Synth EP Review: “Fall of the Titans II - Act 1: The sins of our fathers” by Millennium Falck

by Karl Magi

Millennium Falck’s “Fall of the Titans II - Act 1: The sins of our fathers” is a cinematic adventure across the unending reaches of space. A narrative of battle, titanic conflict and a fight to keep humanity’s essence alive unfolds in majestic musical storytelling.

“Memories of Apophis” speaks of apocalyptic doom for humanity as rising darkness rumbles from gargantuan bass and a distorted news report moves with ghostly portent. A harsh, static-laden voiceover broadcasts existential dread while colossal bass growls and crushing heaviness punches from the drums.

Chaos and fear erupt in a welter of sound while the gruff density beneath grows more intimidating. Disembodied voices rise in a chorus of terror, while smashing percussion creates a militaristic march. Uneasy, twisting vocals crawl with growing worry while the string section cries out with bittersweet emotion, carrying a melody full of loss.

The strings rise, reaching out to touch me with their gentleness and providing a clear contrast to the track’s dark message. A steadily rippling note pattern is joined by the voice of a ship computer speaking of systems going critical before the track ends.

A warning siren screams as nervous tautness moves and “Through the breach” begins.  The klaxon sounds as the flight computer issues orders and swirling sounds join a launch sequence. Vast orchestral majesty spills from darkly shaded brass, a sensation of growing drama cutting into my mind. Lurking shadows vibrate while nobility tinged with tragedy cries from trumpeting tones in the distance. Heaviness, speaking of impending danger, flows from the horn section with growing ferocity.

Tumbling and battering with dynamism, drums beat out a tattoo while a guitar unfurls a banner of defiance, speaking of a battle that will not be given up easily. Marching below, percussion forms into an orderly rank while the guitar rips at the music with forceful rage. Danger and resistance spark in slicing patterns that ramp up in intensity, while surging muscle tears through space with dominating force. As the broken heartbeat shifts, aching tones join blinding light before sacred chanting fades into quiet.

“Stand up and fight” bursts with a ferocious wash of growing tension, spilling over me with forceful drama. Warnings ring and ramp up into explosive drums beating out a militaristic pulse. Adrenaline pounds through the melodic line, calling out to a battle ready for us.

Heavy galloping charges out while a nervously twisting pattern mingles with the exploding percussion, creating images of readiness and danger. Tripping with twisting tension, raised notes rise and shiver, painting images of a space battle. 

Moving with angular motion, a guitar creates impressions of lasers lancing through space while orchestral strings capture the strange beauty of battle. Sounds undulate with growing dynamism as imagery of a spaceship’s hull flashing in dull starlight concludes the track.

Lonely echoes drift out through outer space to bring “What have they done” into existence. Aching violin calls into the void, a voice of heartbreak and immeasurable loss, sobbing with pain. A desolate background moves into Racing motion, limpid synth washing in warm movement.

Trembling strings, like a hint of hope, are split by raging power before a beat thunders and surges forward. Brilliant explosions flash fiercely before a guitar howls in rising lines full of foreboding before drums march again. War-like sensations snarl as horns are lacerated by churning tones.

Gargantuan weight roils beneath heaving darkness as notes bend into blackness. Elevated and full of discomfort, high tones scream before the yearning violin trembles and exudes broken-hearted emotion before the track ends.

“Corridor” seethes and saws with jagged edges, forceful weight ramming forward. Warp-speed notes cascade, ramping up to increasing nervousness and vibrating energy, underpinned by pounding heaviness. Endlessly hurrying, the twangy guitar-like sounds create hypnotic speed, painting an image of racing through space. Danger surrounds the music, capturing moments of threat.

Running a gauntlet, the spaceship flashes against the stars, melodically reflected by notes which exude high drama, carrying feelings of escape and continual vigilance. Twirling with galactic drift, elevated tones move in the distance, like approaching attack ships. 

Rising with force and wild muscle, a guitar captures leaping across space with guns blazing to open a path. Thunderous bass roils beneath charging notes, thrilling and full of indomitable power that rages and snarls. Pumping like an adrenaline-boosted heartbeat, the low end surges before the track ends.

Bathed in an astral glow, “From Light to Shadow” rises into life as distant orchestral notes shine like planetary illumination. Calm suffuses the background while the orchestra is muffled and caressing, drifting in anti-gravity peace. Strings grow with brushing softness, sparkling and feather-light, catching me in their emotional web.

Cello, with its dark shades and melancholy presence, deepens the weight of feeling before the brass section gleams with faraway radiance. Trembling notes carry meaningful depth as the symphonic melody reaches out with aching hands. The violins, cello and contrabass have a woodsy richness that carries the music with hopeful feeling before the snare drums snap to attention and silence falls.