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Epic Cinematic Underscore (with guitar)

A very grand and passionate cinematic-style orchestral piece with flowing strings, horns and electric guitar. Great as underscore for projects requiring epic, adventure, romantic, dramatic tension music.

Epic Cinematic Underscore

A very grand and passionate cinematic-style orchestral piece with flowing strings and horns. Great as underscore for projects requiring epic, adventure, romantic, dramatic tension music.

Infiltrators

Suspenseful cinematic track with a rather quiet intro and a dramatic part with drums.

Mysterious Things

Heavily inspired by the iconic opening theme to a famous TV series "Mysterious Things" is an nostalgic vintage electronica cinematic synthwave track, designed in style of 80s music for cinema and TV show, this cool retro 80s styled synth soundtrack is perfect for Halloween themed videos, suspense, ...

Halloween

A Halloween song with high impact and effects. Celesta, Violins, ghosts, effects of all kinds make this song unique. Can be used as a soundtrack in all the moments that need suspense, horror or high voltage.

New Dream Tech

by Sonica
Mysterious and dreamy technology electronic. high tech ambient track. modern and calm, complex and intelligent corporate ambient full length music. Best suitable for business model, the mystery of technology, innovation and science, design, futuristic architecture and engineering and all related pro...

The Escape

Epic Sci-Fi cue/track which goes through various moods and feelings - from the eerie and suspenseful opening with a solitary bassoon theme over a string buildup and waterphone, through a E.S. Posthumus inspired full driving orchestral theme, to a gentle piano section over spiccato strings and bowed ...

Nymphine

Neo-classical, richly textured strings holding tension with a rich arpeggiated piano laying down the melody and holding the rhythm.

Epic & Heroic Orchestral Trailer

Cinematic epic piece suitable for projects that require an heroic mood. Main instruments, orchestral strings, staccato cello, epic drums, synth bass and brass. Influences: Kronos quartet

Ice (Epic Mountain Theme)

'Ice' is an epic cinematic orchestral track which conjures up rocks, mountains, fire and ice. Would suit an adventure, action, historical or documentary production or film for cinema and television. Features rhythmic orchestra strings with woodwind and percussion - has moments of rise and fall, calm...


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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