Composer Joost Schlebaum describes the inspiration for his score;
'I tried to imagine all the different feelings a pilot could have while being far away from home in the endless desert.
It starts with a dream like atmosphere of the widespread endless desert.
The timpani and snare drum giving that feeling of impending fighting, its coming but you don't know when.
The first movement tells something about the everyday life of the pilot. Preparing for battle, waiting for the moment when you get the signal to go into the fight. Seeing other flights return with fewer pilots than that did take off.
The second movement is the main theme. The french horns and trombones playing a heroic theme in harmony transforming slowly into the battle preparation.
The third movement is where the missions starts. The pace goes up, driven by the snare drums, timpani and full brass and strings repeating the same heroic theme in a cat-and-mouse kind of game, like a dogfight.
The conclusion of the score is one of loss, doubt and consideration: is it all worth it? Will I ever see my family again?
Joost's previous works include compositions for Cliffs of Dover Blitz and Arma 3 WWII mod Faces of War.
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