Royalty Free Dark / Somber Music

A heart-pounding orchestral suspense builder featuring dark wind instruments, whispers and a piano climax

Horror soundscape theme. What starts as an atmospheric horror build up of risers, metal hits, orchestral swarms and harmonics, harp glissandi and random percussive elements finally breaks into a short, off-beat orchestral string theme. Diabolically dramatic with no sense of tempo but a strong sense of tension, it's a track to catch you off guard and keep you guessing.

A beautiful piano and cello duet. Nicely paced with a flowing rhythm, the intensity is enhanced by extra strings. Emotional and nostalgic, the music also explores a slightly mysterious and curious side.  

Sad, sombre and emotional music. Melancholy, moving dramatic orchestra with a subtle backing choir building to a resolution.

Dark, mysterious piece with an urban/industrial loop and synth pad.

A mysterious tune with a haunting glockenspiel melody which can be interpreted either as a gentle or a dark and scary lullaby

Modern RnB pop track. Soulful male vocals yearn over a minimalist beat of synth pads, textures and bass. Lots of grit and ache in the vocals create a real passionate feel and sensitivity, aided by distorted backing without ever getting disjointed or heavy. Mid tempo and chilled, the flow is always there thanks to the bass groove and simple repeated keyboard motif. A fragile, heartfelt song expressing heartache and longing.

A light acoustic track with ghostly theremin synth lead and arpeggiated acoustic guitar. Builds up only slightly through added piano and percussion. A little dark and mysterious in feeling, with hints of optimism.

An moving cinematic track featuring a piano lead, spacious background chorals, and soft glockenspiel fills

A downbeat suspense theme. Brushed drums and a falling piano sequence create a sense of longing, added strings and pads help to build the intensity. Solo cello subtly creates extra melancholy and nostalgia.

Stylish take on a trap beat. Featuring a classic hip hop/trap beat, the instrumentation gives a more cinematic feel, with ambient, reverbed piano themes and orchestral string backing. It is the synth lead however that is the most prominent, as it interplays with the deep bass, chord stabs and vocal samples to create a mysterious sounding track, fresh and intriguing with a sense of curiosity.

A steady electro track. Slightly mysterious thanks to the chord progression, creating movement due to its techno beat and heavy use of dynamic synth parts.

An instrumental cinematic track with ethnic African percussion, eclectic piano chords and a curious feeling of discovery

Epic orchestral theme. String ostinato is progressively joined by more percussion, brass and choir to build into a dramatic finale. Centred around the main repeating string motif, the style is intense and impending while the percussion gives a modern, hybrid edge to the music.  

Electronic horror-themed track with arpeggiated keyboard, underlying light trap beat and synth pulses

Ethereal and mysterious classical piece. Woodwinds accompany a celeste theme to open, followed by more diversity from the orchestra as the track unravels. Slow and creeping, creating suspense and wonder in equal measure, it's a simple yet well crafted work with a cinematic touch.

A gritty, cowboy western rock'n'roll track with faint distorted vocals and blazing electric guitar solos.

A slow-tempo track featuring piano and strings with a sad, distant feel

Hard driving pop rock track, with elements of funk, techno and ambient EDM. Energy comes from the fast picked muted guitar riff, funk bass and drum beat. Lots of delay, reverb and synth pads add atmosphere, as do the synth arps and gated stabs. It may be lively, but it still keeps a cool and sophisticated vibe for an overall feeling of controlled optimism and positivity.

A thrilling orchestral cinematic track with powerful brass and strings sections, evoking a sense of action, suspense and adventure