If you write any kind of tension music, you need these two items in your arsenal. Plus, I unpack an intrigue tension cue titled, "Incision Decision" on my week 51 Vlog Check-In.

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00:00 - Intro
01:47 - The two pieces of gear you should have for all tension music
15:27 - Cue Breakdown
33:37 - Outro & Patreon Information

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