An anthem. Where do I start?

In the last verse, that change of orchestration there, to make it much more "acoustic" ... so inspired. Your inflection on the word "dream" ... so moving.

Second listen:

The LYRICS. The very first few (four, or so) lines. HOW do you ARTICULATE this kinda stuff?

"And I'm swayed by all this talk of treason". Superb.

The BIAB guitar solo fits the song like a glove.

"The night falls like freezing rain
And comes to chill my heart again"

WOW.

"All sides are all the same
And all the talk and all the passion seem
Like just a dream, while unseen
Lie the reach of all these chains"

My word.

You sing it out of the park, too.

Third listen:

An epic anthem with a truly sensitive "center". "Smoother, more sensitive vocal needed?" No. You nail the sensitive part, with the inflections, dynamics/nuances and sincerity in your voice - I don't think you have anything to worry about, there.

Lyrics: check. Music writing: check. Performance: check. Arrangement: check.

Brilliant. One of your best, for me.

P.S. did I mention the LYRICS? :-) Everything is great, here, but the lyrics just stand out for me, in this particular song. Hats off.

Last edited by musician17; 02/25/23 10:39 PM.
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