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PHASE 108: Sinister Strings

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PHASE 108 is a tense collection of suspenseful and scary string textures ideal for murder and crime.

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Tracks

    1. Wake the PrisonerUneasy and ominous string textures build tension and scary moods for murder and crime.Orchestral · 94 BPM · F# minor2:30
    5 versions: Bass and Drums · Ambient · Light · Strings Only · Underscore
    1. Bass and Drums2:30
    2. Ambient2:30
    3. Light2:30
    4. Strings Only2:30
    5. Underscore2:30
    1. Which Way To GoHuge drama erupts with scary strings and unsettling textures for dramatic crime and suspense.Orchestral · 101 BPM · C minor1:54
    5 versions: No Percussion · Piano Pulse and Drone · Strings · No Cello · No Piano
    1. No Percussion1:54
    2. Piano Pulse and Drone1:54
    3. Strings1:54
    4. No Cello1:54
    5. No Piano1:54
    1. Under The SkinUnsettling and scary string textures build slowly, developing a story for crime and murder.Orchestral · 106 BPM · C minor1:47
    3 versions: No String Arp · String Arp · Strings
    1. No String Arp1:47
    2. String Arp1:47
    3. Strings1:47
    1. CredenceTense textures drone under scary strings for bloody moments of crime.Orchestral · 96 BPM · A minor1:46
    1 version: Less
    1. Less1:46
    1. Killer ViolinVery scary. Unsettling and murderous strings screech for when the killer is near...Orchestral · 140 BPM · A minor3:04
    4 versions: No Percussion or Risers · No Percussion · No Large Strings · No Violin Noises
    1. No Percussion or Risers3:04
    2. No Percussion3:04
    3. No Large Strings3:04
    4. No Violin Noises3:04
    1. He's the KillerUnsettling string textures build slowly for suspense and tension for murder and crime.Orchestral · 117 BPM · F minor1:36
    4 versions: Cello Only · Piano Only · Scary Strings Only · Strings Only
    1. Cello Only1:36
    2. Piano Only1:36
    3. Scary Strings Only1:36
    4. Strings Only1:36
    1. She's the KillerRepeating cello line sets a tone for drama and tension, and builds to a suspenseful finish.Orchestral · 93 BPM · D minor1:43
    2 versions: Cello Only · Strings and Percussion
    1. Cello Only1:43
    2. Strings and Percussion1:43
    1. Inner MonologueDramatic and tense cello plays a pensive and scary line for suspense and murderous crime.Orchestral · 86 BPM · E minor1:41
    5 versions: No Cello · No Percussion · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Strings
    1. No Cello1:41
    2. No Percussion1:41
    3. No Strings1:41
    4. Piano and Strings1:41
    5. Strings1:41
    1. Of MurderA big string dive builds slowly with scary and unsettling. strings for drama and murder.Orchestral · 109 BPM · G minor2:05
    2 versions: Scary Cello · Strings and Percussion
    1. Scary Cello2:05
    2. Strings and Percussion2:05
    1. Danger StringsDroning string textures provide scary undertones and murderous intent. Beware...Orchestral · 120 BPM · C minor2:41
    4 versions: No Cello Solo · No Percussion or String Noises · No Percussion · No String Noises
    1. No Cello Solo2:41
    2. No Percussion or String Noises2:41
    3. No Percussion2:41
    4. No String Noises2:41
    1. Buried EchoesEerie and murderous string textures and haunting piano perfect for a serial killer.Orchestral · 120 BPM · A minor1:36
    5 versions: Legato Strings · Percussion and Fx · Percussion Only · Strings and Fx · Strings Only
    1. Legato Strings1:36
    2. Percussion and Fx1:36
    3. Percussion Only1:36
    4. Strings and Fx1:36
    5. Strings Only1:36
    1. A Twisting TaleTense and serious strings play murderous lines for crime and suspense.Orchestral · 164 BPM · F minor2:10
    4 versions: No Percussion · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Strings
    1. No Percussion2:10
    2. No Strings2:10
    3. Piano and Strings2:10
    4. Strings2:10
    1. Rats in the ShadowsScary and unsettling string textures play quietly for mysterious murder and tension.Orchestral · 108 BPM · C minor2:09
    5 versions: Ambient · Light · No Strings · Strings Only · Underscore
    1. Ambient2:09
    2. Light2:09
    3. No Strings2:09
    4. Strings Only2:09
    5. Underscore2:09
    1. Black TideEerie string textures play for sneaky, scary moments of crime.Orchestral · 86 BPM · D minor1:37
    5 versions: No Fx or Percussion · No Pulse · Percussion and Fx · Strings Only · Strings and Fx
    1. No Fx or Percussion1:37
    2. No Pulse1:37
    3. Percussion and Fx1:37
    4. Strings Only1:37
    5. Strings and Fx1:37
    1. Twilight TimeAmbient and moody pads drift for investigative mystery and serious contemplation.Ambient · 90 BPM · C minor1:34
    1 version: Less
    1. Less1:34
    1. Sudden BetrayalString stabs accent scary and unsettling textures for when the killer is on the loose.Orchestral · 120 BPM · D minor2:13
    5 versions: Ambient · Bass and Drums · Light · Strings Only · Underscore
    1. Ambient2:13
    2. Bass and Drums2:13
    3. Light2:13
    4. Strings Only2:13
    5. Underscore2:13
    1. More To The StoryDark and ominous cello plays over a brooding drone for crime and murder.Orchestral · 168 BPM · G minor1:46
    6 versions: No Cello · No Percussion · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Pulse and Drone · Strings
    1. No Cello1:46
    2. No Percussion1:46
    3. No Strings1:46
    4. Piano and Strings1:46
    5. Pulse and Drone1:46
    6. Strings1:46
    1. Unhinged CurrentsScreeching string textures explode with drama and murderous intent for suspenseful drama.Orchestral · 120 BPM · C minor1:21
    2 versions: Strings and Fx · Strings Only
    1. Strings and Fx1:21
    2. Strings Only1:21
    1. Mary MackUnsettling and tense string tensions drone over off-kilter bass sounds.Orchestral · 111 BPM · A minor1:35
    2 versions: Bass and Scary Textures · Scary Strings Only
    1. Bass and Scary Textures1:35
    2. Scary Strings Only1:35
    1. Cello MurderLow, droning strings play wailing and scary textures for horror and bloody crime.Orchestral · 120 BPM · C minor2:28
    4 versions: No Cello Melody · No Percussion or String Noises · No Percussion · No String Noises
    1. No Cello Melody2:28
    2. No Percussion or String Noises2:28
    3. No Percussion2:28
    4. No String Noises2:28

About this album

PHASE 108: Sinister Strings is a 20-song album from NEXT, released in 2025. It's orchestral and film score, dark, mysterious and dramatic, built on strings, synths and percussion. The songs run 86 to 168 BPM, in keys like C minor, A minor and D 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 (bass, strings and piano) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Orchestral, Film Score, Drone Music, Trailer Music
Moods
Dark and moody, Mysterious, Dramatic, Suspense
Instruments
Strings, Synths, Percussion, Sound Effects, Synth, Bass
Tempo
86–168 BPM
Key
C minor, A minor, D minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
74 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, Film and documentary, TV and news, Sports
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Drew J Lerdal, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Scott Deming Johnson, Emily Kristine Bjorke, Alessandro Marchisone, Danielle Sarah Merlis

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