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Angry Drone 2

An ambient track that sounds a bit angry. Can be cut down to fit whatever length needed, and is simple enough that a looping point could likely be found fairly easily if needed longer.

ambienceambianceatmosphere
0:44

Angry Drone 4

An ambient track that sounds a bit angry. Can be cut down to fit whatever length needed, and is simple enough that a looping point could likely be found fairly easily if needed longer.

ambienceambianceatmosphere
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MusikBox_noire

small music box not broken

backgroundbellscinematic
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Building Synth [Loop]

BPM: 115

115bpmadventureb3
0:21

Suspense Music Sci-fi Loop

Suspense Music Sci-fi Loop modify using cakewalk CREDITS: Composed by Sergio1992 https://freesound.org/people/Sergio1992/

actionarmybattle
0:55

Stems 4 (THE MAFIA GAME) F minor

(Bajo silenciado VHS a 152 BPM, con retardo, reverberación y ataque lento) Fa menor ¡Hola! Comparto el paquete de pistas individuales "THE MAFIA GAME". Es una colección de sonidos totalmente gratuita y de dominio público que puedes usar en cualquier proyecto. He incluido una pista de muestra que mezcla las pistas. También puedes usarlas individualmente. No hay requisitos de uso, pero me encantaría que compartieras tu proyecto conmigo o me mencionaras como "NotMeat2020 Beats". Si la calidad del a

152bpmbass
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Angry Drone 5

An ambient track that sounds a bit angry. Can be cut down to fit whatever length needed, and is simple enough that a looping point could likely be found fairly easily if needed longer.

ambienceambianceatmosphere
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19. Thunder Around 1 (cinematic tool)

An intense ambience implying danger. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In particular - how did you use the sound (for e

ambienceatmosatmosphere
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37. Shakespearean Drama (roomtone, drone)

I'm talking King Lear, Macbeth, Hamlet, etc. Not exactly a roomtone, more likely a cinematic tool for enhancing darkness. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but

ambienceanxiousatmos
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30. Raw Cotton Walls (roomtone)

A soft and almost cozy roomtone. - This sound is part of the Weird Roomtones and Silences soundpack - a compilation of synthetic ambiences and silences meant to enhance a neutral atmosphere in the desired direction. The filenames usually describe an imaginary situation that I imagine would need the particular roomtone, hardly influenced by movies I've watched. ------You can use the soundpack as you wish, but I'd be happy to hear your feedback. In particular - how did you use the sound (for examp

ambienceatmosatmosphere
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atmospherealien

A atmosphere that's kinda scary, with the wind wisping around, you can kind of hear a child in the distance. Free for any use, although credit is loved.

scaryanxiousatmosphere
0:40

Old Piano Instrumental

134 BPM

halloweenambientbackground
2:41

Soulja Unit - The Reminder (Original) (2012)

Orchestral Version : https://freesound.org/people/SouljaUnit/sounds/595488/ Multitracks : https://ccmixter.org/files/SouljaUnit/69555 Free Hip Hop Instrumental For Any Use... 100BPM Soulja Unit Production 2012

100bpmambientbackground
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Dark and Tense Ambiance

The atmosphere is tense, dark shadows are dashing through pitch black corners, and unsolved mysteries abound. I would love to hear what you have used my effects for! I you'd like, please leave a link to your project so that I can give it a listen! The sounds used in this piece are linked down below Dark Wind by tec_studio- https://freesound.org/people/tec_studio/sounds/440962/ bass synth oneshot 38 by CVLTIV8R.wav- https://freesound.org/people/CVLTIV8R/sounds/797491/

ambienceambientanxious
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Shutting House Door

A house door shutting closed with a creaking squeak, suitable for tense or suspenseful scenes.

squeakycloseclosing
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Creaky House Door

A creaky house door closing shut with a squeaking sound, ideal for suspense or horror atmospheres.

squeakyannoyingclose
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Creaky House Door

A creaky house door opening and closing with a dramatic squeak, suitable for suspense or horror scenes.

squeakyannoyingcreak
1:20

Hip-Hop Loop

A 96 bpm hip-hop beat loop suitable for various urban and cinematic productions.

96bpmambientbackground
1:50

Spooky Drone

A long, eerie synth drone with dark and atmospheric qualities, ideal for suspense or horror soundscapes.

ambienceatmospherebackground
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Dark Drone

A cinematic synth drone suitable for ambient and atmospheric soundscapes. Loopable for extended use.

ambienceatmospherebackground
1:50

Creepy Drone

A haunting synth drone with dark tones, suitable for creating suspenseful ambient backgrounds.

ambienceatmospherebackground
1:21

Horror Castle Loop

A medieval horror-themed loop suitable for suspenseful scenes at 180-200 BPM.

castleclassicalhorror
0:07

Orchestral Action Loop

An orchestral music loop with a heroic and intense feel, suitable for battle, chase, or suspense scenes.

orchestraactionarmy
0:52

Retro Horror Theme

An 80s-inspired spooky synth melody, perfect for horror or suspense scenes.

darkdramafear
1:50

Spooky Synth Drone

A long, eerie synth drone suitable for ambient, horror, or suspenseful soundscapes.

ambienceatmospherebackground
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Creepy Drone Sound

A deep, sinister synth drone designed to create a spooky atmosphere for horror or thriller projects.

ambienceatmospherebackground
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Dark Ambient Drone

A spooky, long ambient drone suitable for background or soundtrack use.

ambienceatmospherebackground
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Sly Piano Instrumental

A cinematic, spooky piano loop at 134 BPM, suitable for suspenseful scenes.

halloweenambientbackground
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Suspenseful Ambient Music

A tense ambient piece with improvised vocals, creating a suspenseful atmosphere.

ambientpulsatingsardaukar
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Futuristic Espionage Loop

A guitar-based loop experimenting with C tuning and wah effects, suitable for shooter or espionage themes.

fpstpstactical

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