Tag: Melancholic

• The Ballad of Elias Stone

  

  “The Ballad of Elias Stone” is a bluesy folk tale that explores two paths to the same truth. It tells the story of Elias, a legendary musician who achieves greatness through twenty years of grueling sacrifice, embodying the belief that enlightenment is earned only through immense struggle. His path is challenged when the conservatory’s Founder…

  William Altig

  October 14, 2025

  Chapter 10, music, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  acoustic, Americana, Blues, Buddhism, Elias Stone, Enlightenment, faith, Folk, folk rock, Harmonica, hopeful, joy, Lotus Sutra, Melancholic, parable, Philosophy, Singer-Songwriter, Spiritual, story song, Storytelling, zen

• Beneath the Surface

  

  “Beneath the Surface” is a hauntingly beautiful blues-folk ballad that explores the hidden depths of the human spirit. Inspired by an ancient oracle and a journey of self-discovery, the song delves into themes of decay, resilience, and the courage to confront uncomfortable truths. With raw, evocative lyrics and a melancholic melody, “Beneath the Surface” invites…

  William Altig

  March 25, 2025

  music

  acoustic, Atmospheric, authentic, Blues-Folk, decay, Emotional, honest, hope, I Ching, independent music, introspective, Meditation, Melancholic, Mindfulness, new music, oracle, Raw, renewal, resilience, Self-Discovery, Singer-Songwriter, Spiritual, Vulnerability

• Love Fades Away

  

  “Love Fades Away” is a melancholic exploration of lost love and the lingering pain of a broken heart. The lyrics paint a picture of fading memories. They also illustrate shattered dreams. The struggle to cope with the absence of a loved one is evident. The song uses simple yet evocative language. It captures the raw…

  William Altig

  October 9, 2024

  music

  Atmospheric, Ballad, Breakup, Chill-out, Dreamy, Emotional, Heartbreak, Jazz, longing, Lost, love, Melancholic, Mellow, music, newmusic, poem, poetry, Reflective, Sad, songs

• Love Fades Away

  

  “Love Fades Away” is a melancholic exploration of lost love and the lingering pain of a broken heart. The lyrics paint a picture of fading memories. They also depict shattered dreams. The lyrics convey the struggle to cope with the absence of a loved one. The song uses simple yet evocative language. It captures the…

  William Altig

  October 1, 2024

  music

  Atmospheric, Ballad, Breakup, Chill-out, Dreamy, Emotional, Heartbreak, longing, Lost Love, love, Melancholic, Mellow, music, poem, poetry, Reflective, Sad