The Obsidian String

Ward C Locke

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'The Obsidian String' started with a simple experiment: how much energy could I squeeze out of a single cello line? The result is a track that celebrates the tension between the old world and the new. It’s the sound of history running at 128 bpm.

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Ward C Locke

I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.

Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!

Song Info

Genre

Beats • Beats General

Peak in subgenre #8

Author

Ward C Locke

Rights

Ward C Locke

Uploaded

January 13, 2026

Track Files

MP3

MP3 7.8 MB • 320 kbps • 3:25 minutes

Lossless

WAV 37.5 MB (no audio tag)

Meta Data

Samples

No samples, loops, or splices

BPM

128

Beat

4/4

Key

A min

Vocals

No vocals, instrumental only

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Danceable

coffee-place

dancefloor

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

"The Obsidian String" is a high-octane instrumental journey that fuses the elegance of the concert hall with the raw power of modern electronic production. The track centers around a relentless, driving cello motif that feels both ancient and futuristic. As layers of synthetic textures and orchestral percussion build, the listener is pulled into a cinematic landscape of tension and triumph. It is a sonic exploration of shadow and light, evocative of a high-stakes pursuit through a rain-slicked metropolis or a modern reimagining of a Gothic myth.

The Movements:

0:00 - 0:38 The Vigil: The song opens with a lonely, rhythmic cello ostinato that establishes the dark, "obsidian" tone. Subtle ambient layers create a sense of mounting unease before the beat enters.

0:38 - 1:34 The Pursuit: The energy shifts as the percussion kicks in, driving the melody forward. The interaction between the organic string sounds and the synthetic bass creates a propulsive, industrial-classical fusion.

1:34 - 2:20 The Descent: The arrangement thickens with more complex harmonies and intensified percussion. The melody evolves into a sweeping, cinematic climax that feels both heroic and tragic.

2:20 - End The Echo: The heavy elements fall away, leaving the original string motif to fade into silence, suggesting a story that has ended but an echo that remains.

Cultural & Musical Heritage:

The track draws heavily from the Neoclassical Darkwave tradition and Baroque-inspired structures. The central instrument, the cello, is utilized here not just for its rich, somber timbre, but as a percussive engine, reminiscent of the "Sturm und Drang" (Storm and Drive) movement in 18th-century German literature and music. By placing this classical foundation atop a Cyberpunk-inspired electronic beat, the song bridges the gap between the 1700s and the 2070s, using the natural resonance of wood and string to ground the digital coldness of the synths.

Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.

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