Oops. I pick a song from Epica's MySpace page to review, and it happens to be one of their (few?) instrumental songs.
The Dutch metal band Epica doesn't seem to be heard of much, and usually it's only referenced in comparison to more popular foreign bands like Within Temptation and Nightwish. This particular song was more remeniscent of Within Temptation's earliest from Enter, though not as good.
That's not to say the music wasn't attractive. It was in the dark epic adventure kind of way. The orchestral elements meld in a way that people who like the style will find attractive. (Think the foreboding action songs from The Lord of the Rings' soundtracks, toss in a bit more cliché, and you'll have "The Valley.")
Though I know I've not heard "The Valley" before, in each part of it I feel like I'm in the middle of a musical number I've heard far too many times. I can't identify what precisely it reminds me of; perhaps bits and pieces of sci-fi TV shows' music combined. That's the closest that I can come up with.
It's not bad. I just don't find it "wow!"ing or even memorable.
Lyrics: n/a
Music: 3/5
Vocal(s): n/a
Overall: 6/10
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