Suspense Music for Creators, Filmmaking, Games, Apps. Royalty-free & Sync licensed Royalty-free: Pay once, no ongoing royalties.
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Including Dramatic, Suspense, Dark, Cinematic, Tension and Intense music themes.

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Mysterious Entity (Light Mix)

Mysterious and intriguing, this suspenseful track is great for action / crime / mystery / horror / suspense / science fiction uses. Atmospheric synths, spacious strings, haunting piano melody and solid driving beat.

Mysterious Entity (No Drums)

Mysterious and intriguing, this suspenseful track is great for action / crime / mystery / horror / suspense / science fiction uses. Atmospheric synths, spacious strings, haunting piano melody and solid driving beat.

Mysterious Entity (No Lead)

Mysterious and intriguing, this suspenseful track is great for action / crime / mystery / horror / suspense / science fiction uses. Atmospheric synths, spacious strings, haunting piano melody and solid driving beat.

Mysterious Entity

Mysterious and intriguing, this suspenseful track is great for action / crime / mystery / horror / suspense / science fiction uses. Atmospheric synths, spacious strings, haunting piano melody and solid driving beat.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - Stinger version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - Bumper version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - 15sec version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - 30sec version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - 60sec version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - Narrative version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

LUKE SKYWALKER (Battle Action) - Main version

John Williams Star Wars battle style. Energy battlefield with strong brass, fanfare and constant high tension. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30 / 15 / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - Stinger version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - Bumper version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - 30sec version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - 60sec version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - Narrative version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

BACK TO EDEN (Mystic Adventure) - Main version

Dawn illuminates the day, The Returned can begin to come back to light ... Orchestral soft epic mystic adventure. Available in: Main version / Narrative (no melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger.

Epic Dramatic Trailer

Great for a wide range of applications, including action, dramatic, epic, fantasy, horror, battles and other intense visual scenes. This track is perfect for use in any project which requires an epic soundtrack to accompany it.

Desperately Lonely

A mysterious, dark and spacious track with haunting piano, atmospheric synth pads and light percussion. Great for subtle tension / suspense background music. Suitable for a variety of uses including: mystery, suspense, horror, science fiction, crime scenes.

Desperately Lonely (No Drums)

A mysterious, dark and spacious track with haunting piano, atmospheric synth pads and light percussion. Great for subtle tension / suspense background music. Suitable for a variety of uses including: mystery, suspense, horror, science fiction, crime scenes.

Unearthed (Orchestra Cue)

Upbeat west coast jazz piano beat with lead saxophone hook that leaves you humming this tune for the rest of the day. This track is perfect for all commercial use in, film, TV, radio, game, or even for a few friends chilling out spittin rhymes in the home studio.


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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