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Never Stop

Big breakbeat instrumental track with a lot of bite and influences of modern dubstep. High energy track intended towards action and dynamic sport content.

Think about You

Similar to "Sky full of Stars" by Coldplay/Avicii, "Think about You" is a powerful electronic pop beat with all the fundamental elements that make a beat unforgettable. The Catchy melodies and Heartfelt Chords Spark Emotions such as Love, Hope and Getting Lost in the Night. This dance Instrumental w...

Heartattack

A thrilling and upbeat Calvin Harris inspired pop beat that listeners can easily groove to. Fast paced and perfect for any car scene or action sequence, or for a summer/party themed project. This Fun and happy instrumental would be perfect for a beach scene or even to bring life to a romantic or lov...

Orchestral Fantasy 2 AC2 Dec 31

A beautiful, epic and strong orchestral track, with a very emotive and positive mood. Great for animation, film, and ads.

Intense Evolution AC2

A very energetic track featuring electronics and acoustic with some orchestral sound. A great track for advertising and TV Shows.

201 Your Conception AC2 May 22

A beautiful and very active track, featuring orchestra, creates the whole mood of a day from the increasing activity to the sleepy moment.

Violin Virtuosos

by Aquilo
Two fast violins and a cello make up this dramatic, but stripped down piece. It is aggressive and raw in nature, but fits any project or commercial / advert portraying luxury or something cool.

Hesitant steps

Quirky orchestral suspense and tension cue. Perfect as underscore for an investigation scene, but not too much serious, is ideal for a comedy, dramedy, a cartoon or a commercial. It has a feeling like Desperate Housewives. Only instruments are piano, pizzicato strings and marimba.

Hesitant steps Piano and Pizzicato

Quirky orchestral suspense and tension cue. Perfect as underscore for an investigation scene, but not too much serious, is ideal for a comedy, dramedy, a cartoon or a commercial. It has a feeling like Desperate Housewives. Only instruments are piano, pizzicato strings and marimba.


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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