Existence
Audiomachine · 2013
49 min · 17 tracks · film score
Epic orchestral arrangements blend with electronic elements, creating a cinematic soundscape that evokes grand narratives and emotional journeys.
Top tracks — play these first
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Millennium Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its sweeping strings and powerful percussive elements, establishing the epic feel that permeates throughout.
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Uprising — Uprising features driving rhythms and a bold orchestral arrangement that captures a sense of urgency and action, making it a favorite for cinematic trailers.
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Discovery of Power — With its dynamic build-up and climactic resolution, this track encapsulates the transformative themes present in the album, showcasing Audiomachine's mastery of tension and release.
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The Last Immortal — This piece combines ethereal melodies with rich harmonies, creating an emotional depth that resonates deeply and highlights the album’s thematic exploration of existence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong orchestral writing with effective climaxes but lacks unique identity within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement, with strings and brass dominating the soundscape throughout its duration.
- Each track typically builds from a soft introduction to a climactic peak, often employing crescendos to evoke emotional responses.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, adding depth and a sense of grandeur to the compositions.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of cinematic intensity
- dynamic orchestral moments of triumph
- uplifting themes for motivation
- epic soundscapes for inspiration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, narrative pieces
- seek vocal-driven compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog, but not widely recognized outside dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Existence marked Audiomachine's fourth studio album and showcased their evolution within the trailer music genre. Following their previous album, Amplificate, this release further solidified their position as a leading composer for film trailers and media scoring, highlighting their ability to marry traditional orchestration with modern production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Two Steps from Hell· Hans Zimmer· Lindsey Stirling
Tracklist
- 1 Millennium Start here 2:41
- 2 Uprising 3:04
- 3 Pillars of Earth 2:40
- 4 Existence 4:13
- 6 Beyond the Clouds 2:56
- 7 How the World Sees You 2:38
- 8 Discovery of Power 2:28
- 9 And the Heaven Shall Tremble 3:03
- 10 100 Years War 3:58
- 11 Destroyer 2:19
- 12 Triumph 2:12
- 13 Shadowfall 2:41
- 14 New Beginning 3:23
- 15 The Last Immortal 2:34
- 16 Tempest 2:45
- 17 Amethyst 3:04
- 18 The Future Is Upon Us 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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