The Palace of Tears – Veiled Screen, Woven Dream

“Veiled Screen, Woven Dream” is a melancholic and fascinating song by The Palace of Tears, which is a musical partnership between Erick Scheid and Leah Kahn (LV Darkling). This pair creates a hypnotic song that takes listeners to a realm of dreamy, dark beauty with the combination of wonderful guitar work and ethereal vocals. The track opens with evocative synth pads that set the stage for a cinematic experience. At 1:26, subtle percussion signals the unfolding of the main musical journey. Slow and dramatic, the composition builds with layers of bass, guitar, and electronics, all enveloped in a fuzzy, reverberating mix that blends chaos and dreaminess together. The vocals of LV Darkling appear around 2:16, echoing the sound of a dark siren inviting the listener to go on an enigmatic journey. Her operatic vocal, which blends in well with Erick Scheid’s haunting guitar work, gives the song a haunting atmosphere. The slow, distorted guitar melodies create emotional depth, enhanced by the fuzzy production that evokes a sense of alienation from the ordinary world. As the track progresses, additional effects like flanger at 5:25 enrich the otherworldly atmosphere, adding a futuristic and alien-like vibe to the music. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance and Alcest, The Palace of Tears combines elements of Gothic avant-garde and blackgaze, offering a unique experience. The lyrical stuff, which features artistic themes of reflection and emotional release, further heightens the ethereal ambiance. Vocalist LV Darkling’s fascinating delivery of lines like “Gaze through veiled screen, Scry finely woven dream” creates a sense of mystical longing and reflection. “Veiled Screen, Woven Dream” is an intriguing look at beauty and gloom that encourages listeners to explore all of its complex elements. It demonstrates Leah Kahn and Erick Scheid’s creative connection and their capacity to write natural, emotionally charged music.

Photo Credit: photo by Amanda Trumbull