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.
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
(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
Suspenseful like early, chilly thrillers. Insistent doorbell rings as dark & frightening orchestral suspense music plays. Horror Halloween prank Freddy Jason Elm Street. Is it Satan at the door? Super campy, 1950's, 1960's horror flick, home invasion, creepy neighbors. American Beauty, Danny Elfman, Instrumental, 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
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
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
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
Music dedicated to horror movies about ghosts, vampires. Classic instrumentation. Initially soft music, becoming a dynamic. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Big, sweeping, string-filled dramatic film soundtrack cue reflecting the mystery and suspense of a diabolical plot. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Suspenseful and tense orchestral theme music to be udes in horror films, scary, fearful and dark scenes. a cinematic instrumental underscore for tension and suspense, fear and loneliness, dangerous and hazard atmosphere. Featuring String quartet, horns and bass drums. Sneaky and dramatic cue, Instrumental, Action, Thriller Orchestral
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 brass band with a sinister and creepy undertone. This strictly brass track evokes horror, fear, and will creep you out! Full of haunting melodies, thrilling harmonies, and fearful rhythms, this track will work behind a wide range of Horror, thriller and suspense visuals, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Dramatic, freaky and sick orchestra horror like jingletrack. Very dissonant and excited. Bit evil. Very Electric Light Orchestra intros soundalike. Horror movies, halloween and other trip, spaces and alien movies. 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
This fast atonal synth string piece features bowed and plucked strings. It has a Hitchcockian kind of theme. Good for Horror/Mystery works or Background Music. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A classical based horror track that uses some interesting diminished melodys (banned by the chruch of England in the 16th Century for sounding too much like the devil!) Great haunting horror track, perfect for traditional and classical horror films and scenes. Music for scary churches and graveyards, Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Scary Version of London Bridge. A great piece of exciting and unique royalty free music perfect for Film, TV, Computer Games, Radio, New Media, Apps, and much more! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
This track kicks off with a lo double bass and cello rumble, increasing tension and suspense along the way by building up a variety of Horror melodies and harmonies. This track works really well for Horror, Thriller, crime, and any dark / evil visuals. Music for classic and retro horror films. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
A scary piece of tense horror piano music. A scary and tense piece of horror music, perfect for horror films, thriller TV shows, scary computer games, and much more! Tension building, suspenseful and mysterious, great for dark and twisted visual scenes. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
The sound of sheer Horror! This would be ideal as a sting / ident for a horror style show. Think Medusa or some other monster appearing before your eyes and chilling your bones with paralytic fear, and you still won't be close! Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Afraid? You will be with this classic horror piece. A cathedral organ opens the piece setting the stage for the creepy harpsichord and strings to join in the mayhem. A guiro and cymbals add to the macabre feel. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
Scary and tense horror piano solo. A scary and tense piece of horror music, perfect for horror films, thriller TV shows, scary computer games, and much more! Tension building, suspenseful and mysterious, great for dark and twisted visual scenes. 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
Atmospheric horror drone music played on a piano. A scary and tense piece of horror music, perfect for horror films, thriller TV shows, scary computer games, and much more! Tension building, suspenseful and mysterious, great for dark and twisted visual scenes. Instrumental, Horror, Classic Retro Thriller
