This week’s selection is a rhythmically-driven piano and orchestra texture that gradually builds to a crescendo.

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	Morning on the Highway

This choral/orchestral piece accompanies a cut-scene in Empire Earth 2 wherein the historical Knights Templar are cast in an ominous light. The lyrics are a twisted take on Kyrie Eleison; while the chorus starts with the conventional words, the basses and tenors, singing in counterpoint, switch to Ohi Eleison – “No Mercy”.

Performance by the Budapest Film Orchestra and Chorus.

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	Chant of War

There’s nothing quite as self-indulgent as a self-mashup. Here I remixed music from two different film scores, then added strings and a bit of ethnic percussion for rhythmic impulse. I can’t really do anything with this music (other than share it with you), but it was fun to put together.

Vocals courtesy of Hilary Hearty.

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	Shores of Jakarta

Agitated piano, cello harmonics, and Jennifer Lindsay‘s ethereal vocals contribute to the tense mood of this week’s selection.


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	A Murder

Here’s another musical excerpt in the Healers series. This cue features the heroine’s theme on a melancholy cello, while mallet percussion, representing her mysterious nemesis, creates a dissonant accompaniment.

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	The Long Drive