When you log in and visit iStock Music, you’ll see our top featured categories, which surface the most popular categories of music we have on our site. Either way, if you’re not musically inclined, it can be tough to figure out what can work for your needs-but don’t worry, iStock Music has you covered, with over 35,000 tracks to choose from and counting. The beauty of music is that it can set the tone and mood for a project in an instant-it can add an air of creepiness through a slow and steady build-up or it can get your viewers pumped up and excited from the first note. Listen to Our Trending Categories and Picks From the Experts

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