Glass Fracture

Ward C Locke

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Glass Fracture is a deconstructed jazz waltz. It trades speed for suspense, using a 3/4 pulse and dissonant piano clusters to create a dark, cinematic atmosphere in the A minor key.

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Ward C Locke

I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.

Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!

Song Info

Genre

Jazz • Jazz General

Peak in subgenre #4

Author

Ward C Locke

Rights

Ward C Locke

Uploaded

January 13, 2026

Track Files

MP3

MP3 9.3 MB • 320 kbps • 4:03

Lossless

WAV 44.5 MB

Meta Data

BPM

160

Key

C maj

Vocals

No vocals, instrumental only

Story behind the song

The goal was to weaponize the waltz. Usually, 3/4 time feels elegant or whimsical, but here it feels like a loop you can’t escape. The technical challenge was in the restraint playing fewer notes but making sure every dissonant interval carries enough weight to keep the listener unsettled. It's about the space between the hammers hitting the strings.

Cultural & Musical Heritage:

This track sits firmly in the Dark Jazz and Post-Bop tradition. It references the "Chamber Jazz" style of the late 50s but strips away the romanticism. By using the 3/4 Waltz structure in a minor key with "outside" chromatic notes, it evokes the feeling of a haunted ballroom. It’s a nod to Bill Evans’ harmonic depth, but through a much colder, more modern lens.

BPM: 160 (Felt as 53 BPM in a slow 3-count)

The Movements:

0:00 - 0:54  The Unraveling: The piano introduces a melancholic, drifting waltz. The bass stays low and woody, providing a somber foundation for the dissonant melody.

0:54 - 1:36  Shadow Play: The solo section. The piano notes become more sparse and "outside," ringing out into the silence like glass hitting a concrete floor.

1:36 - 2:20  The Sway: The drummer moves to the cymbals, creating a shimmering, hazy texture that emphasizes the "Three-count" without ever becoming a standard dance.

2:20 - 2:48  The Fading Light: The melody returns but feels more fragmented, eventually dissolving into a single, unresolved bass note.

Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.

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