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Suspense music for film, TV and advertising

Slow-building tension for thrillers, true crime, reveals and the moment before the cut. These albums lean on pulses, low strings, sparse piano and drones that hold a scene without stepping on dialogue.

Top suspense music

    1. Hyperactivityfrom You Want Marimba with That?: Naturally InquisitveEnergetic marimbasOrchestral · 110 BPM · G major2:33
    1. High Seas Marimbafrom You Want Marimba With That?: Technology or Magic?Up-tempo high-seas adventure piece for marimba, percussion, synth bass, and floaty synth pads.Electronic · 115 BPM · G minor2:22
    1. Just When You Thought It Couldn't Get Any Worsefrom Seek and DestroyBrooding synths and intense synths build to a menacing finish. It's coming...Trailer · 116 BPM · D minor1:07
    1. Inferno Risingfrom No Man's LandTime is running out. Suspenseful strings and sirens build slowly with intense hits and drama.Trailer · 130 BPM · B minor2:08
    1. Angelic Criesfrom AfflictionTense and ominous string textures set a mood for terror and murder. Watch out!Orchestral · 123 BPM · G minor1:54
    1. Shimmer of the Starsfrom Grand DiscoveriesDelicate piano and strings open as this epic orchestral piece builds and takes you through the cosmos.Orchestral · 93 BPM · A minor2:23
    1. Down tha Drainfrom Part 15: Percussive DronesA mix of gritty, aggressive synth percussion, with heavy background drones.Electronic · 100 BPM · G minor1:46
    1. Wobbling Wirefrom Part 24: String StabsA sinister track with dramatic and suspenseful stabbing strings, evil sound design, and scary shrieking fxOrchestral · 113 BPM · C minor2:22
    1. Intrigue and Evidencefrom Part 19: MarimbaA pensive pulse and mysterious marimba play a minimal and sparse bed for mystery and investigation.Orchestral · 120 BPM · D minor2:16
    1. Last Man Standingfrom 30 Seconds of MayhemBig drum hits and ominous synth lead to a suspenseful, steady beat that grows into a battle cry synth with driving drums.Electronic · 117 BPM · D minor0:29
    1. Unbreakable Objectfrom Strike ForceA building countdown beginning into explosive percussion and sirens.World · 90 BPM · F minor2:02
    1. Let Us Beginfrom Part 21: Cold OpensSlow and ominous piano creates a murderous feeling for crime drama and dark storytelling.Orchestral · 140 BPM · G minor2:26

Suspense music albums

The albums in our catalog where suspense runs through most of the record, ranked by how much of each album carries it. Often used for film and documentary work, trailers and TV and news promos. Every track is licensed through ITGM with the rights handled for you; see how licensing works, or let our music supervisors pull a shortlist for your cut.

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