Peter Writes
The selected songs have a musical story which is well reflected in their titles. The music will almost instantly put you into a very specific and intended mood created by the composer. The music will almost instantly give you a mental image of imaginary dangerous places with epic heroes and monumental battles of biblical proportions.
Andrew Writes:
Changi, 1974 – 5 years old – I’m sitting in my Singapore bedroom, but my soul is somewhere over Europe – either flying a Spitfire or piloting a Junkers Ju 52 about to drop off my cargo of spies.
Geoff Love & His Orchestra’s Big War Movie Themes wasn’t just a piece of vinyl – it was a TARDIS – a thing that could transport you through time and space and drop you into a myriad of scenarios. I think my favorite was probably Where Eagles Dare – that opening snare and brooding bass line has stuck with me ever since – I didn’t add it to the list as it wasn’t quite as epic as 633 Squadron which was easily my second favorite.
Music is such a critical component of story telling – whether it’s TV, Movies or video games – the music tells you exactly what you need to know and when. In cases like these – these epic worlds – you don’t even need the visual to have a clear idea of what’s going on. I loved doing this list with Peter as it was a great excuse to go back and listen to my childhood.
I’m already wondering where we want to go next?
Track Listing
- Battle Cry – Olexandr Ignatov
- None Shall Live – Two Steps from Hell
- Mombasa – Hans Zimmer
- For Honor! For Toussaint! – Piotr Musiał
- Water Wars – Kevin Rix
- Hunter Hunted – David Chappell
- The Hunt Is Coming – Marcin Przybyłowicz
- Eternal Quest – Gothic Storm
- Pacific Rim (feat. Tom Morello) – Ramin Djawadi
- Closer – Eldar Ibrahimovic
- Quantum Field – Really Slow Motion
- Symphonic Suite (From the Film “On The Waterfront”): Adagio – Allegro molto agitato – Alla breve (Poco più mosso) – Presto come prima – Leonard Bernstein
- The Wrath of Angels – Neal Acree
- Invincible – derani
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Overture – Bear McCreary
- 633 Squadron: Main Theme – Ron Goodwin
- Symphony of the Void – Borislav Slavov
- A Storm Is Coming – Lorne Balfe
- The Battle – Hans Zimmer
- Carmina Burana: O Fortuna – Carl Orff
- The First and the Last – Dmitry Ustinov
- Theme from “Lawrence of Arabia” – Geoff Love & His Orchestra
Playlist Image Midjourney prompt: an epic world with no text or writing featuring battle and music – Variations (Strong)
About the Curators
Peter Sauleda
Hi there, my name is Peter Sauleda and over the years I have been composing and producing Original music and Sound Design for TV Shows, Films, Commercial Ads, Music Videos and VR-Games.
For me, original music has a special value as a unique differentiator for any type of visual project. By using the right music you create a stronger connection with the viewer. This will last much longer than the viewing time.
I try to support and promote a diverse, global roster of premier and upcoming musical talent, giving them new opportunities to share their music and vision with the world. The way I do this is through the Playlists I create and maintain, both by myself and through collaborations with other curators.
Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.
As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to be creative and brilliant without distraction.
As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
As a creator / contributor at musicto I’m part of a global creator community that collaborates through music. You can learn more about our community here.