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The Light Of Ancient Mistakes

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This song was inspired by Iain M Banks’ novel ‘Look To Windward’. The song is from the perspective of an artificial intelligence about to witness the light from a star destroying military tragedy, and showing the futility of cycles of violence to someone who thought they were about to commit an atrocity.

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800 years, the light waves creeping
An ancient mistake
A starlight weapon

I wanted to show you
How long it takes
The bright moment
Then the dark

I wanted to show you
The light of ancient mistakes
By the light of dying stars
You might see differently

I brought you here to show you
The night sky bright
The moment of radiation
The glow of expiring light

I’ve known for years
But I needed you to see, for yourself
To look up and see the silent light. And think.

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from The Light Of Ancient Mistakes, released September 9, 2023
Performed by Malcolm Galloway, Mark Gatland, Kathryn Thomas

Malcolm Galloway - vocals, lead guitar, additional guitars, keyboards/synths, programming, additional percussion/drums

Mark Gatland - bass guitar, additional guitars, keyboards/synths, additional percussion/drums

Kathryn Thomas - flute

Music by Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland
Lyrics by Malcolm Galloway
Producer - Malcolm Galloway
Co-producer - Mark Gatland
Mixed and mastered by Malcolm Galloway with Mark Gatland
Copyright Malcolm Galloway, Mark Gatland, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate, Glass Castle Recordings 2023

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Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate London, UK

London based Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate are Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland on their own or with Kathryn Thomas.

They combine prog/alt-rock, classical, minimalist, and electronic elements. The often explore scientific, sci-fi, and historical themes.

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