Dust of Time cover

Dust of Time

Eleni Karaindrou · 2009

49 min · 11 tracks · classical music

A haunting orchestral blend of ethereal melodies and dramatic tension, echoing the emotional landscapes of film.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dust of Time — The title track encapsulates the album's melancholic essence, weaving together lush strings and subtle piano that evoke reflection on memory and loss.
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    Kings of All — This track features a powerful orchestration that builds tension, embodying the struggle and conflict present in the film's narrative.
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    A Hundred Wars — With its sweeping crescendos and delicate motifs, this piece illustrates the impact of war on humanity, aligning with the album's overarching themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's orchestral textures and emotional depth create a compelling listening experience, though it remains niche in its impact.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of strings and woodwinds, creating a lush soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
  • Several tracks incorporate gradual crescendos, building tension before resolving into softer passages, which enhances the emotional impact.
  • The running time is divided into shorter pieces, with most tracks under four minutes, allowing for quick transitions between different moods and themes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Imminent Assault 1:00
  • 2 Dust of Time 5:29
  • 3 Opulence of Hate 5:10
  • 4 Skyfall 4:32
  • 5 Kings of All 4:57
  • 6 The Enemy 4:41
  • 7 Legion 4:48
  • 8 Wind of Souls 1:06
  • 9 Broken Arrow 4:13
  • 10 A Hundred Wars 5:44
  • 11 The Night Stalker 7:37

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