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Fall and rise (documentary hopes)

Quiet documentary background with piano and strings, creating a fascinating atmosphere of hope and anxious mood. It combines with dramatic, tragic and documentary video, as well as nostalgic and memorable slideshows.

Documentary nostalgic piano

Quiet and touching piano, creating a nostalgic atmosphere and a sad mood. Combined with dramatic thoughtful videos and slideshows.

African drums energetic background

I present you energetic percussion music with African drums, strong atmosphere and good mood.

A Threat is Close

A dark orchestral piece full of suspense, anger and tension. Great for cinematic purposes.

Cinematic Trailer Action

Epic cinematic music with piano, brass, strings, choir, synthesizer and percussion. Perfect for promotional videos, commercials, advertisements, motivational videos, movie trailers, film scores, battle scenes, fight scenes, video games, TV, social media and more.

Demian

Cinematic world music track featuring the armenian duduk as a lead instrument. Perfect for use in documentaries, mountain scenes. Track is evolving with percussion and tribal african / indian vocals.

Rescue Mission

Rescue Mission - Driving, energetic, action piece featuring drums, percussion and strings. BPM - 140 Instrumentation - Drums, Percussion, Strings, Cinematic Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Synth Rescue Mission - Full track (0:58)

After Big Battle

After Big Battle - A slow atmospheric, sad and dramatic track featuring cinematic piano, strings and synths. BPM - 50 Instrumentation - Synths, Cinematic Piano, Piano, Strings. Versions included: After Big Battle - Full version (1:27) After Big Battle - Short version (0:48)

Cinematic wide dramatic rise

Dramatic composition with deep piano and strings, immersing in the atmosphere of discovery and giving hope.

Cinematic space suspense soundtrack

Cinematic electronic space soundtrack with a disturbing atmosphere of uncertainty, dramatic mood and a note of hope.

Classic hope aspirational background

Classic optimistic background with piano, strings and wind, creating an atmosphere of hope and nostalgic mood.

Scary mystery nightmare background

Powerful experimental cinema music with atmosphere of fear and mystery and disturbing mood.

Epic adventure dramatic music

Epic orchestral music with an atmosphere of adventure, drama and discovery. Contains bust dulcimer, colorful violin, cello, brass, piano and percussion, creating a unique environment. Combined with the opener of incredible movie trailers, with the achievements of inspirational videos and motivationa...


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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