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Thriller is a production genre of film and television that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as the main elements. The primary subgenres are mystery, crime, and psychological thrillers. This is dramatic production music for scenes depicting a crime in progress, crime planning or other mid-level action. This is not music for super intense or high-impact action, rather it is more cool in mood and execution, reflecting deliberate, methodical crime or business plans being carried out. This music is great for cop shows, crime shows, CSI, investigations, detective work, drug deals, international business, crime syndicates and similar productions.


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A STRESSFUL TENSE SITUATION 01 - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher With only a small flashlight for illumination in the thick darkness, this cue amplifies the creepy factor to the nth degree. An ominous soundscape of twisted, processed synths, tones, and guitars, the heart will race at the impending danger. Foreboding danger, this music makes your skin crawl. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
751216 2:18 Slow 68   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
751217 355.6MB Slow 68   


ENIGMATIC TENSION - A QUICKENING OF THE HEARTRATE - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher Hypnotic synths and tense samples with sound designed percussion craft an underscore cue of minimalist suspense and intrigue. Pulsing tones push the cue forward, creating a foreboding sense of mystery and danger. A dark alley. A creepy crime scene. A medical lab. Scheming and plotting revenge. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
756720 3:09 Med Slow 89   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
756725 200.0MB Med Slow 89   


CRIME AND SUSPENSE BUILD UP - (by Rik Roberts)  Year: 2011
Rik Roberts Emotional climatic track for crime, suspense, drama and CSI. Haunting keyboard melody, soft driving drums, guitar bursts and strong choral/string build up, leading to an emotional climax and conclusion. Think Gorecki's 'Symphony Of Sorrowful Souls' and Thomas Dolby's 'I live In A Suitcase'. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime  
461067 3:01 Med Slow 100   
Edit Type: 60sec - Action, Theme Crime  
461066 1:04 Med Slow 100   
Edit Type: 30sec - Action, Theme Crime  
461065 0:37 Med Slow 100   


RETRO FUNK GROOVE - (by Tim Brown)  Year: 2011
Tim Brown Upbeat retro funk groove featuring the upright bass, vibes and guitar. Super for corporate video, documentary, casino scene, Vegas Rat Pack, Oceans 11, romcom. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
456259 2:49 Med Slow 102   


HONEY DEW - (by Larry Castle)  Year: 2012
Larry Castle Nice background cue for Television and Film Crime drama. Great for shows like CSI, NCIS, MENTALIST, etc. This music provides a sense of Mysterious Tension along with a sense of Curiosity about "What Will Happen Next.. ?!!" Super cool percussion and effects tracks. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
556782 1:12 Med Slow 100   


THE CASINO JOB - (by JJ Reinhold)  Year: 2014
JJ Reinhold A modern spy groove combining beats, synths, and orchestra. Inspired by the soundtracks of Ocean's 11 and Haywire. Perfect for planning a heist, casing a joint, or hi-tech computer hacking. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
636978 1:09 Medium 120   
Edit Type: 60sec (60 Seconds of Awesome) - Action, Theme Spy
636980 1:01 Medium 120   
Edit Type: 30sec (30 second jingle) - Action, Theme Spy
636979 0:30 Medium 120   
Edit Type: Stinger A (Stinger A) - Action, Theme Spy
636981 0:15 Medium 120   
Edit Type: Stinger B (Stinger B) - Action, Theme Spy
636982 0:14 Medium 120   


I HAVE A THEORY - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher An offbeat detective ponders the evidence and begins to theorize in his unique, unorthodox style. This underscore music is created with lush strings, gentle marimba, piano, and delicate synths and samples. The tune crafts a suspenseful mood, yet it's not too dark; lite drama and tension. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
751365 2:19 Medium 107   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
751366 204.9MB Medium 107   


THE SHEER MADNESS OF IT ALL - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2016
Jeff Whitcher Subdued, minimalistic, and dark, this dramatic underscore music is comprised of hypnotic synths, mysterious samples, and creepy percussion. Up to no good and quietly going where one does not belong, the delicate, strange music gently paints and aural landscape of tension and spooky intrigue. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime  
803308 2:57 Slow 70   
Edit Type: Variation (Alt Mix - no synth melody) - Action, Theme Crime  
803310 2:57 Slow 70   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime  
803312 265.8MB Slow 70   


BEYOND THE EDGE OF REASON - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher A trip hop groove with a somewhat mysterious, arpeggiated guitar motif, this cue sets the tone of a dramatic thriller as the opening credits roll. Crafted with sound designed percussion, samples, and synths, the track is inspired by the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack, and Trent Reznor. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
751234 3:22 Slow 70   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
751235 372.7MB Slow 70   


SNEAKY PEEKS (FULL) - (by Ron Komie)  Year: 2013
Ron Komie With a spirit of light adventure and curious mischief, this inquisitive piece is part Harry Potter, part Desperate Housewives. Featuring a chamber orchestra with pizzicato strings, various woodwinds and bells, it's perfect for dramedy, reality TV, children's and animal shows, comedies and cartoons. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
12 Mixes Available
630484 1:57 Med Slow 83   


NIGHTCRAWLERS - (by Keith Holden)  Year: 2012
Keith Holden Great underscore version of the main Nightcrawler track, synth and kit with an arpeggiated bass line playing over the top. This is an edit of main cinematic hybrid track, electro clicks and rock guitars, great for underscore, anticipation something about to happen. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Variation - Action, Theme Crime
513774 0:52 Med Fast 140   


TAKING YOUR SHOT - (by David Van Walker)  Year: 2015
David Van Walker suspense music instrumental building intensity as it goes features synth pads and haunting melody lines showing different looks sometimes with drum loop and other times without allowing for usage in different types of scenes involving any kind of mystery, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
854739 4:53 Medium 120   


SILVER SKY - (by Western Horizon Productions)  Year: 2017
Western Horizon Productions Modern neutral underscore primarily piano, synth and beats..... will work for many kinds of visuals... Instrumental, Hip Hop, Dramatic Hip Hop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Hip Hop, Dramatic Hip Hop
879391 2:21 Med Slow 88   
Edit Type: 60sec - Hip Hop, Action Thriller Hip Hop
879515 1:02 Med Slow 88   
Edit Type: 30sec - Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
879582 0:32 Med Slow 88   
Edit Type: 15sec - Action, Theme Crime
879667 0:16 Med Slow 88   
Edit Type: Stinger - Action, Thriller Electro-Orch
879729 0:10 Med Slow 88   


PUSH'N THE POISON - (by Carl Miles)  Year: 2017
Carl Miles Urban funk at a medium tempo with a somewhat 70's / 80's feel. Small combo creates the groove with a heavy funky bass, wah guitar, strings and keyboards. Would be best used for, Television Crime Investigation, Cop Drama, Forensics Theme Music,, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: 60sec - Action, Theme Crime
846373 0:56 Med Slow 88   


DEAD AS DAWN - (by Wolftooth)  Year: 2015
Wolftooth A modern piece of dramatic music with a very cool spaghetti western vibe. A unique mashup of styles, including dramatic score, electro, dubstep and western. If Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer had a musical love child, it would probably sound like this. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
762145 2:16 Slow 74   
Edit Type: Variation - Action, Theme Crime
762143 2:16 Slow 74   
Edit Type: Stinger - Action, Theme Crime
762144 0:13 Slow 74   
Edit Type: Bed - Action, Theme Crime
762142 2:13 Slow 74   


MANIPULATRICE - (by Bjorn Lynne)  Year: 2015
Bjorn Lynne Atmospheric, spacey, slightly dark rock track with electronic elements and orchestra strings. Build-up towards the climax at 2:20. Conflict, Police / Agent, Undercover operation, Military operation etc. Futuristic / edgy / science feel, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
715329 2:28 Medium 160   
Edit Type: 60sec - Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
710060 1:00 Medium 160   
Edit Type: 30sec - Dangerous, Edgy Music
710059 0:30 Medium 160   
Edit Type: Loop A - Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
710061 0:24 Medium 160   
Edit Type: Loop B - Dangerous, Edgy Music
710062 0:12 Medium 160   
Edit Type: Loop C - Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
710063 0:12 Medium 160   


WITNESS - (by Keith Holden)  Year: 2010
Keith Holden Powerful piano melody for a suspense cue, the intoduction of synth bass picks up the pace creating tension. Scorching strings create an exciting atmospheric feeling of resolution and acceptance but leaves a darker element of doubt. Suitable for trailer music or a thriller cue. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
513370 1:56 Medium 120   


SIN 002300 - (by David Johanns)  Year: 2013
David Johanns This track is about a veteran police detective a street -wise hustler and a crime lab technician teaming up to solve a major crime, Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
579065 1:41 Med Slow 100   


LAY IT DOWN (IT'S THE LAW) - (by E.L. Mahon)  Year: 2010
E.L. Mahon Bluesy with sticks, guitar rythm & organ. Cool black male vocals: "Layin It Down, 'cause it's the Law." Fun playful upbeat & a bit funky, like sinking in the quick southern mud, this song pulls you in and won't let you go. Down home folksy sweet swampy. Louisiana, Cops, Police show, prison blues. Male Vocals, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
449641 1:45 Medium 120   
Edit Type: Full Track (Instrumental) - Blues, Delta Blues
400763 1:45 Medium 120   


SUSPENSE AND TENSION - (by Fabrice Mogini)  Year: 2010
Fabrice Mogini Investigative and suspenseful hybrid electronic orchestral track with brass hits, tense building chords, cool electronic effects and rhythms for mystery, crime series, CSI style. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime  
674789 2:50 Medium 124   


TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT: EDGY INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC - (by Emlyn Ellis Addison)  Year: 2014
Emlyn Ellis Addison Hard-edged industrial electronica for thrill seekers, speed freaks and party crashers. Moody electronic riffs, chunking power chords and thumping rhythms. Spacious, intelligent backing music that evokes determination, strength and a can-do attitude. Do or die. Instrumental, Electronic, Electro-Industrial
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Electronic, Electro-Industrial
665405 2:36 Med Fast 104   
Edit Type: Variation (Ambient drum & bass) - Dangerous, Dramatic Chase
665402 2:36 Med Fast 104   
Edit Type: Bed A (Drum & bass) - Electronic, Electro-Industrial
665403 2:30 Med Fast 104   
Edit Type: Bed B (Industrial electronic) - Action, Theme Crime
665404 2:36 Med Fast 104   


DARK AND MYSTERIOUS JAZZ - (by Steve Spicer)  Year: 2014
Steve Spicer Dark and mysterious Jazz Club music with beautiful female vocals. An electric jazz guitar and upright bass create a suspenseful tone while the vocalist carries a dark melody. A muted trumpet plays in the background, perhaps from a nearby alley. Great for soundtracks and TV scenes. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
696916 2:15 Slow 79   
Edit Type: Variation A (No Drums & No Piano Melody) - Dramatic, Calm Edgy
696914 2:15 Slow 79   
Edit Type: Variation B (No Drums ) - Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
696915 2:15 Slow 79   


DANGEROUS GAMES BEGIN - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher This modern synth-infused underscore is crafted with edgy tones and a pulsating drive that amps up the tension and the intrigue. Covert espionage or race against the clock medical intrigue music. This subdued track supports the scene and will not overpower the situation on the screen. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
771144 2:50 Slow 69   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
771146 167.7MB Slow 69   


ENDLESS ANSWERS NO QUESTIONS - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2015
Jeff Whitcher Sound designed samples and tones, dark synths, and pulsing rhythms craft this mysterious underscore music. Modern and foreboding, this music weaves subdued, dramatic tension and suspense - a frightening crime scene, an ominous night in the medical laboratory, a hunt for an elusive suspect. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
775916 2:53 Slow 69   
Edit Type: SoundPack (Individual Stems) - Action, Theme Crime
775918 289.6MB Slow 69   


ALIEN SLAM - (by Benn Cutarelli)  Year: 2017
Benn Cutarelli Ambient music for movie. This is a sound effects/design piece of music. It has very percussive activity with some explosion effects. It also has some scary monster sounds which would be perfect for a SYFI movie. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
862948 1:24 Medium 114   
Edit Type: 60sec - Action, Adventure Electronic
863158 1:00 Medium 114   
Edit Type: 30sec - Dramatic, Dramatic Risers
863597 0:31 Medium 114   
Edit Type: 15sec - Acoustic, Acoustic (pending cat.)
863685 0:16 Medium 114   


SKRILLSEEKER (NO DUBSTEP SYNTH) - (by Ferenc Hegedus)  Year: 2015
Ferenc Hegedus Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
760023 2:14 Med Fast 140   


UNBREAKABLE - (by Ferenc Hegedus)  Year: 2015
Ferenc Hegedus Instrumental, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action Moderate
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action Moderate
760030 3:04 Med Fast 140   
Edit Type: Full Track A - Dramatic, Calm Edgy
760025 3:04 Med Fast 139   
Edit Type: Full Track B - Action, Impending Electro-Orch
760026 3:04 Med Fast 140   
Edit Type: Full Track C - Action, Impending Electro-Orch
760027 3:04 Med Fast 140   
Edit Type: Full Track D - Action, Theme Crime
760029 3:04 Med Fast 140   


CITY LIGHTS - (by Marco Pesci)  Year: 2012
Marco Pesci Dramatic modern high tech music with a cinematic flair in the style and tradition of the soundtracks for the CSI TV shows. Designed for forensic crime dramas, investigative reports and reality TV programs/commercials. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
579733 1:59 Medium 120   
Edit Type: Variation A (Groove Mix/Bed) - Action, Theme Crime
579741 1:58 Medium 120   
Edit Type: Variation B (No Drums Edit) - Dangerous, Edgy Music
609968 1:58 Medium 120   


STREETS OF BAD - (by Wez Devine)  Year: 2011
Wez Devine Dark Dub / Dubstep electronica / Hip-Hop, Mechanical, technology, Rigid, machine like, robotic, Funky robot, transformer, Available with or without 'On the Streets of Bad' robotic voice / vocoder samples,, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
13 Mixes Available
577910 2:34 Medium 123   


PARTNERS IN CRIME - (by Mark S. Crocker)  Year: 2015
Mark S. Crocker Perfect for mid level action such as crime in planning or progress; Presents a cool mood & reflects deliberate & methodical crime or plans being carried out; Perfect for cop shows, crime shows, detectives, CSI, investigations, drug deals, international business, espionage, crime syndicates, etc. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime  
757727 2:59 Medium 108   


BROKEN - (by Jim Chappell)  Year: 2010
Jim Chappell Actively brooding and contemplating. Features moody and serious solo piano. Two distinct musical sections. Great for medical dramas, Soap Operas, law and crime dramas, documentaries, tragedies. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Full Track - Action, Theme Crime
453066 3:41 Med Slow 102   


TESTING IN THE CRIME LAB - (by Jeff Whitcher)  Year: 2019
Jeff Whitcher Delicate, subdued underscore for scientific criminal discovery. Lite synths and samples, warm strings, soft percussion, and dramatic piano weave intrigue and mystery. Careful testing and diagnosing music. Mallet arpeggios create a bed of suspicion and tension. Alt mixes and stems available. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
9 Mixes Available
957254 2:01 Med Slow 85   


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