This music is a direct throwback to the 1940s and 1950s when the genre of monster movies was first emerging. Producers had little access to electronic instruments, hence the music is primarily orchestral and has a classic retrograde kitschy sound that is distinct and instantly recognizable by fans of classic horror movies. Virtually the only electronic instrument available at the time was the theremin, hence it was used frequently in classical horror music.
This music is a tip of the hat to Bernard Herman and Alfred Hitchcock. A suspenseful, intricate piece for full orchestra that is perfect for intrigue, mystery cues, suspense, armies on the move, prison breakout, chases, action films, extreme mountain sports, endurance tests. Big movie trailer. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Dark, edgy Classic Hitchcock suspense music, a bit witchy & mischievous. The bells give a feeling of being alone in the dark while the strings stir up the scary emotions of fear of the unknown. Spooky, menacing but playful, campy & funny, too. Monk, The Mentalist, like a timebomb ticking. Danger! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Classic horror film sound. A bit retro, typical 'haunted house' or monsters horror flick. Chamber orchestra, scattered piano, nervous strings. Deadly monsters lurk, perhaps a werewolf or other horrible creature. Mischievous. Great as Halloween music, parody, animation etc. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
You'd better run because something awful (monster, shark, alien, psycho) has just decided that you're it's next victim. A quick intense clip in 7/8 meter with big stings on either end. Jaws meets Psycho. Parts can be chopped up and looped for games/underscores. Strings, brass, log and spring dru, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Comic, spoof style, haunted and creepy, rolling horror theme. Perfect for Children's TV, radio & tv commercials, reality TV etc. Features lots of ghostly vocal fx. Very camp, crazy & fun childrens horror - just watch out for those ghosties and ghouls. Mixes with and without vocal fx, Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Whimsical
Enter the vampire! This dramatic orchestral music includes moving strings and brass using dark chords. Use this piece to set the scene introducing the main character, working on a dark plan, or introducing the main setting of the upcoming terror. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A dark, spooky and playfully scary “it’s alive” chamber orchestra piece that is ideal for evoking a fun, sneaky, creepy crawly atmosphere. Piercing string jabs, levitating woodwind chords, low slithering strings, mischievous brass and pizzicato strings conjure up a bizarre mix of frightening comedy. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
An intense suspenseful music that evoke feeling of panic horror and mystery. Music starts with harsh string bass, timpani and horns then evolves into a slower more horrifying piece combined with wild piano notes. Violent confrontation, dark chase, murder most vile. Hitchcock Cyborgs body count, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Big, sweeping, string-filled dramatic film soundtrack cue reflecting the mystery and suspense of a diabolical plot. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Time To Be Scared! Intense, Classic Horror Flick music, tense, frightening cue with scratchy strings, turbulent effects and more. In the style of Universal Horror films like The Wolfman and Danny Elfman scores. Great for your scary film project/Web/Trailer/Game. No hiding or running for your life! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Mysterious, calm, quiet, mournful, introspective. Chilling music that puts you on edge, perfect for film scores, lurking, video games and other dramatizations requiring edgy music. Action thriller, evil plotting, murderer hiding. Haunting and frightening moods to instill fear. Torture tension ghosts, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Epic orchestra reminiscent of Night on Bald Mountain and Ride of the Valkyries. Great for classic cartoon villains & monsters, scenes of war, war videogames, scenes of vast armies or war machines and historical scenes. Full, orchestra piece reminiscent of Shostakovich and Mussorgsky. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Music dedicated to horror movies about ghosts, vampires. Classic instrumentation. Initially soft music, becoming a dynamic. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
(SEPTEMBER 2018) Our Editor's Choice Award for September 2018 could go to none other than this magical and captivating Neo-Classical epic by Michael Hennig. Alternating between the most rapturous intertwining concert ensemble passages and full-blown orchestral escalations, Michael has masterfully captured a rare combination of classical Hollywood Action, Film Noir, and Disneyesque shades in this stunning work.An orchestral track with "Film Noir" in mind. Think of private detectives and mysterious ladies, but also of danger, crime and horror. From calm but tragic themes to eerie string glissando, brass and woodwind stabs, funeral organ and full orchestra stabs, this track has it all. Suspense assured. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Perfect for the classic horror scene, this piece pays homage to the music of Bernard Herrmann and the work of Alfred Hitchcock, exhibiting varying degrees of tension with very little respite. it is written for string section, harp and piano. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Expressive Silent Movie or Romantic classic black and white retro feel, or Film Noire. Perfect for parodic or thematic advertising, or movie scene needing a strong atmosphere. Ideal for romantic films and TV series with werewolves, vampires & monsters! Some menacing horror & dramatic passages, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A slow and haunting intro kicks off this track, before it starts to build and increase in tension - with staccato strings and percussion joining in. Suitable for hybrid trailer style music for computer games, trailers, action films and more. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Surrealistic and avant-garde composition with unstable dynamics in style of modern classical music. Suitable for horror films. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Classic Sci-Fi soundtrack music with a tongue in cheek cheesy edge; think "Mars Attacks" or low budget 1950s films; creepy but also funny; theramin, twangy guitars and bells create the vibe; perfect for films or adverts with that vintage b&w look or something like Wes Anderson or Tim Burton, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Suspense soundtrack with eerie strings and piano gradually creeping into an unknown territory! Epic! Mission statements and quick thinking RPG. Perfect for horror film, documentary, TV drama and video games. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
This little horror gem is perfect for that point in your story where a villains backstory is being realized, or something unnatural and bad is happening to someone important. Go with Mind Exchange, your media deserves the best! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
This internationally award winning horror tune is absolutely to die for. Its depressing and evil, gruesome and transformative, its diabolical and sinister, full of anxiety and morally corrupt. Its Terrifying and spine chilling and utilizes full symphony orchestra with some piano features. PERFECTO! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Dark and grimy, like a creature that just slithered out of the depths of hell, this short monster character motif features the contrabass & facilities the portrayal of a vampire baring its fangs. Deep, dark, evil, sinister, creepy, terror, monster mysterious & more. Horror, thriller drama & psych. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A very short dark tune, like walking into the aftermath of a blood bath. Dead bodies everywhere, you look into the back and see the monster feeding on its final victim. Perfect for scenes about death or mass death, scenes that are horrific and terrifying. Horror, Monster, Thriller, Psychological. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Tension & Danger come near, dramatic terrified strings enter & descend, un-natural feelings grow and reality is challenge, the heartbeat of a murder arrives as they sharpen knives, terror sinks in as the murder ascends upon its victim - the drama arrises all the while the clock ticks, bye compassion, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A spooky, orchestral royalty-free Halloween theme, with eerie bells, strings, choir, bass, and percs, best for intros, games, ads, or haunting holiday stories. Humming, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
(MAY 2016) Thrilling from start to finish, "The Axe," created by Italian composer Alessandro Gozzo, easily won our Editor's Choice Award for May! This epic cat-and-mouse orchestral cue is perfect for a wild James Bond espionage film or a high-speed chase scene.Modern Classical music for strings orchestra. Dissonances but also strong themes for a gritty and nervous mood and rhythm. Dramatic, soaring, tension-filled Film Trailer music, perfect for a Hitchcock thriller, Dark Knight, Bourne, 007, psycho murderer, Horror Thriller, chase scenes, assassinations, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A mysterious, dramatic cinematic tune with harp, piano, clarinet and harmonica, best for film, movie openers, documentary, science contents and gaming visuals. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Modern orchestra film noir music. This orchestrated track captures an era of romance, mystery & intrigue. Ignite the captivating atmosphere from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Think "Sin City", Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez. Hitchcock, Basic Instinct. Stalking, menacing, alluring, erotically charged, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A horror scene in a shower…. ? Our take on the most celebrated horror scene of all time, that knife in the shower. Great for a retro and vintage horror feel, the strings will certainly get you…..! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A monster, true, but with emotional depth. A Gothic tale for orchestra & organ with all the scary stops. Think Frank Langella not Christopher Lee - Robert De Niro not Boris Karloff. Dark dramatic dangerous. Epic Romance, passionate, brooding, classical horror flick. Sadness, pity, mystery & demons, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
The Beatles Elanor Rigby meets Bernard Herrmanns Psycho Score. A staccato double string quartet strike out a tense, rhythmic piece, for scenes of gothic horror and melancholic darkness. Illustrates the turmoil of loneliness and the void left by the death of a loved one & the uncertainty that ensues. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
This suspenseful, taut, action driven track gives you that feeling of uneasiness and forbearing. Use for action, thriller, crime, mystery, psychological, and CSI music. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Eerie and deranged piano and strings teetering on the edge of madness. A fiend is stalking you in the dark, or some impending danger is about to unfold. This creepy piece is perfect for horror, suspense, drama, mystery or Halloween adverts. Also great for docudramas, video games and movie trailers. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Edgy and dramatic cinematic orchestral music: Strings Quartet And Brass Section In a Tension, Horror, Thriller Mood. Classical Avant Garde, mystery and sneaky. spooky Instrumental Theme Ideal for suspenseful Soundtrack, Underscore and Background Music. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A fun camp nod to 50s sci-fi scoring. Featuring a full orchestra, completed with spooky theremin. Eerie and eccentric. Well suited to sci-fi, retro, parody, horror, kids and halloween. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Scary retro orchestral horror music with timpani, strings, synth pad & woodwinds. A powerful sound that builds & swells quickly like the orchestral horror music back in the old days. Great for comedy horror movies & shows, scary pets, epic fails, sinister looking man holding a large bloody axe. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
The brass strings wood wind of the live orchestra is rhythmic in style,giving positive energy.then stronger more powerful brass.AT 32 secons the forward driving percussion come in to the track,bring the music to a dramatic finish.highly suitable for maine news,commercials,corporate,sports theme, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Spooky orchestral Halloween themed instrumental. Create the perfect mood for Halloween with this piece, great for kids parties, commercials, advertising etc... Written in an old haunted circus style. Imagine clowns and crazy performers in an old amusement park. Also works with any dark projects, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Epic adventure cue has three movements. First is a tension builder. Second is the showdown, powerful and rythmic. Third is the aftermath, calming, funereal. If you need to slay a mythical monster, this is your soundtrack. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Tense, exciting action music that starts quietly and builds. Nervous energy increases, warning of danger and confrontation, reaching a rhythmic climax and brief relaxation of tension at the end. The instrumentation features orchestral string section, vigorous rhythmic timpani solo and French horns. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A short atmospheric piece which is mysterious and strange. It's like you are floating in space, there is no gravity just a nothingness which is slightly appealing yet dramatic. The harmonics of the glockenspiel are interwoven with piano keys and chimes, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Climactic, fearful and tension rising orchestral music. Ideal for adding chaos and and feelings of terror and unease to a film or media project, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
slightly tongue-in-cheek Halloween horror music... thunder clap, howling wind, ominous organ, sinister harpsichord, ghostly moans and screams, evil laughs, rattles and clanks...the ticking of the clock reminds you when you walk past the graveyard to whistle! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
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