Robert Ratcliffe to release sci-fi EDM single ‘Escape from Port Fallen’ on 23rd May ’25, from his original concept album
Dive into the electrifying ‘Escape from Port Fallen’ – A sonic adventure from Robert Ratcliffe’s forthcoming original concept album, ‘Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction’
Musician and sci fi visionary – Robert Ratcliffe – is set to unveil a gripping debut single, ‘Escape from Port Fallen’: to be released on 23rd May 2025. It is an electrifying glimpse into the forthcoming, groundbreaking original concept album, ‘Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction’, which lands on 15th August 2025. It is bold as it is epic: a mysterious warrior escorts a young child through the post-apocalyptic Residuum and becomes embroiled in a quest to save time and reality.
From humble beginnings to an epic creation: this remarkable project was crafted over ten years on a twelve-year-old laptop, fuelled by boundless imagination and passion. The brains behind the project, Robert Ratcliffe, has poured his love of music, art, science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture into ‘Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction’. The result is no less than outstanding.
This groundbreaking album is an immersive musical and narrative experience building on the legacy of epic concept albums like Jeff Wayne’s ‘War of the Worlds’ and Rick Wakeman’s ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’. Ratcliffe expertly combines these influences along with those from Hans Zimmer, The Prodigy, Leftfield, Orbital, Aphex Twin, and The Future Sound of London, to create a truly visionary world with an audacious soundscape.
This extraordinary multimedia project invites listeners into the ‘Residuum’, where war rages against the terrifying Ashe Moz, and a mysterious warrior, Anku, must protect Unagu while unravelling her own nightmarish past. The story spans ruined cathedrals, deserted underground cities, floating islands, and beyond, making ‘ The Age of Destruction’ not only an auditory experience but an epic tale of survival and hope.
Ratcliffe joined forces with some of the industry’s brightest talents and visionaries, including Grammy award-winner David Donaldson, voice artist John Cavanagh, and David and Jesse Peterson, creators of languages for Game of Thrones and Dune. The album’s visual artistry is elevated by Magic: The Gathering artist Igor Kieryluk, and Nick Halkes, manager of The Prodigy, lends his consultancy expertise to the project.
Set against the fractured skies of a post-apocalyptic world, ‘Escape from Port Fallen’ delivers an adrenaline-pumping blend of urgent beats and skittering drum and bass pulses. As the raiders infiltrate Port Fallen to rescue Unagu—the First and Last Child—the music evokes the tension and heroism of a desperate mission. The soaring, ethereal synths and cinematic themes heighten the stakes, as Unagu’s mother sacrifices herself for their escape, setting the stage for the epic journey that follows.
The ambitious tone is set for an immersive album experience that challenges boundaries, blending science fiction, fantasy, and horror into a sweeping futuristic soundtrack. With cinematic storytelling and pulsating dance and ambient music, Robert Ratcliffe’s ‘Chronicles of the Residuum’ is sure to captivate audiences across both music, fantasy and sci fi genres.
The album ‘Chronicles of the Residuum: The Age of Destruction’ is coming. Stay alert. Prepare to escape into the Residuum….
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