Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

95 /100
Summit
Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The four-movement arc moves from playful orchestral detail through an expansive slow movement to a vocal finale, giving the symphony unusual unity and lasting depth.

What we noticed

  • The opening movement begins with sleigh bells and keeps the pulse light; the second shifts focus to a solo violin tuned higher than usual.
  • A long, quiet third movement leads directly into the soprano-led finale, which turns the symphony's orchestral material toward a childlike vision of heaven.
Composition 25% of the score
9/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
9/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

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 Symphony No. 4 in G major: I. Bedächtig. Nicht eilen 15:45
  • 2 Symphony No. 4 in G major: II. In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast 8:49
  • 3 Symphony No. 4 in G major: III. Ruhevoll 21:09
  • 4 Symphony No. 4 in G major: IV. Sehr behaglich 9:09

Reference: MusicBrainz