I'm both a writer and an artist, and have become dependent on "mood music" for inspiration (and chucking myself into a writing mood after a long afternoon at the day job). Unfortunately most of the music in my library is either inappropriate for my subject matter or something from a movie.Not so with Erdenstern. Every album is gorgeous, a rich tapestry of musical imagery perfect for invoking a feeling of mystical journey or rapid-paced battle. Into the Red is the musical story of war in an unnamed place, with a repeated theme you will find yourself humming as you go through your day. The final song contains a sung refrain that perfectly sums up both the album itself and the concept of conflict. Be it a battle scene that needs writing, a few hours of D&D that need playing, or just a driving need to listen to something other than your video game's soundtrack, this is the album to do it to.