Cue of the Week: “Above the World”

When it comes to orchestral cues I’m more inclined to share live recordings than those made with digital instruments, since the former are evergreen and the latter tend to show their age as technology advances. However, I liked this map view music from Empire Earth 3 so much that I gave it a sonic makeover, including a touch of analog tube emulation for warmth.

Accompanying a screen showing the contested Earth from orbit, this cue’s focus is conveying both tension and the panoramic sweep of the view.