White's Theme

Whoa.

So I just completed a 7-minute orchestral piece. "White's Theme."






GEEKY (TRUE) DEFINITION:
White is a blood mage I created in Dragon Age. The character immediately grew on me as the concept of a "fallen anti-hero." Someday I'd like to do a story/comic/something about this character, but essentially, White is a freakish, albino human (hence the nickname) who was born with extraordinary magic skills. He always loved and cherished his powers, and secretly dabbled in the darkest arts of magic. Although proving to be a hero during the events of "Dragon Age: Origins," he slowly corrupted his soul in his search for immortality and POWER, UNLIMITED POWER and ultimately transformed into the ultimate archmage villain type guy. Basically the Anakin Skywalker of Dragon Age.


SIMPLE DEFINITION:
White is this dude I made up who was once a good guy but then turned evil. This is a song about him.



It's split up into five movements: Overture/Origin/The Hero/Obsession/Battle Within, each detailing the different emotions/sides of the character.

Overture - A basic taste of what you're gonna hear.
Origin - White's tortured past.
The Hero - White's REAL theme. In a movie, you'd hear this when he was on screen.
Obsession - The intoxicating allure of dark magic. White's "research" theme, and ultimate downfall.
Battle Within - Both White's battlefield theme, and internal struggle between light and dark.

(For those who've played DA, "Origin" is my take on the Mage Tower, in particular the conflict between the Templars (the trumpets) and the enchanters (the organ)).


This was my first true take on an orchestral song, especially with the movements, recurring themes, motifs, and such. I always loved complicated, thoughtful soundtracks and things, so I tried to include that. For example, the piano represents White; the horns represent the foundations, the law, the Templars/Chantry; the celesta represents the mysterious curiosity of magic, etc.

This was fun. I'd love to do more things like this. I hope you enjoy.