Welcome to Counter
Communications, where you find melancholy,
creepy, edgy music - regardless
of genre.Our composers and
musicians are alchemists of angst, experts of
edgy, masters of melancholy, creators of
creep. From cues, and instrumentals to songs,
score and dark cover versions. You can easily
license our tracks through our one-stop boutique library or get custom music
for your projects.
Blog:
Moving halfway
around the
world to make
music April
17, 2018 Six
years ago, on
this day in
April, we
arrived in the
United States
with some
suitcases, and
with traveler
checks to pay
for our
temporary
apartment.
It’s always a
bittersweet
experience to
relocate to
another part
of the world,
leaving family
and friends,
but it also
gave me a new
freedom. Being
a freelancer
again, I could
finally focus
on my music,
develop my
skills, and
start to build
a local
network in the
entertainment
industry. And
as I usually
think more in
musical terms,
and rather
remember what
music was
playing at
what time in
my life, here
are my
personal
musical
highlights
from these
past six years
– the very
personal part
of the
soundtrack of
my life, it
seems... Continue
reading
New
Library Album:
"Brooding Synth Pop"
by Chris Wirsig March
7, 2018 Rushing,
edgy, brooding - dark
Synthpop and EDM tracks,
perfect for chase
scenes, scientific
underscore, and nervous
breakdowns.
Blog: My "Sad California" playlist -
Part 2 March
12, 2018 California,
the Golden State. Los Angeles, the
city of dreams, where stars are made
and fall again. A fascinating town –
glamorous and seedy, full of
aspiring entertainers, dazzling
wannabes, and failed characters. And
there are a lot of songs perfectly
capturing this ambiguous nature. So,
here’s the second part of the Sad
California playlist... Continue reading
New Library Album:
"Rising Tension 2"
by Chris Wirsig March
7, 2018 Big
orchestral cues for trailers, action,
drama. Acoustic and hybrid tracks -
heroic, triuimphant and dramatic. Plus
some score cues, building from ominous
scenes into big finales.
New Library Album:
"Electronica - Volume 2"
by Virtual Conformity February
7, 2018 Electronic
cues from acclaimed electronica project
Virtual Conformity, in the vein of Autechre,
Aphex Twin, Future Sound Of London, Sven Vath
- from experimental to ambient, always with a
dark and brooding twist.
Blog: My "Sad California" playlist - Part 1 January
18, 2018 When
we decided to move from Germany to California,
of course I immedately started to compile a “mix
tape” for the occasion. And me being me, it of
course tended to be more on the dark, sad,
melancholy side... Continue reading
New Library Album:
“Dark Ambient Drones”
by Chris Wirsig January
10, 2017 Dark and somber score
pieces - droning, foreboding, harsh. These drones
range from minimal piano to processed drums and
harsh synths. Always emoting the darkest and most
melancholy feelings, in the vein of scores by
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Dave Porter, Skinny
Puppy, Throbbing Gristle, Mac Quayle and others.
New
Library
Album:
“Lovesong (The Cure cover)”
by no:carrier, Mills, Nadia S. December
6, 2017 Mills, Nadia S., and
Chris Wirsig of no:carrier bonded over a fondness
for dark, dramatic styles of music, and teamed up
for a special cover song: The Cure’s goth rock
classic, “Lovesong,” gets reimagined in an epic,
trailerized orchestral/electronic style –
haunting, emotive, breathtaking. Capturing the
melancholy of the original, it immerses the
listener and builds to an epic, darkly beautiful
finale.
New
Library
Album:
“Starshot
- Electronic Instrumentals”
by Chris Wirsig December
6, 2017 For "Starshot," Chris
Wirsig drew from the legacy of the Berlin School
style and its artists who influenced him, from
Tangerine Dream to Klaus Schulze. The album,
dedicated to the late Edgar Froese, features music
in the style of these artists - emotive and
immersive. Also think current synth scores like in
"Stranger Things" and other shows.
New
Library
Album:
“Chasing Tears”
by no:carrier & Scilla November
1, 2017 Acclaimed electro pop
artist no:carrier teamed up with outstanding
vocalist Scilla to write six Trip Hop style songs.
The songs are in the vein of Portishead, Massive
Attack and Morcheeba, but with a modern flavor -
dark, somber, emotive. From the upcoming lead
single "Tomorrow's Sorrow," dealing with deep
fears of regret and failure, to stories of
breakups, emancipation and somber emotions.
New
Library
Album:
“Okkultika”
by Chris Wirsig October
4, 2017 Macabre at its best: From a “Witch
Dance” and the satanic “The Devil’s Mark” to the
nightly terror of a “Sukkubus”, these 16
electronic/orchestral cues are the perfect
soundtrack for every nightmare.
Blog:
50
years Tangerine Dream - 5 albums you should listen
to September
29, 2017 As I never tire to mention, I’m a
big fan of the German electronic band Tangerine
Dream and am heavily influenced by their work.
Founded 50 years ago today and having released far
over 100 albums, soundtracks and compilations,
it’s hard to choose only a few favorites. And
although I’m doomed to fail, I’ll try anyway and
present five Tangerine Dreams albums you should
listen to... Continue reading
New
Library
Album:
“Electronica - Volume 1”
by Virtual Conformity September
13,
2017 Electronic cues from
acclaimed electronica project Virtual Conformity,
in the vein of Autechre, Aphex Twin, Future Sound
Of London, Sven Vath - from experimental to
ambient, always with a dark and brooding twist.
Interview
with
Chris
Wirsig
at ReviewFix.com August
16, 2017 In a new interview at ReviewFix.com,
Chris is talking about the music library, upcoming
releases and dark music.
New
Library
Album:
“Hybrid Tension”
by Chris Wirsig August
3, 2017 Orchestra and electronics - from
creepy to epic and big dramatic builds. "Hybrid
Tension" offers cues for trailers and drama,
mixing orchestral pieces with harsh synthetic
sounds.
New
Library
Album:
“Synthetic Tension”
by Chris Wirsig July
6, 2017 The dark and tense side of Electro
and Synthpop. "Synthetic Tension" brings you
eerie, quirky and fright-infused instrumental
songs and cues, from Science-Fiction to Action to
Horror. Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
Blog:
5
Reasons why I seldom listen to radio June
22, 2017 Radio Ga Ga… Radio can be very cool
to listen to, but on the other hand I never liked
it as much as listening to full albums or
concerts. And there are a few reasons for that. So
here’s my little rant about commercial radio… Continue reading
"Bad
Moon
Rising" - new video and single from no:carrier June
9, 2017 Ominous.
Eerie.
Shadowy. With a vibey take on the Creedence
Clearwater Revival hit “Bad Moon Rising,”
no:carrier makes its new single and accompanying
video disquieting and unforgettable.
New
Library
Album:
“Killing Noize”
by Chris Wirsig June
7, 2017 Metallic, droning, creepy, noisy.
Edgy electronic cues in the tradition of the most
respected Industrial and Noise artists - think
Throbbing Gristle, Merzbow, Cabaret Voltaire...
All in easy-to-use, building cues, and always with
unusual sound design and modern elements. Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
Blog:
5
Quick Mixing Tips – Frequencies, Panorama and Air May
25, 2017 Mixing music is quite often a thing
of personal taste – while some like to have crispy
highs (and loud HiHats and Cymbals), others prefer
a more bassy sound. But why is it still a bit
muddy or muffled (or too tinny)? Here are five
quick tips that can help your mix… Continue reading
New
Library
Album:
“Abstract Piano”
by Chris Wirsig May
3, 2017 "Abstract Piano" features 13 piano
cues between avantgarde, drama, tension and
horror. Enriched with cello and viola, plus subtle
synths in some cases, these cues go for dramatic
romance as well as foreboding fear. Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
New
Blog
Article:
5 effect plugins I can't live without (and why) April
11, 2017 Everyone has his favorite
instruments, plugins and production tools, that
can range from pretty basic stuff to weird things
that just make the difference. So Chris wrote
about five of the effect plugins that he uses all
the time (not totally weird ones) and basically
can’t live without… Continue reading
New
Library
Album:
“Elekktro Creep”
by Chris Wirsig March
29, 2017 Creepy, emotive, edgy electronic
cues, that's what Elekktro Creep will bring to
your projects. Hunters stalking their victims,
creatures creeping through dark alleys, and
dramatic outbreaks in dark laboratories (just a
few hints on the scenes these cues would work
perfectly). All cues available in several mix-outs
and readily licensable. Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
New
Blog
Article:
5 songs everyone recognizes but don't know the
artist March
14, 2017 Don’t you hate that:
You know the song you’re just hearing but can’t
remember the title or who the artist is. Well,
you’re not alone – and there’s a big amount of
songs that most people recognize, but don’t know
the title, let alone the artist’s name. “Popcorn”
probably is the perfect example: Everyone knows
the bouncy melody, but who can honestly say, who
recorded it? Some might know the version by Hot
Butter – but that’s not the original… Continue reading
News:
Chris Wirsig's music in "Mariah's World" January
10, 2017 The successful reality
tv series "Mariah's World" featured music Chris
Wirsig produced especially for the project. The
show originally aired on E! starting December 4,
2016, with broadcasts worldwide to follow.
News:
Title theme for "Nadya's Identity Files" produced
by Chris Wirsig November
24, 2016 "Nadya's
Identity
Files," a talkshow about identity in all forms,
hosted by Nadya Rousseau, now has a new title
theme. The electronic instrumental, written and
produced by Chris Wirsig, perfectly captures the
shows topic, playing with different sounds.
"Nadya's Identity Files" can be seen live on WCOBM every Tuesday
at 11am, or watched later on demand.
New
Release
& Library Album:
no:carrier's "Broken Rainbow - Ballads for an
Apocalyptic World" November
11,
2016 The cover shows the
end-time vision with a sightless, dressed-up girl
holding a dark crow amidst a barren landscape,
oblivious of the destruction around her. Only a
little glimpse of hope can be seen in the form of
an, albeit fading, rainbow. The songs on "Broken
Rainbow" range from the topic of depression and
addiction ("Your Heroin") to the important role
alleged villains often play in fostering what is
good ("Holy Judas"), and the depths of human
behavior ("Little Death", "The Day I Met You",
"Alibis").
“Broken Rainbow” will be available digitally and
on limited edition CD from iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp and other stores.
Rising
Tension 2 orchestral
| heroic | epic
big orchestral cues for trailers,
action, drama listen
& license
Electronica
- Vol. 2 electronic
| abstract | ambient
style of Autechre, Aphex Twin,
Future Sound Of London listen
& license
Dark
Ambient Drones
droning | foreboding | harsh
minimal piano to processed drums &
harsh synths in the vein of Trent
Reznor, Dave Porter, Skinny Puppy listen
& license
Dark and somber score
pieces - droning, foreboding, harsh. These drones
range from minimal piano to processed drums and
harsh synths. Always emoting the darkest and most
melancholy feelings, in the vein of scores by
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Dave Porter, Skinny
Puppy, Throbbing Gristle, Mac Quayle and others.
Mills, Nadia S., and
Chris Wirsig of no:carrier bonded over a fondness
for dark, dramatic styles of music, and teamed up
for a special cover song: The Cure’s goth rock
classic, “Lovesong,” gets reimagined in an epic,
trailerized orchestral/electronic style –
haunting, emotive, breathtaking. Capturing the
melancholy of the original, it immerses the
listener and builds to an epic, darkly beautiful
finale.
For "Starshot," Chris
Wirsig drew from the legacy of the Berlin School
style and its artists who influenced him, from
Tangerine Dream to Klaus Schulze. The album,
dedicated to the late Edgar Froese, features music
in the style of these artists - emotive and
immersive. Also think current synth scores like in
"Stranger Things" and other shows.
Acclaimed electro pop
artist no:carrier teamed up with outstanding
vocalist Scilla to write six Trip Hop style songs.
The songs are in the vein of Portishead, Massive
Attack and Morcheeba, but with a modern flavor -
dark, somber, emotive. From the upcoming lead
single "Tomorrow's Sorrow," dealing with deep
fears of regret and failure, to stories of
breakups, emancipation and somber emotions.
Macabre at its best: From a “Witch
Dance” and the satanic “The Devil’s Mark” to the
nightly terror of a “Sukkubus”, these 16
electronic/orchestral cues are the perfect
soundtrack for every nightmare.
As I never tire to mention, I’m a
big fan of the German electronic band Tangerine
Dream and am heavily influenced by their work.
Founded 50 years ago today and having released far
over 100 albums, soundtracks and compilations,
it’s hard to choose only a few favorites. And
although I’m doomed to fail, I’ll try anyway and
present five Tangerine Dreams albums you should
listen to...
Electronic cues from
acclaimed electronica project Virtual Conformity,
in the vein of Autechre, Aphex Twin, Future Sound
Of London, Sven Vath - from experimental to
ambient, always with a dark and brooding twist.
In a new interview at ReviewFix.com,
Chris is talking about the music library, upcoming
releases and dark music.
Orchestra and electronics - from
creepy to epic and big dramatic builds. "Hybrid
Tension" offers cues for trailers and drama,
mixing orchestral pieces with harsh synthetic
sounds.
The dark and tense side of Electro
and Synthpop. "Synthetic Tension" brings you
eerie, quirky and fright-infused instrumental
songs and cues, from Science-Fiction to Action to
Horror.
Radio Ga Ga… Radio can be very cool
to listen to, but on the other hand I never liked
it as much as listening to full albums or
concerts. And there are a few reasons for that. So
here’s my little rant about commercial radio… 
Metallic, droning, creepy, noisy.
Edgy electronic cues in the tradition of the most
respected Industrial and Noise artists - think
Throbbing Gristle, Merzbow, Cabaret Voltaire...
All in easy-to-use, building cues, and always with
unusual sound design and modern elements.
Mixing music is quite often a thing
of personal taste – while some like to have crispy
highs (and loud HiHats and Cymbals), others prefer
a more bassy sound. But why is it still a bit
muddy or muffled (or too tinny)? Here are five
quick tips that can help your mix… 
"Abstract Piano" features 13 piano
cues between avantgarde, drama, tension and
horror. Enriched with cello and viola, plus subtle
synths in some cases, these cues go for dramatic
romance as well as foreboding fear.
Everyone has his favorite
instruments, plugins and production tools, that
can range from pretty basic stuff to weird things
that just make the difference. So Chris wrote
about five of the effect plugins that he uses all
the time (not totally weird ones) and basically
can’t live without… 
Creepy, emotive, edgy electronic
cues, that's what Elekktro Creep will bring to
your projects. Hunters stalking their victims,
creatures creeping through dark alleys, and
dramatic outbreaks in dark laboratories (just a
few hints on the scenes these cues would work
perfectly). All cues available in several mix-outs
and readily licensable.
Don’t you hate that:
You know the song you’re just hearing but can’t
remember the title or who the artist is. Well,
you’re not alone – and there’s a big amount of
songs that most people recognize, but don’t know
the title, let alone the artist’s name. “Popcorn”
probably is the perfect example: Everyone knows
the bouncy melody, but who can honestly say, who
recorded it? Some might know the version by Hot
Butter – but that’s not the original… 
The successful reality
tv series "Mariah's World" featured music Chris
Wirsig produced especially for the project. The
show originally aired on E! starting December 4,
2016, with broadcasts worldwide to follow.
The cover shows the
end-time vision with a sightless, dressed-up girl
holding a dark crow amidst a barren landscape,
oblivious of the destruction around her. Only a
little glimpse of hope can be seen in the form of
an, albeit fading, rainbow. The songs on "Broken
Rainbow" range from the topic of depression and
addiction ("Your Heroin") to the important role
alleged villains often play in fostering what is
good ("Holy Judas"), and the depths of human
behavior ("Little Death", "The Day I Met You",
"Alibis"). 
