Look here for royalty-free underscores for Mystery and Suspense. Whether you're working on the scene where a mutilated body is found, or you're designing a video game where the hero sneaks around a deserted space ship, this area will provide sneaky, creepy and suspenseful music tracks. Much of this is orchestral music, but not all. Also electronic and more experimental musical sounds are used to create these tracks; most of which are subtle, ambient underscores, rather than up-front, brash compositions.
Battle drums. Pounding percussion. A combination of orchestral percussion and ethnic / tribal drums. Suitable for battle, fight, chase, brawls and action scenes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 66 BPM]
Ethereal ambient background. Haunting and dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Atmospheric and orchestral score suggests big open spaces, great adventures, new frontiers to conquer. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for technology, industry, science, research etc. Ambient / Cosmic, with both light and dark elements. Images of space, future and sci-fi, stars and cosmos. Possibly nature or underwater / deep sea diving. Can also be for science, DNA etc. Awe / Wonder / Amazement / Study. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Ambient tech track with pulsing arpeggios and piano. Kick drum comes in at 0'38'', full arrangement at 1'16''. Sparse and atmospheric. Minimal music bed for science, technology, news and factual documentary content. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A sparse and somber Trap background music track with dark and mysterious vibe that would align well with mystery, crime, investigation or forensics, but can also be used for edgy sports footage, masculine product presentations, and more. Dark / Urban / Edgy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
A suspenseful and mysterious tension track. Pulsating underscore suitable for action thriller, psychological thriller, spy mystery, dark films and TV series. A sense of foreboding and unease. Mystical / Tense / Ominous. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Eerie, hypnotic, atmospheric, groovy, melodic, mesmerising, rhythmic and slightly unnerving spacey track with forward momentum and purpose. Confident, edgy, positive, motivated & with tension. Would suit cinematic / dramatic / documentary / science, corporate type projects. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 81 BPM]
Romantic, slow and relaxed piano piece. Reflective, peaceful, dreamy, easy, romantic. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]
A dark and dramatic, tense and uneasy music track for danger and dramatic scenes. This track has an underlying nerve, a building, increasing arrangement that grows into an all-out action track from about 01:15. Intense, fiery, and good music for extreme danger, battle, critical situations and more. This track has a lot of starts, stops and sections, parts and "edit points", making it highly suitable for editing to fit the timing of your own footage. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
An electronic Dubstep track featuring a fat but clean bass, classical drum beat spiced up by an Indian touch to it brought by a sitar, some tablas and a bansuri. It's urban and dark sound would provide a great combination to any city footage, something like a documentary on Bombay's mafia. [Tempo: Slow / 130 BPM]
Orchestral hits and numerous rises and falls make this a dramatic track that tells a story. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
A lush, cinematic, instrumental rock music consisting of electric guitar, bass, drums, and synths. The track starts with a solitary guitar riff, but melds together in a groove until the dynamic build up and exciting conclusion. Orbital can help create suspense, highlight a dramatic crescendo, or reinforce your cinematic environment. Moody / Atmospheric music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Dark, edgy, doom-laden mystery underscore. Foreboding. Tension. Pulse. Danger. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
One in a series of 10 eerie and mystical short cues, where Sci Fi meets Horror meets Dark Fantasy. Deep, disturbing, nightmarish sounds that curl, twist and attack the unsuspecting listener with razor-like precision. These short music cues are modern and visceral, eerie and cold, in the style of modern TV series and films. To find the other 9 pieces in this series, search 'Dream Valley 10 Horror Cues'. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Take the passion and drama of romantic classical piano and strings, add a hip hop groove and you have the perfect track to spice up your latest drama, movie, documentary, commercial or any project that needs to blend contemporary with classical. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
A dark, rhythmic, orchestral track suitable for conflict, battle, chase or impending action. A methodical rhythm creates a sense of something relentless, malevolent. Builds to a climax towards the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 163 BPM]
Battle drums / marching percussion. A combination of orchestral percussion and ethnic / tribal drums. Suitable for battle, fight, chase, conflict, etc. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 68 BPM]
This track features the mystical and beautiful instrument known as Hang Drum. It has an ethnic, ancient sound and feel, like somewhere between a steel drum and an african Mbira. This track is available with or without a somewhat hypnotic drone underneath the hang drum. Use for world discovery / travel / amazing journeys / ancient cultures, tribal history, etc. A version with "Tuvan drone" is also available; this version features tuvan throat singing, as practiced by the Tuva people of Siberia, which has a very profound, mystical sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Romantic, sad and dramatic with a touch of hope. All the key ingredients needed to push for the best of story-telling and media which really impacts your audience. This tracks has a balance of these key elements and keeps in mind to not go beyond what is truly needed for effective and necessary melodic beauty. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
An orchestral cinematic mystery background track. Classic movie soundtrack / film score sound, with piano and orchestral elements create an eerie, suspicious, investigative feel. This rather dark and foreboding background music will go well with drama, mystery, crime, detective investigation, solving riddles, finding clues, or just following a developing story of intrigue and enigma. [Tempo: Slow / 78 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for video productions and other media. Intriguing and informative electronic mood with piano, pizzicato strings, percussion and deep bass. Science / Future / Technology / Signals. (Stem files available). [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A dark and edgy piece with a sense of foreboding and ominous forces. A pulsating deep rhythm with strings, brass and occasional gothic choir chants, like from an occult séance or a dark ritual. Mystical / Tense / Occult / Horror / Creepy / Gritty / Shocking. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A rising, dark cinematic track with a mystery electro vibe. Pulsating arpeggios, fat bass, big synths, pounding drums and soaring female vocals. Full arrangement at 1'54''. Edit points: 0'45'', 1'30''. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A dreamy and ethereal, cinematic music royalty free music track. Mysterious melodies performed on piano, strings, ethnic percussion, electronic drum beats and atmospheric pads. Elegant, timeless music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Heavy foreboding percussion signals something big is coming. Deep brass drones and strings providing the tension. Distant choir add to the emotion of uneasiness. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
A sullen track with repeating echoes. Fluttery, mysterious, contemplative. Clarinet solo with flute and pads/percussion give a full rounded sound. Mystical / Introspective / Ethereal / Hazy. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 79 BPM]
A suspenseful, pulsating music track featuring plucked synths, background guitars, and simple piano melody. Very dramatic and tense mood with a touch of ambient electronica. Elegant / Flowing / Mystical Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Cranky and dark beats with a mix of Funk and Hip-Hop music styles. Moody / Mean / Serious / Suspicious / Urban Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Effervescent, Whimsical & slightly unhinged. This black comedy chamber music is similar in feel to Tim Burton's Danny Elfman scores. Breaks and interludes can be edited against narrative to create different moods. Portrays happy, mysterious, melancholic and sinister overtones in equal measures. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Dramatic and suspenseful. Huge drums in a slow rhythmic pattern provides a deep atmosphere over witch an eerie choir comes in. Occasional distorted screeches and screams complete the total macabre mood. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Epic blockbuster track featuring full size orchestra, loaded with rising power and a futuristic mood. Suitable for trailers and high energy videos. Majestic / Valiant / Achievement. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A tough, uncompromising and dynamic soundtrack with a driving, futuristic feel that would suit epic visuals, contemporary gaming, modern war themes, movie trailers & films. Stark instrumentation leaves room for narrative, epic sound design or added SFX. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A hybrid orchestral & big beat / tech groove track with a slick, driving sound and a good energy level. Tough and confident. Will go well with a modern action thriller, spy thriller, chase, secret agent, undercover agent, police operation, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Intriguing and impactful underscore for news items and other documentary features. This track has a sense of urgency with mild suspense. Documentary / Crime reporting / Cyber / Hacking / Police stakeout, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A very ethereal and floating ambient music track. Dreamy and soothing. Blissful and full of beauty and wonder, with a feel of vast empty spaces. This entirely ambient track will work great for scenes of great natural beauty or amazement, wide open spaces, ice or glaciers. Maybe wonders of the world, deep oceans, mystical places. Space travel, cosmos, the infinite universe. Also great for relaxation and meditation, body, soul and mind, or any spiritual content. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
Future proof electronica, mechanical and grinding with melodic elements, ideal for gaming, podcast intros. Technology / Future / Info-tech / Edgy but Positive. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]
Aggressive track of evolving suspense and tension, odd and mysterious at times, dark and ominous at times. A punch in your face! [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 164 BPM]
Chilled, sparse and slowly building production music track with a hint of mystery, wonderment and anticipation. Piano, mallets, subtle drums (1'42''). Great as background music for drama & storytelling. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Grand, edgy, epic, powerful, tense, moody, dynamic, bombastic, dangerous, dramatic, thrilling, climactic music with great suspense & an air of excitement & expectation. Make the right decision - win or lose millions! Would suit thriller / action / extreme sports / combat type projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 135 BPM]
Calm intro section into Powerful and edgy, massive electro track. Power / Sci-fi / Future. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 135 BPM]
A very dark and sinister sounding bed of Brass and piano pulses 'Jaws' style and rises into a modern, urban trap beat. Gives a feeling of foreboding, horror. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 130 BPM]
A dark, edgy and suspenseful music track featuring a hybrid sound of orchestra and electronics, with big percussion. Dangerous / Threatening / Tension building music. [Tempo: Medium / 164 BPM]
A warm, reflective track featuring hypnotic arpeggios and lulling, dreamy piano. Sparse, gentle, minimalistic, Lo-Fi. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Modest Mussorgsky - Night on Bald Mountain in D Minor, IMM 43. Full orchestra. Music recorded and produced by David Hamilton exclusively for Lynne Publishing. [Tempo: Medium, Fast, Very fast / 0 BPM]
Minimal percussion, an eerie electric piano, pads and distant voices, all help build an atmosphere of sadness, melancholy and regret. Soft and delicate with a few harsh elements that keep a subtle tension... Thinking of what could have been, a life wasted, light rain falling on the pavement. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
Ambient textures on top of dubstep beats and atmospheric sounds. A chilled, eerie, drum'n bass influenced soundtrack. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]
Emotional, inspiring and dreamy cinematic composition that brings the feelings of motivation and is great for films, documentaries and videos about adventures, discovering new places, etc. Mid-tempo and highly suitable as background music for media. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
An intriguing and developing, cinematic piano piece. Great as background for a developing story, drama, film, vlog, culture, art and storytelling of all kinds. The music is alluring, slightly mystical quality which makes it both appealing and inviting, but also somewhat pensive, questioning and quizzical. Timeless and interesting. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
