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Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Atmospheres is soundtrack that delivers the amazing experience of Jeremy Soule's award-winning, ethereal soundscape for the legendary Skyrim. Known for creating atmospheric scores for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Guild Wars, Soule, alongside Bethesda's Audio Director Mark Lampert, crafts a sweeping soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates Skyrim's majestic yet perilous landscapes. This edition features a splattered black and clear vinyl design, housed in a refined gatefold jacket with UV spot highlights. Soule's Skyrim Atmospheres track, a formidable 42-minute piece, is a journey through the serene yet haunting soundscapes that define Skyrim. The soundtrack captures the power and beauty of this open-world game, giving players and listeners a deep sense of the rugged, mythical realm of Skyrim. Though subtle and introspective, the compositions exude a haunting grandeur, with resonant toms, dramatic horns, and flowing melodies that evoke both serenity and unease. Receiving Game of the Year honours and numerous RPG awards, Skyrim has become an emblem of immersive world-building and its soundtrack enhances the game's lasting appeal. Even outside of gameplay, Soule's music strikes a chord with listeners, evoking feelings of adventure, mystery and heroismiqualities that make this album a timeless masterpiece.