Edge Lands3736/1Light, expectant atmospheric piano, strings & synths build with orchestra to a dramatic, inspirational finale3:19
Album ANW 3736Aspire
Richard Lacy (PRS) | John Ashton Thomas (PRS)Creating epic emotional climaxes, Richard Lacy and John Ashton Thomas join forces for an aspirational, orchestral collection. Light, atmospheric piano mingles with poignant strings, warm brass, electronic pulses, ambient synths and powerful percussion.
8 tracks
- Deep Time3736/2Delicate, poignant orchestra over light piano & electronic pulses builds to an epic & emotional climax3:10
- The Weight And The Expectation3736/3Reflective atmospheric piano, synths & orchestra become uneasy before an emotional, optimistic theme develops3:17
- Finest Hour3736/4Poignant strings & analogue synths build with French horns & big percussion hits to an heroic climax 3:05
- Common Purpose3736/5Uplifting orchestra steadily builds with synths, piano, drums & warm brass from gentle atmospheric opening 2:57
- For The Greater Good3736/6Warm, positive & uplifting orchestral hybrid builds from wistful opening3:01
- A Noble Task3736/7Nostalgic strings & piano give way to a rousing, heroic orchestral theme with sound design & big percussion3:13
- Foundation3736/8Plaintive cello & strings build with ambient synths to a stirring orchestral theme with powerful drums3:06
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