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Chapter 6 : Gritty Dark

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Chapter 6 is a collection of gritty and investigative cues ideal for tense moments of criminal activity and darkness.

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Tracks

    1. Live or DieA light and somber piano line slides into a dark and creepy drone and string mix.Electronic · 90 BPM · D minor3:32
    3 versions: Drones · Light Mix · Percussion and FX
    1. Drones3:32
    2. Light Mix3:32
    3. Percussion and FX3:32
    1. Angel of DeathMysterious and pensive pads set a haunting tone that builds to an intense and ominous climax.Electronic · 107 BPM · A minor1:52
    6 versions: Drones · Drones and Pulse · No Guitar · No Melody · No Percussion · Percusison
    1. Drones1:52
    2. Drones and Pulse1:52
    3. No Guitar1:52
    4. No Melody1:52
    5. No Percussion1:52
    6. Percusison1:52
    1. Danger In The NightA deep pulse sets an investigative bed, but grows to a sinister finish meant for murder.Electronic · 99 BPM · E minor2:12
    3 versions: Drone · Strings · No Melody
    1. Drone2:12
    2. Strings2:12
    3. No Melody2:12
    1. Security ThreatenedA slowly building and intense string piece with an underlying drum beat and pensive pads.Electronic · 115 BPM · C# minor2:14
    3 versions: Pulse · Strings · Drones
    1. Pulse2:14
    2. Strings2:14
    3. Drones2:14
    1. Tha Nitty GrittyAn investigative and tense piece that slowly builds.Electronic · 117 BPM · D minor2:07
    5 versions: Drums and Bass · Drums Only · Lead Only · No Drums · Pads Only
    1. Drums and Bass2:07
    2. Drums Only2:07
    3. Lead Only2:07
    4. No Drums2:07
    5. Pads Only2:07
    1. Just Around The CornerSteady and brooding pulse sets an ominous tone for a tense investigation.Electronic · 160 BPM · F minor1:58
    5 versions: Bass Drone · Bells Pulse · FX · Pads · Pulse
    1. Bass Drone2:00
    2. Bells Pulse2:00
    3. FX2:00
    4. Pads2:00
    5. Pulse2:00
    1. Tempest of DreadA dark and ominous track with piano, strings, and swelling pads.Electronic · 100 BPM · F minor3:32
    3 versions: Drones · Percussion and FX · Piano and Strings
    1. Drones3:32
    2. Percussion and FX3:32
    3. Piano and Strings3:32
    1. Dastardly DeedsTense pulses grow with gritty textures for a bed of drama and investigative intrigue.Electronic · 164 BPM · G# minor2:16
    4 versions: No Drums · No Strings · Pulses · Pulse and Drones
    1. No Drums2:16
    2. No Strings2:16
    3. Pulses2:16
    4. Pulse and Drones2:16
    1. Afraid of the DarkOminous and tense pulses set a bed for crime and investigation.Electronic · 125 BPM · F minor4:25
    2 versions: Pad · Pulse
    1. Pad4:25
    2. Pulse4:25
    1. Danger LoomingUnsettling synth textures swell with a steady beat and ominous drum hits. The killer is on the move...Electronic · 120 BPM · C minor2:06
    5 versions: Drums and Bass · Drums Only · Lead Only · No Drums · Pads Only
    1. Drums and Bass2:06
    2. Drums Only2:06
    3. Lead Only2:06
    4. No Drums2:06
    5. Pads Only2:06
    1. Darkening ShadowsGritty pads and mysterious textures build to a tense and investigative beat.Electronic · 128 BPM · G minor2:22
    2 versions: Rhythm · Textures
    1. Rhythm2:22
    2. Textures2:22
    1. I Think We Lost HimWarbling sci-fi textures and scary piano notes ideal for the moment of the murder.Electronic · 96 BPM · C minor1:54
    5 versions: Drone · FX · Percussion · Piano · Pulse
    1. Drone2:00
    2. FX2:00
    3. Percussion2:00
    4. Piano2:00
    5. Pulse2:00
    1. Sin ShamefulHigh and piercing synth pads drop into a mysterious electronic piece that builds towards conclusion.Electronic · 120 BPM · C minor3:07
    3 versions: Light Mix · Drones and Drums · Piano
    1. Light Mix3:07
    2. Drones and Drums3:07
    3. Piano3:07
    1. Disturbing CrimeGritty and dark pulses build with unsettling and scary strings. The scene of the crime...Electronic · 100 BPM · Eb minor2:21
    4 versions: Drone and Strings · Pad · Pulse · Strings
    1. Drone and Strings2:21
    2. Pad2:21
    3. Pulse2:21
    4. Strings2:21
    1. Deadly DestinationDark and brooding, deep pulses and unsettling textures for investigating a grizzly murder.Electronic · 116 BPM · A minor1:58
    5 versions: Drones · Low Drones · No High Drone · No Percussion · Percussion
    1. Drones1:58
    2. Low Drones1:58
    3. No High Drone1:58
    4. No Percussion1:58
    5. Percussion1:58
    1. A Lower LowMinimal, yet brooding pads swell with dark pulses and tense textures.Electronic · 120 BPM · G minor2:07
    3 versions: Drones and Pulses · Piano · Percussion
    1. Drones and Pulses2:07
    2. Piano2:07
    3. Percussion2:07
    1. Twilight FadesNight is coming and the monsters will soon be free. Pensive pads, light strings, and piano set the mood.Electronic · 160 BPM · B minor2:12
    2 versions: Pulse · Pads and Piano
    1. Pulse2:12
    2. Pads and Piano2:12
    1. NightwalkerA mystery awaits. Pulsing synth and light beat but with the intent is serious.Electronic · 170 BPM · E minor2:15
    3 versions: Bell · Pad · Pulse
    1. Bell2:15
    2. Pad2:15
    3. Pulse2:15
    1. The Grim CreeperDeep and down in the dark cell. Low pulse and a slowly building dark and gritty track.Electronic · 100 BPM · E minor2:11
    5 versions: Drums and Bass · Drums Only · Lead Only · No Drums · Pads Only
    1. Drums and Bass2:11
    2. Drums Only2:11
    3. Lead Only2:11
    4. No Drums2:11
    5. Pads Only2:11
    1. Slow StalkingGrowling and ultra dark industrial electronic piece that provides lots of uneasy feelings.Electronic · 96 BPM · G minor1:25
    3 versions: FX · Pads · Pulse
    1. FX1:27
    2. Pads1:27
    3. Pulse1:27
    1. Up to No GoodSomething lurks. Ominous and swelling drones build with strings and effects.Electronic · 90 BPM · F minor1:52
    6 versions: Drones and Pulses · Drones · No Percussion · No Piano · No Strings · Percussion
    1. Drones and Pulses1:52
    2. Drones1:52
    3. No Percussion1:52
    4. No Piano1:52
    5. No Strings1:52
    6. Percussion1:52
    1. Tines of BlacknessYou can't see anything. A somber and eclectic piece with eerie piano, pads, and strings.Electronic · 85 BPM · D minor2:13
    3 versions: Drones and Percussion · FX and Violin · Piano and Strings
    1. Drones and Percussion2:13
    2. FX and Violin2:13
    3. Piano and Strings2:13
    1. It LurksScary and haunting drone pad that spells horror and murder.Electronic · 111 BPM · F minor2:47

About this album

Chapter 6 : Gritty Dark is a 23-song album from VITAL, released in 2021. It's electronic and drone music, dark, mysterious and tense, built on synth, sound effects and pads. The songs run 85 to 170 BPM, in keys like F minor, D minor and E 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, percussion and strings) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Drone Music, Film Score, Pulses
Moods
Dark and moody, Mysterious, Suspense, Dramatic
Instruments
Synth, Sound Effects, Pads, Bass, Strings, Percussion
Tempo
85–170 BPM
Key
F minor, D minor, E minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
83 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, Film and documentary, TV and news, Sports
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Darren Mark Drew, Brian Burke Reidinger, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Drew J Lerdal, Crystal Diane Mangano, Damian Valentine Mayek, Benjamin Clay Hudson, Jordan Andrew Eckhoff-Bennett

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