Playlist cover art

The Margin Of Being

“The Margin of Being” is a progressive post-metal journey that traces the evolution of philosophy through the lens of one individual’s experience.
·
13 songs
3:05Song Image
A dark ambient piece featuring a sustained, low-frequency drone throughout, The primary instrumentation consists of a deep, resonant synth pad creating a continuous, unsettling atmosphere, Intermittently, a high-pitched, shimmering synth texture enters, adding a layer of ethereal tension, A subtle, percussive element resembling a heartbeat or slow pulse is present in the background, The piece is characterized by its lack of traditional melody or rhythm, focusing instead on textural soundscapes and sustained tones, The overall mood is somber and introspective, Production elements emphasize a wide stereo field and a sense of vastness, with reverb and delay used extensively on the synth pads, The piece gradually builds in intensity with the introduction of the shimmering synth, then recedes slightly, There are no discernible chord progressions in a traditional sense, but rather shifting harmonic textures created by the layering of drones, The tempo is extremely slow, almost static
7:04Song Image
This is a progressive metal track with a dark, aggressive tone, The instrumentation includes heavily distorted electric guitars, a prominent bass guitar, and a powerful drum kit with double bass drumming, The song features a male vocalist employing both clean singing and harsh, guttural screams, The song structure is complex, with shifting time signatures and dynamic changes, The guitar riffs are intricate and often syncopated, creating a driving, intense feel, The bass provides a solid, often melodic, foundation, The drums are highly technical, with frequent fills and blast beats, Production elements include a tight, punchy mix with a focus on clarity for each instrument, There are moments of atmospheric synth pads providing texture, The overall tempo is fast, contributing to the high-energy feel, The vocal melodies are often dissonant, adding to the dark atmosphere, The song features a breakdown section with a slower, heavier groove before returning to a faster tempo, The guitar solos are technical and melodic, showcasing virtuosity
5:41Song Image
A metalcore track with a driving tempo of 120 BPM in the key of E minor, The song features a male vocalist employing both clean singing and harsh screaming techniques, The instrumentation includes heavily distorted electric guitars, a prominent bass guitar, and a powerful drum kit with a strong emphasis on double bass drumming, The song structure follows a typical verse-chorus format with an instrumental bridge, Production elements include a tight, punchy mix with a wide stereo image and a moderate amount of reverb on the vocals and drums, The guitar riffs are characterized by palm-muted chugging and melodic lead lines, The bass provides a solid low-end foundation, often mirroring the guitar riffs, The drums maintain a consistent, energetic rhythm throughout the song
6:38Song Image
A metal track with a driving tempo of 120 BPM, featuring a male vocalist with a guttural, growling delivery, The song is in the key of E minor, The instrumentation includes heavily distorted electric guitars, a prominent bass guitar, and a powerful drum kit, The song structure consists of an intro, verse, chorus, and bridge, with instrumental sections interspersed, The guitar riffs are characterized by fast, palm-muted chugging and melodic lead lines, The drums provide a solid rhythmic foundation with double bass drumming and intricate cymbal work, The bass guitar follows the guitar riffs, adding depth and weight to the low end, Production elements include a tight, compressed mix with a focus on the aggressive guitar tones and powerful drums, There is a noticeable reverb on the vocals, giving them a cavernous quality, The overall dynamic range is compressed, creating a consistently intense sound
6:54Song Image
This piece is a dark ambient metal track with a slow tempo and a minor key, It features a male baritone vocalist with a deep, resonant voice, delivering spoken word and sung passages, The instrumentation includes a distorted electric guitar playing sustained power chords, a bass guitar providing a low-end rumble, and a drum kit with slow, heavy cymbal crashes and kick drum hits, There are also atmospheric synth pads creating a sense of dread and spaciousness, Production elements include heavy reverb on all instruments, particularly the vocals, creating a cavernous and echoing sound, The mix emphasizes the low frequencies, giving the track a weighty and oppressive feel, The song structure is largely atmospheric, with a build-up of intensity through the addition of instruments and vocal layering, The melody is minimal, primarily carried by the vocal line, which is more rhythmic than melodic, The chord progression is slow and sustained, creating a sense of tension and unease
6:13Song Image
The song is a dark folk rock piece with a male vocalist, The instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, and a string section, The acoustic guitar plays a fingerpicked arpeggiated pattern throughout much of the song, providing a melancholic atmosphere, The electric guitar adds texture with sustained, reverbed notes, The bass provides a deep, resonant foundation, The drums enter with a driving, yet restrained, beat, The string section, featuring violins and cellos, adds a layer of emotional depth with sustained chords and melodic counterpoints, The male vocalist sings in a deep, resonant baritone, often with a slightly melancholic and introspective tone, The song builds in intensity, with the drums becoming more prominent and the electric guitar adding more sustained chords, The production is clean, with a good balance between all instruments, Reverb is used extensively on the electric guitar and vocals, contributing to the atmospheric quality, The tempo is moderate, and the key appears to be minor, contributing to the somber mood
6:24Song Image
A dark ambient industrial track with a slow tempo and a 4/4 time signature, The song features a deep, resonant bass drone, distorted electric guitar chords, and a male spoken word vocal, The production is characterized by heavy reverb and delay, creating a vast, atmospheric soundscape, The song begins with a sustained bass drone and a single, heavily reverbed electric guitar chord, The spoken word vocal enters, delivered in a low, monotone voice, The guitar chords become more frequent, creating a sense of tension, The song builds in intensity with the addition of a distorted, sustained electric guitar melody and a more prominent, rhythmic bassline, The spoken word vocal continues throughout the song, delivering philosophical and existential themes, The overall mood is somber and introspective
6:49Song Image
This piece is a dark ambient industrial track with a slow tempo and a minor key, It features a prominent, distorted bass synth providing a deep, rumbling foundation, Percussion is sparse, consisting of metallic clangs and industrial hits, creating a sense of unease, A sustained, high-pitched synth pad adds to the atmospheric tension, The male vocals are spoken word, delivered in a deep, resonant voice with a slight echo effect, emphasizing the narrative, The song structure is linear, building intensity through the layering of sounds and the increasing urgency of the vocal delivery, Production is characterized by heavy reverb and delay, creating a vast, cavernous soundscape, The overall mood is ominous and introspective
6:09Song Image
This piece is a symphonic metal track with a dramatic and epic feel, It features a full orchestral arrangement including strings, brass, and percussion, combined with a heavy metal rhythm section of distorted electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums, The tempo is moderately fast, around 120-130 BPM, The key appears to be minor, contributing to the dark and intense atmosphere, The song structure includes instrumental sections with prominent orchestral melodies, building to a powerful chorus with male vocals, The vocals are delivered in a deep, resonant baritone, with a powerful and almost spoken-word quality in the verses, transitioning to a more melodic and anthemic style in the chorus, Production elements include a wide stereo image, with the orchestra providing a rich background and the metal instruments driving the foreground, Reverb is used extensively on both vocals and instruments to create a large, cavernous sound, The track features dynamic shifts, moving from softer, more atmospheric orchestral passages to full-blown metal sections, There are no obvious chord progressions that repeat in a simple loop, rather the harmony is complex and evolving, typical of symphonic arrangements, The melody is primarily carried by the orchestral instruments and the lead vocals, with the guitars providing rhythmic and harmonic support
6:16Song Image
This is a symphonic black metal piece with a slow tempo and a dramatic, epic feel, The instrumentation includes a full orchestral arrangement featuring strings, brass, and timpani, alongside a standard metal band setup of distorted electric guitars, bass guitar, and drums, The drums utilize double bass drumming and blast beats, particularly during more intense sections, The vocals are primarily harsh, guttural growls, with some sections featuring clean, operatic male vocals, The song structure is dynamic, alternating between slower, atmospheric orchestral passages and faster, aggressive metal sections, The chord progressions are often minor key, creating a dark and melancholic atmosphere, but also incorporate major key resolutions for a sense of grandeur, Production elements include heavy reverb on the vocals and orchestral instruments, creating a spacious and cavernous sound, The mix emphasizes the orchestral elements, giving them prominence alongside the metal instruments, The overall key is E minor, with a tempo that shifts between 60 bpm and 180 bpm
6:14Song Image
The piece is a dark ambient electronic track with a driving, hypnotic rhythm, It features a male spoken word vocal, delivered in a deep, resonant tone, often processed with reverb and delay, The instrumentation includes a prominent, sustained synth pad creating a melancholic atmosphere, a pulsing bass synth providing a low-end foundation, and a sparse, echoing percussion track with a strong kick drum and occasional metallic hits, The tempo is slow, contributing to the introspective and somewhat unsettling mood, The chord progression is minimal, focusing on sustained, dissonant harmonies that slowly evolve, Production emphasizes a wide stereo field with significant reverb on most elements, creating a vast, cavernous soundscape, The song structure is fluid, with the spoken word sections acting as focal points amidst extended instrumental passages, There are no traditional melodic hooks, instead relying on the evolving textures and rhythmic pulse to maintain interest, The overall key is ambiguous, leaning towards minor tonalities
7:10Song Image
The song is a metal track with a driving tempo and aggressive instrumentation, It features a distorted electric guitar playing a prominent riff, a powerful drum beat with double bass drumming, and a deep, guttural male vocal, The song structure includes verses and a chorus, with instrumental breaks that showcase the guitar work, The overall production is raw and heavy, emphasizing the low frequencies and the intensity of the performance, The guitar solo is fast and technical, incorporating shredding techniques, The song has a dark and intense mood
2:56Song Image
A dark ambient track with a slow tempo and a minor key, The instrumentation features a sustained, distorted electric guitar playing a low, droning melody, accompanied by a deep, resonant bass, The vocals are a male baritone, delivered in a spoken-word style with a melancholic and introspective tone, The song structure is fluid, with no distinct verse-chorus pattern, but rather a continuous atmospheric build-up, Production elements include heavy reverb and delay on the guitar, creating a vast and echoing soundscape, The overall mix is spacious, emphasizing the low frequencies and the haunting quality of the vocals, The track features a gradual increase in intensity, with additional layers of distorted guitar entering towards the end, culminating in a powerful, sustained chord