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Chapter 10: String Stabs

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Chapter 10 is a dramatic collection of huge string stabs and tense beds ideal for moments of crime and murderous action.

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Tracks

    1. Stranger StringsTense and horror-like string hits build with tension and twisted intent.Orchestral · 120 BPM · B minor2:55
    3 versions: Drones and FX · Piano · Strings Mix
    1. Drones and FX2:55
    2. Piano2:55
    3. Strings Mix2:55
    1. Critical ThreatDark and ominous piano builds with intense and dramatic string stabs. Death.Orchestral · 101 BPM · G minor1:43
    5 versions: Drums · No Stabs · Piano · Pulse · Stabs
    1. Drums1:43
    2. No Stabs1:43
    3. Piano1:43
    4. Pulse1:43
    5. Stabs1:43
    1. Dressed To KillFast-paced and dramatic string lines build with intensity and ominous feeling.Orchestral · 94 BPM · F minor2:14
    5 versions: Drones · Less · No Ostinatos · No Strings · Strings
    1. Drones2:14
    2. Less2:14
    3. No Ostinatos2:14
    4. No Strings2:14
    5. Strings2:14
    1. The Jeopardy RoomContemplative and mysterious pads swell with pensive feeling, with cinematic strings.Electronic · 105 BPM · F minor2:33
    3 versions: No Pulse · No Strings · Underscore
    1. No Pulse2:33
    2. No Strings2:33
    3. Underscore2:33
    1. String ShambleMurderous string textures spell doom and danger. Very uneasy and scary.Orchestral · 108 BPM · Eb minor2:08
    4 versions: Drones · Hits and FX · String Mix 1 · String Mix 2
    1. Drones2:08
    2. Hits and FX2:08
    3. String Mix 12:08
    4. String Mix 22:08
    1. Poughkeepsie KillerScary and horrifying strings textures swell with murderous intent.Orchestral · 107 BPM · C minor2:03
    3 versions: Pulse and Pad · Strings · Swells
    1. Pulse and Pad2:03
    2. Strings2:03
    3. Swells2:03
    1. Fall and ResponseSolo cello plays a dramatic line with deep pads and brooding chords.Orchestral · 144 BPM · C minor1:56
    4 versions: No Strings · Pulse and Drone · Strings and Piano · Strings
    1. No Strings1:56
    2. Pulse and Drone1:56
    3. Strings and Piano1:56
    4. Strings1:56
    1. Modus OstinatoDramatic cello creates tense energy and a climax to any dark story.Orchestral · 88 BPM · G minor2:00
    6 versions: Less · No Ostinato · No Percussion · No Strings · Pulse and Drone · Strings
    1. Less2:00
    2. No Ostinato2:00
    3. No Percussion2:00
    4. No Strings2:00
    5. Pulse and Drone2:00
    6. Strings2:00
    1. Moment of DesperationHarsh and dramatic string stabs build to a climax for action packed crime.Orchestral · 140 BPM · A minor2:08
    4 versions: Hits · No Stabs · Pulse and Pads · Stabs
    1. Hits2:08
    2. No Stabs2:08
    3. Pulse and Pads2:08
    4. Stabs2:08
    1. Missing MinutesClock ticking and mysterious pads provide a sense of drama and contemplation.Electronic · 103 BPM · G minor2:03
    4 versions: No Percussion · No Strings · Pulse and Drone · Strings
    1. No Percussion2:03
    2. No Strings2:03
    3. Pulse and Drone2:03
    4. Strings2:03
    1. Full Tilt SlingBrooding and low strings build with dissonant and scary strings. The killer is after you!!!Orchestral · 100 BPM · D minor2:08
    2 versions: Drones and Hits · Strings
    1. Drones and Hits2:08
    2. Strings2:08

About this album

Chapter 10: String Stabs is an 11-song album from VITAL, released in 2021. It's orchestral and film score, dark, mysterious and tense, built on strings, sound effects and synth. The songs run 88 to 144 BPM, in keys like G minor, F minor and C minor, and they're all instrumental. It's a natural fit for trailers, film and documentary work, TV and news promos and sports. Every song comes with stems (drones, piano and strings) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Orchestral, Film Score, Drone Music, Orchestral Hybrid
Moods
Dark and moody, Mysterious, Suspense, Dramatic
Instruments
Strings, Sound Effects, Synth, Piano, Drums, Bass
Tempo
88–144 BPM
Key
G minor, F minor, C minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
43 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, Film and documentary, TV and news, Sports
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Drew J Lerdal, Darren Mark Drew, Brian Burke Reidinger, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Emily Kristine Bjorke

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