u/UrsulonMusic

r/newmusic r/filmscoring r/NeoclassicalDarkwave

I wrote a dark string track that suddenly turns into a massive cinematic orchestra. What kind of scene does this bring to mind?

I started this track as a quiet, melancholic string piece for late-night listening, but halfway through I couldn't resist turning it into a huge film-score moment.

I love dark, atmospheric instrumental music when reading or playing games, so I wanted to blend that quiet sad vibe with something epic and heavy.

Give it a spin if you like cinematic soundtracks or dark orchestral music. Curious what kind of imagery pops into your head when you hear this.

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u/UrsulonMusic — 11 days ago

▲ 1 r/NeoclassicalDarkwave

Is literal epic orchestral scale too massive for neoclassical darkwave, or does it work?

Most darkwave stays pretty minimalist and intimate. On my first track, I wanted to take those dark, melancholic string textures and smash them into a literal epic orchestral arrangement.

I know purists usually prefer the quiet, atmospheric side of the genre, so I am really curious if taking it into this big, cinematic space stretches the genre too far for you guys.

Give it a spin if you are down for something heavier:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=rpi5Gr7lNDg&si=TC7rpt1P8akhAfsl

u/UrsulonMusic — 13 days ago