PHASE 84, with minimal marimba and piano, is ideal for heavy dialogue. Sparse arrangements with pizz strings provide subtle mystery for documentary content.
Super SleuthSneaky marimba pluck minimally with upright bass for a pensive and moody tone. Some lighter clues of the case.Orchestral · 87 BPM · E minor2:03
3 versions: Minimal · No Guitar Bass or Percussion · No Strings or Winds
Minimal2:03
No Guitar Bass or Percussion2:03
No Strings or Winds2:03
The Naked EyeSparse and investigative marimba builds gently with contemplative synths and pulses for a minimal mystery.Orchestral · 95 BPM · Bb minor1:48
3 versions: Marimba · No Marimba · Pulse
Marimba1:48
No Marimba1:48
Pulse1:48
Slowly But SurelyMinimal, yet contemplative piano supplies a lightly dramatic feeling for some illuminating clues.Orchestral · 96 BPM · G minor1:37
2 versions: No Piano · Piano
No Piano1:37
Piano1:37
Puzzle PiecingTechy, glitchy synths pluck along with investigative feeling and scientific mood. Slight build for discovery.Electronic · 117 BPM · C minor1:24
2 versions: Drone and Bass · Pluck Only
Drone and Bass1:24
Pluck Only1:24
Process DrivenInvestigative marimba and contemplative piano provides some motion for the case. Making progress and solutions.Orchestral · 86 BPM · C minor1:36
1 version: Piano and Marimba
Piano and Marimba1:36
Cold CalculationContemplative plucks dig deep for a contemplative moment while studying clues. A Slight build under curious dialogue.Ambient · 140 BPM · D minor2:04
2 versions: No Pulse · No Strings
No Pulse2:04
No Strings2:04
How it StartedThe story is revealing itself; contemplative piano and neutral strings drift with neutral feeling for light underscore.Orchestral · 108 BPM · C minor2:20
2 versions: No Strings or Winds · No Synth Bass or Percussion
No Strings or Winds2:20
No Synth Bass or Percussion2:20
Thinking ChairDreamy and mysterious synths shimmer over neutral pads for transpiring clues and investigation.Electronic · 113 BPM · F# minor1:21
2 versions: Lead Minimal · Xylophone Rhythm Only
Lead Minimal1:21
Xylophone Rhythm Only1:21
Tiptoe and ShootNeutral and distant strings lull for light tension and mystery; light underscore ideal for dialogue.Orchestral · 95 BPM · D minor2:23
5 versions: No Percussion · No Guitar · No Perc, Drone, Pulse, or Guitar · No Percussion or Pulse · No Strings or Guitar
No Percussion2:23
No Guitar2:23
No Perc, Drone, Pulse, or Guitar2:23
No Percussion or Pulse2:23
No Strings or Guitar2:23
The Thing IsDigging deep into the facts. Pizz strings play with light piano for finding curious and mysterious clues.Orchestral · 94 BPM · A minor1:48
2 versions: No Strings · Strings
No Strings1:48
Strings1:48
The Phone CallSparse piano plays gently for revealing facts. Distant marimba builds lightly with this very contemplative and neutral feeling.Orchestral · 90 BPM · D minor1:27
2 versions: No Piano · Piano Only
No Piano1:27
Piano Only1:27
Very CuriousUnsettling and mysterious mellotron sequences for truly curious events. Into the mind of a criminal.Electronic · 93 BPM · D minor0:56
1 version: No Piano
No Piano0:56
Crowdsourced TheoriesSwirling and dreamy marimba flows with neutral feeling and reflective moments. A bit somber for hopeful moments.Orchestral · 88 BPM · G# minor1:42
1 version: No Marimba
No Marimba1:42
Old LifeMinimal and somber solo piano for tragic moments. The aftermath or looking deep into clues.Orchestral · 128 BPM · G minor2:21
Hard to BelieveMarimba plucks for mysterious and investigative moments, staying minimal for dialogue and neutral moods.Orchestral · 86 BPM · F minor1:22
1 version: Less
Less1:22
Walk Me Through ItTongue drum plays with neutral, minimal feeling for mystery and ideal for heavy dialogue.Electronic · 160 BPM · D minor1:16
2 versions: Bells · Pad
Bells1:16
Pad1:16
One Track MindNeutral and contemplative marimba plays steadily for explaining the crime and investigation.Orchestral · 90 BPM · C# minor2:32
2 versions: Marimba · Piano
Marimba2:32
Piano2:32
The Person of InterestMysterious and pensive pizz strings pluck along with investigative intrigue. Very curious details...Orchestral · 87 BPM · G minor1:33
2 versions: No Strings · Strings
No Strings1:33
Strings1:33
Question MarkSparse and mysterious metallic sounds ring in the distance for a minimal bed for tense mystery.Ambient · 120 BPM · A minor1:39
3 versions: Clank Sound · Pad and Strings · No Clank Sound
Clank Sound1:39
Pad and Strings1:39
No Clank Sound1:39
The GilgameshGlitchy, electronic drums play an 8-bit-like beat for lighter-hearted investigation.Electronic · 94 BPM · Eb minor1:33
2 versions: Bass and Drums · Melodic
Bass and Drums1:33
Melodic1:33
Who ElseInvestigative bell synth plucks with quirky bending synths for off-kilter moments.Electronic · 112 BPM · D minor1:34
2 versions: Bass and Drums · Melodic
Bass and Drums1:34
Melodic1:34
BedevilContemplative and reflective strings drift with a somber tone while cello plays gently. Somber moments.Orchestral · 90 BPM · A minor2:26
1 version: No Kick
No Kick2:26
About this album
PHASE 84: Podcast is a 22-song album from NEXT, released in 2023. It's orchestral and atmospheres, mysterious, dark and reflective, built on synth, piano and marimba. The songs run 86 to 160 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. Every song comes with stems (pulses, piano and drones) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.
Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Drew J Lerdal, Ryan William Michael Leach, Emily Kristine Bjorke, Danielle Sarah Merlis, James Ray Cassell, William Andrew Libby
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