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Title: Truth of the Legend
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:33
Instrumentation: Choir, Percussion, Synth, Brass
Tempo: 132

Solo voice along with a small choir and giant percussion section. Ends in a sort of ethereal mode. 042 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2009

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Title: Private Reflection
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:13
Instrumentation: Choir, Harp
Tempo: 53

Epic myth. Part of the hero's journey. Starts with a solo soprano, and later mixes a full choir. Ends assuming you'll mix it into another piece. 043 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2009

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Title: Darkness is Coming
Favorite Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:51
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion, Choir
Tempo: 73

Quiet yet epic. This piece is an odd mix. Highly processed drum kit. 006 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense 2009

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Title: Danse Macabre
Favorite Genre: Classical
Length: 6:46
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

Written by Saint Saens in 1874. This is a quite well known and epic piece of music. 005 See the wikipedia article on the piece for more information. Epic, Intense, Mysterious 2009

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Title: News Theme
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:27
Instrumentation: Orchestra

Big, Bold, piece suitable for news themes or the like. Starts off with a Horns, which then continue throughout. Fades out quickly. Bright, Driving, Intense 2009

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Title: Just Nasty
Favorite Genre: Funk
Length: 4:10
Instrumentation: EP, Kit, Organ, Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax
Tempo: 80

A driving funk piece that is sometimes distorted because it plays with clashing grooves. EP prominent throughout the entire piece. Kit mainly in the background. Horn section accompanies EP in several places, however is not used equally throughout. 011 Driving, Grooving, Intense 2008

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Title: Heavy Interlude
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:53
Instrumentation: Bouzouki, Hammer Dulcimer, Violin, Basses, Cellos, Violas, Percussion.
Tempo: 100

A short, bouncy, medieval sounding piece with heavy use of Bouzouki and Hammer Dulcimer. Strings used in the background, main melody carried by Violin and Hammer Dulcimer. 033 Bouncy, Driving, Epic, Intense 2008

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Title: Exciting Trailer
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:16
Instrumentation: Orchestral
Tempo: 180

Description Pending 039 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2008

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Title: Faceoff
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:13
Instrumentation: Bassoon, Strings, Choir, Xylophone, Brass

Starts thin, and pulsing, ends giant and brass-filled. Driving, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2008

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Title: Interloper
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:23
Instrumentation: Strings, Percussion, Choir, Clarinet, Flute,

Multi-part cue that builds as it accelerates. 044 Action, Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Chase
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:13
Instrumentation: Strings, Brass, Percussion, Woodwinds
Tempo: 148

Several mode changes made for an action-like chase scene. 033 Action, Driving, Eerie, Epic, Intense 2008

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Title: Colossus
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 4:31
Instrumentation: Percussion, Brass, English Horn, Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet, Bassoons
Tempo: 86

Nice mid-level orchestral action piece. Culmination at 3:43. 030 Action, Dark, Epic, Intense 2007

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Title: Smoking Gun
Favorite Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:08
Instrumentation: Bass guitar, Guitar, Choir, Flute, Strings
Tempo: 88

Gritty Western feel with a touch of suspense. Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2007

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Title: Blue Scorpion
Favorite Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:17
Instrumentation: Drums, Kalimba, Dulcimer, Synths, Kit, Guitar
Tempo: 130

An odd mix of African pseudo-polyrhythm and modern overdriven synths. Major feel changes at both 30 seconds and 2 minutes in. 012 Aggressive, Dark, Intense 2007

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Title: Der Kleber Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:08
Instrumentation: Brass, Percussion, Bass Clarinet

Your standard "dun dun DUUUUN!" hit. 039 Humorous, Intense, Mysterious 2009

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Title: Rising Game
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:52
Instrumentation: Bass, Brass, Percussion, Choir, Guitar, Strings, Pipe Organ
Tempo: 112

Dark piece in 2 roughly equal main parts. Gets progressively more exciting. 006 Dark, Driving, Epic, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 2009

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Title: Schmetterling
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:03
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ, Choir

A giant cavernous mix of pipe organ and classical choir. German. 043 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Somber 2009

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Title: Awkward Meeting
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:24
Instrumentation: Piano, Synths

Simple piano theme drives this, but it sometimes buried under unnerving textures. 7/4 time, rubato. 038 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Mystical, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2009

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Title: One of Them
Genre: Horror
Length: 3:32
Instrumentation: Strings, Synths, Choir, Brass

Calm opening with giant hit around 1:50 that calms down some and ends on grating tones. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Unnerving 2009

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Title: Rocket
Genre: Electronica
Length: 2:27
Instrumentation: Synths, Strings, Choir
Tempo: 116

Euro-tech with some highly processed guitar lines and symphonic elements. 012 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Intense 2009

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Title: Chanter
Genre: World
Length: 1:26
Instrumentation: Synths, Percussion, Voice
Tempo: 74

Interesting hybrid of at least 3 traditions. For being plodding - it keeps up the intensity to a surprising degree. 010 Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Mystical 2009

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Title: Danse Macabre - No Violin
Genre: Classical
Length: 6:46
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

This is the same as the other "Danse Macabre" on this site - but without the solo violin part... in case you're a violinist, and you want to play along at home. 005 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense 2009

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Title: Danse Macabre - Light Dance
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:28
Instrumentation: Full orchestra

A small section of Danse Macabre that features the basses, cellos, and violas each taking one beat out of the measure with a triplet. Light melody on the top. 005 Bouncy, Dark, Intense, Mysterious 2009

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Title: Danse Macabre - Sad Part
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:21
Instrumentation: Violin and orchestra

Thematically, a small section of "Danse Macabre" - but with good motion. 005 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious 2009

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Title: Danse Macabre - Sad Part - no violin
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:15
Instrumentation: Strings

Just a small section of quiet fast playing strings from "Danse Macabre". 005 Dark, Eerie, Intense 2009

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Title: The Whip (Extended Version)
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:56
Tempo: 126

The extended version of the show theme written for The Whip Podcast. Aggressive, hip, theme. Slow fade out at the end. This version can be looped easier than the shorter version. 026 Action, Aggressive, Intense 2009

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Title: The Whip
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:31
Instrumentation: Kit, Guitar, Bass
Tempo: 126

The shorter theme written for the opening of The Whip Podcast. Starts off quick with a short drum roll, then continues with guitar. Guitar used throughout, ends with a fade out using Kit. Bass in the background only. 026 Action, Aggressive, Driving, Intense 2009

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Title: At Launch
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:05
Instrumentation: Brass, Marching Snare, Harmon Mute Trumpet, Strings, Orchestral Percussion, Flute
Tempo: 102

An epic orchestral work featuring heavy brass and strings. This piece takes the listener on a spirited journey through military might and hopeful adventure. 042 Epic, Intense, Suspenseful, Uplifting 2009

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Title: Gustav Sting
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:15
Instrumentation: Strings, Gong, Drums, high clicks
Tempo: 132

A grooving sting featuring percussion and low staccato strings. Action, Driving, Grooving, Intense, Suspenseful 2009

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Title: Pure Attitude
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:21
Instrumentation: Synths, Kit, Strings, Harp, Brass

A bouncy electronica piece heavily featuring strings and synths. 018 Bouncy, Driving, Intense 2008

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Title: Machinations
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Snare, Bass Drum, Tuba, Trombones, Bassoon, English Horn, Oboe, Strings
Tempo: 140

A driving piece with heavy usage of the tuba in the background providing a constant beat throughout the piece. English Horns and Oboe's have small role in the middle of the piece. Strings used throughout. 033 Bouncy, Driving, Intense 2008

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Title: Texture for Violincello and Pianoforte No. 2
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:08
Instrumentation: Piano, Cello

An interesting jumble of cello and some piano fused together to create an eerie and intense piece the likes of which no one has ever heard of...until now. Eerie, Intense, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Trips It
Genre: Electronica
Length: 4:20
Instrumentation: Kit, Clav, Bass, Choir
Tempo: 148

A driving electronic piece. Kit is dominant throughout the piece. Choir has brief moments about 55 secs in, and re-emerging for a heavier role towards the end half of the piece. 018 Driving, Intense 2008

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Title: Hero Theme
Genre: Stings
Length: 0:18
Instrumentation: Piano and Orchestra

A short, powerful theme with a bit of hope. Dark, Epic, Intense, Mysterious 2008

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Title: Ujangong Mix
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 2:52
Instrumentation: Voice, Bass, Guitar, Kit
Tempo: 134

An epic clash of genre that feigns coherence. Based on the Public Domain 1904 recording of "Ujangong (Mask Dance)" from New Guinea. But with a swing bass and slicing techno chunk in 3/4 time. 021 Dark, Driving, Grooving, Intense, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Guiton Sketch
Genre: World
Length: 0:34
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit

Very short and energetic piece - but it can be easily looped, the end lines up perfectly with the beginning. Bouncy, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2008

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Title: Classic Horror 3
Genre: Horror
Length: 2:05
Instrumentation: Piano

Alternate tuning is very apparent here, Deep voicing lends a very ominous quality. Sounds more like the mind of someone who is breaking. 038 Dark, Intense, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Achilles
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:01
Instrumentation: French Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, Percussion, Strings
Tempo: 110

Written as theme music for an epic drama. This starts broad and kicks into awesome at 0:27. 042 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Intense 2008

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Title: News of Sorrow
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:53
Instrumentation: Percussion, Trombones, Basses, Violins, Tuba
Tempo: 50

African-influenced short piece with continuous accelerando. 036 Dark, Intense, Somber, Suspenseful 2008

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Title: Ignosi
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:04
Instrumentation: Trombones, Basses, Flutes, Clarinet, Marimba, Percussion, Horn, Violins, Violas
Tempo: 79

Starts without percussion, then adds in a groove later on. 042 Dark, Epic, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Psychedelic Crater
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:20
Instrumentation: Sitar synth, electronic drums and bass
Tempo: 120

Harsh yet simple piece. The main theme was played with a wiimote, so don't expect too much expression! Extra interest kicks in at 1:35. Aggressive, Intense, Mystical 2008

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Title: Militaire Electronic
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Percussion
Tempo: 122

Snare line with quads and a bass line add marching flair for an electronic groove. Action, Aggressive, Driving, Intense 2008

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Title: Keystone Deluge
Genre: Silent Film Score
Length: 1:24
Instrumentation: PIano

This piece has 3 major sections, all of which are large and violent. Action, Driving, Intense, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Serpentine Trek
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:47
Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Violin, Percussion
Tempo: 75

Something winding its way somewhere. 040 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Suspenseful 2008

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Title: Plans in Motion
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:30
Instrumentation: Violin, Snare, Basses, Tympani, Flute, French Horn
Tempo: 134

Major feel change at 1:15. It loses the highly disjointed theme, and takes on a smoother note. 033 Action, Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Intense, Somber, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Some Amount of Evil
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:03
Instrumentation: Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Xylophone, Strings, Piano

Starts at a fast pace, and slows. 035 Action, Dark, Intense, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Long note One
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 7:20
Instrumentation: Basses, Violins

Just a very long pad for use under dialog. 037 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Tiny Fugue
Genre: Classical
Length: 0:41
Instrumentation: Pipe Organ

A very short fugal theme. (3-part imitative counterpoint) Dark, Intense, Mysterious 2008

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Title: Griphop
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 3:37
Instrumentation: Kit, Synth, Strings
Tempo: 90

Sort of hip-hop rap beat with a giant backing string section. 018 Aggressive, Dark, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2008

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Title: Dangerous
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:58
Instrumentation: Percussion, Strings, Trombones, Xylophone
Tempo: 146

Crescendo and sting at the end. 033 Action, Dark, Driving, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Cantina Blues
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 0:50
Instrumentation: Bass, Kit, Voice, Saz
Tempo: 120

Interesting mix of styles. 025 Grooving, Intense 2008

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Title: Tango de Manzana
Genre: Latin
Length: 3:02
Instrumentation: Piano, Bass, Drums, Flute, Violin, Accordion
Tempo: 127

A tango in 2 chords. 015 Bouncy, Bright, Dark, Intense 2008

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Title: Epic Unease
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:38
Instrumentation: Choir, Marimba, Percussion, Brass, Strings
Tempo: 125

Starts quiet, ends fortissimo brass. 035 Dark, Eerie, Epic, Intense, Unnerving 2008

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Title: Gnarled Situation
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Xylophone, Choir, Organ, Strings, Percussion, Flutes

Builds with a climax, then calm ending in flutes. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Somber 2008

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Title: Greko (Sketch)
Genre: World
Length: 3:35
Instrumentation: Bouzouki, Percussion, Vocals
Tempo: 72

This is NOT a complete piece. It is only a sketch developed as a test for a stage production (repeated many times). If you only need a few seconds, it is fine. This is a hybrid of latin, greek, and R&B... as best I can figure. 046 Bright, Driving, Grooving, Intense 2007

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Title: Spy Groove
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 3:00
Instrumentation: Kit, Organ, Bass, Cellos, Conga, Bass, EP, Violin
Tempo: 115

Aggressive drum kit sound with warmth added by a B3 organ and conga. Modulation in the final repeat. 007 Dark, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 2007

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Title: Hand Balance Redux
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 7:17
Instrumentation: Kit, Percussion, Synths, Violin
Tempo: 60

Intense, slightly urban piece with rich chordal melodies. 018 Dark, Driving, Intense, Mysterious 2007

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Title: Lasting Hope
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:23
Instrumentation: Synth, Percussion, Choir, Harp
Tempo: 100

Minimal percussion gives a subtle edge to the smooth synth line. 045 Dark, Eerie, Mystical, Relaxed, Intense, Somber 2007

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Title: Perigrine Grandeur
Genre: World
Length: 3:41
Instrumentation: Percussion, Distorted Dulimer, Bass
Tempo: 122

High energy distorted stringed instruments float above a tribal-type beat. 001 Driving, Grooving, Intense, Mysterious 2007

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Title: Big Mojo
Genre: World
Length: 2:37
Instrumentation: Percussion, Koto, Strings, Flute, Misc Orchestral, Electronic
Tempo: 171

Big grooving percussion loop with a massive bass kick that will rattle teeth. It starts out with high and low shelves, and kicks in at around 30 seconds. Big ending. 046 Action, Dark, Driving, Epic, Grooving, Intense, Mystical 2007

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Title: Neolith
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:47
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Kit
Tempo: 145

Aggressive guitars in 2 styles. The guitar mostly in the right channel has a hard gate effect on eighth notes, giving it an almost percussive drive. The one on the left is extended power chords with a hint of a major mode to them - as opposed to the traditional unqualified (open root fifth) or minor chords that you usually find in hard rock pieces. The effect is striking at times. 026 Aggressive, Driving, Intense 2007

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Title: Tech Talk
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:01
Instrumentation: Kit, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Xylophone
Tempo: 140

Designed for the backing music of a technology monologue; this is EQed to be compatible with voice-overs. It is a very brisk pace - with a couple half speed lines to keep it moving, but not annoying. 025 Intense, Driving, Grooving 2007

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Title: Dragon and Toast
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 5:52
Instrumentation: Didge, Harp, Celesta, Bass, Cello, Violin, Bassoon, Conta Bassoon, English Horn, Oboe, Percussion
Tempo: 100

Minimalist-type piece. 030 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mystical, Unnerving 2007

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Title: Darkening Developments
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:12
Instrumentation: Percussion, Synth Bass, Bass section, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Piccolo
Tempo: 116

Bass is very VERY strong in this. Please make sure you master on a system capable of reproducing these notes. The end feel is decided different from the rest of the piece. It does an unnerving build to nowhere. 006 Dark, Eerie, Intense, Mysterious, Unnerving 2007

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Title: Intended Force
Genre: Classical
Length: 1:51
Instrumentation: Violin, Violas, Cellos, Basses, Tympani, Glock, Harp, Brass, Winds
Tempo: 146

Written to show off the violin, it ends on a very high note. 033 Epic, Driving, Intense 2007

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Title: Balzan Groove
Genre: World
Length: 2:05
Instrumentation: Violin, Percussion, Synths
Tempo: 127

Starts out traditional, moves to all-electronic, then a combination of the two. 046 Driving, Intense 2007

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Title: Jackhammer
Genre: Modern
Length: 1:40
Instrumentation: Piano

This piece is also pretty loud - it has some traditional chordal structures. Considerable pedal at times makes the piece murkier than the others. The second of a series. 009 Aggressive, Driving, Intense 2006

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Title: Rushed
Genre: Modern
Length: 2:02
Instrumentation: Piano

ere, the rhythm adds the dissonance. An unsettling effect. More delicate than either of the first 2 piece. The third of a series. 009 Aggressive, Driving, Intense 2006

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Title: Noble Race
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 5:15
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Full

Full orchestra plus piano. This is a long piece with several dynamic changes. Semi-heroic at times. 033 Intense, Action, Epic, Driving, Mysterious, 2006

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Title: A Mission
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:44
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Full
Tempo: 120

Highly orchestrated pulsing piece. High energy. Driven by strings and some low brass. 033 Driving, Epic, Intense 2006

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Title: An Upsetting Theme
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 1:03
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Bass, Glock, Cello

Double Basses and glockenspiel - with some cellos thrown in. Dark, dark, dark! This bit got removed from a soundtrack I recorded. I still like it! 044 Unnerving, Mysterious, Eerie, Intense 2006

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Title: Cool Hard Facts
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:16
Instrumentation: Kit, Electric Guitar, Synth
Tempo: 116

Tight drums and power guitars... in some trapezoid of death. Synth-y Ending. 026 Intense, Driving, Aggressive 2006

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Title: Hotrock
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:24
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet
Tempo: 124

Power guitar rock with a 4-piece horn section. 026 Intense, Driving, Aggressive 2006

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Title: Rock Hybrid
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:10
Instrumentation: Kit, Electric Guitar, Synth
Tempo: 116

Very very clean rock/hip-hop hybrid with some trance elements. EQ'ed dark, vocals should cut right through. Loopable. 026 Intense, Driving, Aggressive 2006

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Title: Chipper
Genre: Rock
Length: 1:25
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar
Tempo: 116

Simple simple simple distortion guitar rock; no solos, no highlights; make up your own words if you're so inclined. 025 Intense, Driving, Aggressive 2006

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Title: Heart of the Beast
Genre: Horror
Length: 4:57
Instrumentation: Synth

Alien soundscape with touches of humanity. Low and smooth; discordant. 037 Dark, Unnerving, Eerie, Intense 2006

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Title: Harmful or Fatal
Genre: Electronica
Length: 5:30
Tempo: 135

Electronica (techo, light industrial). This one moves with a crazy speed guitar doubling some synth lines, and making some lines or its own. Harsh. 012 Aggressive, Driving, Intense, Dark, Action 2006

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Title: Shiny Tech II
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:42
Tempo: 138

Electronica (techo-pop dance). Much like its predecessor, but with a brand new, less pop main synth line. 012 Driving, Action, Intense, Dark 2006

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Title: Shiny Tech
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:42
Tempo: 138

Electronica (techo-pop dance). This is a fast and energetic piece polished almost to a fault. Lots of synth, and a happy clave. Think fashion show runway. Works best loud, works also not so loud. 012 Driving, Action, Intense, Uplifting, Bright 2006

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Title: In a Heartbeat
Genre: Electronica
Length: 3:37

Electronica (industrial dance). Hard, hard, super-hard, gritty, you-had--better-want-to-be-angry electronica. This piece is fast and harsh. 012 Aggressive, Unnerving, Action, Driving, Dark, Intense 2006

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Title: Anachronist
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 0:41

Heavy rock sound... with a harpsichord as well. Unlike most of my music - this one it perfectly titled. Driving, Dark, Intense, 2006

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Title: El Magicia
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:05

Every now and again I get a request that is so odd, I have to try it. This is hard driving guitar rock with traditional Spanish flair. Imagine Chriss Angel meets Los Del Rio for an in-your-face Spanish/stage magic performance. Thick and busy. 026 Aggressive, Driving, Intense, Dark, Action 2006

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Title: Enigma
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:31

Written as a theme for a podcast, this was requested as "upbeat with an air of mystery". So that's what it is. 041 Driving, Action, Intense, Suspenseful 2006

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Title: Impending Boom
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 2:36
Instrumentation: Orchestral - Horn, Tymp, Viola, Harp
Tempo: 60

That sort of tension music for when people are trying to diffuse a bomb. Has other uses as well. Sixteenth notes beginning to end. 044 Driving, Epic, Intense, Mysterious, Suspenseful 2005

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Title: Cool Rock
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:29
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar
Tempo: 128

Cool, yet energetic rock. Mostly kit and bass. Intense, Driving, Aggressive 2005

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Title: Delay Rock
Genre: Rock
Length: 2:58
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Electric Guitar
Tempo: 112

Super simple guitar/bass/drums rock tune. Driving, Intense 2005

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Title: Unease
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:28
Instrumentation: Piano

Background horror music. Solo midrange piano. 038 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful 2005

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Title: Anxiety
Genre: Horror
Length: 1:50
Instrumentation: Synth

Background horror music. Electronic. 038 Dark, Intense, Suspenseful 2005

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Title: Vortex
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 0:58

Blatting brass ensemble. Uneven phrasing. 033 Driving, Epic, Dark, Action, Intense 2005

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Title: Fire Prelude
Genre: Soundtrack
Length: 5:04

Edgy/calm background music. Synth pads with some orchestral textures. 038 Unnerving, Mysterious, Eerie, Intense 2005

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Title: Chromatic Fantasia (Bach BWV 930)
Genre: Classical
Length: 6:41
Instrumentation: Organ

Bach. WARNING! This is a very baroque organ piece. It sounds very old. Not something you listen to unless you're into that kind of thing. 008 Intense, Dark, 2004

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Title: Chromatic Fuge (Bach BWV 930)
Genre: Classical
Length: 5:53
Instrumentation: Organ

Bach. Among the most complex fugues ever written. 008 Intense, Dark, 2004

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Title: No Frills Cumbia
Genre: Latin
Length: 3:26
Instrumentation: Kit, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Organ, Flute
Tempo: 96

A fast cumbia. 015 Driving, Intense, Bouncy 2004

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Title: Exotics
Genre: Unclassifiable
Length: 5:20
Tempo: 132

Epic piano playing against world percussion and acid-style synths with an upbeat beat. 018 Intense, Mysterious, Mystical, Aggressive 2003

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