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PHASE 117: Urgency

NEXT202513 songs

PHASE 117 Urgency is a collection of driving and dramatic cues ideal for moments of drama and criminal suspense.

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Tracks

    1. A Matter of Life and DeathThings are getting serious. Tense drones float over driving percussion for moments of crime.Electronic · 108 BPM · G minor1:31
    4 versions: Less · No Percussion · Percussion · Pulse and Drone
    1. Less1:31
    2. No Percussion1:31
    3. Percussion1:31
    4. Pulse and Drone1:31
    1. Critical ImperativeMysterious and suspenseful synths drive with tension and serious drama.Electronic · 89 BPM · C minor1:45
    5 versions: Drone Only · No Percussion · No Strings · Pulse Only · Strings and Drone
    1. Drone Only1:45
    2. No Percussion1:45
    3. No Strings1:45
    4. Pulse Only1:45
    5. Strings and Drone1:45
    1. Shallow BreathingTense and suspenseful percussion builds with dark and dramatic piano and synths for crime.Electronic · 128 BPM · D minor2:14
    1. Better Get To ItDriving and tense percussion sets a suspenseful tone for crime and danger.Electronic · 120 BPM · D minor2:22
    3 versions: Bass and Drums · Drums Only · No Drums
    1. Bass and Drums2:22
    2. Drums Only2:22
    3. No Drums2:22
    1. Just Start RunningHuge synth hits create drama and driving suspense and brooding drones.Electronic · 87 BPM · E minor1:16
    2 versions: Percussion · Percussion and Synths
    1. Percussion1:16
    2. Percussion and Synths1:16
    1. ASAPDark and tense synth plucks create tension with clock ticking for crime and murder.Electronic · 146 BPM · Bb minor1:41
    6 versions: Bell Only · No Clock · No Clock or Percussion · Pad and Strings · Pad Only · Pulse Only
    1. Bell Only1:41
    2. No Clock1:41
    3. No Clock or Percussion1:41
    4. Pad and Strings1:41
    5. Pad Only1:41
    6. Pulse Only1:41
    1. Time to SkeedaddleTense and urgent percussion builds with mysterious piano and driving synths.Electronic · 120 BPM · F minor1:50
    3 versions: Bass and Drums · Drums Only · No Drums
    1. Bass and Drums1:50
    2. Drums Only1:50
    3. No Drums1:50
    1. Immediate ThreatMysterious and suspenseful synths build with dramatic piano and strings for crime.Electronic · 91 BPM · A minor1:32
    5 versions: No Kick Drum · No Strings · Percussion · Pulse Only · Synth Pluck
    1. No Kick Drum1:32
    2. No Strings1:32
    3. Percussion1:32
    4. Pulse Only1:32
    5. Synth Pluck1:32
    1. An Urgent MatterTense and dramatic pulses driving with mysterious piano and driving percussion.Electronic · 91 BPM · B minor1:40
    6 versions: Cello Pad · Less Strings · No Kick Drum · No Percussion · Piano Only · Pulse Only
    1. Cello Pad1:39
    2. Less Strings1:39
    3. No Kick Drum1:39
    4. No Percussion1:40
    5. Piano Only1:39
    6. Pulse Only1:39
    1. Cut and RunHuge and dramatic percussion drives with gritty bass synths for moments of crime and murderElectronic · 162 BPM · Eb minor1:13
    2 versions: No Guitars · Percussion
    1. No Guitars1:13
    2. Percussion1:13
    1. Hour ZeroPensive and unsettling percussion creates tense motion and criminal suspense.Electronic · 130 BPM · E minor1:33
    1 version: Drums Effects and Bass
    1. Drums Effects and Bass1:33
    1. ThrillogyUnsettling pulses and tense pads build with pensive energy for crime and danger.Electronic · 127 BPM · G# minor1:38
    3 versions: No Strings · No Pulse Pads Drones or Percussion · No Drums or Percussion
    1. No Strings1:38
    2. No Pulse Pads Drones or Percussion1:38
    3. No Drums or Percussion1:38
    1. Two Seconds to SpareDramatic percussion and clock ticks create tense motion form serious murder.Electronic · 130 BPM · A minor1:36
    2 versions: Ambient Mix · Drums Effects and Bass Mix
    1. Ambient Mix1:36
    2. Drums Effects and Bass Mix1:36

About this album

PHASE 117: Urgency is a 13-song album from NEXT, released in 2025. It's electronic and orchestral, built on percussion, synth and sound effects. The songs run 87 to 162 BPM, in keys like D minor, E minor and A minor, and they're all instrumental. It's a natural fit for thriller, action, reality tv and crime. Every song comes with stems (percussion, pulses and drones) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Orchestral, Film Score, Trailer Music
Instruments
Percussion, Synth, Sound Effects, Synths, Bass, Drums
Tempo
87–162 BPM
Key
D minor, E minor, A minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
42 alternate versions
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Drew J Lerdal, Damian Valentine Mayek, Mitchell Edward Miller, Emily Kristine Bjorke, David Edward Brent

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