dark, tense, synth-tinged orchestral epic

 is actually a minor-key draft of an upcoming client project [

] that has since been brightened up with sunnier elements. A "director's cut" of sorts, this gloomier version is replete with influences ranging from Super Metroid's 

 piano meanderings in Led Zeppelin's classic "

: Features orchestral cello, ambient synthesizer samples, violin solo section, slapped and pizzicato upright bass, marching drums, various percussion, ethnic lute, mallet, triangle, and a nice airy 

 for good measure. This would make great backing music for a sacred journey on a 

Azimuth Pilgrim