I like video game soundtracks that provide some ambience. Inserting a little ambient instrumental track into my albums is a longtime tradition of mine, in an attempt to make it clear to listeners that I’m available for all of their soundtrack needs as well as their metal needs. Synthy guitar-less songs are also always a fun challenge and add yet another layer of depth to my albums, since I’m primarily a guitar player. This one is mostly ambient and gentle, meant to provide a respite from the intensity of “Lightborn” before the finale.
Multi-instrumentalist Sofia Frasz established EXILED HOPE in 2019, and draws musical inspiration from the likes of AVANTASIA, NIGHTWISH, KAMELOT and CRADLE OF FILTH to name a few. EXILED HOPE’s releases all take place in the same fictional universe and combine to form a dark fantasy metal opera.