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World War X

by Muza
Cinematic trap track. Sounds of the future. Keep the composition in suspense until the very end. Who will win? Who will lose?

Outworld

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

Suspenseful Research Background

A tense melancholic background track consisting of different real played pianos, ticking and other suspenseful sounds. Perfect to use in the background of your documentary, corporate video, film or any other production seeking a supportive tense and mellow tone. The theme carries a touch of sadn...

Surrounded by darkness

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

Suspense And Mystery

suspenseful, mysterious, disturbing, mystical, beguiling, haunting theme. Piano with cellos. Would make a great repeating theme for a character or theme.

New Insights

This musical theme represents curiosity, science, learning and reaching conclusions. The piece includes real life recordings and is produced to high standards to achieve an original sound. Will work perfectly as a theme in your documentary, film, game or other productions seeking a rich captivating ...

Curious Background

A friendly background track setting a curious and interesting mood. The track consists of marimba, piano and percussive elements keeping things fresh until the end. Will work perfectly in your film, documentary, corporate video or any other production seeking a kind high quality tone.

Dangerous games

A tense ambient background with a dark frightening atmosphere and a mood of fear. In combination with mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, games, animation, commercial projects, etc.

The Saga Begins Epic Cinematic Soundtrack

Epic orchestral track starting out on an emotional note, gradually increasing in density and working towards a big adventurous climax. Perfect to use in your film, trailer, game or other production seeking a grand orchestral background score.

Mystery Land

An instrumental ambient track with a Thriller/Horror show vibe. Perfect for soundtracks.

Full Moon Lullaby

Full Moon Lullaby is a soft lullaby theme, with some dark elements creating a mysterious and sometimes haunting atmosphere, featuring music box, piano, celeste and pads. Ideal for use in movie trailers, mystery documentaries, Halloween specials, film scores, YouTube videos or computer games.

Heavy Labour

Suspenseful and cool electric guitars with typical 80s retro bass.

Sandstorm-Middle Eastern Cinematic Metal

A cinematic metal track with a Middle Eastern flavour. After an ominous, trailer like intro the track builds into a string and percussion driven theme. Instruments used: acoustic guitars, distorted electric guitar, Turkish violin, baglama, naval, Persian ney, Turkish ney, vocal samples. This track ...

Russian Atmosphere

Traditional Russian folk atmosphere, melancholy and brooding. Pondering and medium slow. Feelings of mystery, intrigue and disquiet.

A terrible dream

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

Secrets of the depths

A mysterious ambient background with an anxious atmosphere and a mood of expectation. In combination with mystery, suspense, thriller, research-video, commercial projects, etc.

Night of Horrors

An disturbing electronic background with a dark frightening atmosphere and a mood of fear. In combination with mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, commercial projects, etc.


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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