Lesiman – High Tension Vol. 4 (1978, LP, Italy)

Tracklist:
A1 Indomitus 3:01
A2 Ombre Opposte 2:29
A3 Due Sfere 1:58
A4 Stasis 3:10
A5 Aria Rossa 2:27
A6 Immemore 2:12
A7 Cordelia 2:22
B1 Lembi 2:21
B2 Intreccio 2:47
B3 Contrazione 2:25
B4 Seconda Denuncia 3:31
B5 Concretezza 1:46
B6 Opposizione 2:26
B7 Bassorilievo (2a Versione) 2:27

Directed By – Lesiman
Music By – Lesiman

High Tension Vol. 4, released in 1978, marks the final installment in Paolo Renosto's (as Lesiman) dramatic library music series. Arriving later than the first two volumes, it shows Lesiman integrating the increasingly sophisticated studio technology of the late 70s while maintaining the series' core mood of suspense and intrigue.

This volume generally features a slightly more polished and electronic sound compared to the raw, avant-garde feel of the earlier LPs. Tracks showcase a complex blend of jazz-funk drumming, synthesizer textures, and cinematic orchestration, hinting at the emerging Euro-funk and disco trends without sacrificing the underlying tension.

Key tracks like "Due Sfere" (Two Spheres) and "Ombre Opposte" (Opposite Shadows) are great examples of the album's atmosphere, utilizing tight instrumental grooves that loop and escalate to create a sense of mechanical urgency or existential threat. Vol. 4 serves as a fascinating transition point, blending the composer's academic background with his mastery of commercial, yet artistic, sound design for the Italian screen.