Variations On A Theme

Variations On A Theme

 

Variations On A Theme is a collection of inspiring and infamous classical pieces by the composing greats reinterpreted for the modern world.

Drawing from the original compositions,  producers Ben Medcalf, Richard Pryn, Audio Android and Simon Webster rework these standards by fusing the original orchestration with modern instrumentation, cutting edge electronica and sound design transforming these pieces for the 21st Century.

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Sonata Allegro

AML04

 

Trk No : 17

BPM : 92

Beethoven - Tense and unnerving piano backed with a techy breakbeat and deep droning synth bass.

Composer(s): Ben Medcalf

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Dramatic/Thrilling,

Nocturne

AML04

 

Trk No : 16

BPM : 90 (3/4 Time)

Chopin - Supernatural and melancholy.

Composer(s): Simon Webster

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Eerie/Supernatural, Mystery/Intrigue,

Streichquartett

AML04

 

Trk No : 15

BPM : 130

Mendelsohn - Intense, dramatic strings with tech beats, peaks and troughs.

Composer(s): Ben Medcalf

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Dramatic/Thrilling,

Andante

AML04

 

Trk No : 14

BPM : 140

Bach -  Reflective dark and insistent, strings, solo violin and reverbed fx and electronic drums.

Composer(s): Ben Medcalf

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Sadness/Nostalgia,

Prelude no.4

AML04

 

Trk No : 13

BPM : 105

Chopin - Suffocation and despair.

Composer(s): Simon Webster

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Eerie/Supernatural, Sadness/Nostalgia,

Symphony no.5

AML04

 

Trk No : 12

BPM : 90

Beethoven's 5th reinterpreted as lively, funky dubstep with clever and intricate cuts and programming.

Composer(s): Audio Android

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Dramatic/Thrilling,

Concerto Minor

AML04

 

Trk No : 11

BPM : 89

Bach - Proud, stately and decorous strings and hip hop fusion.

Composer(s): Ben Medcalf

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dramatic/Thrilling, Rousing/Lively,

Mars

AML04

 

Trk No : 10

BPM : 120

From Holst's 'The Planets'. Powerful and foreboding. Electro hits, suspensful piano and meandering synth build to crescendo.

Composer(s): Richard Pryn

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Dramatic/Thrilling,

Dance Of The Clockwork Fairy

AML04

 

Trk No : 9

BPM : 60

Sultry and fantastical dubstep version of the Tchaikovsky classic.

Composer(s): Audio Android

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dramatic/Thrilling, Eerie/Supernatural, Fantasy, Mystery/Intrigue,

Swan Lake

AML04

 

Trk No : 8

BPM : 140

Tchaikovsky - Sad but dramatic with electronica, piano, strings and guitar.

Composer(s): Richard Pryn

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dramatic/Thrilling, Mystery/Intrigue, Sadness/Nostalgia,

Lacrimosa

AML04

 

Trk No : 7

BPM : 120 (6/8 Time)

Mozart - Mournful and weeping with piano, sound design, guitar and orchestra.

Composer(s): Richard Pryn

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Eerie/Supernatural, Mystery/Intrigue, Sadness/Nostalgia,

Hall Of The Mountain King

AML04

 

Trk No : 6

BPM : 130

Edvard Grieg from Peer Gynt. Lively, powerful and thunderous orchestral breakbeat version.

Composer(s): Audio Android

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dramatic/Thrilling, Rousing/Lively,

Danse Macabre

AML04

 

Trk No : 5

BPM : 90 (3/4 Time)

Lo fi electronica and guitar reinterpretation of Saint Saens ghostly tone poem.

Composer(s): Richard Pryn

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Eerie/Supernatural, Mystery/Intrigue,

Moonlight Sonata

AML04

 

Trk No : 4

BPM : 115 (3/4 Time)

Beethoven - Ghostly, yearning interpretation with orchestra and fx.

Composer(s): Simon Webster

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Eerie/Supernatural, Mystery/Intrigue, Sadness/Nostalgia,

The Death Of Ase

AML04

 

Trk No : 3

BPM : 160

Edvard Grieg from Peer Gynt. Rousing and dramatic. Guitar, synth and lush piano combine.

Composer(s): Richard Pryn

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dramatic/Thrilling, Eerie/Supernatural, Mystery/Intrigue,

Aquarium

AML04

 

Trk No : 2

BPM : 140

From Saint Saens ‘Carnival Of The Animals’ subterranean mystery and suspense with a foreboding breakbeat.

Composer(s): Audio Android

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Eerie/Supernatural, Fantasy, Mystery/Intrigue,

Concerto no.2

AML04

 

Trk No : 1

BPM : 134 (3/4 Time)

'Summer' from Vivaldi's four seasons. Dramatic strings fused with sound design and techctronic drums.

Composer(s): Ben Medcalf

Album: Variations On A Theme

Genre(s): Classical,

Mood(s): Dark/Foreboding, Dramatic/Thrilling,