Go here for music to support scenes of forensic investigations, information analysis and investigations / detective work. This music often has a sense of mystery and 'puzzles' combined perhaps with feelings of technology and cutting-edge investigation techniques and tools. Shows like CSI, Silent Witness, real-life crime documentaries, criminal investigation programs and films often use music in this genre. In some of these tracks, you can almost hear the ticking of the machinery, the thought processes that solve the conondrums and find that vital part of information that solves the puzzle.
A dark, somewhat gloomy, mystery soundtrack. Perhaps crime, criminals, crime investigation. Dystopian, with a sense of activity and danger. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 138 BPM]
Mystery / Intrigue / Suspicion. Subtle rhythm loop with gloomy electric piano and uneasy strings. Perhaps analysis, clues, mystery, or a story taking a dark turn… [Tempo: Slow / 86 BPM]
Sparse, dark ambient track, like a derelict factory or underground parking house where danger lurks. Sneaky, slightly metallic feel. Useful for horror or thriller material. [Tempo: Very slow / 92 BPM]
A very slow moving ambient track, like oozing, sticky, floating, slowly sinking into the deep or softly falling snow. Sorrowful, mournful, almost standing still. A sense of time itself slowed down. Inspired by the ambient works of The Dead Texan and others. Acoustic piano, mellotron, slowly swirling synth pad, electric guitar. [Tempo: Slow / 88 BPM]
Hip-hop beatz with a spiked synth-bass, mangled and scratched voices and a tripping string lick. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A slow, relentless synth bass pulse is the foundation for this foreboding track. With string section and subtle piano joining in later, this is a dark, urban piece of music suitable for film or other media. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Documentary or reality-TV style background music. Very pensive, with a a feeling of urgency, critical situation, danger, urgent investigations, rescue operations, etc. Great for reality shows, investigative journalism, crime reporting and much more. Also good for gameshow with problem solving while time is counting down. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
A spacey electronic track with washes of synthesizer chords, electronic bass groove and an almost hypnotic, dreamy, flowing feel. This track takes its time and settles into a slow groove. Inspired by retro Ambient / Electronica acts such as Tangerine Dream as well as more contemporary music like Massive Attack etc. [Tempo: Slow / 94 BPM]
A slowly swaying, downtempo track somewhere between pop, chill-out and ambient. Reminescent of the sound of 'Massive Attack', this moody track pulsates, pumps and lulls the listener into a slowly sizzling groove. Superb track for media use. In addition to the original version, there is also an alternative version with subtle sounds like an old vinyl record scratching and popping, for added atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium / 70 BPM]
This esoteric and experimental track is simply impossible to categorize. From the washes of lush synths, to the stumbling rhythms and weird sound textures, it goes through various stages. Highly distinctive, noticeable, unique and somewhat futuristic, but in a bio/eco/organic way. [Tempo: Slow / 116 BPM]
Dark soundtrack style track, depicting the mindset of a disturbed and tortured being. This track lasts only a minute, during which it goes through a slow opening and a manic middle section, before returning to the sad, painful opening theme once more in closing. [Tempo: Medium / 66 BPM]
Lounge chill-house with vocal hooks. Moody and a little bit jazzy. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]
Jazzy, urban, electronic, downtempo vibes. Somewhere between Chill-out and Acid Jazz, with strange soundscapes and retro, slow'ish jazz-funk grooves. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Downtempo jazz lounge chillout. Cranky, slow moving and very groovy, in a sort of lazy way. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
A mellow and reflective mid-tempo background track based around dusty electric piano chords and an acoustic guitar lick. Reflective, thoughtful, slow moving and atmospheric. Somewhere between ambient and chillout. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A modern and progressive take on the jazz genre. Processed drum loops mix with traditional jazz instruments and some of those very slightly skewed chord changes to keep the listener guessing. Smooth, yet rough. Traditional, yet progressive. A great jazz track. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Cool and laid back chill out. Smooth beats, atmospheric synths and percussive fx over a deep sub bassline. Culture, Travel, Watersports, Youth, Videogames, Science and Technology, Architecture and Design. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 112 BPM]
Thoughtful and smoothing, Trip-Hop. Dreamy, floating textures [Tempo: Slow / 82 BPM]
Heavy Hip Hop beat with powerful strings and cool synths. Urban yet dramatic, with a very strong "gangsta" feel. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]
Subtle, delicate, with bells and underlying rhythms. A sense of melancholy and intrigue. A drum beat joins in at about 1:30 for a more pulsating, slightly darker edge. The "Extended" version goes on to develop into a more intensely textured, more urgent track. [Tempo: Medium / 79 BPM]
A mysterious, ethnic mood conveying an uneasy or wondering state of mind. Going through a few distinct parts this weird fairytale begins simple but ends on a higher intensity, with a heartfelt ethnic chant. Good for fantasy, mystery, mythology, exploration and archeology etc. [Tempo: Slow / 62 BPM]
Semi-orchestral, expressive track with nice beat, synth melodies and piano motif. Film score, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
Gentle and sleepy piece driven by guitar and baritone sax on pad'n'groove background. This slightly unreal and abstract mood associates well with calm late night climate. A bit of tranquility and a bit of sensual thrill. General underscore for film, tv and media. Also relaxation, enjoyment, chilling out... [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
Hypnotic, groovy, trance-inducing electronic chill track that you might hear in a night club on pluto, if you're ever passing by that way.Just sit back, get your groove on & enjoy the spectacle of the interstellar superfreaks. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
Modern upbeat, groovey dancey track with an indian / arabian flavour. Contains sitar, flutes, ethnic percussion, bass and drums. [Tempo: Fast / 127 BPM]
Dark, twisted, ethereal & mechanical electro-rock track with an industrial Nine Inch Nails flavour to it. Like the theme to the cold conscience of a serial killing robot. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]
A jazzy double bass and drum groove glues this tune together as soft spacey synth pads, choirs and soft lead guitar that just float over the top. Has a constant and undeniable momentum , always moving forward with hope and a hypnotic energy. Contains drums, bass, choirs, synth pads , lead guitar and strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 160 BPM]
Funky yet slightly sinister bouncey dance track. Synth basses, leads and drum loops. The chorus brings uplifting string and electric piano stabs and lines. Like Kraftwerk jamming with Earth, Wind and Fire... if only. Would suit thriller, spy/sci-fi or action projects. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Very atmospheric, haunting and other-worldly abstract electronic track. Has a cinematic Roger Waters/Floyd type vibe to it with little synth parts & noises coming in and out throughout it's progress.Truly spaced-out. [Tempo: Very slow / 65 BPM]
Groovy piano pop track with great forward momentum, a sense of drama and suspense and a catchy, tv theme type chorus. Would suit tv soap/medical drama/documentary projects. [Tempo: Fast / 104 BPM]
Don't look behind you! A very dramatic piece. Wave upon wave of synths and sequences....All interwoven together to make one rather dark and stormy soundscape. Small pulsing verse section then a major dynamic lift-off for the chorus parts. Contains synthpads , effected drum kits , drum machines , synth basses and intense guitar melodies in the final section. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Soundtrack to a sophisticated night on the town. Smooth, jazzy piano chords & runs are underpinned by a cool upright bass line and sparse, expressive drums, Daddy-o. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]
Dramatic, atmospheric, brooding, electro-rock royalty free music track with a slightly dark & tense vibe. Synth pulses and lines combine with lush strings & a purposeful beat. Would suit mystery / cinematic / thriller / corporate projects. [Tempo: Medium / 102 BPM]
This is a pretty long fantasy rock track that goes through various stages. The track has a mystical, mysterious feel, as if touched by something magical. Very melodic, featuring layers of acoustic guitars, live orchestral flute and cello, this track has a sense of magic, wizardry, strange lands, fantasy worlds. Rich and lush with both light/beauty and dark/sinister elements. Good for adventure, fantasy, amazement/discovery, magical worlds, mystery and mythology. [Tempo: 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]
An apprehensive, withheld, pensive and somewhat sneaky underscore track. Waiting for something, apprehension. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 98 BPM]
Beaty, driven electronic track mixing synths, drum machines and acoustic drums. Sometimes darkly atmospheric & moody, always lively and driven. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Think Massive Attack meets Jean Michel Jarre and you're in the right area. Pulsing bass synth starts this track and then the chorus brings simple piano melodies and distant choirs. Gradually the track builds in rhythmic intensity until the mid breakdown where effected drum sounds take the machines heartbeat down to zero. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Uniquely groovy, funky hard rock track with strong retro vibe. Lots of organ, synths and wacca-wacca guitars. Sounds like a possible theme to a 70s ghetto cop drama. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
Uniquely suspense-filled, filmic track with Eastern plucked strings mixing with flutes, tribal drums and orchestral strings. Very cinematic and intense. The tune grows in power as it goes with string motifs joining the tribal drum grooves. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 96 BPM]
Imagine sitting at the window of a trans-world train watching many different cultures, flavours and atmospheres go past you. A real journey of a piece. You never know quite what will happen next. Contains synth bass and pads, drum machines, ethnic percussion such as tabla and bongos and african voices. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Soft spacey Rhodes piano with Lesley speaker effect opens this tune. Flute melodies follow then comes a nice lazy drum groove. Think Led Zep's 'No Quarter' for vibe. Strings float in over the beat. The mid section moves into new harmonic ground until a barrage of fat, fuzzy guitars gatecrash the party and start throwing chairs around. Frenzied lead guitars have the last word , screaming, soaring and diving. Contains guitars, Rhodes electric piano, flute, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 101 BPM]
Slow, eerie and darkly sinister electro-rock track with a cool lazy and determined drum feel. See things through the eyes of a cold calculated city stalker, following his prey. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Dramatic, dark and sinister guitar/synth track with real forward drive. Powerful sense of excitement and suspense. Contains lead guitar, synth, bass, strings and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 81 BPM]
Slow, peaceful and very beautiful ambient track. Soft piano combines with spacey synth pads and lush, pensive strings to create a sad anthemic piece in remembrance of the fallen. [Tempo: Slow / 60 BPM]
Short, medium tempo orchestral piece full of suspense and unknown destiny. Contains small string section of violas and cellos... Also a haunting piano melody and percussion. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]
Melancholic, simple melody with an ambient arrangement, inspired by the music of Twin Peaks etc. [Tempo: Slow / 65 BPM]
Soft bass and electric piano pulses with swirling and softly sweeping pads. Chord changes ensure a sense of activity, motion and constant development, metamorphosis. Excellent for science, technology, biology, documentary background use. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 67 BPM]
Dark fantasy music piece featuring piano, cello, harpsichord and french horns. Ancient mystery, dark magic, deep adventure, tragedy, history. Highly suitable for drama, documentary, dark fantasy game, etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Highly atmospheric, melodic and unique Electronic space-synth music -- like a more daring and rocked version of Jean-Michel Jarre? Using elements of trance, classic electronica, rock and progressive music, this is an energetic, exciting musical space journey which lifts the spirit. Have patience with the intro as it takes a little while to really kick into gear. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]