Name: Riptide - 74 BPM, E Major (Snippet) by Samir Lee
Duration: 39 s
Description: A progressive rock snippet composed in 5/8 time, symbolizing the velocity and rhythm of ocean currents. Riptide translates the motion of wind-driven waves into musical form, with flowing guitar melodies and dynamic phrasing that mirror the pull and release of the sea. A conceptual study in rhythm, energy, and natural motion.

An electronic sound design study inspired by video game and film horror scores. Basilisk builds tension through evolving synth drones, dissonant textures, and low-frequency movement — blending ambient minimalism with cinematic dread to create an immersive, atmospheric tone piece.

Basilisk - 156 BPM, C# Major  (Horror Score Concept)

A first venture into progressive metal, Fallen blends intensity and depth through digital automation, dynamic panning, and layered reverb effects.

Fallen - 93 BPM, B Minor (Concept)

A metalcore-inspired track built on layered guitar sections and spatial effects. Rage channels aggression through atmosphere, using chorus and reverb to expand the sonic depth and intensity of each phrase.

Rage - 118 BPM, A Major (Snippet)

A concept track blending early-2000s alternative metal energy with electronic and hip-hop influences. Destiny merges heavy synth atmospheres, turntable textures, and rhythmic drum sampling to capture a sound inspired by hybrid-era Linkin Park.

Destiny - 103 BPM, D Minor (Concept)

A techno-based composition exploring rhythm, repetition, and space through electronic drum samples. Dimensions draws inspiration from early 2000s digital futurism and virtual architecture, creating a hypnotic pulse that blurs movement and perception.

Dimensions - 115 BPM, A Major (Concept)

A melodic retrowave-inspired track drawing from early '90s pop sensibilities. Foresight blends drum sampling with progressive synth melodies to evoke nostalgia and anticipation — a reflection on past sounds reimagined through modern production.

Foresight - 110 BPM, E Major (Concept)

Short experimental trancecore snippet built around glitch textures, layered synths, and rhythmic delay patterns.

Ultimate - 130 BPM, D Major (Snippet)

Created as part of an ongoing portfolio of ambient sound design and atmospheric experimentation.

Reflections - G Major, 156 BPM

A field recording capturing the texture and rhythm of rainfall. This ambient study explores natural resonance and spatial depth through the subtle dynamics of weather and sound.

Rain Ambience

An electronic track originally composed for an interactive virtual reality environment (2022). Featuring retro synths, layered pads, and immersive spatial mixing, this piece blends nostalgia with digital serenity — designed for an ambient, chill, and cinematic experience.

Be Still - 80 BPM, D# Major

A progressive rock snippet composed in 5/8 time, symbolizing the velocity and rhythm of ocean currents. Riptide translates the motion of wind-driven waves into musical form, with flowing guitar melodies and dynamic phrasing that mirror the pull and release of the sea. A conceptual study in rhythm, energy, and natural motion.

Riptide - 74 BPM, E Major (Snippet)

samirlee.com

Audio Engineer & Music Producer

East Haven, CT

Riptide - 74 BPM, E Major (Snippet)

Samir Lee

Related tracks