These dark background music tracks are suitable for mysteries, horror, sci-fi, or perhaps if you need good quality royalty-free horror music for dark thrillers. These mysterious stock music tracks can also work great for drama and introspection, contemplation and perhaps regret or sorrow. These curated, hand-picked tracks are Royalty free music without a beat, or with a more floating or ethereal quality, while leaning towards dark and ominous.
Atmospheric and mystical World/Ethno track with a mystical and epic feel. Grand and emotive, with a single, subtle soprano voice and some sections with a deep, rich, tribal percussion ensemble. Could be a strange land, foreign worlds, exotic places. Ethnic / foreign feel, without being tied to any particular country or culture. Good for fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, world / history / documentary and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 93 BPM]
A cold and somewhat eerie track, with a pulsating, textured synth pad underneath mystical piano notes. Haunting and immersive. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Ambient / New Age. Cosmic, peaceful, softly flowing. Good for yoga, meditation. Also for images of space, future and sci-fi, stars and cosmos. Possibly nature or underwater / deep sea diving. Can also be for science, DNA etc. Reflective / shimmering. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 58 BPM]
Solnatt is a Norwegian word that means 'Night Sun' (roughly). Inspired by the northern midnight sun, this is a fragile and reflective piano piece, with hope and light mixed with melancholy. Highly suitable for use in film or other media or art, this track is somewhat inspired by the tender film music style of Thomas Newman. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A reflective, melancholic and somehow soothing Ambient Piano track, with echoey, eerie vocal textures. Created by sampling a live singer and processing the samples through various reverse and layering techniques. The piano is an old, upright piano, for a nice and nostalgic sound. Reflection / Melancholy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A soft, mysterious and airy ethnic-ambient track of beauty and light. Ethereal pads combine with piano droplets and more esoteric / mystical elements to create a track that's suitable for nature and travel, relaxation and healing, documentaries, exotic journeys, beautiful scenery and more. Available with or without the tribal drums. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A somewhat mystical and intriguing, orchestral score for drama, family adventure, fantasy or storytelling. Slightly quirky and stormy, this piece has a sense of intrigue, wonder - and perhaps a new angle? [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Ambient, Dreamy, Electronic, moving soundscapes. Mystical, with occasional Tibetan monk. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 120 BPM]
A dark, atmospheric and mystical music track made in an orchestral arrangement. In the style of Lord of the Rings or the darker parts of Harry Potter, this piece is suitable as music for a dark fantasy adventure project, whether it is a game or a movie. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
A sparse, simple and melancholic piano piece. Recorded live on an old, upright piano with a nostalgic sound. Good for Film / Drama and more. Introspective / Reflective / Dreamy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 45 BPM]
An evolving soundscape that resolve in a single chord. A useful atmospheric bed for visuals such as art installations, landscapes, environmental issues, ecology or the Natural World. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A semi-orchestra, semi-tribal, earthy, mystical background / underscore track for fantasy, exploration, adventure and travel. General background use, peaceful and slightly mysterious, but without really being particularly sad, happy, dark, light or emotional. Nice for exploring new worlds, discovery, fantasy games, adventure games, travel programmes, or background use for visual imagery, mystery and mythology, etc. Throughout the 7 minutes playing time there is no repetition, so you can play this track in a loop for a long time without it getting too repetitive. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Surreal, mystical music with a hint of darkness and melancholy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A mysterious and dark ambient piece. Heavy electronic sounds and a dark, grooving drum track provide a sense of cold melancholy. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]
A mellow, melancholic and dreamy music ballad track lead by female vocal, piano and acoustic guitar. (Also available in an Instrumental version). Big thunderous drums lift up the chorus for an almost epic, yet emotional feel. Floating ambient synths fill out the track and add a dreamy quality. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 BPM]
An epic race across the Alaskan race, surrounded by snow capped mountains and frozen lakes. The music starts small and atmospheric, leading to an exciting finish, like racing toward the finish line. [Tempo: Medium / 86 BPM]
Dark and gripping cinematic underscore, with subsonic drums & timpani, arpeggiated piano and horn strikes for moments of tension and near discovery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Imagine being able to levitate high above the earth. Imagine the exhilaration and power it would bring. Spacey synth bells introduce this tune. All on a soft bed of fluffy white cloud-like-pads. The chorus ups the intensity with a huge bouncey groove. Think Nine Inch Nails meets the Cure meets U2. Contains synth of many kinds, drums and piano. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 69 BPM]
A dark, cold and evil, orchestral soundtrack influenced by classic horror movies. Sneaky, then violent. Foreboding, then murderous. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]
An ambient, pensive, and slightly mysterious track with a sense of melancholy and perhaps sadness, or of a developing, unfolding story. The start of a personal journey or self discovery? This piece may also work with projects dealing with loss, grief, love and sadness as well as simply being a strong and reflective piece of music to go well with any drama scene. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]
Floating atmosphere topped by an emotional piano theme, influenced by Thomas Newman. Beauty and drama, loneliness and thought. This track is made to fit together with 'Transformation', also by Felipe Adorno Vassao. The two tracks share the same motif; 'Transformation Prelude' is more quiet, awaiting, pensive; and 'Transformation' is more developed, rhythmic, highly suitable for the 'next stage' in development. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 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, Medium / 110 BPM]
Abrasive and jarring machine-like rhythmic elements, epic and otherworldly with ominous undertones and rising in intensity. Works great with crime, industrial, steampunk and sci-fi scenes. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 126 BPM]
Inspired by 80's sci-fi and horror films revived today by Stranger Things. Ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive tense motif. Cinematic, Thriller, Suspense, Terror, Sci-Fi, Retro. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]
Reflective, somewhat dreamy and hazy, acoustic folk / americana. Performed live on acoustic guitar and an old upright piano, with a nostalgic, mellow sound. Good for drama, storytelling, real life stories, melancholic and/or thoughtful content. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]
Minimal ambient bed for science, technology, news and factual documentary programs. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 64 BPM]
A thoughtful, considering, slightly mysterious piece. An undercurrent of activity, processing, finding clues, or something brooding under the surface. Available with or without the vocal phrases. Investigative / Crime / Contemplative Music. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Reversed piano and bowls dance over a hypnotic atmospheric pad. Great for meditation, yoga or magical scenes. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A kind of modern spiritual song. Spacey synth pads float in the atmosphere as bluesy lamenting vocal samples ascend into the ether. Calm, mellow, emotive, and relaxing. Contains synths, organ, vocal samples, violin and drums. [Tempo: Very slow / 110 BPM]
A haunting and ambient track with a contemplative, slow, thoughtful and wistful feel. Introspective, melancholic and reflective, this music has a dark beauty. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
A dark and suspenseful music, featuring slow and rising pulsating motion. It rises into big, blockbuster track featuring powerful orchestral sound, with a touch of futuristic and apocalyptic mood. Mystery / Intrigue / Tension / Suspicion music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
This is a focused and engaging, piano led ambient / rhythmic track. While being somewhat melancholic it retains a sense of purpose and success without being overpowering. Great for advertising, films and more. Has a slight sense of mystery, uncovering new grounds, which makes it also good for things like forensics, science, data analysis and investigations. A sense of an unfolding story. Also good for Corporate use. [Tempo: Slow / 73 BPM]
Deep, dark and eery soundtrack piece, with delayed piano, intricate beats and unsettling synths. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A dark, suspenseful and creepy trailer track made with screaming strings, eerie vocals and scary effects. Trailer structure, made with many stopping points for easier editing. Hybrid / Dark / Eerie / Trailer. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Steady and determined beats with expansive, electronic elements. Sci-Fi / Science / Future / Technology Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A simple, reflective and hopeful piece performed on an old, upright piano with simple synth chords. Slow, longing, emotional and somewhat hypnotic in nature, this track was played live on an old piano with a nostalgic retro sound. It will go well with drama, personal stories, loss, hope and eternal love. Very touching and poignant. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 59 BPM]
Modern and precise hi-tech beats and pulses, glitches, sound design elements. Think current technology, science, investigation and innovation. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]
Suspense ambient track. It features dark soundscapes, synth melody and electronic loops. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A calm, serene, peaceful composition. Invites you into a feeling of calmness and serenity. Will work well with peaceful material, relaxation, meditation, spirituality, breathing exercise, life. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
Downtempo, lush electronic ambient. Rich sound textures over a delicately grooving background beat. Amazement / Wonderment / Beauty. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 88 BPM]
Harp clock ostinato combined with Piano and some inspiring elements. Suited for thinking and developing subjects, preparing a plan or hatching an idea. Longing for something with a hopeful vibe, emotional and determined. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Warm and ambient music, featuring pulsing bass patterns and smooth textures that create a mood of intrigue. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
The sounds of Scandanavia and Norway feature heavily in this big sounding atmospheric track. Features the Hardanger fiddle as well as modern electronic elements and organic sounds in fusion. [Tempo: Slow / 72 BPM]
A calm and spirited piece of music. Enlightening and creative. Has an element of fantasy, discovery and exploration. Will work well in stories, fantasy, relaxation, meditation, dreams and ambience. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 129 BPM]
Beautiful, magical, spacey, calm, dreamy, surreal, hypnotic, trippy, ethereal and peaceful. Ambient pop instrumental, using piano, synths, strings and drums. Floaty momentum which transports you high, above the clouds. This track has an airy, summery feel to it. Would suit mystery / romantic / dramatic projects. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
An ambient, calm, almost still track featuring clean electric guitar and soft pads. Reflective, thoughtful and introspective. Useful for many types of media, including drama or personal stories, natural vistas and underwater visuals, space or earth imagery, or even as soft background music just for listening. Has a calming stillness, combined with reflection and afterthought. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 80 BPM]
Smooth and Dramatic Music. Features synth keyboard along with modern hip-hop drums to give a mysterious, slightly edgy feeling. [Tempo: Slow / 68 BPM]
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]
A fantasy ambient track made with various orchestral and acoustic instruments. Mystery / Wonderment / Thoughtful / Dreamy. [Tempo: Slow / 120 BPM]
Inspired by 80's sci-fi and horror films revived today by Stranger Things. Ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive tense motif. Somewhat sensual atmosphere. Cinematic, Thriller, Suspense, Terror, Sci-Fi, Retro. [Tempo: Slow / 156 BPM]
