Choral symphony simply an attempt at grandiose effect, though the composer's use of such forces earned the work the subtitle "Symphony of a Thousand" from his press agent (a name still applied to the symphony). Like Stravinsky, Mahler makes extensive and extended use of counterpoint, especially in the first part, "Veni Creator Spiritus". Throughout this section, according to music writer Michael Kennedy, Mahler displays considerable mastery in manipulating multiple independent melodic voices. Musicologist Deryck Cooke adds that Mahler handles his huge forces "with extraordinary clarity". Vaughan Williams also insisted on a balance between words and music in "A Sea Symphony", writing in
Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret It is the last studio release of the band under the name Rhapsody. They changed their named to Rhapsody of Fire in 2006. All lyrics written by Luca Turilli, all music composed by Turilli and Alex Staropoli, except where noted. Two videos were shot for the album: Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret is the sixth studio album released by Rhapsody in 2004. A concept album like all previous albums of the band, it is not a sequel to "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" but the first chapter of