no stars tonight (lyric video)

This song was a long time coming. It sounds simple, but under the surface it gets a little complex.
I started writing part of this song in 2019 one evening at the piano. I wrote the opening chords and melody, but didn't know what do do after that. In 2020 I wrote more parts and recorded it, but didn't like the result. After occasionally revisiting the song over the next few years, I finally figured out how I wanted the music to be. I recorded it again, but didn't like the lyrics or the upbeat chorus.
Finally, while taking my dog on a walk in the winter rain, I came up with new lyrics and a new chorus (a much darker one). I recorded the song for a third time, and I am very pleased with how this song has grown over the past 5 years. I've also learned a lot about music production, so this sounds a lot cleaner than my previous songs. (although there is still a whole world of things to learn!)
For those interested in music theory, the song is mostly in 7/8 meter, with some changes to 4/4 and 7/4 in the prechorus and chorus. Rather than composing in these time signatures to show off, it was necessary for the song. I tried to make the whole song from 4/4 when I recorded it in 2020, but it sounded like there was some extra notes hanging on. I didn't realize until much later that the song in my head was in 7/8 (basically 4/4 with a missing 8th note). I've always liked music that is in an odd meter but is as smooth as 4/4. One more quirk is that the chorus and the song ends with a bII chord! It's very unusual, especially for such a gentle song, but again it seemed natural when I played it.
The rain sound was recorded with special microphones that go inside my ears, so it provides a 3D sound of me walking in the rain. I might make a video about doing that if anyone's interested.
As always, thanks for listening!
-Daniel

[@LordWyatt]

Very well done, sir.
❤️🖤💛

[@katoka7593]

Hearing this at just about 2am and this really feels and sounds great. Oddly enough the video makes me reminisce about when I used to go on late night walks with a friend. Anywho, I'm glad this was in my recommended and good work.

[@DanielTompkinsGuitar]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for listening!

[@soundacresstudio]

Daniel, this sounds absolutely huge. The production is dark and extremely dense and I love the lyrics. I am hoping this is part of an album, it’s excellent man.

[@DanielTompkinsGuitar]

Thanks! My goal right now is to make 1-2 songs a year, learn about recording/mixing/mastering/etc. along the way, and then hopefully there can be a cohesive album or at least LP at the end of it all. Thanks for listening!