I thought it was time to create something cinematic, and one of the most effective ways to convey that raw emotion is through a big symphony orchestra. I'm not really too fond of classical music and the little I know breaks all the rules. But it can be something powerful and can provoke our emotions. So, I attempted this for myself in studio with the limited tools I have and created Pistis (faith). It starts out calm and soft and ultimately rages into a climax, and includes strings, brass, a choir, percussion and of course some other contrasting elements like the synth at the start. A cello helps to create the feeling of movement. The piece was done in Reason Studios, although after a few years I'm busy transitioning back to Pro Tools for future work.
The artwork was done by my oldest brother many years ago, and I'm sure he forgot all about the unfinished A4 size pencil sketch. I thought for it to be a good fit.
I also made a quick video to help somewhat with visualizing the power of sound for this piece. Spoiler alert: included are some clips of me busy working on the project in studio:
And here is the audio track, I would love to to hear what you think:
