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Close Call

Tense, dark, sinister, suspenseful, disturbing and dramatic cue with piano industrial sounding rhythm and an unusual bridge.

Dangerous

Suspense, Foreboding, Adventure, Film and Television Cue Dramatic Film Score, Mixed Genre, Background Music

Must Be Careful

Suspense, Foreboding, Adventure, Film and Television Cue Dramatic Film Score, Mixed Genre, Background Music

Panic

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral , Sound design ,choir , heartbeat, contrabasses , ambient

Gloomy picture

Dark, scary, suspenseful, ominous, cold, with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral, Sound design, contrabasses , harp , low breathing , midway built up tension , sudden spooks .

Evil returns

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral , Sound design , contrabasses , build up half way with gruesome ending

Unknown territory

Dark , scary ,suspenseful , ominous, aggressive , with conclusion For Film and TV

Trapped Creature

Dark, scary, ominous, cold , with conclusion For Film and TV Sound design, heavy percussions, contrabasses, anvil, low breathing, midway built up tension

Evil games The Trap

Dark, scary, suspenseful , ominous, cold , with conclusion For Film and TV Orchestral, Sound design, contrabasses , harp , sudden spooks

2010 city of vampires

Mystery , weird , gothic , groovy, original For Film and TV Contemporary drums , choir , ghostly sounds , synths , bass , piano

On the bottom of the ocean

Mystery , Modern underscore , cool sound design For Film and TV Contemporary drums , lushes pads , unique synth sounds

Hip hop for movies

Thriller type suspenseful music track in hip hop style . Slowly develops in angry and dangerous underscore Hip hop drums , synths , trumpet , Rhodes , Big funky bass 1min 52 sec

COLLECTING EVIDENCE

Description: Dark tense track featuring hi percussion sounds evolving pads , suspenseful pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary filmic sound design .picture investigating a crime scene , spying after someone watching their every move, trying to pick a lock or avoiding being seen and getting caug...

HIDING FROM THE GHOST

Description :A dark gloomy dramatic track with a sense of tension anxiety. this evolving sound escape creates an anticipating and disturbing vibe .Features disturbing sci-fi scary sound design. Imagine hiding in a closet of a haunted house or a murderous burglar slowly scanning the house while a c...

DEATH ROW LAST DAY

Description: Dark tense track featuring a modern filmic percussion sound groove evolving pads bass pulse, suspenseful pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary sound design. searching for something comes to mind or waiting for a result in with anxiety building. Key Words: carefully dark scary anx...

STEAL WHILE THERE SLEEPING

Description :Dark sci-fi track. nervous concerned unsettling tension . Features a moody low drone , suspenseful metal percussion sounds a frozen sounds cape, filmic sound design and accents. Key Words: dark brooding gloomy searching tense

AGENT 00NOTHING

AGENT 00 NOTHING: Description :A typical cheesy and quirky 80's - 90's suspenseful TV drama music. Positive and suspenseful jazz with synthesized brass drums and arpeggio Key Words: concern tension cheesy Miami vice dramatic mysterious

SEARCHING WITH A FLASHLIGHT

Description :Dark sci-fi / horror track. This is what you feel like when you are afraid. Every sound startles you and sends you in to a nervous concerned panic . Features dark moody low strings , suspenseful loud war drum hits brooding vibe evolving sounds cape, filmic sound design and percussive ac...

STEALING AND ESCAPING

Description :Dark sci-fi / drama / action cue that slowly develops in to a tense nervous run. Features a moody low drone strings suspenseful fast percussion and drums ,evolving sounds cape, filmic sound design and accents. Key Words: dark brooding tense concerned unsettling tension

SCARRY CLOCK

Description :Dark sci-fi / horror track. This is what you feel like when you know that time is running out and you don¢t have long to live. Every sound startles you and sends you in to a nervous concerned panic . Features dark moody low strings , suspenseful high stick percussion grove , evolving s...

DOWNLOADING A SECRET

Description: A suspenseful track starting of with a high pitched ticking sound followed by evolving pads and sounds capes , unique pitched rhythmic elements and contemporary filmic sound design .picture investigating a crime scene ( CSI ), spying after someone watching their every move, doing an exp...


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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