RevelationZ Magazine writes about Victor Smolski's Majesty & Passion, "This CD is a concept album with Bach's music in the focus. Smolski has taken some of Bach's well known contertos and suites and arranged the music for orchestra and metal band. Not too much has been changed from Bach's versions, yet the musical expression is very much different. The guitar sound playing the melodies and themes is so controlled and dry, showcasing how good a guitarist Smolski actually is. And most important of all, he has his own sound. Another important thing here is the bass lines. Smolski transferred the important bass lines of Bach's music and when the bass has the melody, it is a pleasure to sit back and enjoy the beautiful and incredibly tight playing of Jurgen Knautz. Smolski managed to get the ex-Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth to play his first guest appearence ever, while Mike Terrana handles much of the drum work." Four heavy metal bonus instrumentals close out the disc, showing Smolski's ability to shred in a heavier context. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Neo-Classical Metal/Heavy Metal), total running time, 56:03