Truly beautiful music which takes the listener on a journey of emotions, ranging from introspective and melancholy, through stirring and joyful, drama and suspense, to a sense of deep peace. Each track paints a picture, and it's easy to imagine the film that would accompany such a visual score.
The variety means that at any one time some tracks will suit my mood more than others, whether the refinement and delicacy of the more reflective tracks which are so beautifully put together, or the gorgeous blend of percussion with strings to create a darker mood which is found in some tracks. It's this variety, though, that keeps the album interesting and which, I think, does call to mind a classic film. A more modern sound is introduced later in the album, but is combined to good effect with the more traditional sound of the orchestra, and makes an interesting twist in the tale of this collection.
The earlier tracks create moods and a strong sense of time, whereas the final tracks create for me a sense of place (as is perhaps intended, from their titles). What wonderful music for creating a scene in a computer game. My overall impression is that the artist has used a palette full of sounds to depict some very different scenes that complement and contrast to form an enchanting album.
Now to discover Aeon and Aeon 3. If they are as impressive as this, I will be happy indeed!
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