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February 27, 2026 (Lake Elsinore, CA) // Kelsey Dower has just released her latest single, “Boundless,” as an entirely orchestral piece from her upcoming album Rebirth. By removing vocals and distortion, the instrumental arrangement foregrounds cinematic structure and dynamic orchestration. This release from Dower showcases her skills as a composer and her increasing interest in creating music for games, animations, and movies.

“Boundless” is infused with the emotional framework of late-stage battle scenes and turning points characteristic of role-playing games. Without the vocal narrative to guide the listener through the story, the orchestra takes complete control. The strings swell with a sense of urgency before settling into quieter moments that seem to hang in the balance. There is a constant ebb and flow between light and darkness.

Listen to “Boundless” HERE

The contrast between theatrical uplift and dark playfulness works well. The brighter melodic moments have a Trans Siberian Orchestra feel, while the tonal contrasts that lurk beneath the surface have the imaginative quality of a Danny Elfman film score. This is what makes “Boundless” so distinctive. Every swell and release of Dower’s music shows her feel for pacing and contrast.

About the arrangement, Dower shares, “When I did this version of Boundless, it felt vulnerable to me in a way that was different from the original metal version. Just like with the original version, I was inspired by battle scenes from games like Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts 2, especially the later fights in KH2! I want people to listen to this and hear more of my compositional skills, which is why this is a little different. I wanted to demonstrate how I approach dynamic orchestration and narrative arc through music, so I made it a goal to have this orchestral non-vocal version of Boundless brings out the kind of cinematic scoring I want to bring to game, anime, and film projects.”

With “Boundless,” Dower places herself as both artist and architect. The song represents her dedication to the development of cinematic storytelling in orchestration and how her work transcends the conventional parameters of metal performance. As Rebirth draws near, “Boundless” gives the listener a glimpse into the scope of the album and introduces the gaming and anime community to a composer whose vision goes well beyond the studio.

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About Kelsey Dower:

Kelsey is a symphonic metal artist and composer whose work merges the power of metal with classical music’s emotional depth. A lifelong musician who began playing piano at 18 months old, Kelsey’s artistry combines technical skill with personal and historical storytelling. At age ten, she opened for Clay Aiken, and since then she's performed at events such as Carnegie Hall.

Her debut single, “Ma’afa,” explores the trauma and resilience of the African diaspora through the genocide that took place centuries ago, blending African rhythmic identity with modern experimental textures. The track has received international attention, earning airplay on Radio-TV Arthis Brussels and Rocker Radio, with program directors calling it “truly exceptional—a rare piece that fuses sound, emotion, and historical consciousness into something timeless.”

As an autistic woman, Kelsey’s music addresses themes of identity, oppression, and transformation. Her upcoming album, Rebirth, channels personal and collective trauma into an exploration of survival and healing. Drawing influence from artists like Nobuo Uematsu, Nightwish, Epica, Evanescence and Within Temptation, her sound combines symphonic arrangements with metal’s intensity and raw emotion.

Beyond music, Kelsey is actively involved in advocacy and representation. She is a member of the NAACP, engaging in policy discussions around economic justice for neurodivergent workers and environmental issues. She is also affiliated with Autism in Entertainment (AIE), working to increase visibility for neurodivergent artists, and is a licensed musician with Jazz Hands For Autism (JHFA), using music as a tool for connection within the autism community.

Kelsey holds a BM in Commercial Music from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and has been accepted into the Master of Music in the Entertainment Industry Management program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), with a focus on music supervision. Her background reflects a commitment to both creating art and understanding the systems that shape the music industry. In addition to her musical pursuits, Kelsey trains in martial arts (Krav Maga and Tae Kwon Do).

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