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PHASE 85: String Storytelling Minimal Orchestral

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PHASE 85 is a collection of mysterious and investigative orchestral cues ideal for contemplative and dramatic documentary moments.

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Tracks

    1. Developing StoryNeutral and contemplative strings swells create a somber, serious tone for crime and investigative discovery. The story begins.Orchestral · 134 BPM · B minor2:07
    3 versions: No Strings · Piano · Strings
    1. No Strings2:07
    2. Piano2:07
    3. Strings2:07
    1. Meddling AffairsInquisitive and mysterious pizz strings build slowly with serious strings for cinematic feeling and mystery.Orchestral · 160 BPM · F minor1:45
    2 versions: No Strings · Strings
    1. No Strings1:45
    2. Strings1:45
    1. A Change Of PerspectiveSoft and contemplative strings swell with thought. A quiet moment after the chaos.Orchestral · 135 BPM · G major1:38
    2 versions: No Harp or Keys · No Strings
    1. No Harp or Keys1:38
    2. No Strings1:38
    1. Decision FactorsInquisitive string ostinatos set a curious and serious tone that sets a tone for dramatic discovery.Orchestral · 107 BPM · D minor1:27
    4 versions: High Strings · Low Strings · Solo Strings · Underscore
    1. High Strings1:33
    2. Low Strings1:33
    3. Solo Strings1:33
    4. Underscore1:33
    1. Tangled ThreadsA new development in the plot. Light string ostinatos build with mystery and intrigue for drama.Orchestral · 168 BPM · G minor3:00
    5 versions: Light Mix · No Keys · No Violin · Orchestra Only · Underscore
    1. Light Mix3:00
    2. No Keys3:00
    3. No Violin3:00
    4. Orchestra Only3:00
    5. Underscore3:00
    1. Choose WiselyElegant strings build with some intrigue for a classical song for dramatic moments.Orchestral · 90 BPM · D minor1:12
    1 version: Minimal
    1. Minimal1:12
    1. Simply SinisterPensive and mysterious piano build with light energy to build with new plots and deceit.Orchestral · 152 BPM · C minor1:09
    2 versions: No Strings · Strings
    1. No Strings1:09
    2. Strings1:09
    1. Convicting the KillerBuilding and tense staccato strings set a serious tone for drama and tension. The crime begins...Orchestral · 107 BPM · B minor1:42
    4 versions: No Strings · Piano · Pulse · Strings
    1. No Strings1:42
    2. Piano1:42
    3. Pulse1:42
    4. Strings1:42
    1. False MoveDrama and suspense build with classical strings lines for inquisitive drama.Orchestral · 101 BPM · B minor1:50
    4 versions: High Strings · Low Strings · Pulse Strings · Underscore
    1. High Strings1:50
    2. Low Strings1:50
    3. Pulse Strings1:50
    4. Underscore1:50
    1. Tick TockGentle pizz strings set a very mysterious and pensive tone, peering into uncertain events and dialogue.Orchestral · 121 BPM · A minor1:46
    3 versions: No Cello · No Rhythmic Strings or Cello · No Rhythmic Strings
    1. No Cello1:46
    2. No Rhythmic Strings or Cello1:46
    3. No Rhythmic Strings1:46
    1. A Slight Rise in TensionTension builds and drama rises slightly with staccato strings that build with investigative and serious energy.Orchestral · 110 BPM · C minor2:06
    5 versions: Harp · No Strings · Pulse and Percussion · Pulse · Strings
    1. Harp2:06
    2. No Strings2:06
    3. Pulse and Percussion2:06
    4. Pulse2:06
    5. Strings2:06
    1. A Dignified FamilyQuizzical and building strings for mid-level drama and with a classical flair with fast violin.Orchestral · 103 BPM · G minor2:00
    5 versions: Light Mix · No Pizzicato · No Solos · Shorts Only · Underscore
    1. Light Mix2:00
    2. No Pizzicato2:00
    3. No Solos2:00
    4. Shorts Only2:00
    5. Underscore2:00
    1. Black PearlElegant and inquisitive violin lines play quickly and build into innovative lines for cerebral events.Orchestral · 121 BPM · A minor1:44
    5 versions: Low Underscore · No Solo Violin · Strings Underscore · Underscore · Violin Solo
    1. Low Underscore1:44
    2. No Solo Violin1:44
    3. Strings Underscore1:44
    4. Underscore1:44
    5. Violin Solo1:44
    1. Without ResistanceSneaky pizz strings click along with pensive mood for scientific clues.Orchestral · 114 BPM · A minor1:33
    6 versions: No Lead · No Pizz or Lead · No Pizz · No Pulse · Pulse · Strings
    1. No Lead1:33
    2. No Pizz or Lead1:33
    3. No Pizz1:33
    4. No Pulse1:33
    5. Pulse1:33
    6. Strings1:33
    1. There's No Time To LoseNew development! Intrigue and drama grow lightly with pizz strings and mystery. Clues, clues, clues.Orchestral · 110 BPM · B minor1:22
    2 versions: Less · Strings
    1. Less1:22
    2. Strings1:22
    1. Ostentatious OstinatosElegant and inquisitive string lines build slowly with drama and elegant moods.Orchestral · 104 BPM · G minor1:57
    2 versions: No Strings · Strings
    1. No Strings1:57
    2. Strings1:57
    1. The NarrativeInquisitive and contemplative strings build slowly for drama when the plot thickens.Orchestral · 98 BPM · G minor1:55
    4 versions: Strings · Less Strings · No Strings · Piano
    1. Strings1:55
    2. Less Strings1:55
    3. No Strings1:55
    4. Piano1:55
    1. Secret SocietyPizz strings and piano swells with contemplative string swells and neutral feeling. The plot develops.Orchestral · 112 BPM · C minor1:31
    2 versions: No Strings · Strings
    1. No Strings1:31
    2. Strings1:31
    1. Page 38Serious and mysterious staccato strings set a inquisitive mood.Orchestral · 104 BPM · A minor1:18
    1 version: Bass Only
    1. Bass Only1:18
    1. The Start of Something NewStaccato strings build with hopeful mood and forward-momentum. Slightly reflective after trialing events.Orchestral · 101 BPM · A minor1:41
    2 versions: No Strings · Strings
    1. No Strings1:41
    2. Strings1:41
    1. The Silent GoodbyeNeutral high strings build a reflective mood for somber events and minimal orchestration.Orchestral · 111 BPM · C# minor2:15
    5 versions: Light Mix · No Percussion · No Woodwinds · Strings Only · Underscore
    1. Light Mix2:15
    2. No Percussion2:15
    3. No Woodwinds2:15
    4. Strings Only2:15
    5. Underscore2:15
    1. CautiouslyNeutral and contemplative sustain strings for a quiet moment after chaos builds a slightly hopeful mood.Orchestral · 94 BPM · Bb minor1:34
    5 versions: No Piano · No Pizz · Piano Only · Pizz Only · Strings Only No Pizz
    1. No Piano1:34
    2. No Pizz1:34
    3. Piano Only1:34
    4. Pizz Only1:34
    5. Strings Only No Pizz1:34

About this album

PHASE 85: String Storytelling Minimal Orchestral is a 22-song album from NEXT, released in 2024. It's orchestral and film score, mysterious, dark and dramatic, built on strings, piano and plucked. The songs run 90 to 168 BPM, in keys like A minor, B 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 (piano, strings and pulses) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Orchestral, Film Score, Orchestral Hybrid, Minimalism
Moods
Dark and moody, Mysterious, Dramatic, Uplifting and inspiring
Instruments
Strings, Piano, Plucked, Cello, Pizz Strings, Harp
Tempo
90–168 BPM
Key
A minor, B minor, G minor
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
74 alternate versions
Good for
Trailers, Film and documentary, TV and news, Sports
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Drew J Lerdal, Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Jean-Marc Yee, Scott Deming Johnson, Matteo Joseph Palmer, Emily Kristine Bjorke, Danielle Sarah Merlis

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