A Winged Victory for the Sullen

A Winged Victory for the Sullen, or AWVFTS, is a neoclassical/ambient duo of composers, Dustin O'Halloran, a pianist and Adam Wiltzie, a sound engineer. They often create work that accompanies a visual presentation or a dance production, but they also engage in stand-alone projects. The duo uses piano, synths, and occasionally, orchestral elements to construct cinematic soundscapes that transport the listener. Their music has a decidedly floating quality, with perhaps some haunting undertones. It is certainly not structured around a beat, nor does it contain a vocal layer, and their melodies are fairly subdued by design. It is meditative and immersive, enveloping the listener in sounds, textures, and harmonies, projecting a sense of tranquility and open spaces.