Go here for music to support scenes of forensic investigations, information analysis and investigations / detective work. This music often has a sense of mystery and 'puzzles' combined perhaps with feelings of technology and cutting-edge investigation techniques and tools. Shows like CSI, Silent Witness, real-life crime documentaries, criminal investigation programs and films often use music in this genre. In some of these tracks, you can almost hear the ticking of the machinery, the thought processes that solve the conondrums and find that vital part of information that solves the puzzle.
Hypnotic, ethereal, spacious sequences. Steady, minimalist percussion. Delicate piano motif. Technological music suitable for travel vlogs. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Modern and precise hi-tech beats and pulses, evolving electronic soundscapes. Glitches and sound design elements. Beat joins in at 0'38''. Think current technology, science and innovation. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Inquisitive and brooding, this piece is suitable for mysteries, dramas and storytelling. It starts with a pulsing synth that drive the entire piece. The melody is played by a bell-like synth and accompanied by non-melodic instruments. Thoughtful, introspective and insightful, with a melancholic, mysterious edge. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Slow / 50 BPM]
Pulsating, monotonous bass. Occasional repetitive piano melody. Minimal percussion, building sound effects. Evokes a sense of menace, mystery, uncertainty and tension. Suitable for dramatic films, spies and undercover agents, criminals / crime in progress and stakeout operations. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 77 BPM]
This modern track combines elements of space, exploration, mystery and intrigue. Inspired by the sci-fi video game series Mass Effect it creates a sense of cosmic discovery and tension. [Tempo: Slow / 117 BPM]
Low, rhythmic bass sequence. Spatial, unsettling effects. Overdriven percussion. Ideal for science, mystery, darkness, laboratory, criminal mysteries. Science / Mystery / Tension. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Electronica / Synthwave / Electrowave music. Both retro and futuristic sounding, this is a modern take of 1980's-inspired, dark and mystical, groovy synth wave music. Great for gaming, cyberpunk, sci-fi, synthetics, artificial intelligence, space and mystical technology. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for technology, industry, science, research etc. Spatial / Future / Innovation / Digital Age music. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]
Emotional, cinematic action track with a mystical feel in the beginning but escalating to a more dramatic orchestral ending, great for trailers, films, games and TV. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]
A dark and suspenseful music track featuring ambient cinematic mood, tension building orchestration and modern sound created by orchestral elements and synths. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
Mid-tempo electro pulses with echoey, dream like guitar notes. A sense of technology, future, sci-tech. Nice as a background track for science, innovation, hi-tech, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Cinematic retro synth wave; this track was created using only two vintage hardware synthesizers; a Moog Minimoog model D and a Prophet 5. Strangely futuristic and vintage at the same time. Ambient / Eerie / Synthetic / Retro / Mystery. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
Menacing, war mongering techno rock. Dark, pulsating, staccato, threatening, ancient dark warriors. Hard guitar riffs on distorted, spitting synths. Slow & powerful rhythm. [Tempo: Medium / 96 BPM]
Haunting and chilling chillstep tones are dramatically driven forward by shuffling half tempo beats and sub basslines. The track builds layers of melodic elements into a stunning soundscape. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 70 BPM]
Determined, serious underscore track for political thriller or drama. Slight military or SWAT team feeling, going through preparations, moving into position, or being chased. Moderate intensity, mix of deep, dark percussion with orchestral and electronic sounds. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Somewhere between downtempo and chill-out underscore, this is a smooth, subtle and elegant electronic track that provides a steady nerve and groove. Understated, tasteful and inviting. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
15 minutes continuous, uninterrupted background music track for video productions and other media. Intriguing and informative electronic mood with piano, pizzicato strings, percussion and deep bass. Science / Future / Technology / Signals. (Stem files available). [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]
A sorrowful, emotional cinematic music. A simple piano melody develops into a full orchestral music track with big drums and emotional strings. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]
Male vocals chant a solemn and slow melody that has an air of austerity about it. Other instruments include acoustic guitars, piano, solo cello and violin. Good for trailers and montages that have a sombre quality. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]
Ambient Drum & Bass. Atmospheric, deep, rich and with a nicely flowing DnB groove. Good for technology, innovation, future, discovery and much more. Also available in a version without the drums & bass (No Drums Bass version), making it a really nice ambient music track in its own right. [Tempo: Slow, Medium, Fast / 175 BPM]
Dramatic, emotional and determined cinematic rock track featuring piano, distorted guitars and strong drums.Good for films, trailers, action TV and more. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Retro cinematic intergalactic trailer cue with an epic espionage twist. It starts with a dark, murky portishead - like vibe that is reminiscent of James Bond, Mission Impossible, The Avengers and 50s, 60s and 70s spy music. It drops into a driving trip hop groove that builds into a crescendo featuring heavy guitar, orchestral strings and mellotron. A very unique and cool track that will really make your project stand out with a unique identity. It's a cool, retro, psychedelic, shagtastic mix of austin powers meets 007 and get smart. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
Sneaky, slow, somewhat dark "spy funk" track with electro / dub influences and occasional lead guitar lines. Good for Crime in Progress, Spy / Agent, Secret Mission, undercover police operation, forensic investigations etc. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 130 BPM]
Eerie, tense, percussive soundscape with a relentless spooky melody, dark metalic FX and flute sweeps. Atmospheric with a sense of suspense and imminent danger. Menacing and sinister. 48 hours, The Mentalist, Castle, Alien Invasion, crime drama, horror, Sci-Fi. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
A warm and sensual, downtempo chill-out electronic groove track. Understated, slightly mysterious, stays back and doesn't demand attention. Easy on the ear, with a slick, modern pulse, suitable for media use. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Mystery, future, technology, conspiracies and cover-ups... [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
A chilled, ambient track with a modern serene groove perfect for soundtracks, documentaries, dark and moody dramas or any project looking for a cold, mysterious and dreamy sound. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
A somewhat melancholic, yet hopeful ambient/contemporary track with swirling pads, piano, strings and guitar. Slow, swaying rhythm. A bell melody sings out nicely above the top, while a string section finishes off the track. Thoughtful and introspective. Warm and sincere. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]
An evil soundscape evoking the image of psychos, stalkers, serial killers, crime scenes, murder, twisted plots and Investigation Discovery shows. Images of occult events, crime scene flashbacks, ghosts and monsters on Halloween and supernatural freak show circuses. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 114 BPM]
Bizarre, weird and unusual. This chaotic and evil sounding prepared piano and sound design track creates evil thoughts of Halloween, cults, ghosts and the supernatural. Stalkers, serial killers, crime scenes, murder, twisted plots and Investigation Discovery. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Orchestral, underscore, ambient. Dreamy, Calm, Hypnotic. Strings, piano, drums, bass, electronics. [Tempo: Slow / 144 BPM]
Laid back mysterious and snakey country blues. Featuring smokey lap steel and electric guitar fills, underpinned with a pulsing bass and drum groove. Great for smokey country bars and scenes depicting the rural south, Americana, backwoods, swamps, moonshine and honky tonks. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 BPM]
Hip-hop, urban, inner-city track with a spooky, haunted, scary feel. Fat drum beats, and synth licks with a middle-eastern taste. Upbeat, catchy piece. Suitable for productions about urban gangs, crime, action and chase, night clubs, investigation, CSI-style. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 97 BPM]
A dark and eerie track evoking the image of psychos, stalkers, serial killers, crime scenes, murder, twisted plots and Investigation Discovery. Occult events, crime scene flashbacks, ghosts and monsters on Halloween and supernatural freak show circuses come to mind. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
A creepy and dramatic piece with unique sounds creating disillusion, confusion and worry. Pulsating drones and bass notes, deep strings and mechanical, electronic drums make this track geared towards dramatic TV cues heard on Investigation Discovery, Unsolved Mysteries and Dateline NBC. Crime scene flashbacks, killers and supernatural events come to mind. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Stylish, minimalistic techno / trance. Technology, space, future, underground club / subculture / youth culture. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Slow, dreamy, beautiful, ethereal, spacious, thoughtful, soundscape that gets your mind wandering and whirring. Simple, soft piano melodies combine with lush, emotive strings & tiny electronic percussion noises to create music suitable for mystery / dramatic / documentary / travel / spy / psych thriller projects. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 131 BPM]
This track creates the atmosphere of mystical darkness while acknowledging interest and curiosity. Nine Inch Nails sounding drums loop slowly with picked bass while a Phil Collins like synth pad plays "In The Air Tonight" style chords. Great for modern fantasy, horror and sci-fi. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 57 BPM]
Eerie, tense, percussive soundscape with a relentless spooky melody, dark metalic FX and flute sweeps. Atmospheric with a sense of suspense and imminent danger. Menacing and sinister. 48 hours, The Mentalist, Castle, Alien Invasion, crime drama, horror, Sci-Fi. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]
Eerie, tense, percussive soundscape with a relentless spooky melody, dark metalic FX and flute sweeps. Atmospheric with a sense of suspense and imminent danger. Menacing and sinister. 48 hours, The Mentalist, Castle, Alien Invasion, crime drama, horror, Sci-Fi. [Tempo: Slow / 9 BPM]
Somber and mysterious. An hypnotic and suspenseful piano with dark and shadowy strings. Great for suspense documentaries or crime scenes depiction. [Tempo: Slow, Fast / 120 BPM]
Pattern based 20th Century minimalist music. Surreal, Rhythmic, Underscore, Tension. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 132 BPM]
This cue is a dark tension builder that is designed to set a suspenseful mood. It is reminiscent of eerie soundtracks such as Saw, Dexter, Silent Hill etc. It has paranormal overtones and peaks with a massive, intensely cinematic stinger. It would be well suited to horror, psychological thrillers and scenes requiring an unsettling suspense. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]
A piano track with a repeated / ostinato piano pattern, and a sense of tension and intrigue. Developing story, building up to a major event. Pensive, secretive, mysterious. Good for drama / tension. Performed live on an old upright piano, with a nostalgic, organic sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 BPM]
Cinematic track with a mysterious and dark atmosphere full of anticipation. Great for crime films, documentaries, investigation news and videos. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Dramatic accented strings, heavy percussion, blasting brass and pulsating synths give this track a dramatic, epic and futuristic vibe. Intended for epic promos, video games, sports, trailer and dramatic radio cues. Also ideal for breaking news, tragedy, turmoil, tension and struggle in reality TV shows like Celebrity Apprentice, The Ultimate Fighter, Survivor, Fear Factor and The Bachelor. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 120 BPM]
Underscore to a forensic examination a-la CSI. Evokes images of modern technology, progress, science, forensics and medicine, whilst sounding modern yet organic. Hints of eastern culture. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 83 BPM]
With strings, electronic rhythms and synthesizers, this underscore track brings a sense of tension, foreboding, fear and danger. Impending battle, undercover, espionage, dangerous situations. Good for action and adventure thrillers, science fiction, investigation, forensics. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A dark, somewhat malevolent and mysterious music with synth bass pulse combined with occasional guitar. Edgy and ominous music, this track can work for scifi, future, dark corporation, building tension. Half-time rock drums join in toward the end. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 122 BPM]
Calm, serene, tranquil and atmospheric. This track has a real meditative, otherworldly feel to it. Good as meditation, relaxation music. Will also work well with fantasy and science fiction themes, exploration and discovery. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 85 BPM]