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Orca Symphony No. 1
Classical · 2012 · 4 tracks · 34m

Orca Symphony No. 1

Serj Tankian

A four-act symphonic suite trading metal riffs for orchestral depth. Fluid, cinematic, and entirely instrumental, it explores the majesty of marine life.

November 27, 2012 · Serjical Strike Records

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A majestic and occasionally mournful exploration of nature's scale through orchestral storytelling.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks · 34m
01
Act I: Victorious Orcinus (studio version)
9:07
02
Act II: Oceanic Subterfuge (studio version)
8:12
03
Act III: Delphinus Capensis (studio version)
8:23
04
Act IV: Lamentation of the Beached (studio version)
8:35
Moments Worth Listening For
The swelling brass fanfares in Act I that mimic the breach of a massive whale through the surface.
The delicate, pizzicato string sections in Act II that evoke the light filtering through deep water.
The mournful, sustained cello notes in Act IV that capture the heavy stillness of the shoreline.

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