Edge Of Sanity3538/1Mysterious bass pulse builds with piano motif, steady rock drums & guitar melody over dark growling effects 3:00
Album ANW 3538Down To The Wire
John DeFaria (ASCAP)Guitarist and songwriter John DeFaria was in Gloria Estefan’s band and now writes for film and TV clients including CNN. These thrilling, mysterious pieces have driving drum grooves and rock guitar influences.
7 tracks
- No Easy Answer3538/2Mysterious tremolo guitar & synth motifs build with moody pads, bass & drums. Darkly atmospheric 3:00
- Restless Energy3538/3Mysterious pulse & menacing drones build with forlorn guitar tones & piano figure over steady drum groove 3:31
- Strained Relations3538/4Tense mid-tempo action thriller with menacing staccato stabs, dark rock guitars & piano motif over driving drums2:26
- Unexpected Encounter3538/5Tense synths & guitar figure build with driving drums to exciting climax2:52
- Stressed Out3538/6Lonely ambient guitar over moody pads gives way to mysterious piano & mallet figures with driving drums2:56
- Down To The Wire3538/7Tense building rock groove with pulsing bass, mysterious synths, jangly guitar & funky drums 3:06
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