[4][3] This process was largely facilitated by the use of a full spectrum of sound in the mixing and mastering process,[2] due to custom MIDI performance systems designed for Vangelis[4] and the Zyklus MIDI Performance System which was developed by technicians Bill Marshall and Pete Kellock.

[4] The album starts with "The Motion of Stars", a symphonic electronica cut with plays of string synths over a constantly shifting sequenced background.

"Metallic Rain" is similar to "Alpha", it begins with a synthesizer solo and then builds to a rock-like section which adds drums, a guitar-like distorted synth sound, and heavy blues bass.

"The Oracle of Apollo" combines harp with synthesized strings and bass, capturing with "Glorianna (Hymn a la Femme)" the best elements in Vangelis style.

[6] Jim Brenholts of Allmusic noted that it "has strong elements of rock & roll, symphonic synth ambience, and new age instrumental aspects.