52 Cues - A Production Music Podcast

Understanding Ominous Tension

Dave Kropf Season 2024 Episode 47

In this episode, we revisit the art of crafting ominous tension cues as Dave explores the harmonic and rhythmic techniques behind these cues, emphasizing drone-based harmony, slow-moving melodies, and evolving layers.

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