orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈke-strəl 
1
: of, relating to, or composed for an orchestra
2
: suggestive of an orchestra or its musical qualities
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Roth’s messy storytelling is so anxious to get to the next blast of rote action — amped up by Steve Jablonsky’s hard-working synth and orchestral score and lots of shoddy CGI — that the characters have scant opportunity to form real bonds.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Additionally joining the band in the studio were orchestral arranger Del Newman and saxophonist Howie Casey, who had previously played with McCartney in Hamburg and would go on to join the Wings touring band.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
There is a sparsity to the album, but at the same time there are orchestral elements, both of which serve the songs well.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2024
Listen to the sweeping musical statements at the foundation of the orchestral repertory: symphonies.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024
Additionally joining the band in the studio were orchestral arranger Del Newman and saxophonist Howie Casey, who had previously played with McCartney in Hamburg and would go on to join the Wings touring band.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
There is a sparsity to the album, but at the same time there are orchestral elements, both of which serve the songs well.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2024
Listen to the sweeping musical statements at the foundation of the orchestral repertory: symphonies.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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orchestral
adjective
or·ches·tral
ȯr-ˈkes-trəl
: of, relating to, or written for an orchestra
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