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Turas Lan

Dark powerful suspense trailer music with synth pads and pulsing drones, string ostinatos, braams, simple braas melody, epic drums and percussion. This track is perfect for Film, TV, Advertising and Games, setting a dramatic, powerful and epic atmosphere.

Here Comes Trouble

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Here Comes Trouble (stinger)

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Here Comes Trouble (No Perc)

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Here Comes Trouble (No Leads)

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Here Comes Trouble (60 sec)

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Here Comes Trouble (30 sec)

Mysterious light-tension track with intrigue and suspense. Great as spacey, atmospheric music for mystery, sci-fi, horror, drama projects.

Ambient Cinematic

Emotional and sentimental ambient cinematic track that is great for youtube videos, movies, short films, trailers, promos, advertisements and more!

Baleful Ethnic Background Drone

A sad palette consisting of real recorded violins and cello's paint an ominous and tragic atmosphere. Small ethnic sounding motifs and carefully placed deep percussive hits contribute to the suspenseful and dramatic setting. Will work really well as background music in films, documentaries, games ...

Political Polarization Ethnic Tension Background

A dense, dark and suspenseful background track indicating conflict, struggle or other problems. The nature of the track lends itself perfectly to be used in the background of your production without getting in the way. There is an extra version without the Duduk included for situations where the m...

George The Flying Bat Orchestral Halloween

A whacky manic orchestral piece sonically draped in everything that is Halloween. A spooky theremin melody is carried forth by haunting strings, children's choir, frantic woodwinds and sinister brass outbursts. If you listen closely you can hear George the Bat spreading his wings on Halloween nigh...

Heroes of a Thousand Battles

Instrumental epic classical music composed for orchestral strings, horns and war drums and other percussions, ideal for war, fifht and battle scenes in films, tv series and documentaries. Also great for TV contests, sport competition and advertising.

A Terrible Omen

A creepy experimental background with a mysterious frightening atmosphere and a mood of fear. In combination with mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, commercial projects, etc.

Running Late Background Loop

Ticking, clocks and pulses moving forward as string ostinatos, pianos and marimba bring a reflective quality to the table. This addition of live recordings gives the track additional engaging qualities. The piece loops seemingly and is therefore perfect to use in the background of your corporate vid...

Lost Hope

A melancholic and rather dark melody, gradually building and rising on strings and brass, reaching an emotional climax. Ideal for projects needing an emotional and rather dark atmosphere.

Space Dreams

A instrumental dark ambient track with a predominant delay electric guitar. Perfect for soundtracks.

High Voltage

Suspense cinematic orchestral dark trailer music with synth pads and pulsing drones, string ostinatos, braams, simple braas melody, drums and big percussion elements. This track is perfect for Film, TV, Advertising and Games, setting a dramatic, powerful and epic atmosphere.


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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