Cauchemar (French: 'Nightmarish') is a composer of avant-garde classical and film music, exploring dissonant harmonies, enigmatic motivic relationships, and multi-timbral soundmass texture. Cauchemar's compositions range from fully composed works consisting of dense atonal polyphony, contrasting explorations of a Romantic-era harmonic language immersed in tonal chromaticism, and aleatoric soundmass rich with heavily manipulated acoustic recordings.
Atonal electronics and string polyphony serve as prelude to a beautiful, classically-inspired string passage, followed by a tense and persistent coda. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A hesitant piano melody is coupled with dissonant electronics and brass statements, followed by an atonal string passage culminating in a massive crescendo. Perfect for a suspenseful scene which builds to a terrifying climax! Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Experimental electronic music perfect for video games, film, and internet media! Featuring atmospheric keys, smooth rhythmic filters, wild pitch-bending leads and stop-start distortion, this track integrates stylistic traits of Dark Electro, Industrial, Trance, Trip-Hop, Noise & Gothic Darkwave! Instrumental, Action, Thriller Gothic
A catchy bassline, an addictive synthesizer melody, and a fun, stop-start trance lead characterize this uptempo pop instrumental! Perfect for popular-influenced rhythmic grooves and cool, contemporary moods. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop Electronic
A stylistic, elegant composition for cellos with supporting, atmospheric electronics. With a passionate and triumphant mood, this track is Perfect for sophisticated marketing campaigns and dramatically-themed television advertising. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
Edgy Ambient-Electronica, featuring strange, unsettling synthesizers & a discordant, droning atmosphere, creating a peculiar avant-horror landscape of macabre decadence. Perfect for Horror & Sci-Fi video games & film environments! Instrumental, Horror, Horror Electronica
Diverse soundworld of elegant, yearning string melodies, suspenseful pizzicatos, piano, abrasive electric guitar entrances, and the unsettling atmosphere of electronics. Imaginative and unpredictable evolution of melodic and harmonic material in a concentrated Horror/Sci-Fi cinematic environment. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
A foreshadowing of the dark depths of monstrous depravity and despair; scored for massive orchestral and electronic instruments. Epic and disconcerting suggestions in frightening music. Designed for use in Horror, Sci-Fi and Suspense film, television and video games. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
High-energy, bombastic dance music! Featuring detuned synth leads, Oom-pah rhythm and quirky melodies, this fun and exciting track *will* make you dance! Inspired by comedy-horror spoofs, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', horrific amusement park rides, and children's horror television. Instrumental, Horror, Haunted Carnival
Beautiful ballad for electric piano and synthesizers, featuring an elegant song-form, whose lyrics are for the listener's imagination. Soft, dreamy and sombre, "Yearning for Your Love" is perfectly suited to commercial environments requiring a dramatic, longing touch. Instrumental, Pop, Pop Ballad
Brimming with malevolence and uncontrollable fear, "Killing Principle" unleashes a density of textural colour and melodic imitation in cascading stabs of electric guitars, strings and synths, which attack and fluctuate in their dynamics unpredictably. Looking to instill terror in the viewer? Instrumental, Horror, Horror Action Intense
Featuring elegant string melodies, electro/dance-pop influenced synthesizers, a groovy, deep bassline and a refreshing beat, "Excel" is perfectly suited for marketing campaigns needing a contemporary & popular appeal. Instrumental, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
'Prism Celestial' features a lush, etherial sound-design, bright, emotive instrumentation, and a refreshing blend of youthful, pop-culture elements with a peaceful New Age soundscape. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
Futuristic sound-visions projected from the textures of 20th century avant-garde classical composition, inspired by the films of Dario Argento - discordant and experimental, featuring orchestra and electric guitars in a hybrid suitable for Horror and Sci-Fi purposes in Movies and Video Games. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Dance-Pop/EDM music with a moving, hypnotic beat, pulsating bass, catchy synth lines and a uniquely designed palette of electronic textures. Stimulating party music perfectly suited for optimistic, uplifting multimedia projects aiming at a youthful market. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
Singular hybrid of diverse genres, including Progressive Electro, Darkwave, Dark Ambient, Neo-Classical, Post-Industrial & Futurepop! Therefore, unexpected sounds & characteristics abound in this forward-looking composition; perfect for futuristic video games, film/movies & media needing an Edge! Vocal Samples, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Pulsating synths, hypnotic hooks inspired by the melodies of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.. deep bass, booming kick drums and an infectious rhythmic groove create an exciting atmosphere, perfect for advertising, film, television and other media needing a radio-ready, popular edge. Instrumental, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
Feverish ecstasy & nightmarish images pervade the music of Embrace Our Nature, a project integrating industrial, electronic, film and classical influences. Harsh electronics & dreamy vocals from Emi Adachi create lush & brilliant new gothic atmospheres, perfect for film & video game environments. Female Vocals, Electronic, Electropop
Feverish ecstasy & nightmarish images pervade the music of Embrace Our Nature, a project integrating industrial, electronic, film and classical influences. Harsh electronics & dreamy vocals from Emi Adachi create lush & brilliant new gothic atmospheres, perfect for film & video game environments. Female Vocals, Electronic, IDM
'Belial' features an onslaught of strings and electronics in this unsettling piece showcasing the terrifying delights of atonal harmony and aleatoric polyphony. Mass electronic saturation occurs in the latter half of the music, featuring numerous synthesizers and digitally-processed keyboard parts. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
'Strata' presents the atmospheric and horrific intrigue of science fiction, horror and terror; deep space, 'Alien' and 'Farscape' influenced. Eerie chorale voices, piercing synthesizers, suspenseful build-ups. Instrumental, Science Fiction, First Contact
Dissonant music for chamber strings and woodwinds, employing discordant pitch combinations and enigmatic compositional devices, turning back on itself near the mid-point of the arrangement; tense & unsettling, perfect for Suspense scenes where an Intelligent sense of fear & dread is required. Instrumental, Dangerous, Psychedelic
Second in the 'Internal Nightmare' miniature suite, this Electro-orchestral composition features tense string figures, rhythmically driving synthesizers, murky sub-bass and ambient pianos. Instrumental, Horror, Contemporary Thriller
Epic synth leads carry a soaring melody above a hypnotic rhythmic loop, symbolizing the hopeful desire inherent in the music of "Veil"; elegant, refined, yet pulsating, exciting and hip, this music is perfect for commercial marketing campaigns needing a cool, contemporary sheen. Instrumental, Corporate, Electronic Progressive
Dark, deep, bassline-driven hip-hop instrumental with a solemn, contemporary edge; influenced by the West Coast Hip Hop Sound (Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg) & Mike-Will-Made-It. Imagine dramatic rap/hip hop atmospheres in film, television, video games, commercials, & other media outlets. Instrumental, Hip Hop, West Coast Hip Hop
Dramatic cue, reminiscent of music from scores like 'The Purge', where there is a sense of darkness, tension, and inevitable unease, yet with a modern, electro-acoustic framework which allows for popular sensibilities. Featuring piano, high strings, a deep, warm bassline and haunting choir. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Peculiar rhythmic arrangement for strings, tuned and untuned percussion, electric bass guitar, piano and synthesizers. Tense, unsettling xylophones chiming unpredictably, deep bass grooves, spikey pizzicatos, echoing keyboards and suspenseful violin phrases characterize this Macabre Horror suite. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
A cautious landscape of musical tension builds and envelops the listener, enclosing them within a hopeless world of terror. Electric guitars enter boldly with a frightening motif, surrounded by a cascade of interesting electronic textures. Perfect for all things dark in cinema and gaming. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
Sweeping electro-orchestral arrangement surmised of fear, dread, and supernatural phenomena. Or psychological hallucination, paranoia? Unrelenting suspense, peculiar and grotesque fascinations. Designed for Horror, Sci-Fi, Paranormal and Thriller mediums in film, television and video games. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
With subtle echoings of Friday the 13th ('ch-ch-ch ka-ka-ka' shadings in the string section), and immense, brooding electro-orchestral harmonic textures, 'Source of the Soul' is brimming with depravity and classic psychological tension. An entity even more terrifying than Jason Voorhees awaits... Instrumental, Horror, Halloween Horror
Unremittant tension is captured in sound; droning electro-orchestral arrangement in the influence of Ligeti ('The Shining'), Penderecki ('The Exorcist'), and Joseph Bishara ('Insidious', 'The Conjuring', 'Annabelle'). Persistent clusters, and endless dissonance frighten the viewer into submission. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Droning
Gothic arrangement for orchestra and electronics, featuring subtly dissonant harmonic structures, questioning melodic gestures and abrasive electronic builds. Perfect for macabre and horrific scenes in cinema, television and video games. Instrumental, Horror, Gothic Moderate
Cautious music of ominous apprehension; concerned to move forward, and regretful in reflection. Distant piano voice. Celli pizzicato. Dark Ambient. Neo-Classical, intelligent restraint. Suitable for Horror, Thriller and Suspense genres in moments of Psychological Tension and Disarray. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Contemplative
Suspense builds with an unsettling collection of distant, obscure instrumental textures and harmonic relationships, mirroring the uncertainty of the characters the music seeks to represent. Perfect for horror and thriller film & video games; featuring brass, strings, keyboards, guitars, and winds. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Relentlessly unsettling, tension-filled music designed for Horror, Sci-Fi & Thriller environments in movies, television, and video games. Booming, mysterious bass, industrial percussion, tortured piano, cold and distant electronic soundscape. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Droning
Futuristic ensemble writing inspired by contemporary classical music, - with rich, discordant harmonies and tense melodic figurations, 'Voyeur' is perfect for Horror and Sci-Fi genres in Movies and Video Games which need an Artistic, Avant-Garde edge. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Witch-House inspired hybrid of Electronica, Dark-Ambient & Post-Industrial styles; featuring a hypnotic 'Choir-Synth' ostinato, filtered electronics & 'crying' synth-leads, this ghostly music is perfect for gothic productions in horror, sci-fi, & futuristic movie, TV, & video game environments. Instrumental, Electronic, Witch House
Feverish ecstasy & nightmarish images pervade the music of Embrace Our Nature, a project integrating industrial, electronic, film and classical influences. Harsh electronics & dreamy vocals from Emi Adachi create lush & brilliant new gothic atmospheres, perfect for film & video game environments. Female Vocals, Electronic, Electro-Industrial
Intensely dynamic electro-orchestral music imaginatively designed for dramatic horror/thriller cinema; featuring pianos, synthesizers, strings, saxophones, winds, and pulsating percussion. Climactic music reminiscent of Steve Jablonsky, Marco Beltrami, and other of today's top horror film composers. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Action Intense
Intensely melancholic arrangement for guitars & electronics, depicting a surreal atmosphere of fear, sadness & reluctance to explore the vast unknown; frightening & emotional, this music is designed to accompany scenes of imminent terror, & haunting anxiety. Perfect for horror films & video games. Instrumental, Horror, Gothic Moderate
Unpredictable, Dark music for Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense & Thriller cinema, internet media, & video game environments - featuring electric guitars, multi-layered, dense electronics, surprising synth appearances, & tense harmonies, this music is uniquely macabre in its dynamic sound-design arrangement. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Disturbing atmospheric soundscape, featuring a deep bassline, suggestive, cautious pianos and strange electronics. Perfect for Horror and Science Fiction sound-designs. Instrumental, Dangerous, Danger Ambient
Featuring a diverse soundscape of rhythmically filtered electronics, disturbing, distorted piano phrases, expressive string ensemble, thundering bass drums, and a deep, booming bassline, 'Spell of Betrayal' captures a myriad of dark emotions and tense, cinematic atmospherics. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Tension builds as the inevitable fear surfaces, and hope for salvation is diminished. Slow, brooding cellos, relentlessly sounding their motif, and the orchestral polyphony of choirs, strings and piano, symbolize the 'Legacy' of evil the unavoidabale possibility of surrender to its embrace. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Optimistic, quirky music with a refreshing dance-pop vibe, featuring jangling synthesizers, elated percussion rhythms & upbeat, hopeful melodies. Perfect for commercial & corporate outlets needing a hip, popular progressive sound with both a nostalgic and futuristic twist! Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Suspenseful music featuring an offset of fragmentary repetitions in keyboard, celesta, and string (bowed and pizzicato) parts. Unsettling moments of mystery captured in a foreboding, apprehensive atmosphere. Designed for Horror, Sci-Fi and Psychological Thriller cinema. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Short composition devoted to the filmic depiction of 'A Murder'; featuring resounding brass, strings, woodwinds, distorted electronics and a singular, horrific artistic vision. Instrumental, Horror, Horror Edgy
An ominous orchestral introduction, featuring Strings, Choir, Piano and Electric Guitar. Slow and sweeping in its thematic development, 'Genesis' is a dark & sophisticated arrangement suited for horror/thriller film & TV (main title sequences, character exposition, end credits, etc.), Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
