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This powerful work
depicts the frantic voyage of the RMS Carpathia, the first
ship to arrive on the scene after receiving a distress call from the Titanic.
Determined to save as many lives as possible, the captain managed to
squeeze 17 knots out of a supposed 14-knot vessel. The music depicts
the vibrations of the ship's hull along with the hissing of the
boiler. As Carpathia arrives on the terrible scene, the music
relinquishes its fast pace to a slow, mournful hymn. After a brief
moment of tranquility, the music intensifies as the rescue ship
embarks on her triumphant yet tragic return voyage to safety.
Absolutely stunning!
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