Cinematic Chord Progressions

IV → I → V → vi

The expansive, building progression of post-rock. A-E-B-C#m creates slow-building emotional crescendos. Layers of delay, tremolo picking, and dynamics define Explosions in the Sky's signature sound.

I → V → vi → IV

The emotional heart of Hindi film music. Simple progressions support elaborate melodies and dramatic vocals in Bollywood love songs.

i → i+ → i6 → i+

The iconic chromatic line from spy movie themes. The 5th of the minor chord rises chromatically (B → C → C#) then falls back (C), creating the classic tension and release. This is the signature sound of 007.