I incorporated bits and pieces of the stems into the piece and gave them a new vision. I took rhythms from the melodies and replaced the notes. I took the fast arpeggios in the bells, modified them a little and gave them to the violins. I took the harmonic progressions, changed the mode and added my own harmonies, including a neapolitan six-chord. I also doubled the speed of the harmonic rhythm and kept the same harmonic pad texture.

I ended the piece with the same chord progression that began the piece, but instead of a D to G progression, I made it a Dm to G7(+9) progression, as to give a slightly unresolved ending to the story. The piece opens the same as the master stem with the cellos and bases in a perfect fifth, D and A, with a different rhythm. I kept the same epic, triumphant and flying feel of "Destiny's Door" while still making it my own.

The entire piece ascends towards a climax, following the common structure of a blockbuster film. The B section grew from the harmony, played mainly by the strings. 
 
In the piece, I picture an epic sky battle that will decide the fate of our world, whether it be a World War Two battle, superhero battle, space battle, battle between the gods, or even a battle in the deepest depths of hell. Though the piece is heroic, it is on nobody's side. I leave it to you to determine for yourself who wins...

William K. Barnett