Cue of the Week: “Spires of Constantinople”

Now that some time has passed, this track has emerged as my favorite from the Empires Apart score. (It may be because I have a yen for more lyrical orchestral writing.)

In contrast to the other mideastern-style theme in the game – which was martial in tone – the Byzantine melody has a quality of nostalgic yearning. The instrumentation blends Eastern and Western influences, reflecting the cross-cultural pedigree of Byzantium itself.

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