Every now and then, I'll run across a tune that, for a variety of reasons, is absolutely amazing—usually an early work...and then...I don't hear much from that artist or band again. 
Such a song inspired me to do this particular piece.
Many have heard of the band “Iron Maiden”; and may also be familiar with the frontman that played a large role in the band's climb to “superstardom”: Bruce Dickinson...often referred to as “The Bruce”. Truly a “larger than life” figure!
Well, he has a cousin (Rob) who also is a musician; and he had a band back in the '90s called “Catherine Wheel” (There's an interesting connection between the names for their respective bands.)
The song in question “Black Metallic”—from their first album “Ferment”-- was all about use of sonic “imagery” and “atmospherics”. This kind of music came to be known as “shoegaze”, since band members often were looking down at the stage to trigger and control a variety of “effects” used to get their sound.
This musical genre has since been widened through use of prefix “mashups” to help further define the type of “shoegaze” being performed.
Getting around to the song I'm posting here—inspired by this unforgettable original work—there now is one of those mashups that applies: “Darkgaze”...and it really DOES seem to be appropriate. See if you agree...

...and what about Rob Dickinson? He still is involved with music, but is receiving recognition for the pursuit of another passion: Building re-imagined Porsche 911s. And the name of his Company? “Singer Vehicle Design”! Makes sense - Thrust

Dark Metallic (HodadWarrior Version) - Darkgaze Instrumental by MMountain Offensive(Catherine Wheel)

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