Is Magnus a good place to start with Audiomachine?

Yes, Magnus is recommended as a starting point for new Audiomachine listeners. Epic orchestral arrangements blend with electronic elements to create a cinematic soundscape filled with grandeur and intensity. Released on June 23, 2015, 'Magnus' is Audiomachine's third studio album, following their well-received album 'Atlas' from 2014. By this point, they had established themselves as a key player in the trailer music genre, catering to filmmakers and advertisers seeking powerful instrumental scores.

Magnus works well if you're into cinematic soundscapes for introspection, dynamic shifts in emotional intensity and for epic background ambiance.

How many songs are on Magnus?

Magnus has 24 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Magnus

Audiomachine · 2015

77 min · 24 tracks · film score

Epic orchestral arrangements blend with electronic elements to create a cinematic soundscape filled with grandeur and intensity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Wars of Faith Start here — Opening with a thunderous orchestral swell, this track sets a dramatic tone for the album and epitomizes Audiomachine's signature blend of intensity and grandeur.
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Frozen Synapse — The juxtaposition of haunting melodies and driving percussion creates an immersive experience, showcasing the emotional range Audiomachine achieves within their cinematic framework.
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The Final Hour — This track encapsulates a sense of urgency and climactic tension, utilizing dynamic shifts that highlight Audiomachine’s mastery in building suspense through instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong orchestral writing and effective use of electronic elements, creating a cohesive cinematic experience.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent orchestral palette, with strings and brass dominating the arrangements across most tracks.
Several tracks incorporate electronic elements that build tension, particularly in the climactic moments.
The first half of the album maintains a steady tempo, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and pacing.
Many tracks transition smoothly into one another, creating an uninterrupted flow that enhances the cinematic experience.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

cinematic soundscapes for introspection
dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
for epic background ambiance
sweeping orchestration that inspires
short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

seeking straightforward song structures
prefer lyrics over instrumental focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Audiomachine's reputation in film scoring.
Career context: Released on June 23, 2015, 'Magnus' is Audiomachine's third studio album, following their well-received album 'Atlas' from 2014. By this point, they had established themselves as a key player in the trailer music genre, catering to filmmakers and advertisers seeking powerful instrumental scores.
Stylistic neighbors: Two Steps from Hell· Hans Zimmer· Lindsey Stirling