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Hollywood Trailer

by Aquilo
A powerful cinematic trailer track with bombastic percussion, dramatic strings, horns and some electronic hybrid elements giving a full, rich sound. Fits cinematic contexts such as trailers, films, or an epic video game or a dramatic corporate presentation. It clocks in at 1:32 at a tempo of 120....

Robots Attack

by Aquilo
It’s the year 2144 and machines have taken over the earth. This is the soundtrack to one of the battles between robots and humanity. This is a hybrid track with both electronic instruments and more traditional epic orchestral strings, horns and percussion. Suitable in cinematic contexts li...

Western Friend

Classic short western theme track. Main instrument is a trumpet accompanied by strings, snare drum, chimes and a choir. Would be perfect for a commercial or short clip which needs a bit of a 'western vibe'.

A Pirate Song

Song about courageous sailing pirates. Proud, triumphant and adventurous, just like pirates are. Perfect for scenes with soldiers, warriors, sailors or similar themes.

End Of Time (All versions)

Energetic percussive instrumental, with supporting strings, synth and sound effects. Has a military vibe, as well as a science fiction influence. Would fit nicely in movie trailers, commercials, video games or TV shows, during action scenes. All versions and edits.

Fully Empty

Dark and suspenseful singer songwriter tune with pessimistic lyrics.

Dramatic Violins and Cello

by Aquilo
A dramatic track with two spiccato violins and a tremolo cello creates a raw, dramatic and somewhat aggressive mood fitting for a car commercial or similar type of advertising. The sound is a bit gritty and dirty, especially for a string trio.

Follow Your Way

THUNDEROUS tribal orchestral track that builds up to an intense ending. Would go great in any high stress thriller situation: chase scenes, doom, explosions, you name it!!

Darkness Cannot Follow

Dark, ominous beautiful and explosive: this track has everything you would need for a epic movie trailer about war, horror, evil or even an indie drama. It begins with thumping percussion that resembles a heartbeat with legato strings and triumphantly builds up and ends with a THUNDEROUS crescendo.

In a Dream

Reflective and dramatic, yet upbeat and intense, this track would be great for anything from an indie drama montage to an Apple commercial. A mixture of My Bloody Valentine, the Cure and MGMT.

Tell You

A suspenseful orchestral march with rich strings and driving percussion. Would be perfect for marching into battle scenes or introducing a vindictive character.

Multiple Maps

Emotional dream-like track with orchestral strings and glass synthesizers, building up to a driving electronic crescendo. Beautiful and delicate, it would fit perfectly as a soundtrack to a Google or Apple commercial.

Quirky Steps Loop A

Quirky pizzicato strings with breaks and a xylophone playing a light melody in the flavour of music you can listen under Desperate Housewives. Suspense and light tension cue, perfect as underscore for an investigation scene, but not too much serious, is ideal for a comedy, dramedy, a cartoon or a c...

Flashbacks No Melody Support

Modern Drama dark score, light tension cue, perfect as bed, dramatic underscore in chasing/crime thriller like scenarios. Electronic pulsing synths and creative use of delay here. Effective dark breaks, like flashbacks, and a crescendo like waking up from a dream. Be careful, very deep low bass freq...

Quirky Steps 30 C

Quirky pizzicato strings with breaks and a xylophone playing a light melody in the flavour of music you can listen under Desperate Housewives. Suspense and light tension cue, perfect as underscore for an investigation scene, but not too much serious, is ideal for a comedy, dramedy, a cartoon or a c...


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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