gothic symphonic horror, dark orchestral fantasy, slow 6/8 procession, low male choir and commanding baritone lead, massive timpani, French horns, bass trombones, contrabass strings, organ pedal tones, tremolo cellos, distant metallic percussion, submerged choral reverb, verses build from ominous whispers into catastrophic brass swells, chorus becomes regal and storm-sized, bridge strips to organ and choir before a final apocalyptic orchestral climax, cinematic wide mix with deep low end and cold cavernous space