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Arabian Nights (Middle Eastern) [1:46]

Nostalgic eastern music using the instrument ‘Turkish Oud’, percussion, bass, cello and violins. Suitable for projects commercials, advertising, marketing campaigns, YouTube videos and more who seek a eastern and nostalgic feel into the music.

East West (Epic Acoustic) [2:03]

Solo fingerstyle ambient acoustic guitar music,suitable for projects who seek a mysterious,atmospheric,dreamy or travel feel in the music. Perfect background music for commercials, corporate projects, business projects, advertising, marketing campaigns, TV ads, YouTube and more.

Rising Mountains (Epic Cinematic) [1:50]

Instrumental cinematic music,fully produced,suitable for shots with landscapes,nature and more. This music triggers the imagination of the viewer with the slight 'Eastern mood' including instruments such as hang drum,percussion,vilolins,guitar,harp and electronic sounds.

No Fear No Doubt

This is driving and powerful modern rock music with bright sound and energetic atmosphere. This strong royalty free track can be perfect as background audio for motivational and inspirational videos, sport and achievements videos, success stories and encouraging lifestyle videos, travel and adventur...

Awaiting The Unstoppable

Awaiting The Unstoppable is as dramatic and epic as it gets. A powerful, but lonely voice is answered by a melodic choir, which cannot entirely wipe out the tragic mood of the song. Ideal for trailer, intro, opener and cinematic themes.

Action Orchestra Electronica (the Rock)

A mix of modern rock, meets retro melody with orchestral strings and brass. Excitement from the start with an etherial intro and ending...

Action Orchestra Electronica (Proud Hero)

An epic orchestral adventure cue a la the Lion King. You'll learn how to take off and fly in no time. Multi sectioned to help tell your story >>

Action Orchestra Electronica (a secret revealed)

A mysterious, ancient secret is revealed and life (as we know it) will never be the same again. Orchestra with subtle electronic texturing...

Rock The Middle East (30 Sec)

This track is a cool mix of powerful Hard Rock with a rhythmic Middle Eastern flavour. Edgy guitars, groovy bass line and sexy, danceable Middle Eastern percussion. This is a fun, uplifting track, and is great for projects needing energetic Rock music with an Eastern twist.

Rock The Middle East (60 Sec)

This track is a cool mix of powerful Hard Rock with a rhythmic Middle Eastern flavour. Edgy guitars, groovy bass line and sexy, danceable Middle Eastern percussion. This is a fun, uplifting track, and is great for projects needing energetic Rock music with an Eastern twist.

Rock The Middle East (No Lead Guitar)

This track is a cool mix of powerful Hard Rock with a rhythmic Middle Eastern flavour. Edgy guitars, groovy bass line and sexy, danceable Middle Eastern percussion. This is a fun, uplifting track, and is great for projects needing energetic Rock music with an Eastern twist.

Rock The Middle East

This track is a cool mix of powerful Hard Rock with a rhythmic Middle Eastern flavour. Edgy guitars, groovy bass line and sexy, danceable Middle Eastern percussion. This is a fun, uplifting track, and is great for projects needing energetic Rock music with an Eastern twist.

Rock Till Ya Drop (30 Sec)

Hard Rock track with a solid driving beat, groovy bass line and powerful, edgy guitars. This track has serious attitude, and is great for projects needing energetic, uplifting Rock music.

Rock Till Ya Drop (60 Sec)

Hard Rock track with a solid driving beat, groovy bass line and powerful, edgy guitars. This track has serious attitude, and is great for projects needing energetic, uplifting Rock music.

Rock Till Ya Drop (No Lead Guitar)

Hard Rock track with a solid driving beat, groovy bass line and powerful, edgy guitars. This track has serious attitude, and is great for projects needing energetic, uplifting Rock music.

Rock Till Ya Drop

Hard Rock track with a solid driving beat, groovy bass line and powerful, edgy guitars. This track has serious attitude, and is great for projects needing energetic, uplifting Rock music.

Rise From The Shadows

This dramatic cinematic soundtrack has a dark and heroic side that build to a climax

Grim Town

This suspenseful cinematic soundtrack is featured with asian elements and describes a oppressive atmosphere.

Mission Fort Knox

Suspenseful track with modern sounds. Useful for a lot of background applications. Crime thriller, action movie and much more.

Day Of Reckoning

Dark cinematic track with a great sense of danger and foreboding. Imminent confrontation, conflict, preparing for a battle. Perfect for action films, espionage, action thriller.


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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