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Beyond

William Joseph

50 min · 12 tracks · classical music

A sweeping orchestral landscape intertwining classical melodies with contemporary sensibilities and emotive piano performances.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Standing the Storm — This track opens the album with a powerful piano melody that sets an emotive tone, showcasing Joseph's virtuosic skills and thematic depth.
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    Leningrad — A tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich, this piece blends classical influences with a contemporary flair, illustrating Joseph's ability to connect historical themes with modern audiences.
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    Kashmir — Joseph's interpretation of this Led Zeppelin classic transforms it into an orchestral piece, demonstrating his innovative approach to genre blending while maintaining the song's dramatic essence.
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    Heroes — This track exemplifies the album's emotional core with its uplifting melody and intricate arrangements, resonating with themes of triumph and resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines classical melodies with modern sensibilities, creating a lush but somewhat conventional sound.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate themes from classical pieces, such as 'Asturias' and 'Cinema Paradiso', reinterpreted with contemporary instrumentation.
  • The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building to climactic moments while others maintain a more reflective tone throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Standing the Storm 4:21
  • 2 Beyond 4:04
  • 3 Leningrad 4:29
  • 4 Heroes 4:23
  • 5 Once Upon Love 4:22
  • 6 Kashmir 3:44
  • 7 Sweet Remembrance of You 3:29
  • 8 Apasionada 4:02
  • 9 Return With Honor 4:08
  • 10 Cinema Paradiso 4:58
  • 11 Asturias 4:43
  • 12 A Mother’s Heart 3:39

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