Back

A unsettling, yet mysterious themed track that incorporates different instruments to create a uncomfortable feeling, this piece could potentially be used in Crime Thrillers or Mystery Drama's.

Mysterious Dream

Mystical, futuristic cinematic soundscape featuring dark, droning synths, pulsating bass and skittering, fractured rhythms. Serene, moving modern cinematic piece in a similar style to Cliff Martinez, Thomas Newman, Brian Eno, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor etc.

Thomas Newman alike : Magic Fairyland No Pad Melody Flutes

Mystical, futuristic cinematic soundscape featuring dark, droning synths, pulsating bass and skittering, fractured rhythms. Serene, moving modern cinematic piece in a similar style to Cliff Martinez, Thomas Newman, Brian Eno, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor etc.

Thomas Newman alike : Magic Fairyland Flute and Ambience

Mystical, futuristic cinematic soundscape featuring dark, droning synths, pulsating bass and skittering, fractured rhythms. Serene, moving modern cinematic piece in a similar style to Cliff Martinez, Thomas Newman, Brian Eno, Clint Mansell, Trent Reznor etc.


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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