The last days of 2024 by Sascha Ende

"The last days of 2024" is an ambitious track that immediately grabs your attention with its bold, cinematic scope. The opening is quite striking, creating a sense of impending drama, making it a fine choice for trailers or any scene requiring a surge of energy. The use of choir vocals adds a layer of epic grandeur that works well. It definitely has that large-scale, almost overwhelming presence that's become a staple in modern film and game scores. Where the track shines is its build-up. It knows how to layer instruments to create anticipation, and it delivers on that promise with some very strong impacts. It's not subtle, but in this case, that’s its strength. It’s designed to make a statement. The integration of sound design elements and synths with more traditional orchestral sounds is nicely done, creating a hybrid soundscape that feels current. It avoids sounding like a pastiche, which is a common pitfall for tracks in this genre. However, the track can have an overall fell of intensity. While it offers a temporary calmer space in the first third of the song, it quickly builds up, pushing the track to the maximum level, making it too overwhelming for certain media applications. An increased use of dynamics could offer a more varied experience. Nevertheless, "The last days of 2024" is a robust piece of production music that delivers on its promise of epic, dramatic impact. It would sit comfortably in a high-stakes action sequence or a dramatic trailer, making it a valuable asset for any media composer’s library.