Backstory:
Vast Warning was born on the back roads of Birmingham, England, in the late 1980s. The band members, childhood friends Fredrick Gates (lead vocals, guitar), Samuel Thompson (drums) and twins James and John Harrison (bass and keyboard respectively), found their common love for music during their teens. They started jamming in Samuel’s garage, creating sounds that resonated with their shared experiences of growing up in a city that was undergoing rapid cultural and social change. Over the years, their bond and their music matured and morphed into the dynamic ensemble known today as ‘Vast Warning’.

Genre:
Progressive Rock

Title:
“Shadows of Dawn”

Full song lyrics:
Verse 1:
[G] Waking up to the [Am] light of day,
[C] Searching for words I [D] need to say,
[G] In the shadows of [Am] dawn, we [C] find our [D] way.

Chorus:
[Em] Shadows of dawn, [C] whispering tales,
[G] Of love lost and [D] found, of stormy gales,
[Em] In the heart of the morn, [C] we set our sails,
[G] In the shadows of [D] dawn, we [G] prevail.

Verse 2:
[G] The city’s asleep, [Am] we’re wide awake,
[C] Amidst the silence, [D] a new day we make,
[G] In the shadows of [Am] dawn, we [C] never [D] break.

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
[Em] Through the misty [Am] morning, we [C] stride,
[G] With dreams in our pockets, [D] and hope on our side.

(Repeat Chorus)

End:
[G] In the shadows of [Am] dawn, [C] our spirits [D] collide,
[G] In the shadows of [Am] dawn, [C] we’re [D] forever [G] tied.

Fan Testimonial:
“I’m Kathryn, and I’ve been a fan of Vast Warning since their early days of playing in small pubs. Their music is like a journey that transcends the physical world. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia, hope, and raw emotion, which connects with me on such a profound level. It’s more than just their music; it’s their authenticity and dedication to their craft that makes them my favorite band. ‘Shadows of Dawn’ is not just a song to me; it’s an anthem of my life. Every time I listen to it, I find something new, something that resonates with my experiences. Vast Warning is not just a band; it’s a legacy in my heart.”