"Fragile Veil" was composed as a "love letter" to the early 70's era of progressive rock - specifically the technical mastery and optimistic mysticism found on Yes's "Fragile."
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Story behind the song
"Fragile Veil" is a symphonic progressive rock odyssey that explores the thin boundary between the physical and the metaphysical. The track creates a dense, "wall of sound" atmosphere, blending spiritual yearning with cosmic exploration. Through soaring high-tenor vocals and intricate instrumental layering, the song navigates a journey from the "quiet grave" of isolation to the "warming sun" of enlightenment, anchored by a constant, nostalgic pull toward a celestial home.
The Movements:
0:00 - 1:15 The Awakening: An atmospheric opening featuring sweeping orchestral synth pads and the introduction of the aggressive, Squire-esque lead bass.
1:16 - 2:45 The Ascent: The introduction of the Jon Anderson-style high-tenor vocals, building through multi-tracked harmonies as the percussion shifts into complex, restless polyrhythms.
2:46 - 3:50 The Star-Wind: A high-energy instrumental and vocal climax characterized by bright analog synth leads and powerful, belted refrains.
3:51 - End The Return: A final resolution of the "Home again" motif, layering the full "wall of sound" for a grand, symphonic finale.
Cultural & Musical Heritage:
The track is a direct descendant of the 1970s British Progressive Rock movement, specifically drawing from the "Symphonic Prog" tradition.
Lyrical Concepts: The lyrics utilize the "mystic-cosmic" themes popularized by Jon Anderson, where nature-based metaphors (rain, sun, wind) represent internal spiritual transitions.
Instrumentation: The "Squire-esque" bass utilizes a trebly, overdriven tone historically achieved via Rickenbacker basses and Marshall amplification to allow the bass to function as a lead melodic voice.
Vocal Tradition: The use of high-register tenor vocals and choir-like harmonic layering is rooted in the English choral tradition, repurposed for the psychedelic and progressive rock era.
Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.
Lyrics
And the light comes again
And the light comes again
And the memory of home
Calls through the rain
And every echo I carry
Opens within
In the eyes of the light
Hear again
From the quiet grave
To the warming sun
Through the veil I gather again
The star-wind calls
The star-wind calls
Stars where the pathways of time
Falter and fade
But the lantern of home
Shines from within
Through the star-wind I follow
Home again
From the quiet grave
To the warming sun
Through the veil I gather again
