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Dirty Contacts

Dirty, vicious connections. What can they lead to? Only to crime. Meet our new track, to sound criminal series or movie. Composition keeps in suspense from start to finish. The track is performed in a trendy Dark Trap style. The archive has two versions: - Full version: 2:31 - No voice fx version: ...

Danger

by Muza
Cool trap track, powerful chorus, holding in suspense. This is the music of the streets, this is the music of the ghetto, this is the music of protest. This music encourages to move forward and win.

Crime Trap

by Muza
Crime gangsta trap. The most current musical style of the 21st century. Music of the streets, music of the ghetto, music of the underground. Stylish, fashionable, modern. Suitable for both advertising and video blogs. Powerful bass, sharp beat.

VHS Land

by Muza
Futuristic 8 bit action retro track with interesting synthesizers and sounds. Experimental music in the style of rave. Crazy notes and electronic bits!

Mystery

by Muza
Atmospheric track. Cold, strict, with a clear modern bit. Well suited for detective or spy movies. Advertising of expensive cars and other luxury goods.

Attack on parched planet

by Muza
Anxious track. Cold, suspense, with a clear modern bit. Well suited for detective or spy movies, Horror and other film project.

Abstract

by Muza
Abstract track. This is the voice of the ocean, the voice of the soul, the voice of abstract love. Interesting rhythm, pleasant synths. Good for fashionable advertising.

Collecting The Components

by A4D
A soft digital track with piano, strings and an inspiring vibe great for technology projects, digital media, advertising or startup.

The Long Railway

by A4D
A deep and developing cinematic composition with melodic marimba, epic strings orchestra, solo violin, brass section and a subtle percussion great for documentary project, travel or nature movie, films and inspiring messages.

Mournful Orchestral Background

Instrumental music made for piano and orchestra. The style is Classical Soundtrack music and the mood is mournful and sad. The rhythm is steady and determined. This music is a perfect background in films, tv series and other productions with sadness and dramatic scenes.

Horror Territory

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

Dark Inspiring Trailer

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

Cool Futuristic Trailer

Dark futuristic trailer music that slowly builts until it leads into a strong and energetic rhythm part, followed by a short break and ends with powerful accent.

Torn To Pieces (No Lead)

Atmospheric, light-tension track with haunting melody, spacey synth pads, pulsating bass and percussion. Builds gradually throughout. Great as theme music for mystery / sci fi / suspense / crime drama projects.

Torn To Pieces (No Perc)

Atmospheric, light-tension track with haunting melody, spacey synth pads, pulsating bass and percussion. Builds gradually throughout. Great as theme music for mystery / sci fi / suspense / crime drama projects.

Torn To Pieces

Atmospheric, light-tension track with haunting melody, spacey synth pads, pulsating bass and percussion. Builds gradually throughout. Great as theme music for mystery / sci fi / suspense / crime drama projects.

Never Should Have Happened (No Lead)

Mysterious, melancholic track with spacey pads, delicate melody, bass and percussion. Gradually builds throughout into a slightly more optimistic, hopeful feel with lush sweeping strings. Perfect for a variety of uses.

Never Should Have Happened (No Percussion)

Mysterious, melancholic track with spacey pads, delicate melody, bass and percussion. Gradually builds throughout into a slightly more optimistic, hopeful feel with lush sweeping strings. Perfect for a variety of uses.

Never Should Have Happened

Mysterious, melancholic track with spacey pads, delicate melody, bass and percussion. Gradually builds throughout into a slightly more optimistic, hopeful feel with lush sweeping strings. Perfect for a variety of uses.


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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