Lonely Fish by Sascha Ende

Hit or Miss? Arti’s Review

This track immediately sets a mood, drawing you in with its delicate piano melody. It has a clear cinematic sensibility, leaning into a melancholic and reflective space. The piano is definitely the star here, carrying the emotional weight, and the string arrangement adds a layer of lushness and depth without feeling overly dramatic. Production-wise, it’s clean and well-balanced, with a nice stereo image that gives the instruments room to breathe. For production music, this is certainly usable as is, especially for projects needing a touch of emotional undercurrent—think documentary sequences, poignant film moments, or even introspective podcast segments. However, to elevate it further for broader appeal, perhaps experimenting with subtle dynamic variations in the arrangement could be beneficial. A slightly more pronounced build-up or a contrasting section might prevent it from feeling a tad repetitive over its duration. Also, while the sparseness contributes to its intimate feel, exploring a touch more harmonic complexity could add another dimension. Think about references like some of the quieter moments in modern film scores; this track has that potential, but just needs a little more push to reach that top tier of industry standard. Overall, a solid piece with a clear emotive quality and definite placement potential. With minor refinements in arrangement and harmonic richness, it could really shine. It's got a good foundation and a genuine emotional core, which is always a strong starting point.

Additional Information

My wife recently took this photo and when I saw this fish so lonely, I was somehow sad. I have no idea why, but suddenly I had a melody in my ear again and so this dreamy, slightly depressive piece of music with piano, cello, strings, a beautiful choir and a light acoustic guitar came into being. And all this just because of a fish. Since I didn't know what the fish's name was, I just called the song "Lonely Fish". But maybe it's called Kevin - or Jennifer - you don't know.