Solemn SearchDeep, ambient textures swell with unsure key sounds.Electronic · 120 BPM · F major1:43
3 versions: Melody · Rhythm · Textures
Melody1:43
Rhythm1:43
Textures1:43
Net NeutralityLow, ominous pulses and unsettling key sounds provide for a tense bed.Electronic · 140 BPM · D minor2:23
3 versions: Rhythm Bed · Textures · Underscore
Rhythm Bed2:23
Textures2:23
Underscore2:23
Rule of ThreeEmotional piano plays over repetitive marimba and ambient textures. Somber.Electronic · 112 BPM · G# minor1:54
4 versions: No Percussion · No Piano · Piano and Marimba · Piano
No Percussion1:54
No Piano1:54
Piano and Marimba1:54
Piano1:54
No EmotionAmbient and neutral, deep pad drone beneath emotional piano chords.Electronic · 110 BPM · F# minor2:25
2 versions: No Piano · Piano
No Piano2:25
Piano2:25
Serious ConsiderationDark piano and distant marimba grow into a dramatic, investigative bed with drums and bass.Electronic · 112 BPM · F# minor1:51
6 versions: No Drums or Bass · No Strings · No Synth · Drums and Bass · Strings · Synth
No Drums or Bass1:51
No Strings1:51
No Synth1:51
Drums and Bass1:51
Strings1:51
Synth1:51
Eastern DreamAmbient neutral textures have a sense of tension with pulsing pads.Electronic · 120 BPM · C minor1:42
2 versions: Keys · Pads
Keys1:42
Pads1:42
Persona of InterestInvestigative marimba sounds and building strings build into a dramatic finish.Electronic · 136 BPM · B minor2:04
5 versions: Minimal · No Strings · No Synth · Strings · Synth
Minimal2:03
No Strings2:04
No Synth2:04
Strings2:03
Synth2:03
Deep State ProbeInvestigative pulse and ominous textures grow with unsettling strings.Electronic · 116 BPM · A minor1:56
4 versions: Pulses · Rhythm Bed · Textures · Underscore
Pulses1:56
Rhythm Bed1:56
Textures1:56
Underscore1:56
Sequence of EventsPulsing synth line builds in emotion with ambient pads and mysterious textures.Electronic · 112 BPM · F minor2:06
5 versions: No Percussion · No Sequence · Percussive Underscore · Underscore · Sequence
No Percussion2:06
No Sequence2:06
Percussive Underscore2:06
Underscore2:06
Sequence2:06
Static OasisDistant, ambient textures provide a somber tone with emotional keys.Electronic · 90 BPM · E minor2:37
2 versions: Pads · Piano
Pads2:37
Piano2:37
Grey AreaDeep, ambient pads float with neutral textures and mysterious key sounds.Electronic · 106 BPM · D minor1:40
2 versions: No Keys · Strings
No Keys1:40
Strings1:40
The New NoirAmbient and distant trumpet solo plays emotional lines over a deep drone.Electronic · 87 BPM · Bb minor1:52
2 versions: Drone · Trumpet
Drone1:52
Trumpet1:52
Shift Into NeutralDark and dramatic string stabs grow with tense textures.Electronic · 90 BPM · C minor1:35
2 versions: Pulses and FX · Strings
Pulses and FX1:33
Strings1:31
Clues RemainingContemplative piano repeats with ambient textures and neutral inquisition.Electronic · 86 BPM · Bb minor2:01
7 versions: No Drums or Bass · No Piano · No Strings · No Synth · Drums and Bass · Piano …
No Drums or Bass2:01
No Piano2:01
No Strings2:01
No Synth2:01
Drums and Bass2:01
Piano2:01
Synth2:01
Another Cold CaseAmbient and ominous textures set foreboding tone. Intense drums later.Electronic · 100 BPM · Bb minor2:13
4 versions: Piano · Pulse · Rhythm · Textures
Piano2:13
Pulse2:13
Rhythm2:13
Textures2:13
About this album
PHASE 21: Neutral is a 15-song album from NEXT, released in 2020. It's electronic and film score, mysterious, dark and reflective, built on piano, synth and strings. The songs run 86 to 140 BPM, in keys like Bb minor, D minor and F# 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 (rhythm, piano and drums) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.
Drew J Lerdal, Ryan William Michael Leach, Crystal Diane Mangano, Brian Joseph Casey, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Jesse David Keller, Darren Mark Drew, Brian Burke Reidinger
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