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.
Modern and precise hi-tech beats and pulses, evolving electronic soundscapes. Glitches and sound design elements. Beat joins in at 0'54''. Think current technology, science and innovation. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
A haunting statement of the 'Memories' theme in the piano, anchored by a low string pad. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
A low string ostinato in Baroque style builds into a strong climax featuring bells and French horn. The track’s second half is a slow crescendo of gentle piano and rising string harmonics, climaxing in low octaves in the piano. Very dramatic. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 116 BPM]
Introspective and contemplative moods. A somber atmospheric pad, accented with searching harp plucks. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Haunting harp and solo violin harmonics create a cold world. Unnerving cimbalom and tremolo strings add foreboding as build to a dark climax. Perfect for a murder mystery. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 100 BPM]
Hollow strings and low piano lay the foundation for an ominous cimbalom melody. The track transitions to an uncertain version of the 'Memories' theme. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]
A dark and foreboding track, with occasional glimmers of light. Harp and cimbalom accent a pad of string harmonics. The track concludes with the glockenspiel playing a minor arrangement of the 'Home' theme. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 64 BPM]
A dramatic, cinematic track with raw strings in neoclassical style, with hard orchestral percussion and dark piano, and a subtle 'ticking clock' effect that gives the track a sense of urgency. Tension-filled and dramatic music suitable for period drama, realistic thriller, horror, dramatic discoveries, dark secrets, uncovering raw truths, tension and grit. Also available without the drums and without the clock effect. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 110 BPM]
A fun and quirky, orchestral cinematic track with a mischievous and nightly feel. Great stuff for comedy films, sneaking around, nightly escapades, dark comedy - even for Halloween, or for strange and funny creatures in a nature show. Tippy-toes / Sneaky / Surreal / Grotesque. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
Neoclassical, cinematic, light orchestra music with a slightly quirky or mischievous feel. Music for a lighthearted mystery, a period drama, or a historical setting. Staccato string section with piano sets the tone with a timeless and stately sound for a developing story. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
A dark, powerful and atmospheric progressive rock track with a ton of drive and groove. A massive wall of sound keeps you pinned down, as massive waves of blazing guitars keeps up the drive and pressure throughout. Intense and fiery guitar rock that will go well with daring stunts, incredible feats and unbelievable adventures. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]
Dark and pulsating tension underscore. Intense rhythmic nerve. A sense of danger, risk, and urgency. Malevolent / Anxious / Dangerous. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]
A modern track blending elements of technology, science, and curiosity. The composition alternates between calmer sections and dynamic refrains, creating a sense of discovery and innovation. Light and spacious, it features melodic themes and a positive scientific atmosphere. Perfect for scientific presentations, product showcases, and technology-related projects. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]
A quirky and somewhat ethnic/world influenced Light Drama track, with a hint of Island sound / Hawaii / Pacific. This peculiar track has a lightness, but with an underlying nerve and a slight sense of something disturbing, that you can't quite put your finger on. It has elegance, combined with something primal or savage along with it. A great track for drama, intrigue, gossip and dramedy, as well as discovery, travel and exploration. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
A tension-filled and mysterious music underscore for action thrillers, spy thrillers, mysteries and crime. Maybe international conflict or criminal investigation. The track makes a lift to a higher intensity level, more orchestral and more intense, from 01:15. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
A pulsating tension track for thrillers and mysteries. The track gradually builds up intensity throughout. Psychological thriller, conspiracies, international conflict, dangers lurking. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A neoclassical and cinematic piece featuring small orchestra. Busy and active, this classically inspired film or TV music will work great with costume drama, period drama, historical scenes, dramedy and light comedy, English manor, estate or storytelling. Detective activity, a story progressing. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]
A dramatic, cinematic track with orchestral instruments and a chamber music arrangement, with close solo strings in combination with a larger orchestral sound. This track has a sense of danger and urgency, like something about to break, or just hanging in the balance. A pivotal moment. A dramatic turn of events. Great for film trailers and book trailers, as well as for dramatic movie scenes. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]
Tension and mystery track that keeps growing and building, growing ever more intense as the slow crescendo approaches a dark and edgy finish. Music for a dark intruder, psychological thriller, or a dangerous mystery. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 70 BPM]
Uneasy, eerie and ominous music with a tribal / primal sound and feel. Jungle hunt / Tribal dangers / Outback horror, voodoo, fear and mystery. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 85 BPM]
A strange, hypnotic and a little bit disturbing track, but also with a very alluring and inviting, mystical sound. The composition is unpredictable, slightly psychedelic and uses elements of jazz and world fusion, with Pacific / Island / deep jungle or Australian outback, ethnic / world sounds. Features a live vocal performance by Aliaksandra Orlowa. An alternative version without the vocals is also available. Great for travel, exploration, dangerous discoveries and mystical dramas set in a tribal, ethnic, world setting. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 105 BPM]