Symphony Arcana III: The Empress

by Thomas Lack

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	1.	(Overture) The Empress 04:09
	2.	Even a Tiny Seed Can Awaken 01:50
	3.	Walk My Own Path 05:18
	4.	No Longer Will I Run from the Future 06:44
	5.	There Are Times When We Cannot Stand… 04:53
	6.	(Epitaph) At the Bower 03:59
	7.	With My Father's Death… 02:59
	8.	(Epitaph) King's Council 02:40
	9.	Continue Without Faltering 02:04
	10.	…I Lost My Purpose in Life 03:46
	11.	Resolved and Without Reservation 03:21
	12.	People Are Like Water Flowing Down a River 06:18
	13.	…Without the Support of Others 04:07
	14.	No Matter What Tomorrow May Bring 04:23
	15.	(Fireside) Memories of the Cold 03:34
	16.	(Fireside) Stone-Door-Machine 02:45
	17.	(Interlude γάμμα) Celebrate Life's Grandeur… Its Brilliance… Its Magnificence 03:43
	18.	Never Lose Hope 02:07
	19.	Down the River of Time 02:16
	20.	I Will Protect… 02:36
	21.	Beautiful Crane 03:51
	22.	Inelegance 00:59
	23.	Without Starlight 03:03
	24.	Pearl of Limitless Potential 04:16
	25.	…That which My Father Left for Me 01:47
	26.	(Finale) Spring of the Heart 05:44

about

The Empress and The Emperor were written for my “Skyrim Symphonic Soundtrack” project, which replaces almost all the music in the beloved 2011 game.

This music is symphonic in the sense that more motifs are developed throughout many pieces. In my view, this infuses an extra layer of emotion as you hear the music develop throughout different tracks.

I love Jeremy Soule’s original soundtrack, and while I didn’t try to copy his style, I did use his work as a starting point. Many tracks sound similar to their original counterparts before developing into something new.

After losing so much during the pandemic, I’m happy that I was able to create something productive. Most of this music was written in about 4 weeks across June and July of 2020.