The Big Smoke4272/1Mysterious piano plucks a deceptively sweet tone until driving strings and ominous cello lead into a full, urgently sweeping, swirling and dramatic orchestral back end.2:42
Album ANW 4272La Belle Epoque
Stuart Roslyn (PRS) | Matthew Foundling (PRS) | Harry Lightfoot (PRS) | Simon Denver (PRS) | Michael Rubino (ASCAP) | Kevin Rix (ASCAP) | Thomas Habuda (BMI) | Samuel Bohn (PRS) | Axl Rosenberg (STIM) | Richard Canavan (PRS) | Peter Mauder (PRS) | Piotr Musial (ASCAP) | Ian Arber (PRS) | Steve Porter (PRS)A passionate collection blending tender piano and violins with urgent cello and sweeping orchestra. From period dramas to modern romance, La Belle Epoque is the soundtrack to crushing heartaches and dark desires.
30 tracks
- The Gallows4272/3Mischievous strings and darkly compelling cello interweave steadily, layering with emotional piano, relentlessly building with a sweeping orchestra to an emotional, dramatic climax.2:05
- Bittersweet4272/5Urgent strings set a frantic pace for smart period drama, transitioning to a quirky waltz-like gallop with neo-classical piano and galloping drums, ramping up the dramatic stakes until things get serious at the ball for our Mr. Darcy.2:17
- Deceit and Betrayal4272/7Calm piano and strings set an emotional and romantic intro. When secrets are revealed, tempers flare and the violins race over dark percussion, driving cello, and passionate piano, building to a desperate climax.2:37
- Strictly Taboo4272/9Restrained piano gives way quickly to a tongue-in-cheek urgency of driving strings, accented by dark piano strikes and ticking, relentless percussion. Swirling ostinatos build relentlessly with a huge orchestra to an incredible outro.2:00
- False Pedigree4272/11Melancholy piano and strings set a sweet tone, until jealousy rears its ugly head. Pounding percussion accents underscore a serious piano motif, while the strings and orchestra build up to a massive climax.2:04
- Secrets of the Sanctuary4272/13A mysterious yet tender synth and piano motif swirls while subtle strings craft a melancholy theme, swelling with emotion, gradually building to a dramatic, romantic climax.2:40
- Dolores (The Power of Suffering)4272/15Serious piano and simple solo violin create a plaintive, emotional intro; subtle guitar, bass and percussion layer in, building gradually to stop down; the orchestra crashes in with drums, powerful brass and driving ostinato strings.2:39
- Nevertheless, She Persisted4272/17Mysterious piano ostinatos count time with bass and synth; driving strings and ticking percussion build emotion while tensions rise; elegant violins and brass interplay with the motif, transitioning to a dramatic, sweeping orchestral climax.2:33
- Faded Snapshots and Forgotten Dreams4272/19Plaintive piano motif intro layers with elegant and emotional strings; a lighter middle section transitions to a romantic and sweeping orchestral build; period drama perfection.2:51
- Stratagem4272/21Minimal piano notes tick a mysterious intro; magical harp and plucked strings lead to a waltzing piano motif; elegant strings and chimes layer in, but darker cellos drive a tense back end, swelling up with bold percussion.2:00
- Let's Pretend4272/23Sweetly emotional piano motif intro layers with soft strings and childlike, magical chimes, building to an elegantly wondrous string-driven middle; building up with orchestra to a sweeping, epic and majestic back end2:40
- A Trick of the Mind4272/25Lightly dramatic piano arpeggio intro motif with driving strings swells up to a dramatic, galloping middle with bold percussion accents, bells, driving strings, with an elegant and epic climax2:25
- Allegory4272/27Light piano and synth loops illuminate a promising moment; swirling arpeggiated strings layer in for movement and light; leads to a waltzing motif, building with bright positive momentum, montage, period drama; elegant orchestral building climax2:49
- Most Ardently4272/29Elegant piano and neo-classical strings interplay in a lightly dramatic intro with a wink to old money; orchestra swells in with choir and percussion; a waltz-like motif plays for a lighter moment, swirling and building up to a grand, sweeping climax2:36
- A Remarkable Man4272/33Calm, sweeping strings set a tone of sophistication and peace; elegant, steady building of the motif accented with subtle percussion and piano; montage, period drama, gradual build.1:59
- Russian Spring4272/35Beautiful, yet tense string drone with a minimal cello solo intro; instruments layer in slowly, gradually building on the theme like a timelapse sunrise; piano ostinatos bring in the movement, the passing of time, darkness giving way to light.4:23
- The Last Bloom4272/36Emotional, neoclassical piano solo; elegant and dramatic period romance builds with sweeping orchestra and choir to an epic climax1:47
- Restlessness4272/39Lightly dramatic piano and subtle strings layer with synths and bells for a mysterious intro; builds up to a more serious middle before the orchestra comes in with driving violins and bold brass for a sweeping climax1:57
- The Second Hand Ticks4272/41Emotional piano and ticking percussion accents mark the passing of time while short strings accent the dramatic tension and longing; the orchestra swells in for a dramatic, tragic climax2:25
- Pulled Apart4272/43Emotional piano motif intro evolves with beautiful strings to a driving, dramatic orchestral theme; bold brass and pounding percussion accent a sweeping, dramatic climax2:11
- Barren History4272/45Serious piano intro motif layers with somber cello for a beautiful but emotional intro; builds with driving string ostinatos, bold percussion, synth accents and full orchestra to a sweeping and tragic climax.2:58
- Stronger4272/47Mysterious synths interplay with a serious piano motif, building with emotional strings to an optimistic middle; montage of gradual progress; orchestra layers in with light violins dancing over bold percussion to create a sweeping, epic climax2:36
- Wildfire4272/49Magical chimes and subtle strings create a wondrous intro; dancing cello and plucked violins lead to an elegant middle before the orchestra swells up with sleigh bells, driving percussion and sweepingly emotional, spectacular brass.2:58
- The Shores of Forgiveness4272/51Simple piano motif and sweet strings interplay for a tender intro; cellos lead the emotional and contemplative middle, which builds steadily with the orchestra; transitioning to a more hopeful and energetic climax3:19
- Open Your Eyes4272/53Serious strings and piano lead with a solo cello playing a somber theme; builds gradually for a montage with ticking percussion marking progress and optimism; drums and orchestra layer with elegant choir accents for a restrained yet sweeping climax2:30
- Concealed Passion4272/57Serious, romantic piano theme layers with somber strings for a heart wrenching intro; dramatic yet tender orchestra swells with brass and cymbal crashes for a sweeping, epic climax2:10
- I Will Find You4272/59Serious piano sets a somber, contemplative tone; tender strings layer in as the emotional theme shows signs of optimism in the sadness; the orchestra swells up while the percussion accents signal uplifting hope and determination3:09
- Noble Companion4272/61From a simple, somber piano motif grows a sweeping, bold climax; strings interplay with the theme to build momentum, while percussion pounds out the steady march of time; bold brass shows courage while the choir soars and the climax builds3:28
- Empathy4272/65A beautiful piano theme dances over subtle synth pads; lush strings layer in; romantic and beautiful cello solo sets a somber tone, but the orchestra swells and builds with brass and rolling percussion, choir lifts up, shining light in the darkness2:35
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