Instrumental Series - Best Served Cold

Volume
HML028
Album Title
Instrumental Series - Best Served Cold
Description
Pulsating and poignant, this collection of investigative, dark, tension-filled crime-drama underscores oozes uneasiness and apprehension, flitting between organic orchestral strings, brass, mallets, and piano, to hovering electronic textures and cinematic sound design.
Released
September 1, 2024
Tracks
6
Label
Hit Music Lab
Track Listing
This slower tempo track opens with an eerie synth, punctuated by gritty low strings and pulsating string textures. Assorted electronic percussion help build the track, which introduces a meditative statement by the marimba. This theme plays throughout, while brooding electronic synth arps, coupled with low string patterns provide additional tension. From start to finish, this track unveils the inner workings of conceiving a heist- with unyielding percussion buildup at the end to provide a huge conclusion.
This medium tempo track starts with electronic percussion and tense drones, to provide the methodical nature of planning of caper. Unsettling strings with synth arps give an even gritter context, along with fiendish and incessant marimba questioning every new decision. Acoustic percussion, including taiko drums, add to the drama and careful strategy. Dramatic low string ostinatos permeate throughout the entire planning, ending in a dramatic, sweeping crescendo, ending with an abrasive, yet uncertain stinger
A higher intensity track, this piece is riddled with taut and frenetic string sequences, gritty electronic braams and fx, booming, relentless percussion, and a spattering of unsettling piano bits. Cautious, yet methodical plucking strings interplay with inquisitive piano- like a cat-and-mouse game, during the 2nd act- all while resonant brass sustains the ever-boding tension throughout. The track concludes with abrasive synth arps and percussion, heightening to an uncertain ending of the conclusion of the chase.
Deliberate, yet decisive- this slower tempo track has captivating electronic sound design, impulsive string ostinatos, and energetic synth pulses which help to propel motion forward. Mangled electronic percussion intertwine with cascading low and high string melodies, punctuated by bits of marimba and string pizzicatos. Intensity increases throughout the track with espionage style string trills and harmonics, while dissonant piano passages hint at impending danger. The final act
The feeling of successfully pulling off a heist, and looking over your shoulder constantly- this higher tempo track features long sustained strings, clacking cello bows, sinister sounding marimba sequences, and electronic slams and hits. Call and response between the low and high strings provide increasing tension and drama, while an occasional dissonant piano sequence adds intrigue and suspense to this completed job. Resonant synth stings and ambient tones play alongside scampering pizzicato strings. Cautious piano interludes constantly question if there's impending danger lurking. A tense yet satisfying ending wraps this track with decisive sounding marimba and haunting, melodic cello.
A medium tempo track, of uncertain nature- the concluding track features haunting legato strings, gritty string ostinatos, electronic glitched percussion and sound design, as well as tense synth clicks and clacks. Synth arps and sequences provide a raucous and industrial-style foundation, all while being punctuated by booming taiko drums and percussion. Throughout the track, sneaky piano motifs weave their way in and out. The track concludes with a coarse synth stinger and a questioning piano melody.