Lesiman – High Tension Vol. 3 (1978, LP, Italy)

Tracklist:
A1 Bassorilievo 2:28
A2 Fiaccole Di Pino 3:30
A3 A Caro Prezzo 2:36
A4 Irruzione 2:46
A5 Presunta Minaccia 2:10
A6 Ritrovamento 2:27
A7 Trepido E Ilare Giorno 2:28
B1 Padmina 4:07
B2 Rosso E Nero 2:09
B3 Faci Notturne 1:55
B4 Arrocco 2:10
B5 Angolo Critico 2:02
B6 Barker 1:46
B7 Irruzione (2a Versione) 2:46

Directed By – Lesiman
Music By – Lesiman

High Tension Vol. 3 is a classic piece of Italian Library Music from 1978, crafted by composer Paolo Renosto under his celebrated pseudonym Lesiman.As part of a series intended for use in films, television, and radio, this album delivers exactly what its title promises: a collection of instrumental cues designed to evoke suspense, drama, and anxiety.
The music fuses elements of Jazz, Psychedelic Funk, and cinematic Score with a distinct 1970s sound palette. Expect sharp, driving rhythms, tense string arrangements, and unsettling electronic textures. Tracks like "Irruzione" (Raid) and "Rosso E Nero" (Red and Black) are perfect examples of the album's urgent, gritty atmosphere, making it a favorite among crate-diggers and fans of Italian crime thrillers (Poliziotteschi).
Vol. 3 is less about melody and more about mood and rhythmic propulsion, offering a compelling soundtrack for hidden scenes of intrigue, espionage, or dark introspection. It remains an essential, though often overlooked, gem of the Italian library canon.