Under The Mountains Dark And Tall
I really like the sound of this one, I can definitely hear the warlike sound of it too! I really get the sense that something dreadful is about to happen, like this buildup of tense energy, which I think is achieved by the staccato of the cello alongside the deeply resonant drums that kind of ground the song. I do kind of feel like the song could do with some higher strings coming in at some point, maybe in the second half. I feel like that could add more emotion and suspense and give the song a stronger climax too. I don’t know a good example of what I’m thinking, maybe kind of like the song “The Curse of the Sad Mummy” from League of Legends (around 2:40), I know that’s not exactly a war song but it’s what I’m imagining lol. Giving the drums more presence could work too, it would give the song a more stressful climax, which is also fitting for it being warlike.
Farewell We Call to Hearth and Hall
I love how sad this one is, the piano is perfectly gentle and you did so well on the vocals! I mean the layering, the softness that’s almost like a lullaby…I just love the harmony! I don’t really have anything else to say about this one, it was very nice :)