Quickening marks the first collaboration between Steve Horner — known for his work connected to the Bridgerton theme and Oscar-nominated film scores — and Australian ARIA-nominated composer Fiona Joy Hawkins. The result is an evocative neoclassical piece that feels both cinematic and deeply intimate.
Built around expressive piano, breathy Celtic-inspired vocal textures, and delicately layered strings, the composition unfolds with patience and control. It begins in hushed restraint, allowing space and atmosphere to breathe, before gradually rising into an urgent yet majestic swell. Rather than overpowering the listener, the emotional arc feels organic and earned.
The closing moments return to a reflective stillness, leaving a haunting resonance in their wake. Quickening is moody, elegant, and beautifully measured — a collaboration that balances cinematic scope with spiritual subtlety.