Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalBax’s atmospheric tone poems and Ballads give the program a vivid orchestral identity; the shorter opening works lead naturally into three substantial closers.
What we noticed
- The sequence moves from two shorter works into three symphonic poems, with November Woods closing the program.
- Tintagel and The Garden of Fand build from atmospheric orchestral writing toward large climaxes; November Woods sustains a darker, more turbulent mood.
- All five tracks are orchestral works, so the record has no vocal passages to interrupt its continuous focus on instrumental color.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Northern Ballad No. 1 10:10
- 2 Mediterranean 3:19
- 3 Symphonic Poem, The Garden of Fand 16:37
- 4 Symphonic Poem, Tintagel 13:27
- 5 Symphonic Poem, November Woods 18:36
Reference: MusicBrainz
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