

He fills every crevice of his soundscapes with layered keyboard ambiance or a harmonious vocal choral, methodically manifesting his grand vision without losing sight of the raw essentials. Whether he's shredding on acoustic or electric guitars, Waldorf imbues Aquilus with astounding dexterity. It is full of emotion, but it is not happy "… With this exchange begins the 13-minute odyssey "Eternal Unrest." Indeed, this simple appraisal of musical expression holds true within its many twists and turns. " What does music mean to you? " " I don't know.

This beefs up the metallic side of the album, while Photo by Mortimer Bellchambers Waldorf's sense of bombast and scope is matched only by his ear for memorable leads-this time with heavier production to beef up the riffs. To that effect, "Into Wooded Hollows" solidifies Aquilus return to symphonic metal prestige. Of course, the tricky part is convincingly incorporating these elements into an extreme metal context.

His spiraling piano arpeggios reveal his formidable classical chops, while the track's string arrangements set a beautifully dynamic atmosphere. Look no further than "The Night Winds of Avila" to understand the next-level proficiency Waldorf brings to Aquilus ' song.
