“Uncle Jerome” is a shadow-laden, slow-burn tension piece from award-winning composer Rick Balentine. Built on ominous low strings and unsettling textures, the track mirrors the quiet solace and support surrounding Uncle Jerome’s presence in The Kahiki 3 and Me. It’s a musical portrait of a character you’re missing post his passing and questioning like without him—brooding, unpredictable, and impossible to shake."

Uncle Jerome

“Yellowed Newspaper Articles” is a haunting, investigative cue that drips with unease. Award-winning composer Rick Balentine weaves fragile piano motifs, whispering strings, and distant, grainy textures that evoke the brittle edges of old secrets. The track feels like sifting through forgotten clippings—each note revealing something darker, something long buried, something never meant to be found."

Yellowed Newspaper Articles

“Run” is a relentless, pulse-pounding cue driven by dark synth rhythms and razor-tight percussion. Award-winning composer Rick Balentine crafts a sonic adrenaline surge—breathless, claustrophobic, and charged with danger. The track captures the desperation of flight, the echo of footsteps in the dark, and the rising certainty that something is closing in.

“That’s Not Bravo Team Anymore” is a dark, nerve-tightening pulse cue that signals a devastating shift in the story. Award-winning composer Rick Balentine fuses deep rhythmic surges, distorted low-end textures, and unsettling tonal fragments to capture the moment when a trusted unit becomes something unrecognizable—and terrifying. The track thrums with dread, urgency, and the cold realization that whatever those soldiers were… they aren’t anymore.

That's Not Bravo Team Anymore

“The Moment of Truth – Go To Hell” is a blistering emotional breakdown set to music. Award-winning composer Rick Balentine weaves searing strings, pounding percussion, and raw, dissonant textures into a score cue that detonates at the heart of the film’s most brutal betrayal. Every note tightens like a fist—rage, heartbreak, and revelation colliding as the truth finally erupts and the characters’ loyalty shatters beyond repair.

The Moment of Truth - Go To Hell

“In Tenebras” is a sweeping, emotional finale in which award-winning composer Rick Balentine brings all the film’s core musical motifs together for one last, resonant statement. The track blends haunting melodies, driving rhythmic figures, and aching harmonic shifts, transforming the score’s darkest moments into a powerful, cohesive closing chapter. It’s both an echo and an elegy—honoring everything the characters endured while allowing the audience a final breath in the shadows.

In Tenebras

“Maybe It’s The Wind” is a whispering nightmare of a cue—an uneasy blend of creaking textures, distant pulses, and cold, breathlike motifs. Award-winning composer Rick Balentine builds the tension with unnerving subtlety, creating a soundscape where every rustle feels alive and every shadow feels closer than before. It’s horror at its most unsettling—the moment when doubt becomes dread.

Maybe Its The Wind

Finland March

“All Night” — DirtyhookZ (Liam Campbell)
A deep, melodic house journey built on late-night tension and desire. “All Night” captures the moment you see her face across the room—close enough to feel, yet just out of reach. Driven by hypnotic grooves and emotive vocals, DirtyhookZ blends atmosphere and heartbreak into a track that keeps you chasing the memory long after the lights fade.

All Night

An Escaping Point (Kill Your Idols Mix)

Horror Synth, Electronics and Industrial celebrations of Sleazoid Cinema and EBM Grooves!

Ari Inkiläinen also uses artist name James Sag. Ari is Finnish composer/producer and actor. He was interested of music already in a school and when was just a kid then most of all his biggest target was rhythm instruments. More info in Google as Ari Inkiläinen, Ari Inkilainen and James Sag.

@boxofcatsmusic / @decypherdigital / @futurefy
__Liam Campbell__ 
Known professionally as DirtyhookZ, is a dedicated Australian electronic music DJ and producer known for his immersive house, tech house and deep house tracks.
__Musical Style And Approach__
DirtyhookZ is recognized for a distinct sound that blends emotion with groove. 

His music is characterized by: 
    Progressive heavy basslines
    Punchy drum beats
    Silky vocals that "explore raw feelings"
    Hypnotic drops that create "cinematic bass moments" 
He takes a meticulous approach to production, crafting "every element of his music from scratch" and prioritizing originality over pre-made loops. He aims to create atmosphere in every track, bridging intimacy and high energy for the dance floor. 
DirtyhookZ has been consistently growing as an artist. 

Label Signings: He has signed deals with labels such as Decypher Records and Futurefy Records, which have helped distribute his music globally across all major streaming platforms.
Releases: His discography includes various EPs like "Limerence" and singles such as "Persuasive" which he frequently promotes on his social media and music platforms like SoundCloud.
Radio Show: He hosts his own "radio show," where he drops fresh, high-energy DJ sets every couple of weeks, featuring a mix of underground and chart-topping sounds. 

Personal Details

  Location: Brisbane BORN 4000 & Gold Coast BRED 4221 
__Goals__ 
He has "BIG plans" for 2026 continuously focusing on producing, learning, and growing as an artist. His sound is unique and that's what we wanted when we didn't no it. Just hit play and you will understand what all this hype's about.
__Engagement__ 
He maintains a strong online presence, often sharing insights into his creative process using his DAW of choice FL Studio and engaging with his followers on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

So follow his journey through sound and add him up. 
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Rick Balentine is an award-winning composer and producer whose music has become a signature force across film, television, and media. With over 40 years of experience in musical storytelling, Balentine is known for blending expressive orchestral writing with modern electronic textures, creating powerful, emotionally charged scores that elevate every frame they accompany.

His work spans a wide range of genres—from sweeping dramas and character-driven stories to pulse-pounding thrillers, supernatural worlds, western epics, and political sci-fi narratives. Balentine’s scores are defined by memorable themes, bold sonic architecture, and an instinctive ability to amplify narrative tension, heart, and atmosphere.

Rick’s diverse portfolio includes acclaimed work on the award-winning western Going Home, the supernatural thriller In Tenebras, the dark comedic drama The Kahiki 3 and Me, as well as expansive series and film projects in development, including Iron Legacy, Karma Reign, The Days of Man, Violet Requiem, Signal Lost, and Project Ascension. His compositions range from intimate solo performances to full-scale cinematic soundscapes, each crafted with meticulous attention to emotional depth and storytelling precision.

Beyond composing, Rick is the founder and creative force behind Temple Gate Films, LLC and Temple Gate Distribution, where he continues to shape and score high-profile projects internationally. His collaborative approach, musical versatility, and passion for narrative-driven scoring have earned him a respected place among today’s most dynamic screen composers.

Whether crafting a haunting horror motif, a sweeping orchestral theme, or a hard-hitting action cue, Rick Balentine brings unmatched creativity, clarity, and emotional intelligence to every project—delivering music that resonates long after the story ends.

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