| Freeze: Beyond Journey’s End Original Soundtrack | |
| Freezing: beyond the end of the journey | |
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| THCA-60290 | |
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Freeze Soundtrack Review
The impression I had when I sat down FreezeThe first few episodes is that this is not your traditional epic fantasy anime. That’s true of history and music is a reflection of that. Where one might expect the somber, somber fanfares characteristic of soundtracks like Princess Mononoke the lord of the rings Freeze It feels more relaxed, more prosaic in comparison. FreezeThe music of is willing to wander, to waste time, moving only when that is precisely the case. It doesn’t lean on those epic fantasy tropes and is better for it.
Evan Call’s firmness in the composer’s chair was to be expected upon entering. I found myself fascinated by the music I had previously composed for Violet Evergarden and I can say the same goes for freeze it score. The first song, “Journey of a Lifetime ~ Frieren Main Theme” is a delight, taking on a Celtic feel and instilling excitement for the journey ahead. I love how the strings and wind instruments explore the emotional facets of the anime, from the most festive moments to the moments of quiet confidence. And through all this, I got to know well freeze it
That motif appears quite frequently, but it never fails to be welcome because it combines well in many contexts. For example, in “One Last Adventure,” flashes of that motif are heard early on before the piece transitions into solo violin and flute sections that weave an anticipatory air. Once the piece builds, and boy does Evan Call do an incredible job with his use of crescendos throughout, a feeling of resolution emerges and, with it, the call to a new adventure.
In “Farewell, My Friend” the motif takes the form of a somber chorus that evokes the tribute paid to a legendary hero. The same can be said for “Where the Blue-Moon Weed Grows,” which, again, pays homage but takes a more introspective approach before ending on an elegant note. As I said before, there are many opportunities to use that motif, but never tired or overdone.
Finally, considering what came before, I wasn’t sure if Evan Call could deliver a good battle theme, but I really enjoyed “Zoltraak.” The Celtic feel of the piece takes the form of a fast dance, full of brief, agile bursts of movement. It evokes the twisted, twisted and feinting nature of grief. Furthermore, the accompanying chorus increases the tension. The combination produces a dynamic piece that keeps me on the edge of my seat until it comes to a firm and decisive close.
Needless to say, I’m quite pleased with the music Evan Call composed for Freezing: beyond the end of the journey. Listening to him approach a fantasy adventure anime by breaking away from many of its conventions (much like the anime itself regarding the genre!) has been fascinating. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to hearing the full soundtrack once it’s released in April.
Classification: Excellent