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Magic Ambient 2

Minimal cue influenced by Thomas Newman's American Beauty theme with a quirky and corporate twist. It's an ideal underscore for news clips, documentaries and informational videos. It would also make a great corporate music-bed perfect for videos or seminars.

I Remember You

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.

Heartbeat Of The Universe

If the universe had a pulse, this would be it. This is a highly atmospheric and yet versatile track, featuring different moods, from dark and mysterious to sweet and wondrous. There's even a rhythmic, faster section with a feel of urgency and anticipation. Three different 60 seconds version cover th...

Fingerprints

Mystical, mysterious minimal underscore with a scattered guitar notes. Monotenous beats and atonal guitar. Suspenseful, pensive, tense. Also available without drum loop.

First Steps

Mystical, mysterious minimal underscore with a scattered guitar notes. Monotenous beats and atonal guitar. Suspenseful, pensive, tense. Also available without drum loop.

Field Portrait

Very somber and sober mood, this orchestral underscore draws deep into the emotions and then flies away. Full orchestra with subtle piano throughout. Easily editable for short cues as well.

Comedic 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.

Combination Lock

Cello and piano interplay suggesting a dark mood, slow moving dark texture, suspense cello track. Subtle Intensity, very dark background music, dark instrumental.

Cleansing the Spirit

Emotional and mysterious cinematic composition with haunting piano melodies accompanied by solo cello phrases and orchestral strings. Great for trailers, drama and suspense genre movies, documentaries and more

Blue Sea

Piano in the style of Thomas Newman (American Beauty, Lemony Snicket, Finding Nemo, Wall-E). Feels like running, perfect for a montage, or about kids. Could also work well for hi tech or biotech companies, as it has a feeling of motion and discovery

Aerial Lights

Ethereal, soft and gentle soundtrack with a calming trance-like atmosphere that is ideal for conveying the feeling of drifting or being suspended in time. Will also work for peaceful and serene images, quiet reflection and tender romantic moments. With piano, string

Spy

One of a collection of full orchestra tracks to portray a high-energy, high-impact mood. Written in the cinematic trailer style to provide high-energy moods with epic scale. Tension mounts for menacing chase scenes, action hero in pursuit of sinister forces. Terrifying thrilling with twists & turns.

Epic Dubstep Part II - Redemption

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Epic Dubstep Part I - The Fallen

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Epic Dubstep Part II - Redemption 60 Sec

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Epic Dubstep Part II - Redemption 30 Sec

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Epic Dubstep Part I - The Fallen 60 Sec

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Epic Dubstep Part I - The Fallen 30 Sec

Widescreen and powerful orchestral dubstep. Dramatic, Exciting and cool, it features contemporary Dubstep instruments accompanied by two grand pianos and a full symphonic orchestra. Beginning with piano and incorporating super cool synths and big beats and drops along with the strings, this beautifu...

Powerful Guitar Tension

Dark-exciting modern film score with an industrial touch featuring floating guitar chords, a rocking impulsive rhythm guitar, dramatic SFX as well as a cool beat featuring mighty percussions and marching drum. Also great for commercials!


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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