ROUGH and I do mean ROUGH : ) 2-track reference recording of the newly completed 8th section of 'Reciprocity.' Don't expect to hear a pristine mix or anything...it's rough & it's new! No multi-tracking here -- mistakes included.
prog
progressive
hard rock
metal
heavy
prog rock
progressive rock
melodic metal
colorado
colorado metal
denver metal
succession
denver progressive metal
denver bands
colorado metal bands
denver hard rock
denver progressive rock
Story behind the song
This version actually starts from the transition between "A Tyrant's Folly" and "Porcelain Doll."
The "rebirth" of the Diva after falling from the heights of fame. Discovery of a better path to "success." Once again, it ties into the whole story of "Reciprocity" which is too long to explain here : )
Lyrics
Time draws out slowly
From the weary heart
The distance increases
Where did I start?
Faithless idolatry
And backhanded praise
Well intentioned stalkers
With an unsettling gaze
The death of a treasured friend
The passing of a fool
Once more into the breach
Clear water for the pool
The platinum now faded
From collective memory
No longer cold and jaded
I am allowed to be
CHORUS:
Reclaimed my forgotten soul
Shaking in the wind
New life born through tragedy
Fresh fire from within
A gift for the suffering
A present from the past
The porcelain doll is shattered
My muse awake at last
I’ve been given choices
By invalids and thieves
I’ll give away my judgement
For everybody grieves
The music is re-kindled
The voice is strong again
My demons have departed
I am whole again…
CHORUS:
Reclaimed my forgotten soul
Shaking in the wind
New life born through tragedy
Fresh fire from within
A gift for the suffering
A present from the past
The porcelain doll is shattered
My muse awake at last