Horror Music | Drama | Contemplative, calm, concerned, reprise, aftermath
Horror-influence contemplative and calm music, often associated with the preliminary discoveries or concerns leading up to a horrible situation, or the aftermath of a horrible experience. It can be worrying, somber, sorrowful, dreaded, concerned or sad. This music is often used early in horror movies and TV shows, before the plot thickens, or late in the movie after the major climax has passed.
Burn the Black Flame is inspired by classic Italian horror movies (Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci). Classic scores from Goblin, John Carpenter, Fabio Frizzi, etc. This one has a reprise feel. Calm to suspense to a creepy thrill. Makes me think of a scene where the evil is thought dead but rises again! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
The track opens with an ominous, repetitive piano with a deep underlying sub bass. Strings add an uneasy suspense accompanied with percussion. Great for horror, suspense, drama, scenes of tension, or transitions. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Tales of betrayal and suspense. A magical and mysterious modern piano track with orchestra and electronic instruments. Great for programs, series and films about adventure, mystery, horror. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Excellent Horror Score for the aftermath of war or murder. Escapists have a look at the destroyed area, the bodies and the blood. Features dark layers, heartbeat, nervously ticking percussion, moaning synths, prepared guitar, glockenspiel. A sad piano melody enters for the second part. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Cautious music of ominous apprehension; concerned to move forward, and regretful in reflection. Distant piano voice. Celli pizzicato. Dark Ambient. Neo-Classical, intelligent restraint. Suitable for Horror, Thriller and Suspense genres in moments of Psychological Tension and Disarray. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Dramatic suspense horror track with calm creepy stalking implications. Subtle and repeating light electric piano theme accompanied by seductive stringS that lurks into the mind of the listener while background impact and eerie vocals heightens tensions. Dramatic, Horror, Dangerous Film TV Cop Drama, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A droning, dramatic, piano & synth instrumental in the style of the film scores composed by everyone’s favourite 90s industrial rock pioneer. Swirling synth drones ebb and flow, while Lydian piano flourishes add an uncertain feeling. Great for ambient tension, psychological thriller, and documentary, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Time after the apocalypse. A world full of destruction. Humanity is on the brink of destruction. Despite the hopelessness of the situation humanity still has hope for salvation. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Reflective motion picture soundtrack featuring beautiful, minimalistic guitar, pulsing percussion, warm strings. Wistful, reminiscent of the drama Friday Night Lights. Inspired by bands such as Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai & Caspian but more accessible for commercials, teen dramas, sports stories. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
Dark, fairy forest full of fantastic heroes. Whether you are ready to plunge into its inviting and fantastic atmosphere? He calls and tempts you. Be careful, in the wood you are expected by improbable adventures, a set of obstacles and dangers. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
You can sense the danger as you head down the dark path of the unknown. Untraceable. Great for calm suspense and searching scenes where danger hides in the shadows. Idea for TV drama, cop shows, detective shows, sci-fi scene, etc. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Calm contemplative dramatic instrumental, spacious serine underscore style which features light piano, strings, synth and trumpet. Great music theme for beginning and ending credits for Film and Television, Suspense, Horror, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Horror/western music inspired by all the zombie movies or video games. Acoustic guitar as the main instrument. There is some djembe to add the tribal feel. Electric guitar for some badassness. Some detuned guitar for the confused feelings. The bridge is like the light at the end of the tunnel. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Chase
A creepy, dark and ghostly horror theme. Perfect for games, apps, and cinematic productions. Though it is generally creepy, there is a fantasy element present as well. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Dissonant music for chamber strings and woodwinds, employing discordant pitch combinations and enigmatic compositional devices, turning back on itself near the mid-point of the arrangement; tense & unsettling, perfect for Suspense scenes where an Intelligent sense of fear & dread is required. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Ever wonder what it'd feel like to move backwards through time? This piece embodies it, the weirdness, magic and wonder. Featuring backwards guitars, bells, percolating drumloops, dramatic strings and dangerous synth bass. Takes an upbeat positive turn at 1:16, guess things ended up ok back in time. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Horror theme. Very disturbing piano melody will cause chills across the spine. Works well with other horror themes from this author. Dark and dissonant, disturbing and scary. The Nightmare as it worst. Think Haloween theme, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Psychological
DELICIOUSLY DARK. Perfect for Drama / Thriller Productions. This track produces intrigue with sinister undertones. A timeless obscure passage initially with some simple detuned percussion which fuses later with electric kit drums and subtle pulsing synth chords. MYSTERIOUS & INTENSE, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Creepy and haunting horror soundtrack, containing key elements relating to childhood and lost joy. Atmospheric tension, with a major buildup around 45sec, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A modified Pierrot Lunaire ensemble. A melancholic atmosphere lays out the scene of a small town with dark secrets. The haunting melody in the solo piano slowly builds as marimba, then viola, trumpet, contrabass, and finally winds are added. Somber winds and high strings build to a vibraphones fade. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
The ruination of a post-apocalyptic world now overrun and dominated by throngs of zombies. This is an evocative, slightly quirky piece ideal for scenes calling for a largely hopeless atmospheric vibe with a menacing undertone. A plaintive piano, somber strings and distant trumpet with creepy synths. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
An ambient, droning track. Dark, melancholy, and somewhat regal. Mournful harmonies sound over the droning bass note, evoking an ancient sorrow. Perfect for a historical epic, funeral, battle aftermath, and ambient tension. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
You enter an unknown building, supposedly empty. Something might happen at any moment - but when? How strong are your nerves? Where is IT coming from? Was that a mouse or a serial killer? Is THAT a human being, at least? Effective, subliminal soundtrack for suspense scenes. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Cyclic industrial rock with disturbing vibes. Soprano Female Voice, sharp electric guitar and distorded synth make this track a song for all the scenes of horror, torture and despair. It can also be used for advertising with strange or dark atmosphere. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Welcome to the town of Quiet Mound! It's just like Silent Hill, but in the state of Maine, so you get to meet Lovecraft's and Stephen King's baddies too. Slow, melancholic and contemplative score featuring piano, strings and electronic sound beds great for film, video games and trailers. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
This piece mirrors the current penchant for combining processed orchestral instruments with sound design elements in a style which is simultaneously electronic and organic in nature. Alternate variations on the main theme are included as well. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Ambient Soundscape
Pulsing, disturbing and tense. Mourning and melancholic, yet gritty and industrial, with powerful beats, eerie vocal line and sound effects. Urban horror sequences, solitary hero readying for battle, horrific remembrance. CSI murder scene, Forensic Files sorting evidence, Sci Fi paranormal Vampires, Female Vocals, Dangerous, Dark Music
This determined Appalachian / Southern underscore track captures the sound of hillbillies or cowboys up to no good. Features droning mandolin, fiddle, lonely dobro, banjo riffs, ominous drones & pads, and insistent string rhythms. Builds nicely throughout the piece to a bluesy ensemble ending riff. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
This pensive Appalachian / Southern underscore track captures the sound of hillbillies or cowboys up to no good. Features lonely dobro, picking banjo, tremelo mandolin, ominous drones & pads, and resolute low pulse. At 1:08 things pick up in intensity with drum and string rhythms. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
This ominous Appalachian / Southern underscore track captures the sound of hillbillies or cowboys up to no good. Features lonely dobro, bluesy banjo, desolate mandolin, ominous drones & pads, and resolute low pulse. Sure to set the right mood for any backwoods or western dramatic tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
This ominous Appalachian / Southern underscore track captures the sound of hillbillies or cowboys up to no good. Features lonely dobro, bluesy banjo, desolate mandolin, ominous drones & pads, and resolute low pulse. Sure to set the right mood for any backwoods or western dramatic tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Somber music for electronics & piano; brimming with melancholic regret, isolation and the pain of loneliness, 'Elements' is perfect for cinematic scenes of dark suspense, reflective passageways through the mind, ominous shadows of the past, & futuristic lament, in sci-fi, horror & dramatic genres. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A looping theme and progression for solo piano. Creates a sense of apprehension and the unknown. Would be perfect for anything dealing with uncertain or potential for danger. Horror, Suspense and/or Sci-fi could use this piece as a very effective texture. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
An electronic track with influences from ambient music, but with a somehow dark or sad undertone. Sparse drums, deep bass and a melancholic melody create a futuristic atmosphere. Good for sci-fi movies, crime investigation, thriller and mystery. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Cold and distant prepared piano that starts off with low booming register notes pierced by confused descending of higher notes, perfect for the aftermath of a horrible atrocity or an evil plotting character, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Dark and twisted multi-layered pianos including deep mysterious prepared piano chords and high shrieking twisted synth notes that create a dark and brooding atmosphere perfect for the aftermath of a horror scene or a prelude to something aweful... Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
The battle is over, evil defeated, but at what cost? The landscape is desolate, friends are gone and the streets are empty. Standing at the precipice of madness, he surveys what is left of all that he had loved. An emotional piece, this works well with scenes of devastation, mystery and danger. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A strange and lonely ambiance created from resonant dark synths that have a mild "dripping" effect to them perfect to convey the loneliness and vastness of barren wastelands, space, or other big dark mysterious atmospheres, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Creepy short composition played with scary distorted strings and intense sub-bass. Perfect as a part of movie or video related to ghosts, mental disorders, monsters, nightmares, insanity, murders and so on. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A dark and mysterious track with growing minor chord strings and synth punctuated by a haunting synthesized bell progression that provides an atmosphere of mystery and suspicion, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A mysterious and dark track that can be cued after the protagonist has committed a horrible act or has just received some ominious news. With a deep resonating modulated deep string being carried over questioning haunting synths, this track is perfect for anything bad and terrifying, Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Dramatic cinematic music in a modern, emotional and longing feel. An orchestral electro soundtrack featuring dark bass drums, piano, violins and sound effects. For the mystery of love, fear and loneliness that meets hope. Thrilling underscore with strong emotive motif. Slow evolving and awe, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
The sound you will hear at the end of your life. A classic piece of scary horror music with scary horror synths, thrilling and terrifying melodies. The perfect piece of music for Halloween, Crime, Detective, Sci Fi, and anything where you need to create suspense, tension and a dark atmosphere. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
A cool piece of Chase music. A classic piece of scary horror music with scary horror synths, thrilling sounds and terrifying melodies! The perfect piece of music for Halloween, Crime, Detective, Sci Fi, and anything where you need to create suspense, tension and a dark atmosphere. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Dark music coming from the underground and developing with a Piano Theme. Works great in Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Film Noir. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Contemplative Horror music intro, perfect for creepy TV show credits (intro or outro), featuring calm gypsy-esque music with pipe organ accompaniment, screeching flocks of bats, howling screams of terror, perfect to set a quirky, campy mood for any kitschy horror production. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Keep staring into the abyss, what do you see? You might not like it! A subtle evil piano leads the way then all hell breaks loose with drums, guitars, bass & horrifying choirs. Really scary music and sound efx. Perfect horror movie, sinister video game, creepy killer, CSI, intro to TERROR and FEAR! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
