Beneath the SurfaceRelaxed, but emotional pad sets a somber tone. There has been death.Electronic · 120 BPM · C minor1:37
4 versions: Less · Drone · Pianet · Elements
Less1:37
Drone1:37
Pianet1:37
Elements1:37
Black IceCurious string melody produces a hypnotic effect for a pensive moment. Perfect for a dark investigation.Electronic · 106 BPM · G minor1:56
3 versions: No Percussion · No Piano · Pad
No Percussion1:56
No Piano1:56
Pad1:56
The SingularityAmbient piano melody sets a moody and depressing tone while thunderous pads create dramatic energy.Electronic · 95 BPM · C minor2:05
3 versions: No Boom Drum · Piano Bass Drums · Piano Melody Choir Only
No Boom Drum2:05
Piano Bass Drums2:05
Piano Melody Choir Only2:05
An Experiment In Procedural GenerationA beautiful pad and sequenced synth create an atmospheric landscape. Hopeful energy.Electronic · 89 BPM · D major1:58
2 versions: Melody · No Melody
Melody1:58
No Melody1:58
Clusters In SpaceA rich drone for emotional and contemplative moments.Electronic · 108 BPM · D minor1:41
2 versions: Drone · Piano and Strings
Drone1:41
Piano and Strings1:41
Angel DroneA light, airy drone that describes a scene of loss or skepticism.Electronic · 120 BPM · A minor2:44
2 versions: Minimal Mix · Underscore
Minimal Mix2:44
Underscore2:44
A Somber TurnA thick warm bed of menacing synths bring nervous feelings and tension.Electronic · 108 BPM · G minor2:16
3 versions: Drone · Rhodes · Underscore
Drone2:16
Rhodes2:16
Underscore2:16
Polar PlungeA deep and ominous drone swells with ambient textures. Kind of creepy.Electronic · 97 BPM · G minor1:43
2 versions: Drone · Less
Drone1:43
Less1:43
Do Drop DronesA dark soundscape where unnerving and eerie drones roam.Electronic · 100 BPM · D minor1:32
1 version: No Percussion
No Percussion1:27
Spy DroneA dancing drone wanders through beds of light and blooming pads.Electronic · 87 BPM · E minor1:39
2 versions: Pads · Pulse
Pads1:39
Pulse1:35
Dawn DroneAngelic pads and emotional drones perfect for scenes of relief.Electronic · 156 BPM · D minor2:12
2 versions: Ambient Mix · Bass Mix
Ambient Mix2:12
Bass Mix2:12
Dolphin DroneAn inspiring combination of twinkling synths and rich pads.Electronic · 88 BPM · D minor2:21
2 versions: Minimal Mix · Underscore
Minimal Mix2:21
Underscore2:21
Unknown DepthsRumbling drone slowly swells into a mysterious scape of brooding texture.Electronic · 91 BPM · D minor1:57
2 versions: Drone · Underscore
Drone1:57
Underscore1:57
Floating DroneDense and airy drone build with tens pads and somber undertones. Tragedy.Electronic · 123 BPM · G minor1:38
Drone of ArcGrowling pulse and drone set a bed for warbling and tense sounds and building suspense.Electronic · 140 BPM · D minor2:08
Open WatersA big drum hit drops into a steady and boarding drone. Distant synth sounds create intrigue.Electronic · 98 BPM · C# minor1:51
3 versions: Drone · Underscore No Arp · Underscore
Drone1:51
Underscore No Arp1:51
Underscore1:51
To QuestionA deep and neutral drone swells with ambient drum hits.Electronic · 86 BPM · D minor2:08
4 versions: Arp · Drone · No Arp · Reverb
Arp2:08
Drone2:08
No Arp2:08
Reverb2:08
Give the Bog a DroneA deep, rich drone ebbs and flows with ambient synth textures. Neutral energy.Electronic · 95 BPM · F# minor1:11
1 version: Less
Less1:11
Slice Of LifeA bowed cymbal swells into a neutral drone that hints at serious investigation.Electronic · 97 BPM · G# minor1:07
2 versions: Drone · Hits
Drone1:07
Hits1:07
Drone on the RangeA Steady neutral drone for investigative and mysterious moments.Electronic · 95 BPM · E minor1:43
3 versions: Drone · Hits · Less
Drone1:43
Hits1:43
Less1:43
One Angry DroneDark fuzzed drone with malicious intent and quick ending.Electronic · 92 BPM · G minor1:02
About this album
PHASE 5 : Drones is a 21-song album from NEXT, released in 2019. It's electronic and drone music, mysterious, dark and tense, built on synth, bass and sound effects. The songs run 86 to 156 BPM, in keys like D minor, G minor and C minor, and they're all instrumental. It's a natural fit for film and documentary work, TV and news promos, trailers and commercials. Most songs come with stems (drones, pads and piano) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.
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