Royalty Free Dramatic Music
These are dramatic background music tracks written specifically for any type of scene with tense or suspenseful setting.
Royalty free dramatic music moments between participants in these tense and dramatic situations.
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- 20's / 30's / 40's / Cabaret
- 50's / 60's / 70's / Retro
- Acoustic Guitar
- Action / Thriller
- Ambient
- Ambient Chill
- Americana / Blues
- Big Beat / Techno
- Bossa / Brazilian
- Christmas / Holiday
- Comedy / Fun / Kids
- Corporate / Positive
- Country Music
- Dance / House / Club
- Drama / Tension
- Dramedy / Lifestyle
- Dubstep / DnB / Uptempo
- Electro / Breakbeat
- Fantasy / Mystery
- Film Music / Trailer Music
- Funky / Groovy
- Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
- Hip Hop / Trip Hop
- Horror / Suspense
- India / Bollywood
- Indie Rock / Punk / Surf
- Irish / Celtic
- Island / Tropical
- Jazz / Modern
- Jazz / Traditional
- Laid Back / Downtempo
- Latin / Salsa
- Logos / Stingers
- Middle East / Africa
- Music Loops
- New Age / Meditation
- News / Technology
- Orchestral Music
- Orient / Asia
- Percussion / Drums
- Piano Music
- Pop Music / Uplifting
- Progressive Rock
- Reggae / Ska
- RnB / Urban
- Romantic / Sentimental
- Sci-fi Music
- Travel / Documentary
- Unique / Different Music
- Violin / Fiddle
- Vocal Music w/lyrics
- World - Europe
“Dark and Obscure Crimes” soundtrack provides a suspenseful atmosphere. Perfect for movies, trailers, and any other project that needs a dark ambient. It’s a perfect background for all kinds of projects where you need something to keep the tension high, such as trailers, film scores, cinematic ghost stories projects, thrillers and video games. Creepy and deep hybrid orchestral music mixing with mysterious chords, dark synths and create a cinematic atmosphere in your video project.
composer: Marco Martone | duration: 141 seconds
Dramatic and mournful, featuring tragic cello, adventurous flowing piano, dark double bass and haunting didgeridoo that create an anxious, touching mood. An inspirational piece of music, full of struggle and conflicting emotions looking for a way out.
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composer: Valkristo | duration: 182 seconds
A stylish modern drama/horror score with minimalist strings, synth and Tibetan bowls. A great tense scene setter with plenty of room for edits.
composer: Eric Bode | duration: 63 seconds
A minimal atmospheric ambient track for your media projects. Ideal for movies, documentaries, discovery, nature, landscape, drone video, emotional video and many more.
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composer: Francois Rivollet | duration: 144 seconds
A low drone and electronic percussion create an atmosphere of tension and expectation that builds to a release marked by an eerie fractured piano melody.
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composer: Michele vanni | duration: 146 seconds
Medieval background theme featuring Gregorian chants embedded into a dark and mysterious ambient atmosphere. Suits all media projects that require a spiritual background or a journey into the Middle Ages.
Gregorian ensemble: Schola Gregoriana Hispana conducted by Francisco Javier Lara (Monks of Silos).
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composer: Akela Sun | duration: 135 seconds
Pulsing electronic cue with dynamic hits and ostinato plucked synth melodies. Big powerful drums and pumping bass with contemporary sound design make this track perfect for Film/Tv, Advertising, Corporate branding/presentation, Reality TV, Infomercial, Sports, New product launch and Contemporary drama.
composer: Denis Woods | duration: 118 seconds
Mysterious & anxious, featuring dreamy piano, pads, soundscapes, percussion & fx. Think crime drama, horror, sci-fi, thriller, detective, investigative.
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composer: Christopher Cardena | duration: 102 seconds
Epic, cinematic and dramatic hybrid intro, featuring huge hits, distorted synths and cinematic sounds effects. Great for trailers, videos and presentations.
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composer: Score Studio | duration: 60 seconds
Watch out! They're behind you! Primitive, creepy and cinematic. Heavy vocal shouts and breathing over a majestic orchestral strings soundscape. great for cinematic trailers, games or scary scenarios. Dark and threatening underscore for tension and drama. Alt versions available.
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composer: VP_Productions | duration: 111 seconds
Very intimate this solo piano pulls the listener into his world, a world of moments where sadness dominates but also hope.
composer: Paul Werner | duration: 192 seconds
I put together this edit of all the footage that Monalia captured during her unforgettable trip to visit family in Florence last year. In just 4 minutes, you'll experience a truly authentic side of Florence as Monalia reconnects with loved ones, shares traditional meals, and joins in family songs passed down through generations—all in the warmth of family homes.
As a content creator, I had a lot of fun editing this video; there was so much stunning 360-degree footage to choose from! Beyond the visuals, the video also features royalty-free music designed to add atmosphere to your own projects, whether you're creating travel vlogs, family memories, or cinematic pieces. Check it out if you have a few minutes, and get a taste of Florence's heart and soul!
If you’re interested in royalty-free music for your own video creations, the tracks in this edit are available for you to use. Enjoy the video, and feel free to explore our music catalog to bring the perfect sound to your next project!
Kick Ass by Felipe Adorno...
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Our Gypsy Waltz by White Cat Music...
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