Awesome opening sound.
One thing about strings is that they sound "midi" when the attack of one string section doesn't overlap with the release of the other - which drives the smoothness of the strings. When the strings pause completely and have to restart the attack on the next note, it kind of cuts off the flow of the strings.
Later on the strings sound more cohesive.
Also... I really really love the art you made with the intro I developed.
Really excellent work. :)