Risen by Sascha Ende

Hit or Miss? Arti’s Review

Alright, taking a listen to this track... Immediately getting a strong cinematic vibe, definitely leaning into that epic, uplifting territory which is always useful. The intro is nicely atmospheric, those evolving synth pads create a sense of scale right off the bat. The arrangement is well-paced, with a clear build-up that keeps you engaged. Harmonically, it's pretty straightforward, but it works for the genre – you want that sense of grandiosity and impact to come through clearly. The production is clean, the mix is reasonably balanced, though perhaps the low-end could have a touch more definition to really ground the track. Sonically, it's hitting a lot of the right notes for modern cinematic scoring – think trailers, maybe even some action-adventure game soundtracks. For media use, I can see this working well in trailers needing that immediate impact, corporate videos aiming for an inspirational tone, or even as underscore for dramatic scenes in film. It's got a good sense of momentum and emotion. To really elevate it further, experimenting with some more intricate sound design elements during the build-up could be interesting, adding layers of texture to make it even richer. Also, maybe consider a slightly wider stereo image in the master to give it even more of that 'big screen' feel. Overall, it's a solid piece of production music, definitely usable as is, and with a few minor tweaks, could be a real standout in a cinematic library. It’s got that essential quality of being instantly emotionally resonant, which is key for sync licensing.