I thank you very much for your review, shoKawa! There is indeed some semblance of hope to be found, even in such a weary and thin existence. I suppose that if my music does possess a theme at its core, it would indeed be hope. Art imitates life after all, and I have never been bereft of that thread of hope...even through the darkest and most trying of times.

Book of Eli is another fantastic example of this type of media offering! It has become a rather classic theme, though there are many different takes on it. It also brings to mind the Mad Max films with their dusty, technologically challenged and ultra violent post-apocalyptic environment. So much inspiration to draw from...

It is true that the strings carry on throughout the entire loop, but I was hoping that the variation around them would serve to compensate for their somewhat repetitive nature. Actually, I find that being able to wrap a really good piece of music around a nearly unchangeable central motif is a real challenge as a musician. I like to do so every once in a while and see how well it is received. I am glad to hear that the other sections work in concert to carry the burden of the strings and help keep things interesting. I count that a success!

Big and cinematic this is not, but it is a very pleasant loop for a nice relaxing listen, I believe. Simple and background-like, which is just fine since life really does deserve its own soundtrack. I can very easily imagine myself out walking with this filtering into my ears, letting my wandering feet get away from me and not really minding if I get a bit lost in the process.