Liner Notes

Dusky Dreaming

• Genre: Soundtrack
• Duration 1:29

Sonic Profile

Dreamy, atmospheric underscore with layered synth textures, melodic figures, and a gentle rhythmic pulse. Spacious and nocturnal, with a subtly hypnotic quality. Introspective, mysterious, reflective, and quietly forward-moving.

Sync Potential

Well suited for:

• Night driving, city lights, and solitary travel
• Dreams, memories, flashbacks, and altered perception
• Introspective character moments and emotional transitions
• Discovery, investigation, and transformation montages
• Technology, science, design, and futuristic imagery
• Documentary, podcast, and commercial underscore

Scene Pairing

Ideal when the picture needs atmosphere and emotional momentum without competing with dialogue or narration.

Licensing

ONE-STOP: Daniel Liszewski (composer) D.B.A. Big Winky Media (publisher) Sync & Master: 100% controlled by Daniel J Liszewski Composer: Daniel J Liszewski — ASCAP #5338506 Publisher: Big Winky Media — ASCAP #5330252 Licensing: dan@bigwinky.com · 302-598-1674

Warmhearted Pondering - Ending

Ending of Warmhearted Pondering to be used as a bumper or puncuation. See below.

Duration 0:06

Warmhearted Pondering

Full ABAB structure. A rich electro-acoustic rendering of reflective motifs, blending warm electric timbres with ambient synth layers and modern pulse to bridge intimate emotional drama and sleek contemporary storytelling.

Sonic Profile & Musical Architecture

• Genre / Subgenre: Indie Electronic / Folktronica / Modern Cinematic Underscore / Ambient Post-Rock
• Duration 0:06
• Arrangement & Sound Palette:
  • Instrumentation: Electric deep bass, poly synths, lead synths, Marimba, Bass Clarinet, Steel Drums, Drum kit, shakers.
  • Beats / Percussion: First half is a latin pop beat. The second half is a sparse drum kit pattern that feels loose and yet sustains forward momentum.
  • Texture: Lush stereo widening with tape-saturated delays, airy synthesizer pads, and wide reverbs dialed back in the midrange to keep clear headroom for dialogue. Warm low-end weight, and soft puffy pads providing grounded movement without muddiness.
• Mood & Vibe: Contemporary, Introspective, Thoughtful, Wistful, Sophisticated, Gently Driving, Modern Hope.
• Sounds Like / RIYL: The Postal Service (instrumental side), Bonobo, Lymbyc Systym.

Targeted Sync Placements & Scene Pairings

• Modern TV Drama & Thrillers / Episodic Streaming:

  • Investigation & Breakthrough Montage: A protagonist piecing together clues on a digital board, working late into the evening under streetlights or monitor glow.
  • Contemporary Emotional Transitions: City night drives, taxi/train travel sequences, or characters navigating modern urban isolation while searching for connection.

• Tech, Design & Automotive Brand Campaigns:

  • Human-Centered Innovation: Commercials spotlighting clean energy, modern design aesthetics, automotive engineering, or creative software—where technology meets human emotion.
  • Product Launch / Manifesto Spot: Understated, smart, and forward-looking background music that builds brand trust without feeling corporate or artificial.

• Indie Sci-Fi & Speculative Fiction:

  • Quiet Discoveries: Grounded, near-future sci-fi scenes focused on quiet human moments, interface interactions, laboratory observations, or contemplative planetary travel.

Warmhearted Pondering - Shorter Unplugged

• Genre: Soundtrack / Acoustic Jazz
• Duration 1:15
• Tempo: ~86 BPM

Sonic Profile

Arrangement & Sound Palette A warm, intimate acoustic arrangement with a conversational jazz feel. Organic instrumentation, melodic phrasing, and a relaxed rhythmic pulse create an understated, human quality. The short-form arrangement keeps the focus on the musical idea while leaving plenty of space for dialogue and picture.

Mood / Vibe Warm, thoughtful, relaxed, affectionate, lightly playful, and reflective. The track feels like quiet optimism and comfortable contemplation rather than heavy introspection.

Sounds Like Contemporary acoustic jazz with a cinematic, easygoing character—melodic, intimate, and gently sophisticated.

Targeted Sync & Scene Pairings

Well suited for:

• Warm character moments and relationship scenes
• Coffee-shop, dinner, kitchen, or casual gathering scenes
• Reflective moments with a positive or affectionate tone
• Light comedy and understated romantic scenes
• Travel, lifestyle, and human-interest montages
• Creative work, hobbies, or relaxed morning routines
• Documentary, podcast, and commercial underscore

Sync sweet spot: Scenes that need warmth, personality, and gentle forward motion without becoming emotionally prescriptive or competing with dialogue.

ONE-STOP: Daniel Liszewski (composer) D.B.A. Big Winky Media (publisher) Sync & Master: 100% controlled by Daniel J Liszewski Composer: Daniel J Liszewski — ASCAP #5338506 Publisher: Big Winky Media — ASCAP #5330252 Licensing: dan@bigwinky.com · 302-598-1674

Warmhearted Pondering - 1st Half

Just the first half of Warmhearted Pondering above

• Genre: Soundtrack / Acoustic Jazz
• Duration 1:21
• Tempo: ~86 BPM

Warmhearted Pondering - Very Live Unplugged

• Genre: Soundtrack / Acoustic Jazz
• Duration 2:21
• Tempo: ~96 BPM
• Album: Flick Flack Tracks Volume 3
• Artist: Dan Liszewski
• Album Artist: Dan Liszewski
• Composer: Daniel J. Liszewski (ASCAP #5338506)
• Publisher: Big Winky Media (ASCAP #5330252)
• Clearance: 100% One-Stop — Sync & Master Controlled 200% by Daniel J. Liszewski
• Licensing Contact: dan@bigwinky.com | (302) 598-1674
• Deliverables Available: Full Mix, Instrumental / Underscore, Stems, Cutdowns

Sonic Profile & Musical Architecture

• Genre & Sub-Genre: Acoustic Chamber Folk / Neo-Acoustic Underscore / Instrumental Americana

• Tempo & Meter: Steady, unhurried mid-tempo (~96 BPM) in 4/4; driven by drum kit and shaker.

• Arrangement & Sound Palette:

  • Rhythmic Engine: First half: Dry, up-close shaker and rim clicks, creating a light, breathing percussive rhythm without cymbals or aggressive transient spikes. Second half has a loose drum kit pattern that keeps things moving.
  • Texture: Live melodica and accordion provide a breathy warmth.
  • Space Completely natural, organic acoustic room tone.

• Mood & Vibe: Intimate, Nostalgic, Wholesome, Pensive, Gentle Optimism, Earthy, Reflective, Unpretentious.

Targeted Sync Placements & Scene Pairings

• Prestige TV Drama & Streaming Episodic:

  • Bittersweet Transitions: Characters having a candid kitchen-table talk, a quiet morning routine before a major life choice, or packing memories into cardboard boxes.
  • Coming-of-Age Realization: An unvarnished, sincere emotional beat where dialogue needs to remain front and center with acoustic intimacy beneath it.

• Independent Feature Film:

  • Small-Town & Rural Setting: B-roll establishing shots of quiet rural towns, morning mist rising over a porch, or reflective driving scenes along country backroads.
  • Post-Conflict Solitude: The quiet, reflective calm that settles in right after a family dispute or personal revelation.

• Documentary & Narrative Non-Fiction:

  • Craft, Heritage & The Human Touch: Documentaries centered on traditional handcraft, agriculture, sustainable architecture, culinary arts, or woodcraft.
  • Intimate Archival Voiceovers: Softly underscoring old photographs, letter readings, or interviews recounting childhood memories and family roots.

• Commercial & Brand Storytelling:

  • Authenticity & Community: Mission-led brand campaigns (outdoor lifestyle, regional craft breweries/wineries, credit unions, family-run enterprises) highlighting community trust, craftsmanship, and simple, grounded values.

Metadata & Rights Verification

• Master & Publishing: 100% Pre-Cleared One-Stop direct via Big Winky Media (ASCAP)
• Metadata Keywords: Acoustic Guitar, Fingerpicking, Flute Lead, Handclaps, Wood Clicks, Intimate, Earthy, Unplugged, Dialogue-Safe Underscore, Warmth, Nostalgic, Wholesome
• Direct Licensing: Email dan@bigwinky.com or call (302) 598-1674 for immediate clearance, stems, or alternate cutdowns.

Flick Flack Tracks Volume 3 was composed, performed, recorded, photographed and produced by Dan Liszewski August - September 2026 Big Winky Media studios.

Daniel Liszewski is Doing Business as Big Winky Media. Contact dan@bigwinky.com