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Action Orchestra Electronica (The Discovery)

Emerging out the the darkness... A forgotten secret of wonderment... Full orchestra seamlessly blended with ambient padding and atmospheric texturing...

Threatening and Sinister Moments

Instrumental music made for piano, strings and some sound effects. The style is very near to soundtrack style, the rhythm is very slow with some percussive bass and reverb effects. The mood is suspensful and fearful and the composition describes a horror scene with plenty of suspense and dark feelin...

Ambient Underscore (Sutraan)

Like a modern day Tubular Bells, this unique ambient track is built on suttle melodic lines strung together to create a suspenseful textured underscore

Angels of the Forest

A foreboding, horror-electronica track inspired by the The Blair Witch Project and The Ritual this music is perfect for building tension and fear in an alien or forest environment.

Action Orchestra Electronica (Escaping Tyranny)

A high energy action, adventure track for when your hero's are in full flight... Blasting brass, rhythmic strings, punching woodwinds, aggressive war drums and textured synthesisers...

Action Orchestra Electronica (Dark Passage)

The passage is dark and dangerous, what choice is there? Move forward... Low, dark synthesiser's blended with real strings, woodwind and brass...

Action Orchestra Electronica (Hunting the Beast)

A giant sized action packed mixture of electronic and orchestral influences... Multi sectioned to ensure you have the right bits for your action sequence...

The Stalker

An 80's-style synth track inspired by the work of John Carpenter - this captures the tension of being pursued by an unknown force where your only option is to run.

The Dark Side

Atmospheric, dark track with solid Hip Hop beat, electric guitars, ambient synth pads and effects. With a futuristic feel, this powerful piece is great for projects needing modern suspenseful, mysterious music.

The Dark Side (No Drums)

Atmospheric, dark track with electric guitars, ambient synth pads and effects. With a futuristic feel, this powerful piece is great for projects needing modern suspenseful, mysterious music.

The Dark Side (60 Sec)

Atmospheric, dark track with solid Hip Hop beat, electric guitars, ambient synth pads and effects. With a futuristic feel, this powerful piece is great for projects needing modern suspenseful, mysterious music.

The Dark Side (30 Sec)

Atmospheric, dark track with solid Hip Hop beat, electric guitars, ambient synth pads and effects. With a futuristic feel, this powerful piece is great for projects needing modern suspenseful, mysterious music.

Possessed By The Electro Spirit

Cool, groovy Electronic Pop track with solid beat and dark, edgy synths. This track has a modern vibe - great for contemporary backing track for YouTube videos, presentations, advertising and podcasts.

Possessed By The Electro Spirit (60 Sec)

Cool, groovy Electronic Pop track with solid beat and dark, edgy synths. This track has a modern vibe - great for contemporary backing track for YouTube videos, presentations, advertising and podcasts.

Possessed By The Electro Spirit (30 Sec)

Cool, groovy Electronic Pop track with solid beat and dark, edgy synths. This track has a modern vibe - great for contemporary backing track for YouTube videos, presentations, advertising and podcasts.

A True Survivor

A powerful, gripping track with an uplifting, positive feel. A cool blend of dark ambient guitars, drum groove and spacey synths. Gradually builds throughout into triumphant finale. Great for film, television, sci fi, web videos and presentations.

A True Survivor (No Lead)

A powerful, gripping track with an uplifting, positive feel. A cool blend of dark ambient guitars, drum groove and spacey synths. Gradually builds throughout into triumphant finale. Great for film, television, sci fi, web videos and presentations.

A True Survivor (No Drums)

A powerful, gripping track with an uplifting, positive feel. A cool blend of dark ambient guitars and spacey synths. Gradually builds throughout into triumphant finale. Great for film, television, sci fi, web videos and presentations.

A True Survivor (No Drums & Lead)

A powerful, gripping track with an uplifting, positive feel. A cool blend of dark ambient guitars and spacey synths. Gradually builds throughout into triumphant finale. Great for film, television, sci fi, web videos and presentations.

A True Survivor (60 Sec)

A powerful, gripping track with an uplifting, positive feel. A cool blend of dark ambient guitars, drum groove and spacey synths. Gradually builds throughout into triumphant finale. Great for film, television, sci fi, web videos and presentations.


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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