A full-length orchestral narrative told in twenty movements, blending the architecture of early counterpoint with the tension of a crime drama. Each track unfolds like a chapter in a case file: solemn organ and strings open the investigation, harpsichord patterns tick like forensic clocks, and solo lines for cello, violin, oboe, and continuo sketch the emotional terrain of detectives, witnesses, suspects, and shifting clues.

The middle movements tighten into layered fugues, sharp dances, and atmospheric recitatives as evidence accumulates and motives collide. Elegant misdirections, analytical motifs, and shadowed harmonies push the story deeper into confrontation and revelation.

The final stretch builds toward judgment: a rising passacaglia, triumphant brass, and a canon of interlocking voices. The closing fugue gathers every motif in the album, weaving them into a towering resolution where each theme finds its place in the larger design. A full dramatic arc captured entirely through acoustic instruments, structural clarity, and noir-infused gravitas.

Chase Fugato

Precinct Gavotte

Partner’s Counterpoint

FINALE: Fugue of Justice

Confession Aria

The Quick and the Quiet

Justice Canon

Courtroom Passacaglia

Aftermath Elegy

This is my oldest thematic work, and it's basically the life of a character named the Red-Eyed Demon (he's human, btw, with glowing red eyes). His life is one of tragedy, abuse, and redemption. But that redemption is bittersweet and left ambiguous as to whether or not he's truly ready to search for a more normal life.

Red-Eyed Demon (Old - 2018)

Please forgive the AWFUL quality. This was composed and exported from NotePerformer and never updated to a DAW or modern VST's.

Divinity Unbound - Ancient Nesting Grounds (Old - 2019)

A friend of mine asked me to compose a piece for the central nation in a story she's working on for funsies. The nation is militant, started from very little, and fought its way to the top. And this is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy!

Agare Theme

Another piece my friend asked me to write for her. A little bard-style waltz maybe for a tavern or ballroom event. Short and sweet and "bouncy" were her desired traits. How'd I do?

Fantasy Bard-Ballroom Waltz

Mixed by Shape, hosted by Drum Funk Agent.

Tracklist:

01. Molecular & SMG - Talon [Overview Music]
02. Particle & Simula - Chrome [Dance Macabre]
03. Scotty - Dispatch [Flexout Audio]
04. Particle - Sleepwalker [Dance Macabre]
05. Arkaik - Tar [Flexout Audio]
06. Para - Git Up [Flexout Audio]
07. Kasra - Funktional [Critical Music]
08. dotdash - Garlic [Truth Hertz]
09. Dub Head - Passed Test [ThirtyOne Recordings]
10. The Sauce - Eclipse [The Sauce Recordings]
11. Thematic - Grumbler [Sofa Sound Bristol]
12. The Sauce - Drippy Fresh (Genic Remix) [The Sauce Recordings]
13. Division - Horror House [Flexout Audio]
14. Serpnt - Get Up [Mustard Music]
15. Dub Head - Concussion [ThirtyOne Recordings]
16. Myth - The Walrus [Myth Bandcamp]
17. Total Science - SFR [CIA Records]
18. Soul Intent feat. Chromatic - Back To Back [Machinist Music]
19. Ill Truth & Amoss - Remember Kelly [Truth Hertz]
20. Umbra - Kick Back [Flexout Audio] 
21. Myth & Kublai - Bull Frog [CIA Records]
22. Solace - Dearth [Truth Hertz]
23. Rift - Aware [Forbidden Frequencies]
24. Dub Head - Zeroday [Sofa Sound Bristol]
25. Minor Forms - Stamp Down [Truth Hertz]

DEEP SHAPE PODCAST S01E03

Coins

// assembly line - 28. November 2025 - planetstiefel

(2024) The composition is about chinchillas with cute chinchilla noises I recorded in their cage. They're my favorite animals, and I somewhat wanted to musically illustrate their little world in a magical, fairy-tale way.

The World of Chinchillas

The final composition in a four-part suite incorporating, re-orchestrating and expanding the themes originally written for my 2022 track "Year in a Day".

Autumn to Winter

CELESTIAL MACHINERY

Volant Records is a story-driven label and shared universe: cinematic concept albums, stutter-house, western sagas, haunted pop, and hymn-like instrumentals. Home to Jupiter Morrow, Avaline Ingels, Shadow Face, Buck Ramble, Choralith and more. All Worlds Reserved®.

Just a guy trying to live his best life composing music!

an egregore has manifested itself in the music stream

I play fingerstyle acoustic guitar and make electronic music.
My adventure with music started in my childhood, but recently I've been working on music a bit more and more seriously.
My tunes are mostly inspired by nature.

planet

bufo bufo [Festival]
Kiste [club]
Kiste live
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alienjohn3000

Composer of electronic and contemporary classical music.
Contact: chrismwhitemusic@gmail.com

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