As a sort of addendum for my previous post:

To hear what I mean check out these two different pieces. One is much "louder" than the other but they both contain less "set" instrumentation. Less stagnant, less predictable.

1. Moneen : Passing of America

2. Leaving Rouge : Thank you birds

To listen either click on the link, or "right click" and "Save As"

Lemmie know what you think of each individually and how they fit with what I wrote here and below.