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PHASE 4 : Investigative

NEXT201926 songs

PHASE 4 is dramatic. Comprised of tense drones and ambient synths, this collection is perfect for moments of increasing development.

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Tracks

    1. UndercurrentsTense pad swells into a dark and curious bell that carries into an emotional piano.Electronic · 90 BPM · D minor2:13
    7 versions: Ambient · Drones · Less · Minimal · Sting A · Sting B …
    1. Ambient2:13
    2. Drones2:13
    3. Less2:13
    4. Minimal2:13
    5. Sting A0:13
    6. Sting B0:21
    7. Underscore2:13
    1. Stark RealityAtmospheric drones soar over a pensive Hip-Hop beat with dark, ambient piano.Electronic · 120 BPM · A minor2:08
    7 versions: Underscore · Less · Pulse · Drums and Drone · Hangdrum · Drums …
    1. Underscore2:08
    2. Less2:08
    3. Pulse2:08
    4. Drums and Drone2:08
    5. Hangdrum2:08
    6. Drums2:08
    7. Drone and Pulse2:08
    1. Oddly FamiliarJagged pulse rumbles underneath airy synths with glitchy, investigative beat.Electronic · 99 BPM · D minor1:35
    5 versions: Bass and Drone · Underscore · Bed · Drone · Drums
    1. Bass and Drone1:35
    2. Underscore1:35
    3. Bed1:35
    4. Drone1:35
    5. Drums1:35
    1. Existential CrisisFast moving synth creates a sense of urgency and danger with gritty drones.Electronic · 105 BPM · Eb minor1:51
    3 versions: Underscore · Pulses · Percussion
    1. Underscore1:51
    2. Pulses1:51
    3. Percussion1:51
    1. The Next ChaptersA bed of drama and serious emotion with ambient piano and heavy, gritty pulses.Electronic · 140 BPM · Eb minor1:46
    5 versions: Underscore · Pulse and Drone · Drums · Bed · Less
    1. Underscore1:46
    2. Pulse and Drone1:46
    3. Drums1:46
    4. Bed1:46
    5. Less1:46
    1. HushSleepy pad fills the space with elegance while fast pulses drive forward.Electronic · 142 BPM · Eb minor1:41
    4 versions: Underscore · Bed · Drone · Drums
    1. Underscore1:41
    2. Bed1:41
    3. Drone1:41
    4. Drums1:41
    1. Cloud Of SuspicionSneaky bell is featured against pensive drum beat and ambient drones.Electronic · 110 BPM · D minor1:53
    6 versions: Underscore · Bed · Drone · Less · Sting A · Sting B
    1. Underscore1:53
    2. Bed1:53
    3. Drone1:53
    4. Less1:53
    5. Sting A0:21
    6. Sting B0:21
    1. ComplicationsCalm and inquisitive energy comes from kick drum, gritty pulse, and ambient synth leads.Electronic · 100 BPM · G minor2:04
    4 versions: Underscore · Less · Drums · Drone
    1. Underscore2:04
    2. Less2:04
    3. Drums2:04
    4. Drone2:04
    1. Agents of ChangeUntuned marimba and gritty pulses set a stage for mystery.Electronic · 120 BPM · E minor1:58
    3 versions: Underscore · Kalimba · Kalimba and Percussion
    1. Underscore1:58
    2. Kalimba1:58
    3. Kalimba and Percussion1:58
    1. Winter SunShimmering pads glide over a repetitive bass hit with light, steady percussion.Electronic · 115 BPM · A minor1:40
    4 versions: Underscore · Percussion and Synths · Minimal · Less
    1. Underscore1:40
    2. Percussion and Synths1:40
    3. Minimal1:40
    4. Less1:40
    1. Hints And TracesSteady hand drums build under expressive piano and swelling pads.Electronic · 138 BPM · A minor1:37
    7 versions: Underscore · Ambient · Drones and Bowed Guitar · Drones · Less · Sting A …
    1. Underscore1:37
    2. Ambient1:37
    3. Drones and Bowed Guitar1:37
    4. Drones1:37
    5. Less1:37
    6. Sting A0:20
    7. Sting B0:20
    1. The Game Is AfootSyncopated marimba weaves with a heavy electronic pulse while a high synth drones above.Electronic · 100 BPM · G minor2:02
    4 versions: Drone · Marimba Percussion · Piano Marimba Drone · Pulse
    1. Drone2:02
    2. Marimba Percussion2:02
    3. Piano Marimba Drone2:02
    4. Pulse2:02
    1. Into The ArchivesGentle keys and bells set a bed for a simple pulse and atmospheric tones. A dramatic moment.Electronic · 160 BPM · Bb minor2:17
    5 versions: No Percussion · No Piano · Piano · Pulses · Underscore
    1. No Percussion2:17
    2. No Piano2:17
    3. Piano2:17
    4. Pulses2:17
    5. Underscore2:17
    1. Encrypted MessagesModulating beat warps underneath airy pads and a dramatic piano. Tense string rises provide release.Electronic · 160 BPM · D minor1:51
    4 versions: Beat and Bass · Piano and Pads · Pulse · Textures
    1. Beat and Bass1:51
    2. Piano and Pads1:51
    3. Pulse1:51
    4. Textures1:51
    1. The Slow HuntSoft, expansive pad creates ethereal atmosphere with inquisitive piano runs throughout.Electronic · 90 BPM · F# minor2:40
    2 versions: No Pad · Pad
    1. No Pad2:40
    2. Pad2:40
    1. The Plot ThickensContemplative synth loop build with lo-fi beat and dramatic swell. Keeps on building.Electronic · 150 BPM · E minor1:33
    5 versions: No Percussion · No Sequence · Piano and Pulse · Sequence · Percussion
    1. No Percussion1:33
    2. No Sequence1:33
    3. Piano and Pulse1:33
    4. Sequence1:33
    5. Percussion1:33
    1. Without and WithinChoppy, gritty pulse drives over curious chords and mysterious-sounding synths.Electronic · 126 BPM · D minor1:42
    5 versions: Bass Guitar Piano · Bass Synth Piano · Drone · Drums Bass Drone · Drums and Bass
    1. Bass Guitar Piano1:42
    2. Bass Synth Piano1:42
    3. Drone1:42
    4. Drums Bass Drone1:42
    5. Drums and Bass1:42
    1. Heavy RainA steady brass gong rings throughout, making a meditative bed pf glitch beats and gentle ambience.Electronic · 90 BPM · C minor1:41
    4 versions: No Mallet · No Strings · Sound Effects · Mallet and Synth
    1. No Mallet1:41
    2. No Strings1:41
    3. Sound Effects1:41
    4. Mallet and Synth1:41
    1. UnusualSoft brass drums plays a hypnotic loop while strings ebb and flow. Tense percussion overtop.Electronic · 94 BPM · D minor1:48
    6 versions: No Melody · No Brass · Less · No Strings · No Strings or Bass · Mallet
    1. No Melody1:48
    2. No Brass1:48
    3. Less1:48
    4. No Strings1:48
    5. No Strings or Bass1:48
    6. Mallet1:48
    1. A Never Ending StoryQuiet piano chords weave with a bubbling pulse and unexpected chord changes.Electronic · 133 BPM · E minor2:17
    4 versions: Drones · Pulse · Pulses · Solo Piano
    1. Drones2:17
    2. Pulse2:17
    3. Pulses2:17
    4. Solo Piano2:17
    1. Strange DaysMinimalistic electric guitar and distant piano dance together through steady synths and glitchy pads.Electronic · 148 BPM · F minor1:48
    5 versions: Ambient Pulse · No Guitar and Piano · No Particles · Pulse · Underscore
    1. Ambient Pulse1:48
    2. No Guitar and Piano1:48
    3. No Particles1:48
    4. Pulse1:48
    5. Underscore1:48
    1. In the MomentMoody piano and ominous percussion fill in the cracks of dark drones.Electronic · 122 BPM · G minor2:36
    2 versions: Drone · Piano and Rev
    1. Drone2:34
    2. Piano and Rev0:29
    1. Finders KeepersPlucked strings and reflective piano sets a melancholy tone for deep moments.Electronic · 93 BPM · F# minor1:54
    3 versions: Harp Ostinatos · Piano and Harp · Underscore
    1. Harp Ostinatos1:54
    2. Piano and Harp1:54
    3. Underscore1:54
    1. Best Laid PlansContemplative drone and dramatic pads grow with gamelan and serious intent.Electronic · 90 BPM · G minor1:33
    5 versions: Gamelan and Strings · Gamelan · No Gamelan · Percussion · Pulses and Drones
    1. Gamelan and Strings1:33
    2. Gamelan1:33
    3. No Gamelan1:33
    4. Percussion1:33
    5. Pulses and Drones1:33
    1. New DiscoveriesSteady pulse grows with melodic piano and serious strings swells. Serious business.Electronic · 112 BPM · F minor2:15
    5 versions: No Piano · Percussion · Piano Strings · Piano · Pulse and Drone
    1. No Piano2:15
    2. Percussion2:15
    3. Piano Strings2:15
    4. Piano2:15
    5. Pulse and Drone2:15
    1. InterventionMarimba and bass drones combine with piano for a tense situation.Electronic · 100 BPM · Eb minor1:19
    4 versions: Marimba · No Marimba · No Percussion · Percussion and Pulse
    1. Marimba1:19
    2. No Marimba1:19
    3. No Percussion1:19
    4. Percussion and Pulse1:19

About this album

PHASE 4 : Investigative is a 26-song album from NEXT, released in 2019. It's electronic and film score, mysterious, dark and moody, built on synth, piano and bass. The songs run 90 to 160 BPM, in keys like D minor, Eb minor and G 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, pulses and drums) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Film Score, Atmospheres, Pulses
Moods
Dark and moody, Mysterious, Suspense, Dramatic
Instruments
Synth, Piano, Bass, Sound Effects, Drums, Pulse
Tempo
90–160 BPM
Key
D minor, Eb minor, G minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
118 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, Film and documentary, TV and news, Sports
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Darren Mark Drew, Brian Burke Reidinger, Drew J Lerdal, David Richard Christopher Norland, Christopher Jeffrey Bartels, Brian Joseph Casey, Johannes Paul Hammers, Matthew Michael Opal

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