Lesiman – High Tension Vol. 2 (1973, LP, Italy)

Tracklist:
A1 Preludio Ossessivo 2:57
A2 Saccheggio 1:56
A3 Contatto Umano 2:30
A4 Senza Appello 2:22
A5 Inesorabile Condanna 2:27
A6 Motivo Ricorrente 1:50
A7 Sveglia Tragica 2:21
B1 Achtung! 2:13
B2 Disegno Scabroso 2:30
B3 Traffico D'Armi 2:30
B4 Conflitto 2:20
B5 Avvicinamento 2:24
B6 Furia 2:03
B7 Milano '72 2:15

Directed By – Lesiman
Music By – Lesiman

High Tension Vol. 2 (released on Vedette Records in 1973) is an earlier, equally essential entry in Paolo Renosto's (as Lesiman) series of suspense-driven Library Music.

Where Vol. 3 tended towards gritty funk, Vol. 2 often features a sound that is more experimental, leaning heavily into Psychedelic Jazz and tense, avant-garde soundscapes. The album is an immersive journey into early-70s electro-acoustic instrumentation, utilizing synthesizers, dissonant strings, and sharp orchestral percussion to build claustrophobic atmospheres.

Tracks like "Milano '72" are particularly renowned for their menacing, driving energy and hypnotic rhythms, making this volume a cornerstone for anyone exploring the dark, sophisticated underbelly of Italian Library music. It’s an ideal soundtrack for dramatic scenes of surveillance, chase sequences, or unsettling urban landscapes.