Shadow Song — A New Arrival in the Music Hub

I just uploaded what might be my most musically aware piece yet — an instrumental called Shadow Song.

I started it the way I usually don’t — with the drums. That steady pulse became the road the rest of the track travels on. From there, the bass came in low and rumbly, giving the piece a weight you can feel more than you hear. Then something happened I didn’t plan for: the higher tones broke away, became their own living layer, and started pulling the whole track forward.

The result is what I’d call a traveling song. It has movement, like you’re going somewhere. The bass and drums anchor it, the highs wander and explore, and the two take turns leading instead of competing. It’s not a wall of sound — it’s a conversation between layers.

I’m still surprised I made this. For someone with no formal training, it’s amazing to me that something so layered, dynamic, and alive came together. It makes me want to keep chasing this feeling — starting with rhythm, letting melodies emerge, and following the surprises instead of overplanning them.

You can hear Shadow Song now in the Music Hub, alongside everything else I’ve recorded over the years — from rough sketches to finished tracks. The Hub is where I’m gathering all my music in one place, so if you haven’t explored it yet, now’s a great time.

🎧 Listen here: Shadow Song on SoundCloud — https://soundcloud.com/frank-m-anderson/shadow-song
📂 Explore more: Music Hub — https://frankmanderson.com/music-hub