As far as synthesized strings have come, it still doesn’t beat the live instrument in the studio. The band decided to use a live string ensemble for their string tracks again for The Quantum Enigma a decision that I think paid off in spades. The lush build of harmonies from the choir, live string ensemble and the other orchestral elements all come together to make a beautiful musical and cinematic picture that’s impossible to resist. And yet, I couldn’t change the track while listening. I have to admit, when I first popped it in, I groaned a bit. This is such a bombastic intro, and I know it’s something that’s been done way too many times to count, (many times by Epica themselves), but it doesn’t take away from the stunning force this intro builds. It starts out with an instrumental orchestral intro, (“Originem”), building straight into the opener, (“The Second Stone,”). It follows their standard formulas as far as how songs are written and albums are laid out. I think the thing that makes The Quantum Enigma more amazing is that it’s really nothing new from Epica. Every song is just filled to the brim with emotion, atmosphere, and just musical grandeur.
This is the very best of Epica, amplified and expanded in every best way. To say the absolute very least, this album is astounding, from beginning to end. All teasing aside, I’m going to jump straight to the point and just straight up say that this album blew my mind to the wall, and then blew the wall away.
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