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Exotic Mystery

by NC MUSIC
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(01:49) - ID: 157244
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Exotic Mystery (no lead)

by NC MUSIC
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)(01:47) - ID: 157243
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Exotic Mystery (minimal mix)

by NC MUSIC
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)(01:47) - ID: 157242
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Exotic Mystery (marimba and pads)

by NC MUSIC
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)(01:47) - ID: 157241
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Exotic Mystery (60 sec)

by NC MUSIC
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)(01:00) - ID: 157240
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Exotic Mystery (30 sec)

by NC MUSIC
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)(00:30) - ID: 157239
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Funkhaus Trailer

by SONIC MOOD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus (60 Sec Version)(01:03) - ID: 156857
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Funkhaus (30 Sec Version)(00:32) - ID: 156858
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Funkhaus (15 Sec Version)(00:18) - ID: 156859
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Funkhaus Logos

by SONIC MOOD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba sound logo an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus Logo 1(00:09) - ID: 156849
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Funkhaus Logo 3(00:08) - ID: 156851
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Funkhaus Logo 2(00:06) - ID: 156850
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Funkhaus Talkover (Extended Version)

by SONIC MOOD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus Talkover (Extended Version)(03:03) - ID: 156847
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Funkhaus (Extended Version)

by SONIC MOOD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus (Extended Version)(03:03) - ID: 156846
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Funkhaus Talkover (Full Version)

by SONIC MODD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus Talkover (Full Version)(02:08) - ID: 156845
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Funkhaus

by SONIC MOOD
Dreamy melodies and intricate rhythms make this Marimba song an exquisite treat. For science, IT and image films.
Funkhaus(02:08) - ID: 156844
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Ambient Keys Talkover Trailer

by SONIC MOOD
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 Talkover (60 Sec Version)(01:02) - ID: 156799
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Ambient Keys Talkover (30 Sec Version)(00:32) - ID: 156800
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Ambient Keys Talkover (15 Sec Version)(00:17) - ID: 156801
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Ambient Keys Logos

by SONIC MOOD
Smooth piano melodies, a substantial kick and delicate melodies make this ambient sound logo a laid-back experience. Served with a smile for showreels, drone images.
Ambient Keys Logo 1(00:13) - ID: 156795
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Ambient Keys Logo 2(00:13) - ID: 156796
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Ambient Keys Logo 3(00:09) - ID: 156797
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Ambient Keys Trailer

by SONIC MOOD
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 (60 Sec Version)(01:02) - ID: 156791
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Ambient Keys (30 Sec Version)(00:32) - ID: 156792
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Ambient Keys (15 Sec Version)(00:17) - ID: 156793
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Ambient Keys Talkover (Full Version)

by SONIC MOOD
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 Talkover (Full Version)(02:27) - ID: 156789
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Ambient Keys (Full Version)

by SONIC MOOD
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)(02:27) - ID: 156788
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Dark Eerie Drum And Bass

by Andrei Shableu
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.
Dark Eerie Drum And Bass(01:29) - ID: 156740
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Brutal Heavy Electro

by Andrei Shableu
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.
Brutal Heavy Electro(02:08) - ID: 156729
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60'S Gogo (Lively Sixties Style Stinger) - Stinger 0:09

by Kevin P. Holt
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.
60'S Gogo (Lively Sixties Style Stinger) - Stinger 0:09(00:10) - ID: 156679
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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.
Inspirational lite rock with violin(02:23) - ID: 156628
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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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