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The Crusade to the Holy Land

Cold, dark, deep zone icy drones with low rumbles and wind type breathing, along with eventual distant Asian/Indian bell loop/tones and subtle shamanic vocal calls. Very mysterious, dreamy, dark, atmospheric and meditative. Would work for sci-fi, dark fantasy, mystery, science, history, thrillers, d...

WAR GAMES 10

A dramatic tension cue, perfect for establishing a theme. A rhythmic harp leads this track, with edgy percussion and drums driving a foundation of a deep and dark string section. Voices blend together with the orchestral elements and build to a brighter, more victorious final section, with a dark re...

Last Supper

A mysterious and dramatic orchestral track. You can just imagine an old wizard dusting off ancient tomes in his underground study and discovering the secrets of an arcane, forgotten magic.

WAR GAMES 6

A dramatic tension cue, perfect for establishing a theme. A rhythmic harp leads this track, with edgy percussion and drums driving a foundation of a deep and dark string section. Voices blend together with the orchestral elements and build to a brighter, more victorious final section, with a dark re...

Investigation 4

Film score, cinematic theme. Sense of mystery and intrigue, development, an unfolding story, with an underlying, almost inviting darkness.

Memorys of heroic past

Atmospheric soundscapes with mournful flourishes of a distant flute. Something is simmering beneath the surface...

Regret

Reflective piano, harp and strings underscore. Thoughtful, sorrowful, and wistful, this filmscoresque cue goes well on it's own as a background track for film & TV drama, photos, film scenes etc. Introspective, delicate reflection.

Delibiration Ver A

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.

WAR GAMES 12

A dramatic tension cue, perfect for establishing a theme. A rhythmic harp leads this track, with edgy percussion and drums driving a foundation of a deep and dark string section. Voices blend together with the orchestral elements and build to a brighter, more victorious final section, with a dark re...

Fear of Emptiness

An extremely dark suspense piece with a haunting quality. Tension builds amidst huge drums and orchestra with an abnormal sense of determination.

Reflection of a Thought Full

Atmospheric soundscapes with mournful flourishes of a distant flute. Something is simmering beneath the surface...

Dessert wind

Building tension as this track pulls you in. Feels like a dark murder mystery, or a mysterious adventure leading to a sudden discovery. At just over two minutes, this track makes for a perfect tension filled scene!

Sports Extreme

Modern, suspense-packed film score trailer accompanied by rock guitar and a fat beat. Perfect for commercial, action and extreme sports.

Fast chase

This fast chase track is ideal for frantic pursuits, one guy chasing another. this track has several sections so it builds nicely to the end.

Unholy Temple

A psychological and dramatic thriller cue with a very thematic and building ostinato, underscoring anything from breaking news to an emotional or suspenseful montage to a crime or paranormal investigation. In the vein of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" used in "The Exorcist."

The Secret City

A mysterious air with hints of a dark power. Mischievous and sneaky, but with a dash of playfulness.

Groovy Hip Hop

aggressive, bass, bright, cool, distorted, dub step, dubstep, electronic, energetic, energy, fun, ident, intro, modern, powerful, reveal, screamers, short, transition, wobble, glitchy, glitch logo, logo, moden, medium tempo

Ambient Glitch Logo

An ambient glitchy logo that is perfect for your logo and ident short sequences and short intros.

Chill Hip Hop

A smooth and mellow hip hop track in the underground style with a vinyl feel.

Glitch Logo

A glitchy hard hitting logo that is perfect for your logo and ident short sequences and short intros.


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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