Category: Electronica & Epic

SUMMARY:                                  RUNNING TIME: 4:29 Min.

This 2014 single is a collaboration between Spanish composer-musician Ivan Torrent and German-based songstress Julie Elven.

REVIEW:

Imagine a science fiction-themed epic instrumental, and that’s the direction Ivan Torrent takes “One of Us.”  This concept, which is further bolstered by Julie Elven’s haunting vocals, impressively works.  Packed with action cues, the track seems meant for either a space war movie or video game trailer.  For epic enthusiasts, “One of Us” is certainly worthy of adding to a favorite playlist.   

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                         8 Stars

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SUMMARY:                        RUNNING TIME: 3:22 Min.

Off his 2014 album, Sun, European composer-musician Thomas Bergersen performs this track, which appears as # 8.

REVIEW:

Even without closing one’s eyes, it’s easy to visualize an unknown being’s extraordinary journey across deep space.  In terms of a poignant epic sci-fi instrumental, Thomas Bergersen’s “Starchild” delivers a knock-out.  Both bombastic and ethereal, this track would be ideal for a film or video game depicting a young alien refugee in search of sanctuary somewhere in the galaxy. This dynamite tune is absolutely recommended for epic score enthusiasts.  

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                     9 Stars

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SUMMARY:                                      RUNNING TIME: 3:06 Min.

Performed by Really Slow Motion, it appears on the 2014 album, Of Mist and Magic.  This instrumental is composed by Ivan Torrent.   

REVIEW:

This track concocts a cool mixture implying an epic journey that is both magically serene and darkly ruminating.  The right touches of poignancy are also incorporated.  Including its aptly-placed choral section, “Purple Skies” should be recruited for an medieval action-fantasy film or TV series.  This theme certainly proves worth downloading for epic instrumental enthusiasts.     

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                   8 Stars

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SUMMARY:                                 RUNNING TIME: 1:54 Min.

Performed by Really Slow Motion, it appears on the 2014 album, Of Mist and Magic.  This mostly instrumental track is composed by Mateo Pascual. 

REVIEW:

Darkly ruminating and yet still fast-paced, “Magic Tower” would be an ideal choice for an action-fantasy film or video game trailer.  Its short running time practically spells that out.  Including its choral vocals, there isn’t anything unique about  “Magic Tower,” but the track certainly merits consideration as a download for epic instrumental playlists.   

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                  7 Stars

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SUMMARY:                                   RUNNING TIME: 6:07 Min.

This 2014 single is a collaboration between composer-musician R. (Ray) Armando Morabito, his then-wife: cellist Tina Guo, and German-based Julie Elven. 

REVIEW:

The pulsating electronica work by R. Armando Morabito delivers what one might expect of an epic instrumental – that portion is terrific, if not standard-issue.  Yet, the stellar cello play by Tina Guo is what bolsters this track up a few notches, as do Julie Elven’s hypnotically ethereal vocals.  The fast-paced “Sea of Atlas” would make ideal background music for a film or video game soundtrack.   

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                       8 Stars

Note: In 2014, Guo & Elven also teamed with Morabito on the single: “Hydra.”  A second recommendation is the Morabito/Elven 2014 collaboration: “Angel.”   

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SUMMARY:                                    RUNNING TIME: 4:35 Min.

Inspired by the mythical Icarus and his fall to Earth, this 2012 single is an epic instrumental collaboration between Spanish composer-musician Ivan Torrent and German-based songstress Julie Elven.

REVIEW:

It’s a daunting task to bring Greek mythology to life purely through sound, but Ivan Torrent and Julie Elven deliver high-caliber efforts interpreting the Icarus parable.  Most notably, in addition to the epic adventure cues, Torrent adds the right touch of poignant insight.  

Elven’s ethereal vocals then lift that element to another level, as if describing a soaring Icarus keeps tempting fate — an arrogant disregard for his father’s explicit instructions.  One can practically visualize the young man’s exhilarating flight before his artificial wings ultimately wilt under the heat of the sun.  For epic enthusiasts, “Icarus” earns its consideration as a download to a favorite playlist.   

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                8½ Stars

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