Deep Shadows3501/1Tense strings with dark pulsing synths & light percussion build to a suspenseful climax2:15
Album ANW 3501Tension, Suspense & Intrigue 2
Philip Guyler (PRS)Philip Guyler’s music has been used for film, TV and award-winning campaigns for Audi and Marmite. Here, tense, driving strings join pulsing synths, big drum hits, mysterious piano and percussion to menacing, suspenseful climaxes.
8 tracks
- Final Moments3501/2Urgent driving strings build with tense bass pulse, synths & big drum hits to a frantic climax2:13
- Finding Answers3501/3Urgent strings & piano build with percussion to a tense conclusion from reflective opening2:27
- Witness3501/4Tense strings build with mysterious piano, dark synth pulse & percussion to a menacing crescendo2:24
- Secret Investigation3501/5Dark, intriguing strings, synths, piano & percussion build to strong yet uncertain conclusion from mysterious opening2:56
- Face The Threat3501/6Mysterious piano builds with tense strings, dark synths & ticking percussion to a critical climax 2:18
- Tension Pulse3501/8Slow menacing deep pulse under mysterious harp builds with tense strings & percussion 2:53
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Build dramatic tension from light peril & anxiety to suspenseful, dark tracks taking you to the edge of your seat. From primetime drama to big-screen blockbusters, reality or true-crime podcasts, it's the music you need to get your heart pumping harder...
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