mysterious background music

mysterious royalty-free film music designed for media projects

With Sonic Liberty’s background music mysterious scenes become rich in atmosphere.


Thrilling, suspenseful and ominous: our assortment of mysterious stock music, free of royalty.


The production music in this segment of our catalog was composed to deliver the right background music for a sense of obscurity and melancholy. Magical electronica mixes with spherical synths, eerie strings, orchestral and piano arrangements. In order to increase the mystery, the tempo is appropriately slow. In addition, we aim at providing you with many different moods; while some tracks are rather low-key, others are slightly upbeat. As a result, with our sound design mysterious sequences are easily mastered.

What can I use your mysterious background music for?
For one, you can use our stock music to endow your cinematic project with a mystical attribution and enigmatic atmospheres. Horror movies, thrillers and eerie suspense films benefit from mysterious music. Our collection offers something for every taste: if you prefer electronica, we provide tracks with heavy usage of synth arrangements. If your project requires more pathos, our orchestral tunes might be more appropriate. We also offer ominous music which is upbeat at the same time: perfect for cliffhangers, trailers and teasers, such music plays with the expectations of your audience. Enigmatic and upbeat tracks can also be used to create a sense of melancholy, making them perfect matches for drama scenes or pastoral landscape shots. In short, the songs in this segment are suitable to create a wide range of atmospheres. In addition, you can use our mysterious stock music to generate the right mood at your lobby or lounge. The calming effect of our piano tunes are great examples of easy listening. Not obtrusive, yet highly efficient, our composers aimed at crafting melodies with a slow tempo to inspire relaxation and comfort when needed. Of course, this applies to waiting loops as well: everybody knows the tediousness of holding the line. Appropriate production music, maybe including catchy piano or synth music, can decrease the likeliness of your customers hanging up on you. Sonic Liberty’s catalog of slow enigmatic music can be used in a great number of environments, for many moods. With the help of our sound design mysterious sequences are guaranteed to succeed. Please feel free to browse through our library and find the right stock music for you today.

485 Tracks Title     /ID Description Duration
Title Description Duration
The Long Ride
ID: KF039309
Album: World Colors
Classical guitar paired against haunting orchestral strings slowly exposes secrets, as primal vocalizations and percussion foster curiosity and build intensity. 02:29
Drink The Tea
ID: KF039308
Album: World Colors
Dive into a rhythmic Middle Eastern soundscape tinged with intrigue and uncertainty, where subtle sinister undertones heighten tension and draw you into a realm of enigmatic allure. 02:08
Like Porcelain
ID: KF039305
Album: World Colors
Delve into the mysteries of the East, as expansive ethereal pads and glassy synths paint a captivating narrative of suspense and awe across vast Asian soundscapes. 02:07
Highland Hero
ID: KF039304
Album: World Colors
Journey through the mists of an epic medieval saga as acoustic guitar, flute, and the stirring sounds of bagpipes weave a stirring tale of Scottish valor and adventure. 02:04
At The Market
ID: KF039303
Album: World Colors
Enchanting sitars and melodious vocal runs transport you to a mesmerizing desert oasis, blending traditional elements with a modern beat to create a suspenseful and expressive soundscape. 02:24
Temples And Shrines
ID: KF039302
Album: World Colors
Enter a realm of serenity and reverence with graceful pads and delicate strings setting a contemplative mood, while the haunting shamisen whispers of ancient traditions and foretells of grand revelations to come. 02:09
Countryman
ID: KF039301
Album: World Colors
A soulful acoustic guitar rides into the desert night, with a steady kick drum by it's side and gritty electric guitar delays that tilt towards a darker tone. 02:32
Stream Of Mind
ID: KF039210
Album: Bass Odyssey
Delve into the depths of introspection with this downbeat, future garage track, where the pulsating rhythm of a heartbeat-like kick melds with the haunting whispers of atmospheric sounds. 02:15
Natural Flow
ID: KF039207
Album: Bass Odyssey
The allure of synth flutes and the warmth of reese bass converge in an enigmatic world of house dance music. 02:17
Midday Heat
ID: KF039205
Album: Bass Odyssey
This enchanting deep house track blends modern vibes with the timeless mystery of the East, with duduk and vocal chops casting a spellbinding allure. 02:30
Shapeshifter
ID: KF039203
Album: Bass Odyssey
This compelling deep house track features the menacing fluctuations of a reese bass with the rhythmic tones of vocal chops while a steady four-on-the-floor beat anchors it all down. 02:48
Loving
ID: KF039202
Album: Bass Odyssey
Punchy synths meet the unyielding energy of a four-on-the-floor beat while classic house-style vocals add a dynamic layer creating an irresistible head-bopping rhythm. 02:59
Sparks
ID: KF039201
Album: Bass Odyssey
The soothing, rhythmic waves of this electronic track provide a gentle allure where plucky synths meld with crisp snaps and resonant layers. 02:34
Intoxicated
ID: KF039110
Album: Criminal Acts
A reversed piano sets a haunting town from the start, while slamming percussion and a drum machine drives the intensity higher. 02:38
Grand Theft
ID: KF039109
Album: Criminal Acts
With its dark, driving rhythm, this track sets a heart-pounding pace while layers of synths weave a complex sound. 02:14
Blackmail
ID: KF039108
Album: Criminal Acts
A piano’s lingering melodies, subtle synth groans, and guitars build up to weave a tapestry of mystery and drive the narrative forward through shadowy realms. 03:08
Corrupted
ID: KF039107
Album: Criminal Acts
A simulated heartbeat lays a foundation of unresolved tension and urgency, while muted guitars and dark, disturbing synths create layers of suspense. 02:25
At Gunpoint
ID: KF039105
Album: Criminal Acts
Plunging listeners into the heart of darkness with its gritty industrial soundscape, driving synths and electric guitars ramp up the tension. 02:27
Smart Thiefs
ID: KF039104
Album: Criminal Acts
Distorted guitars and powerful synths create a brooding atmosphere, while kit drums and synth percussion propel the listener forward. 02:39
On The Trail
ID: KF039103
Album: Criminal Acts
Metallic brushed percussion and groaning synths craft an atmosphere thick with tension. 02:52
Broken Glass
ID: KF039102
Album: Criminal Acts
Synths and drum machines weave a downbeat, atmospheric backdrop, punctuated by the methodical rhythm of a distorted guitar. 02:42
Midair
ID: KF038906
Album: Relax & Unwind
This lo-fi track features trap hats and a driving bass line that propel the rhythm forward while a lush piano melody adds emotional depth. 02:21
Hearing Whispers
ID: KF038903
Album: Relax & Unwind
The pulsing synth and distant, floating melody evoke a sense of loss, while the angelic touches and hopeful progression help to find solace and comfort amid grief. 02:42
Healing Mantra
ID: KF038901
Album: Relax & Unwind
The slow momentum of the heavy kit drums in this dark ambient track creates a sense of foreboding and tension, inviting the listener into a world of mystery and danger. 02:10
Prime Mover
ID: KF038809
Album: Cityscapes
Breakbeat vibes meet ambient textures in this track, blending a solid bass depth with ethereal synths for a mesmerizing experience. 03:08
My Responsibility
ID: KF038808
Album: Cityscapes
Delve into an enigmatic world with ambient sounds, mysterious piano melodies, and hardcore retro synths that evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. 02:40
Shimmering Headlights
ID: KF038806
Album: Cityscapes
Find peace in the serenity of this minimal trance track, where gentle synths, a soothing kick and retro sounds create a tranquil ambiance. 02:30
Reflections
ID: KF038805
Album: Cityscapes
Driving guitars and a steady beat push hard to build complexity and intensity with a unique sound. 03:36
Transportation
ID: KF038804
Album: Cityscapes
Ambient and glitchy sounds blend with a pulsing beat in this rhythm, creating a mystical atmosphere that transports listeners to another realm. 02:27
Emergency Call
ID: KF038704
Album: Piano In The Spotlight
This atmospheric composition is a somber and moving duet between piano and strings that leads into a touching finale. 02:23
Jump All Day
ID: KF038606
Album: Hyped Crowds
A bass-heavy trance track with driving rhythms, a pulsing drop and rise, and an overall dark tone is perfect for late-night club settings, raves, and action. 02:22
Native Lands
ID: KF038408
Album: Ethereal Echoes
A tranquil blend of enigmatic textures and a delicate piano melody carried by a gentle, modern beat invite reflection and contemplation. 02:20
Visible Aura
ID: KF038403
Album: Ethereal Echoes
Embark on a sonic journey with gentle pads and shimmering synths with an ambient track that creates a sense of serenity and movement. 02:24
Carol Of The Bells (Piano)
ID: KF038207
Album: Christmas Piano
This piano arrangement of the Ukrainian Christmas classic preserves the mysterious and dynamic character of more traditional versions. 02:04
Time X
ID: KF038103
Album: Retro Synth Vibes
Solid, repeating pulse waves with synthesized arpeggios capture the essence of a dark, dystopian future. 03:06
Busy Christmas Elves
ID: KF037905
Album: X-mas Cinema
A glockenspiel melody worthy of a ballet, this frolicking track contains the energy of a happy mystery. 02:03
Always Trouble With Santa Claus
ID: KF037904
Album: X-mas Cinema
This mysterious opening with strings, bells and violins gives way to action and adventure. 02:06
Busted
ID: KF037510
Album: City Rhythm
This driving dubstep features elements of trap in its drops and builds while keeping things heavy and chopped up for maximum audio mayhem. 03:05
Doomed
ID: KF037507
Album: City Rhythm
This track boasts a brooding reese bass and pulsing hats that come together to create a gritty, nocturnal atmosphere perfect for any urban-themed projects. 02:10
Detroit
ID: KF037503
Album: City Rhythm
This track exudes a chill atmosphere that draws heavily from trip hop, featuring a deep, dank bass and whining synth melodies. 02:13
First Person
ID: KF037208
Album: Press Start
This intense science fiction track is led by pumping pads and ripping synth arpeggios, laced with cryptic vocals fading in and out. 02:16
Platforms
ID: KF037203
Album: Press Start
Trailer FX meets dubstep mayhem -- the track lays down science fiction foundations of thundering stutters, massive bass drops and mystical vocals. 02:11
Hyperspace
ID: KF036705
Album: Epic Trailer Hybrid
Piano tones of nostalgic reminiscence call for action when a dark secret from a hero’s past is revealed through synth arps. 02:02
Golden Orb
ID: KF036702
Album: Epic Trailer Hybrid
Beginning with a dark and mysterious droning, a synth kick pulses a slow beat taken over by tense strings and percussion. 02:18
Shady Places
ID: KF036405
Album: Sinister Machinations
A dark ambient track with haunting echoes and heavy distorted guitar articulations build up a criminal suspense. 02:25
In The Woods
ID: KF036403
Album: Sinister Machinations
With a bouncing bass line influenced by spy movies, this downtempo electronic track is perfect for suspense and thrillers alike. 02:41
Fight
ID: KF036402
Album: Sinister Machinations
An aggressive, bass-filled beat and distorted guitars forges this industrial ambient track. 02:29
Long Hallway
ID: KF036401
Album: Sinister Machinations
Haunting tones and drifting effects build up to a reese bass-guided dark ambient sound. 02:29
Servocontrol
ID: KF036207
Album: Retro Technology
A dark piano undertone serves the bass for the glitchy machines and mechanical rhythm featured on this track. 02:32
Warm Evening
ID: KF036009
Album: Nostalgia
An explosive synth bass is accented by imposing drums while a marimba, percussion, and guitar follow the dark progression. 02:35
Icy Cave
ID: KF036006
Album: Nostalgia
Pushed along by drums dripping with rich filters, this ambient track opens with a long, rising drone accented by sin waves bleeping like radar pings. 02:27
Inner Alien
ID: KF035902
Album: Moon Tune
With pumping resonant synths and tinkling shadows of arpeggiations, this track sends the audience to outer space and beyond. 02:37
Dark Companion
ID: KF035409
Album: Scoring Dramedy
Played over a deep legato synth bass, this modern cinematic track stirs up the tension and anxiety. 02:24
Attic Mystery
ID: KF035404
Album: Scoring Dramedy
The strings lead this hopeful track with a legato melody and staccato rhythm, overlaid with chimes and felt piano. 02:49
Personal Space
ID: KF035207
Album: Beyond The World
An overwhelmingly deep, low frequency bottom drives the track while upper frequency percussions echo across the zone of perception. 02:40
Light
ID: KF035206
Album: Beyond The World
Distant feelings traverse a void between glitched effects to create an ethereal and blissful soundscape. 03:04
Extraterrestrial
ID: KF035201
Album: Beyond The World
An ocean of synths slowly builds to a climactic finish with electronic percussion and resonant filters. 02:26
Yonder
ID: KF034707
Album: Cinematic Curiosity
Soft waves of digital noise roll into the opening, with heavy drums and bells rattling in a slow cello arpeggio. 02:35
Into The Light
ID: KF034705
Album: Cinematic Curiosity
A shimmering piano arpeggiation lays the root for this slow and tantalizing track that builds up with full horn and string sections. 02:20
Jet Flow
ID: KF034610
Album: Automotive Commercial
This hard-hitting psytrance track keeps changing between cybernetic pulsations and driving distorted guitars. 02:21
Shady Operation
ID: KF034609
Album: Automotive Commercial
This smashing synthwave track is accented by robotic vocals and a solid beat keeping the listener locked into a nostalgic reality. 03:12
The Razer
ID: KF034607
Album: Automotive Commercial
The pan flute melody over the hopping bass gives this solid EDM track a flavor of Latin America. 02:38
Rainbow Ride
ID: KF034606
Album: Automotive Commercial
Reverb-dripping synths chime over a vibrating reese bass in this downtempo yet epic electronic track. 02:14
Traffic Lights
ID: KF034603
Album: Automotive Commercial
This understated acid track with an ambient repeating vocal line takes the listener back to the dark action thrillers of the late 90s and sequels of a certain comic book vampire. 02:11
Digitized
ID: KF034601
Album: Automotive Commercial
Sine synths play out a suspenseful motive over energetic drums and a repetitive bass line that’s an unsolved mystery. 02:26
Love And Joy
ID: KF034509
Album: Timeless Horizons
The track builds from a soft drone to a harrowing piano melody. The mysterious feel is built upon with a rising bamboo flute riff. 03:31
The Shepherd
ID: KF034507
Album: Timeless Horizons
A cello plays a slow and somber, East Asian-inspired piece over a quiet bed of synths. 02:48
Shaman Kingdom
ID: KF034506
Album: Timeless Horizons
The track opens with throat singing and timpani taps, a cello builds the tension over a low drone. 02:44
Crystal Healing
ID: KF034503
Album: Timeless Horizons
The meditation begins with a woman's soft mystical singing followed by two harrowing piano chords. Perfect for scenes of reflection and introspection. 02:30
Dolphins
ID: KF034406
Album: Electroland
The track opens with subtle undersea tones of pads, plucks, and vocal effects. It builds up into a house track that feels both dark and laid back. 03:12
Blood Dawn
ID: KF033807
Album: Wave & Vice
This darkwave track begins with a driving detuned bass and a brilliant, high-pitched arpeggiation. 02:23
Technical Display
ID: KF033806
Album: Wave & Vice
A piano opens the track with a more modern techno percussion groove. The synths quickly add in that nostalgic touch. 02:28
Smooth Escape
ID: KF033805
Album: Wave & Vice
This downtempo synthwave track keeps up the energy with a solid four-on-the-floor and minimalist synth arpeggiator. The spacey pads bring an immersive effect. 02:22
Walking Alone
ID: KF033709
Album: This World
A piano taps out a feeling of solitude, while electronic percussion steps the track forward. A distorted harmony accompanied by a tinkling arpeggiation delivers an otherworldly appeal. 02:27
Ancient Caves
ID: KF033605
Album: Cinematic Emotions
The track opens with a subtle, melancholic violin melody and a mystical progression. A deep bass and synth pluck arpeggiation introduce a sense of dark tension. 02:32
Born This Way
ID: KF032906
Album: Movement
A grooving downtempo dance track with an infectious, high synth melody line carried over claps and keys. 02:22
The End Of The Road
ID: KF032809
Album: Twisted Trails
The track opens with a slow piano question over a droning bass and strings. A slight touch of synth arpeggios delicately plays in waves. 02:08
Laser Trip Wire
ID: KF032808
Album: Twisted Trails
A tense and energetic bass line carries the track, while a synth piano lays down a very spy-centered melody. 02:32
Secret Lab
ID: KF032807
Album: Twisted Trails
Soft chimes set a mysterious mood. A heavy, brooding bass carries the track, with the melody interlaced by guitar, horns, and strings. Perfect for a spy thriller. 02:47
Around Every Corner
ID: KF032804
Album: Twisted Trails
A distant horn plays the melody over a rumbling drone, while various elements join in to raise the tension. 02:19
A Storm Is Coming
ID: KF032803
Album: Twisted Trails
This synth-driven cinematic piece pulses the tension with 80s-inspired drums and piano interludes. 02:04
Riddle Theme
ID: KF032802
Album: Twisted Trails
Soft synth drums lay the bed under a piano that asks more questions than it answers. 02:21
Taskmaster
ID: KF032801
Album: Twisted Trails
This tension-filled hybrid cinematic piece is characterized by a pulsing bass line and drawn cello pulls. 02:40
Lightspeed
ID: KF032405
Album: Colorful Emotions
With the complex hats and laid back rhythm of trap, this wave track builds up to an epic conclusion. 03:12
A Dream About The World
ID: KF032006
Album: String Emotions
Expressive ethnic strings in front of powerful, synthetic pads increase to an emotional outburst with drums. 01:17
Age Of Aquarius
ID: KF032004
Album: String Emotions
Quiet pads and subtle sound design feature smooth and warm ethnic strings in the foreground. A calm and cinematic track. 02:30
Cultural Encounter
ID: KF032003
Album: String Emotions
Ethnic strings in front of warm pads and fine, percussive elements form a cinematic scene with a gradual build-up. 01:47
Nature Recovers
ID: KF032001
Album: String Emotions
Wide, ethnic strings with soft pads come to a climax and connect with the whole orchestra in an emotional melody. A cinematic, carrying and melancholic track with strings in focus. 01:59
Adrift
ID: KF031006
Album: #Weekendvibes
This jazzy electric piano picks up the groove as a blended flute/trumpet sound pipes in the missing parts of a melody. After the drop, it picks up with a straight bass and a super chilled EP vibe. 02:29
Enemy Troops
ID: KF030908
Album: Got The Guts
A snare and guitars tap out a military march as the horns call out preparing for war. Higher pitched guitars cover the sounds of frantic screams until the final clash with distortion hits. 02:07
Interrogation
ID: KF030703
Album: Sci-Fi Noir
The track starts with a cryptic melody and builds up to a dark electronic dance between machines and men, with a heavy bass underlying the passion. 02:26
Forsaken
ID: KF030408
Album: Cinematic Piano Scoring
This track plays with various emotions on the darker side: Gentle melancholy, uncertainty, mystery. Featuring various acoustic backdrops such as mallet rhythms, solo celli and string ensembles, the track later ends on a rather reflective, restful theme. 02:56
Boo
ID: KF030210
Album: Cartoons & Agents
This track gets progressively spooky in a comical sense as it progresses. An iconic main line carries the arrangement through the ever increasing suspense curve and bizarrely developing instrumentation. 02:06
Suspicious Guys
ID: KF030209
Album: Cartoons & Agents
A classic "sneaking about" track. Clarines, trumpets, baritone sax, vibraphone and a steadily intesifying arrangement give the piece an "endearing bad guys" touch. 02:14
Her Majesty's Number One
ID: KF030204
Album: Cartoons & Agents
Soulful, classy and posh. This track alternates between soft passages and shining big band performances. The perfect blend between expensive pleasure and the dazzling spotlight. 02:28
Pet Detective
ID: KF030201
Album: Cartoons & Agents
This soft, downtempo piece sets the scene for some moderate, investigative action. Vibraphone, piano, plucked strings, muted trumpet and a gentle rhythm section keep things interesting while creating a relaxed, thoughtful atmosphere. 02:15
Flame Of Thrones
ID: KF030108
Album: Dance Rush
Building a pulsating techno bed in the first half, the track presents an iconic synth tune in the middle that stands well on its own. It later merges the two elements together in a ever-developing, dance-inducing beat. 03:06
Drifting Around
ID: KF029912
Album: Black Prophecy Vol.2
This orchestral track seems undecidedly hectic and gliding at the same time. He paints the picture of a calm before the storm. 02:00
Infinite Space
ID: KF029907
Album: Black Prophecy Vol.2
Slowly this orchestral track oscillates back and forth between two tonal centres and floats likewise between the worlds. 02:13
Losing Ground
ID: KF029713
Album: Black Prophecy Vol.1
A restless, driven orchestral track consisting of four different rhythmic parts. 01:04
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