to
the dark music of Chris Wirsig - composer,
songwriter and producer;
best known for his Electro Noire band no:carrier,
the electronica/ambient project Virtual
Conformity, and several soundtrack works.
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
"Brooding
Synth Pop"
at Counter
Communications 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
“Rising
Tension 2”
at Counter Communications 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
album “Starshot"
available now - dedicated to Edgar
Froese/Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze February
27, 2018 For
Starshot, I'm drawing from
the legacy of the Berlin
School style and its artists
who influenced me, from
Tangerine Dream to Klaus
Schulze (who gets his own
dedication in the songs “Ode
To KS” and “KS2”). The album
also reflects my fascination
with science and space
travel, drawing inspiration
from the discovery of
exoplanets and possible
future colonization of other
planets. With this, the
album is also a hat tip to
organizations like NASA and
Space-X.
The album is digitally
available at:
no:carrier
& Scilla LIVE at Hunnypot at The Mint -
March 5! February
6, 2018 My
collaboration project no:carrier & Scilla
will perform the songs from the Trip Hop EP
"Chasing Tears" live at Hunnypot at The Mint on
March 5 (10:15pm).
It's free, all ages and you'll have a great time
at the coolest party in LA! Check out the event page...
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
“Dark
Ambient Drones”
at Counter Communications January
10, 2018 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 album with electronic instrumentals coming in
February December
20, 2017 I will release a new album of
electronic instrumentals on February 23,2018. The
music is drawing from the legacy of the Berlin
School style and its artists who influenced him,
from Tangerine Dream to Klaus Schulze (who gets
his own dedication in the songs “Ode To KS” and
“KS2”). The album, dedicated to the late Edgar
Froese, also reflects my fascination with science
and space travel, drawing inspiration from the
discovery of exoplanets and possible future
colonization of other planets. With this, the
album is also a hat tip to organizations like NASA
and Space-X. melancholy of the original, it
immerses the listener into the sadness and pain of
a relationship unrequited or separated.
no:carrier,
Mills and Nadia S. cover The Cure's “Lovesong”
in an epic, orchestral, trailerized version December
8, 2017 Mills, Nadia S., and Chris Wirsig of
no:carrier met at a networking event in Los
Angeles and bonded over a fondness for dark,
dramatic styles of music, so they decided to team
up for a cover song reflecting their shared
vision. The Cure’s goth rock classic, “Lovesong,”
gets re-imagined in an epic, orchestral/electronic
style – haunting, emotive, breathtaking. Capturing
the melancholy of the original, it immerses the
listener into the sadness and pain of a
relationship unrequited or separated.
“Chasing
Tears”
by no:carrier & Scilla at Counter
Communications November
1, 2017 Co-written by Chris
and Scilla Hess, produced by Chris and released
under their artist names no:carrier & Scilla,
"Chasing Tears" features six Trip Hop style songs
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. Commercial
release to follow in 2018!
“Okkultika”
at Counter Communications 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
Interview
at
ReviewFix.com August
16, 2017 I've recently been interviewd by
ReviewFix.com, talking about the music library,
upcoming releases and dark music in general.
“Hybrid
Tension”
at Counter Communications 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.
“Synthetic
Tension”
at Counter Communications 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.
“Killing
Noize”
at Counter Communications 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
“Abstract
Piano”
at Counter Communications 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.
Blog:
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
“Elekktro
Creep”
at Counter Communications 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.
Blog:
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
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.
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.
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.
Music
for
Kaspersky Lab's "Digital Companions" corporate
video September
14, 2016 Music
from
the Counter Communications library builds tension
in "Digital Companions: How smartphones have
become our friends", a corporate video by leading
security software company Kaspersky Lab.
“Ghosts
Of
The West Coast
- Dark Cover Versions”
at Counter Communications September
1,
2016 The songs on
no:carrier's "Ghosts Of The West Coast" cover
well-known hits in their unique, dark Electro Pop
style. From Don Henley's "The Boys Of Summer",
Belinda Carlisle's "California", Tony Carey's
"Room With A View" and CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" to
the Irish traditional "She Moved Through The
Fair". Haunting, creepy and foreboding.
All songs are available in several mix-outs
(instrumental, no drums, drums only...) Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
Music
in
"My Fighting Season" August
16, 2017 The documentary series
"My Fighting Season," first aired on the Audience
Network, follows American soldiers in Afghanistan,
with real footage captured from on the ground
cameras. Songs from our album "The 13 Crystal
Skulls" have been featured in three episodes.
“Rising
Tension”
- orchestral/electronic cues
at Counter Communications August
1, 2016 Tension, suspense, adventure,
crime...
Orchestral, electronic and hybrid cues that
underline the drama.
The new album in our library delivers exactly
that. Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
“Strange
Things
In The Night - Vol. 1”
- Creepy electronic/acoustic cues
at Counter Communications August
1, 2016 Tension and suspense,
things creeping around, otherworldly beings and
much more...
That's the stuff of the tension cues found on our
library album "Strange Things In The Night - Vol.
1": Electronic, acoustic and orchestral cues for
horror, science fiction, crime, suspense, drama... Listen and license directly from
our SourceAudio page.
“Signals
From...
- Electronic Instrumentals”
at Counter Communications July
29, 2016 The new addition to our music
library features electronic instrumental songs in
the vein of Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre and
Vangelis. Of course infused with tension, darkness
and suspense, hits and stings, and captivating
original sounds and instruments.
Written and produced by Chris Wirsig, all songs
are also available in several mix-outs, from no
drums versions to no melody versions.
Chris'
music
now also available from DA Music Management August
10, 2016 Some of Chris' music is
now also available from the DA Music Management library,
a
cutting-edge artist development/business
operations boutique firm offering tracks for
placement in all aspects of media. Chris is also
one of DA Music's house composers available for
commissioned work. You can find DA Music's library
at damusic.sourceaudio.com.
“The
13
Crystal Skulls” released to rave reviews May
13, 2016 Today the new dark
ambient instrumental album by Chris Wirsig &
no:carrier was officially released after already
garnering lots of great reviews from the likes of
Huffington Post, Brutal Resonance, Daily News
Service, ShockYa and others.
The music reflects the lore of adventure, mystery
and occult topics surrounding the supposedly
Mesoamerican artifacts, the Crystal Skulls, with
Wirsig’s unique blend of acoustic and electronic
elements.
Full streaming of the album and more information
at crystalskulls.chriswirsig.com
Available digitally and on CD at iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp and select record
stores.
Mills, Nadia S., and Chris Wirsig of
no:carrier met at a networking event in Los
Angeles and bonded over a fondness for dark,
dramatic styles of music, so they decided to team
up for a cover song reflecting their shared
vision. The Cure’s goth rock classic, “Lovesong,”
gets re-imagined in an epic, orchestral/electronic
style – haunting, emotive, breathtaking. Capturing
the melancholy of the original, it immerses the
listener into the sadness and pain of a
relationship unrequited or separated.
Co-written by Chris
and Scilla Hess, produced by Chris and released
under their artist names no:carrier & Scilla,
"Chasing Tears" features six Trip Hop style songs
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. Commercial
release to follow in 2018!
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...
I've recently been interviewd by
ReviewFix.com, talking about the music library,
upcoming releases and dark music in general.
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… 
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"). 
The songs on
no:carrier's "Ghosts Of The West Coast" cover
well-known hits in their unique, dark Electro Pop
style. From Don Henley's "The Boys Of Summer",
Belinda Carlisle's "California", Tony Carey's
"Room With A View" and CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" to
the Irish traditional "She Moved Through The
Fair". Haunting, creepy and foreboding.
The documentary series
"My Fighting Season," first aired on the Audience
Network, follows American soldiers in Afghanistan,
with real footage captured from on the ground
cameras. Songs from our album "The 13 Crystal
Skulls" have been featured in three episodes.
Tension, suspense, adventure,
crime...
Tension and suspense,
things creeping around, otherworldly beings and
much more...
The new addition to our music
library features electronic instrumental songs in
the vein of Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre and
Vangelis. Of course infused with tension, darkness
and suspense, hits and stings, and captivating
original sounds and instruments
Some of Chris' music is
now also available from the DA Music Management 
Today the new dark
ambient instrumental album by Chris Wirsig &
no:carrier was officially released after already
garnering lots of great reviews from the likes of
Huffington Post, Brutal Resonance, Daily News
Service, ShockYa and others.
