Seattle indie-rock project The Higher Desires delivers a stirring and soul-searching tribute with โUnknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition)โ, released through Def Garage Records. The track, written and produced by William Walbaum with lead guitar contributions from Michael Stoican, stands as a moving homage to those who have served and sacrificed. More than a song, itโs a heartfelt mission with every stream that donates directly to veteransโ charities, ensuring that the message of remembrance resonates emotionally and tangibly. The new Veterans Edition expands on the original, weaving in a solemn electric guitar rendition of โTaps,โ transforming the piece into a deeply reflective soundscape of loss, honor, and gratitude.
Right from the start, โUnknown Soldiersโ hits with gritty guitar tones that grind against slow, deliberate percussion, establishing a mood of tension and reverence. The rhythm moves with the weight of reflection, every drumbeat echoing like footsteps across distant battlefields. Walbaumโs deep, steady voice cuts through, rugged yet tender, singing with the restraint of someone whoโs seen both sorrow and resilience. Itโs like heโs carrying the pain of memory and the strength of respect.
As the song progresses, the guitars begin to swell and shimmer, building into a cinematic crescendo before seamlessly giving way to the haunting โTapsโ motif. Here, Stoicanโs electric guitar takes center stage, transforming the military bugleโs familiar farewell into a raw, mournful cry of distortion and grace. Itโs the emotional high point, poignant, powerful, and deeply human.
By the end, โUnknown Soldiers (Veterans Edition)โ feels like both a eulogy and an embrace, a salute to courage and an acknowledgment of loss. It shows that behind every flag and folded uniform lies a story, and The Higher Desires ensure itโs one that wonโt be forgotten.
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Review by: Naomi Joan