Reborn - 2017
remastered 2021
Reflection of Glory has released music before - but not like this. "Reborn" debuts an artistic transformation into symphonic alternative metal, standing out with male-fronted vocals and Christian worldview.
The process of creating "Reborn" was quite a journey for me, lasting almost a year from the first take to the final master. Reimagining all the songs into symphonic alternative was a challenge, both for the songwriting/arranging and the production.
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The songs strive to capture life in all it's roller coaster swings: frustration in the struggle, joy in success, and despair in failure - but most importantly, hope in all circumstances. Even as lyrics reflect the mountains and valleys of my life, and the music reflects the musician, I know my life is a Reflection of Glory.
The track list of "Reborn" is almost like a greatest hits from my early songwriting, with most of the songs written between 2008-2011. It was fun for me to take these simple lyrics written with acoustic guitar and transform them into fully-scored symphonic metal. Many songs owe their lyrics, riffs, and creativity to collaborating with friends, and I'm grateful for every opportunity to work with talented musicians.
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It is always my desire that, even as you enjoy the music, there is something in the meaning to resonate with. And if you feel the same desperation and hopelessness that I have felt, know there can be an end to the nightmare - there is hope to cling to.
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To God be the glory.