Production: I started out with a catchy rift for the strings. I then added an under layer string to balance it. I countered this with a softer string tone and took out the first one to give it a sense of calm as I knew the beat would come back in strong (back to battle formation). I felt like this would convey the consistency of the journey to the battle, but then the realization that the battle was inevitable. I put a percussive timpani hit in every 2 bars to drive the action part of the beat. I added a deeper string to give it the bass depth I felt it was lacking. I then added a simple drum loop to show movement but I did not want it to do to much. I imagined a scene where the soldiers were riding up on horses led to their destination by their commander; and minds were steady on the obstacle at hand but with a restrained, focused confidence that I wanted to convey that. Hope you enjoy!
