“Dying Day” by 3 Leagues to Rome plunges you into a realm of brooding melancholy and despondent cold energy. This track is a haunting journey through cold winters, dark funerals, graveyards, and ambient ghostly landscapes, all conveyed through a musical elegy.
Recorded at The Vault Recording Studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, “Dying Day”’s atmosphere is set by buzzing, glitchy, and distorted melodic guitar tunes, creating a suspenseful, otherworldly, and unsettling tune. The rhythm section complements this mood with a mix of energy and agony, reflecting the underlying sadness and frustration. Steve Mutchler’s raspy high vocals, sung passionately yet despondently, perfectly match the rock and metallic soundscape, further intensifying the emotional depth of the song.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Dave Hillis (known for his work with Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Blind Melon, Afghan Whigs), the production quality matches the depth of the emotional narrative.
Behind the intimate music are the personal experiences of the band members, who have faced the passing of loved ones and the challenges that come with it. “Dying Day” contemplates the uncertainty of life. Do we ever know when it’s our turn? It’s a huge existential pondering that the band sings about with so much integrity.
3 Leagues to Rome comes together to deliver a powerful and emotionally charged performance. The band is comprised of Brian Mutchler on drums, Steve Mutchler on vocals & guitar, Paul Baker on guitar, Dave Boggs on lead guitar & keys, and Dan Stead on bass guitar,
“Dying Day” is a poignant existential expression. Through its evocative soundscape and heartfelt lyrics, 3 Leagues to Rome invites you to confront the inevitability of the passage of time and the emotional turbulence that accompanies it.
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Review By: Naomi Joan
