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Sad Instruments Middle East Ramadan

Sad Instruments Middle East Ramadan is Ancient and mysterious music from the past. Middle Eastern flute and creating a very atmospheric and ethereal environment.

Zombie

by Muza
A cinematic track great for horror movies. Modern sounding, Trap beat, convenient installation. All sounds draw something dark and terrible in the head.

Wars and Hammers

An epic, orchestral adventure that captures an adrenaline fulled event horizon of battle. Climax driven ethnic and metallic percussion with dramatic brass and strings capture the essence of this dynamic cinematic composition.

Stomp it Down

The perfect blend of huge ethnic drums such as Taiko and Djembe evoking emotions of action, adventure, and drama are the driving force of this epic, cinematic arrangement. Layered with ethereal voices, deep choirs and shouts add to the overall mystery and tension. With many edit points and percuss...

Tension movie

by Muza
Powerful, slightly scary, modern Trap-track. All sounds are chosen so as to cause tension and a sense of danger. Ideal for musical accompaniment film or documentary program.

Space Ambient

Relaxing, airy music for space videos, meditation and many other atmospheric projects. With this music you will create an endless atmosphere of mystery and mysticism.

Sounds of Horror

Soundscape sound to create an atmosphere of horror. Perfect for movies, trailers, sci-fi, horror, discovery videos, blockbuster teasers, tv-series, war, battle scenes, video-games and more!

Casino

Funky track in the style of criminal adventures. With the use of the contrabass, wow wow and other chips. If you like “Snatch” and “Ocean’s Elevens”, then this track is sure to please. At 1:30 an interesting musical insert !!

Waiting in Line

Positive tension bed featuring synthesizers, piano, marimba, bells and arpeggios. Perfect to use as background music in documentaries, corporate videos or other productions in need of light tension music.

The Contemplation Game Tension Cue

Suspenseful, dramatic and slightly melancholic background track featuring piano, pizzicato strings and various rhythmic elements. The track paints a picture of contemplation, doubt and reflection and works very well in documentaries, drama, or any other production in need of an original tense music ...

Doubting Decisions Background Loop

Background track with a slightly nervous contemplating tone setting the perfect atmosphere for certain passages in documentaries, film or other productions.

Speed Punk

by Muza
Fast, super fast punk track. In the best traditions of heavy rock with the sound of modern guitars and drums. Great for active scenes, sporting events, fighting.

Horror Epic Trailer

A powerful track using synthesized effects, low siren, staccato strings, cinematic drums for action-horror trailers, games and other visual projects.

The Background Is Mechanical

Industrial sounding background track consisting of various rhythmic elements. Piano and cello give the track a slightly reflective character. Perfect to use in corporate videos, games, documentaries or other productions that need an energetic and mechanical tone.

Fascinating Complexity

Thoughtful and reflective background track that can be used in podcasts, documentaries or other productions. Perfect to use when you need interesting music that does not compete with other elements like narration. The mood is investigative, technological and slightly melancholic without losing energ...

Very Cautious

A dark and brooding ominous suspense track that creates a nervous atmosphere. Perfect for documentaries, films or other productions in need of high quality tension background music.


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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