Opus'85 Allen Constantine

• Allen Constantine (b. 1985):
• 1 Constantine: Origins 02:46
• 2 Constantine: Sway 02:48
• 3 Constantine: Equilibrium 03:53
• 4 Constantine: Momentum 01:42
• 5 Constantine: Opus'85 04:31
• 6 Constantine: Eclipse 04:06
• 7 Constantine: Faded 03:21
• 8 Constantine: Reminiscence 03:10
• 9 Constantine: Dust 02:37
• 10 Constantine: Limitless 02:59
• Total Runtime 31:53

Info for Opus'85

Modern and classical facets: This week sees the release of "Opus'85", the new album by Romanian composer and pianist Allen Constatine. When it comes to combining modern classical music with cinematic structures, the work certainly represents a true jewel in this musical field. Giving classical music an immersive contemporary veneer is probably something every composer aspires to in their career. Some have mastered this art from the depths of their soul, and Allen Constantine belongs to this group of people. His albums are always something special, they often have a unique selling point in the interpretation in the applied music area of neoclassicism.

Allen Constantine is a contemporary composer, music producer and sound designer with a focus on film and media. His versatile compositions span a range of musical styles and reflect his dynamic approach to creative expression. Throughout his career, Allen has worked as both a music composer and sound designer, lending his expertise to renowned companies. His last album "Louder than Words" was released almost exactly a year ago, followed by the EP "Dream States" in March this year. In general, one can say that his music is inspired by artists like Jóhann Jóhannsson, Max Richter and Ólafur Arnalds. So you can already see which path the Romanian musician is taking with his works. Possesses heart-warming melancholy as well as euphoria

The new work "Opus'85" is again such a timeless sound art in which one could fall head over heels in love. Deep romanticism that always sets the music genre apart from all the others. On the album, classical nuances are combined with a modern touch in a very soulful way. Partly marginally, the electronic substructures are worked into the sound framework, breaking through now and then with contemporary nuances. Very emotive, these have been integrated as a cinematic narrative to underline the mood and aesthetics of the classical instruments, such as piano and string arrangements. The tempo and agogic are kept quite variable and dynamic, the new work from the pen of the Romanian composer possesses heart-warming melancholy as well as euphoria - like a glimpse into the soul of the composer, who perfectly brings the world of emotions closer to the listener. Deep and bright pitches, a warm and comforting carpet of sound flows through the album, full of colour tones that sometimes form orchestral sound cathedrals.

Wrapped in the aforementioned cinematic sound frames, which elevate "Opus'85" to an almost timeless level. The music draws on many metaphors as reference points, the album with its 10 pieces offers enough space for the listener's own interpretation of the compositions. Gentle or contemporary, all facets are almost covered. Even though all pieces are composed to a fairly high standard, "Opus'85" contains a few very special pearls. For example, the delicate and very catchy pieces "Sway" and "Equilibrium", shine with highly melodic playing on the violin. The piano-based track "Opus 85" is another candidate to find a new home in many playlists. However, one will notice, as the album progresses, the modern aspects increase more and more, on par with the classical note they then culminate in tracks like "Dust" or "Reminiscence".

"Opus'85" by Allen Constantine was a positive surprise. Balanced neoclassicism, modern layers and romantic melancholy are the anchor points on the new work from the Romanian. The heart and soul, with piano, strings and electronics are certainly deeply touched, the passion is clearly felt. Especially the beginning of the album is a timeless component that can still shine in a few years. Release is Friday 18 August 2023 via the ExoPAC Recordings label.

Allen Constantine, cello

Allen Constantine
is a contemporary composer, music producer and sound designer specializing in film and media. His versatile compositions span across a range of musical styles, reflecting his dynamic approach to creative expression.

During the course of his career, Allen has held roles as both a music composer and sound designer, lending his expertise to renowned companies like Sizzer, Massive Music, Mushka Music, Goldstein Music, Stephen Arnold Music, Echoism Music, Nordic Music Society, Castel Film Studios, OmniMusic for Media, Extreme Music and Synctracks Production Music.

Allen's collaborative ventures extend to partnerships with the ArtFx School, where he has contributed his creative expertise to the production of short inspirational films like "Meanwhile," "Unknown," and "Sayonara." Additionally, he has forged noteworthy collaborations with accomplished film directors, including Nick Wall ("Retribution," "GAIN"), Charlie Ottley ("Wild Danube"), Florin Danilov ("Echoes"), and Vlad Paunescu ("Live").

His portfolio also includes impactful product presentation demos for industry leaders such as Cinesamples, Orchestral Tools, Audio Ollie, Sonicsmiths, Wrongtools, Waverunner Audio, and East-West Quantum Leap. Additionally, he has left his sonic mark on brands like Schwarzkopf, Henkel, IWC, McDonalds, E.ON, Miele, DIAL, Mitsubishi Electric, among others.

Allen Constantine's music is inspired by artists like Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Thomas Newman, Ludwig Göransson, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds. This inspiration shines through in his unique blend of influences, enriching his creative compositions and making his music stand out with its distinct style.

This album contains no booklet.