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Including Suspense, Dramatic, Dark, Cinematic, Tension and Intense music themes.

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EVIL CRIME (Orchestral Horror Soundscape) - Main version - No Choirs

Available in: Main version / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. All with or without Choirs. Contemporary Orchestral FX & Choirs for a tense, building background with hit points. Scary, menacing, anticipating with telluric tension & suspense in Hollywood horror style. Gothic, Macabre, Monsters, Superna...

EVIL CRIME (Orchestral Horror Soundscape) - Main version

Available in: Main version / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. All with or without Choirs. Contemporary Orchestral FX & Choirs for a tense, building background with hit points. Scary, menacing, anticipating with telluric tension & suspense in Hollywood horror style. Gothic, Macabre, Monsters, Superna...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - Stinger version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - Bumper version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - 30sec version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - 60sec version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - Narrative version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

TRAP ESCAPE (Creepy Dark Gothic Horror) - Main version

Available in : Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Building gothic energy in mid-slow tempo with synths, orchestra, choirs, piano, glockenspiel, percussions. Scary ominous tension with dark atmposphere growing to full epic gothic mood at 2.18. Great fo...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - Stinger version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - 15sec version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - 30sec version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - 60sec version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - Narrative version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - Main version - Orchestra Only

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

Ms PEREGRINE (Gothic Fantasy Tim Burton) - Main version

Available in: Main version / Orchestra Only / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / 15sec / Stinger. Symphonic orchestra to recall atmospheres of Tim Burton’s soundtracks with some electronics added. Mysterious & gothic but also rhytmic tensive & powerful, with a suggestive music theme...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - Stinger version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - Bumper version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - 30sec version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - 60sec version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - Narrative version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...

DUNGEON ESCAPE (Orchestral Horror Tension) - Main version

Available in: Main version / Narrative (no lead melodies) / 60sec / 30sec / Bumper / Stinger. Powerful classical orchestration, no hybrid rhythms or synths added. The sound is dark and gloomy with many variations of the high-tension theme (first appear at 37'). Scary, impressive and strong sound...


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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