My reaction at 0:05 - Ooooooohhhh....
My reaction at 0:32 - WOAH!!!
The Sacrifice of Nature: You had me from the opening! That harp was such a majestic way to begin. The piano and choir just drew me in deeper. I definitely hear some Gareth Coker influence here and it's wonderfully weaved into your own style.
Afore the Harvest: This definitely feels like an ancient town you might visit in an RPG like Chrono Trigger. Very catchy. Those strings are placed so gently (something I will remember and come back to reference). I love the ominous ending, a nice bit of forshadowing.
Power and Spectacle: Right from the beginning I'm reminded of the Capital theme from Hunger Games. It works well. I can feel the overwhelming might of this unstoppable civilization. I appreciate the fact that you included some more relaxed moments. The flutes were especially nice. Wonderful ebb and flow.
The Call of War: I'm definitely seeing an army of orcs from Lord of the Rings marching here. This piece is pure emotion. I can see the camera sweep by as two sides collide on the field of battle. Very dramatic!
Ash Reclaimed: The title says it all. So delicate in its beginning. You properly mourn the death of the civilization and then slowly bring nature back. I seriously started crying when the nature motif began to play and build. It's a proper ending to this journey. Wow...just wow.
I can't say enough good things about this entry. I appreciate the fact that we both took a similar approach to the paintings: man vs nature. And we ended it the same with nature's rebirth. That being said, we executed this viewpoint very differently. Thank you for this wonderful piece. It was a joy to experience!