Suspense Music for Creators, Filmmaking, Games, Apps. Royalty-free & Sync licensed Royalty-free: Pay once, no ongoing royalties.
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Exotic Mystery

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Exotic Mystery (no lead)

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Exotic Mystery (minimal mix)

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Exotic Mystery (marimba and pads)

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Exotic Mystery (60 sec)

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Exotic Mystery (30 sec)

Mysterious, atmospheric track with an exotic twist. Pulsating percussion, marimba, kalimba and dark synths make this a great suspenseful, light tension track for your project.

Funkhaus Talkover (Extended Version)

Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.

Funkhaus (Extended Version)

Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.

Funkhaus Talkover (Full Version)

Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.

Funkhaus

Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.

Ambient Keys Talkover (Full Version)

Smooth piano melodies, a substantial kick and delicate melodies make this ambient arrangement a laid-back experience. Served with a smile for showreels, drone images.

Ambient Keys (Full Version)

Smooth piano melodies, a substantial kick and delicate melodies make this ambient arrangement a laid-back experience. Served with a smile for showreels, drone images.

Dark Eerie Drum And Bass

A groovy, mystical royalty free drum and bass tune with dark synths, cool fx and basslines, perfect for action trailers, fast games or car racing videos.

Brutal Heavy Electro

A brutal, powerful royalty free electro tune with hard beats, edgy synths, heavy pads and an ominous bass, best for extreme sports, GoPro or action contents.

60'S Gogo (Lively Sixties Style Stinger) - Stinger 0:09

A lively 60's style stinger that's ideal as an intro, outro, transition or segue. It would work fine in many genre including game shows and sitcoms. It features Hammond organ, drums and bass.

Inspirational lite rock with violin

by ZARANKA
Inspirational track with dramatic mood. Perfect background for your video or multimedia projects. Perfect uses could include: music for Inspirational videos, a scene involving sporting, music to go over images of cosmos and nature scenes 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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