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Vol. 2 Minimal Tension

MOTIVE202610 songs

MOTIVE presents a collection of minimal underscore tracks that feel tense, emotional, and investigative.

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Tracks

    1. Answers to QuestionsOminous underscore with emotional tension that feels reflective and bittersweetElectronic · 113 BPM · G minor1:39
    3 versions: Bass and Drone · No Piano · Piano and Pulse
    1. Bass and Drone1:39
    2. No Piano1:39
    3. Piano and Pulse1:39
    1. Truth and ConsequencesAn ambient minimal underscore track with dark emotions and reflectionElectronic · 88 BPM · D minor1:32
    2 versions: INST · Piano and Choir
    1. INST1:32
    2. Piano and Choir1:32
    1. Under PressureAn underscore track with tension and light suspense played on echoing gamelan hits, piano, strings, and dramatic pulsesElectronic · 120 BPM · A minor2:01
    6 versions: Gamelan Only · Main Synth · No Main Synth · No Percussion · Piano Only · Pulse and Strings
    1. Gamelan Only2:01
    2. Main Synth2:01
    3. No Main Synth2:01
    4. No Percussion2:01
    5. Piano Only2:01
    6. Pulse and Strings2:01
    1. SandmanA serious underscore track that feels a little dreamy and contemplative but stays dark and ominous as wellElectronic · 104 BPM · G minor2:03
    3 versions: Bass and Drums · Dark Minimal · Drone and Piano
    1. Bass and Drums2:03
    2. Dark Minimal2:56
    3. Drone and Piano2:03
    1. A Dark RealityKeys, pad, bass and pulse combine for a dark, dramatic, and tense yet sparse underscore track. Builds at the end.Electronic · 160 BPM · D minor1:58
    3 versions: Keys and Pad · Keys · Pulse
    1. Keys and Pad1:58
    2. Keys1:58
    3. Pulse1:58
    1. ConvolutedA minimal and ominous underscore track with ringing synths, heartbeat like pulses, and deep dronesElectronic · 160 BPM · G minor2:07
    2 versions: Pulse Only · Synth and Drone
    1. Pulse Only2:07
    2. Synth and Drone2:07
    1. Body's IntuitionLayered ambient synths, dark drone, and mysterious plucks combine for a mysterious and contemplative underscore track.Electronic · 160 BPM · E minor2:09
    3 versions: Bass and Drums · Minimal Drone and Synth · Pluck Only
    1. Bass and Drums2:09
    2. Minimal Drone and Synth2:09
    3. Pluck Only2:09
    1. Out of BreathSubtle and echoing choir voices over an emotional and somber piano.Electronic · 102 BPM · C minor1:40
    2 versions: Light · INST
    1. Light1:40
    2. INST1:40
    1. The Ominous DayInvestigative tension and suspense shine through on this minimal and ominous underscore trackElectronic · 107 BPM · D minor1:45
    4 versions: No Main Synth · Piano and Harp · Scary FX · Synth Only
    1. No Main Synth1:45
    2. Piano and Harp1:45
    3. Scary FX1:45
    4. Synth Only1:45
    1. Her Last BreathA dark and emotional minimal underscore track played on piano, light strings, and padsElectronic · 97 BPM · Eb minor1:43
    2 versions: Piano Only · Strings and Pad
    1. Piano Only1:43
    2. Strings and Pad1:43

About this album

Vol. 2 Minimal Tension is a 10-song album from MOTIVE, released in 2026. It's electronic and atmospheres, built on synth, piano and bass. The songs run 88 to 160 BPM, in keys like G minor, D minor and A minor, and they're a mix of vocal and instrumental tracks. It's a natural fit for investigation, crime, drama and thriller. Every song comes with an instrumental, stems (bass, piano and pulses) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Atmospheres, Film Score, Ambient
Instruments
Synth, Piano, Bass, Sound Effects, Drone, Pad
Tempo
88–160 BPM
Key
G minor, D minor, A minor
Vocals
Vocal and instrumental
Versions
30 alternate versions
Label
ITG Studios
Composers
Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Drew J Lerdal, Emily Kristine Bjorke

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