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CSI Lab

by Fabrica
Atmosphere and arpeggiator , special for crime TV series , action and adventure

Corn Bread

Uptempo deep fried roots/blues track with electric guitars, brushed drums and mandolin. Insistent driving rhythm. Authentic and earthy. Levi jeans, bourbon whiskey. NASCAR, stetson hats and rodeos. Dusty heat or smoky bars.

Fairytales

BPM 116 - a suspenseful and magical symphonic tune featuring celesta and voice. In the style of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands.

Mommy Dear

BPM 128 - A dark and hunting string cue with a lot of tension and dissonance. In the style of Bernard Herrmann and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho

Chill Effect

Pensive, slightly mysterious Chillout with airy-light piano melodies on a carpet of dripping percussion and synthesizers. Creates a calm, melancholic-wistful atmosphere. Moody film score for suspense, thriller and romance.

Basilica

Playful-dreamy guitar and saxophone melodies, nestled on a bed of percussion, piano, strings and subtle bass. Evokes a feeling of expedition and adventure. Great Score!


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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