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The Box Borealis

Moon and Pollution201318 songs

This duo explores the combination of the melodic and abstract in this new venture. Dean's elegant phrasing and unique melodies fuse flawlessly with the hypnotic textures.

Tracks

    1. The Box BorealisHaunting organ-like synth effects leads into angelic vocals with a strong drum beat.Electronic · 95 BPM · E minor3:10
    1 version: INST
    1. INST3:06
    1. Moving SceneEerie synth gives way to a dreamy beat and magical electronic effects with female vocals.Electronic · 148 BPM · A minor3:19
    2 versions: Underscore · INST
    1. Underscore3:21
    2. INST3:22
    1. Moon & PollutionHaunting, mystical vocals backed with a subtle beat and synth.Electronic · 140 BPM · C minor3:32
    2 versions: Underscore · INST
    1. Underscore3:39
    2. INST3:33
    1. The Magnetic NorthBrooding synth leads into a strong beat with haunting vocals and finishes out with a subtle dreamy synth.Electronic · 160 BPM · C minor3:38
    2 versions: Underscore · INST
    1. Underscore3:39
    2. INST3:39
    1. Darkroom DoubleFemale vocals paired with a catchy beat and pulsing synth will take you to an alternate universe.Electronic · 153 BPM · G# minor4:12
    1 version: INST
    1. INST4:11
    1. Solace SandwichAngelic vocals lead this track into a dream dark synth beat.Electronic · 87 BPM · Eb minor3:15
    1 version: INST
    1. INST3:14
    1. I Know...Dark, moody vocals gives this track a very dramatic feel, building in the middle with big percussion and soaring vocals.Electronic · 144 BPM · C minor2:38
    1 version: Underscore
    1. Underscore2:38
    1. I didn't lookA looped sounding synth effect is paired with beautiful female vocals and a catchy beat.Electronic · 160 BPM · B major2:48
    1. Alter EaglePolica-like echoing vocals with a pulsing beat.Electronic · 140 BPM · D minor4:03
    2 versions: Underscore · INST
    1. Underscore4:19
    2. INST4:06
    1. The Lonely QuietVery simple, low piano and vocals lead into a heavy beat.Electronic · 88 BPM · C minor4:10
    1. Box Borealis (Underscore)Distorted organ-like synth leads into angelic choral vocals and electronic effects that take you to a fantasy land.Electronic · 104 BPM · G major3:07
    1. I Didn't Look (Underscore)Looped industrial sounding electronic effects lead into a lighter acoustic airy sound.Electronic · 160 BPM · B major2:54
    1. Lonely Quiet (Underscore)Very minimal instrumentation. Like the track title "Lonely Quiet", haunting electronic effects and spooky vocals make up this track.Electronic · 88 BPM · C minor4:05
    1. I Know INSTEerie bass and pulsing beat lead into a soaring, screechy guitar solo and ends with a haunting melody.Electronic · 144 BPM · C minor2:38
    1. I Didn't Look INSTLooped electronic effects carries throughout and ends on a light note.Electronic · 160 BPM · B major2:48
    1. Lonely Quiet INSTCreepy whispery vocals at the beginning lead into a brooding percussive track.Electronic · 88 BPM · C minor4:03
    1. Afraid Of NothingWarbly percussion and deep, moody pads blend with airy, dramatic female vocals. Very dark.Electronic · 140 BPM · C# minor2:51
    2 versions: INST · Underscore
    1. INST2:34
    2. Underscore2:51
    1. See SomeA steady beat and soothing synths glide with female vocals and chiming electric guitars.Electronic · 156 BPM · G minor3:04
    2 versions: INST · Underscore
    1. INST3:04
    2. Underscore3:04

About this album

The Box Borealis is an 18-song album from Moon and Pollution, released in 2013. It's electronic and electronica, confident, dark and reflective, built on bass, synth and electronic effects. The songs run 87 to 160 BPM, in keys like C minor, B major and E minor, and they're a mix of vocal and instrumental tracks. It's a natural fit for trailers, film and documentary work, TV and news promos and sports. Most songs come with an instrumental and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Electronica, Electropop, Indie Pop
Instruments
Bass, Synth, Electronic Effects, Drums, Electric Guitar, Guitar
Tempo
87–160 BPM
Key
C minor, B major, E minor
Vocals
Vocal and instrumental
Versions
16 alternate versions
Label
ITG Artists
Composers
Graham O'Brien, Molly Dean Anderson

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