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PHASE 80: Backstory

NEXT202316 songs

PHASE 80 is a collection cues perfect for moments of remembrance and nostalgia. Soft, intricate piano melodies mix with strings to create contemplative tracks.

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Tracks

    1. A Checkered PastMinimal, light, and beautiful piano plays a haunting little tune for dark, cinematic moments.Orchestral · 95 BPM · B minor2:08
    2 versions: Piano · Strings
    1. Piano2:08
    2. Strings2:08
    1. A Lawyer and His WifeInquisitive and minimal piano sets a backdrop for a mysterious history and curious facts.Orchestral · 160 BPM · D minor1:55
    2 versions: Piano · Pad
    1. Piano1:55
    2. Pad1:55
    1. As It WasComforting and hopeful guitars play lightly for pleasant background on the family.Light Rock · 86 BPM · Db major1:52
    1 version: Less
    1. Less1:52
    1. Family GatheringJazzy, contemporary rock provides a comfy and hopeful tone at the end of a long story.Light Rock · 152 BPM · Db major1:51
    1 version: No Lead Guitar
    1. No Lead Guitar1:51
    1. Like a Dream6/8 piano line sets a nostalgic feeling with dreamy strings and cinematic feeling for looking at the past.Orchestral · 97 BPM · A minor1:44
    2 versions: Piano · Strings
    1. Piano1:44
    2. Strings1:44
    1. London Fog6/8 pizz strings with a compelling piano line create inquisitive and dramatic energy for story exposition.Orchestral · 111 BPM · A minor1:37
    3 versions: Underscore 1 · Underscore 2 · Underscore 3
    1. Underscore 11:39
    2. Underscore 21:39
    3. Underscore 31:37
    1. Old PolaroidsA slow swing with contemplative piano chords set the stage for neutral exposition.Orchestral · 152 BPM · E minor1:25
    4 versions: Bass and Drums · Drones · Less · Piano
    1. Bass and Drums1:25
    2. Drones1:25
    3. Less1:25
    4. Piano1:25
    1. Remembering WhenSoft piano rests over curious and contemplative strings, bringing forth feelings of reflection and nostalgia.Orchestral · 90 BPM · A minor2:40
    3 versions: Lighter Mix · Pads and Strings · Piano
    1. Lighter Mix2:40
    2. Pads and Strings2:40
    3. Piano2:40
    1. Shifting WindsStarting with curious percussion, this cue takes off with energetic piano and strings, bringing upbeat, inquisitive energy.Orchestral · 95 BPM · A minor1:51
    3 versions: No Main Percussion Loop · No Piano · Piano Percussion Loop and Bass
    1. No Main Percussion Loop1:51
    2. No Piano1:51
    3. Piano Percussion Loop and Bass1:51
    1. Shine OnSoft piano brings hopeful feelings, as if things will yet be okay.Orchestral · 109 BPM · D major1:38
    3 versions: No Lead · Piano · Underscore
    1. No Lead1:38
    2. Piano1:38
    3. Underscore1:38
    1. Small Town ValuesThis cue is an upbeat mix of strings, piano, and lively percussion, creating inquisitive feelings, while also reminding one of home.Orchestral · 90 BPM · Bb major1:47
    3 versions: Piano · No Percussion Loop · No Piano
    1. Piano1:47
    2. No Percussion Loop1:47
    3. No Piano1:47
    1. It Was The Best Of TimesSlow strings and soft piano create a wistful feeling, looking back on what once was.Orchestral · 160 BPM · Eb major2:15
    3 versions: Piano and Strings · Piano · Synths
    1. Piano and Strings2:15
    2. Piano2:15
    3. Synths2:15
    1. The Storm Before the CalmStarting with a soft piano pulse, this tracks slowly builds with the addition of soft electric guitar.Light Rock · 122 BPM · A minor1:42
    1 version: No Arp Guitar
    1. No Arp Guitar1:42
    1. This was UsSoft synths and piano make up this cue, spreading hope and memory.Orchestral · 120 BPM · Ab major2:28
    3 versions: Lighter Mix · Pads and Pulses · Piano
    1. Lighter Mix2:28
    2. Pads and Pulses2:28
    3. Piano2:28
    1. Times New RomanAn upbeat mix of piano, strings and electric guitar that feels hopeful.Light Rock · 120 BPM · A major1:40
    3 versions: Guitar and Shaker · Underscore 1 · Underscore 2
    1. Guitar and Shaker1:36
    2. Underscore 11:40
    3. Underscore 21:40
    1. Way Back WhenInvestigative electric guitar moves slowly and cautiously, mixed with soft piano and other elements.Light Rock · 160 BPM · A minor1:33
    4 versions: Guitar · No Guitar · Pad · Piano
    1. Guitar1:33
    2. No Guitar1:33
    3. Pad1:33
    4. Piano1:33

About this album

PHASE 80: Backstory is a 16-song album from NEXT, released in 2023. It's orchestral and film score, reflective, hopeful and dreamy, built on piano, strings and synth. The songs run 86 to 160 BPM, in keys like A minor, Db major and B minor, and they're all instrumental. It's a natural fit for commercials, film and documentary work, trailers and TV and news promos. Every song comes with stems (piano, strings and pads) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Orchestral, Film Score, Light Rock, Dream Pop
Moods
Uplifting and inspiring, Emotional and sad, Chill and relaxed, Dark and moody
Instruments
Piano, Strings, Synth, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
Tempo
86–160 BPM
Key
A minor, Db major, B minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
41 alternate versions
Good for
Commercials, Film and documentary, Trailers, TV and news
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Drew J Lerdal, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Emily Kristine Bjorke, Matteo Joseph Palmer, Jean-Marc Yee, Grant Robert Cutler, Darren Mark Drew, Brian Burke Reidinger

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