Starless and Bible Black

K: Dmin T: 66 TS: 4/4 INST: ElectricGuitar, Mellotron/Organ, Bass, Drums, TenorSax (optional) Mood: dark, melancholic, brooding, atmospheric, slowly building tension Structure: Through-composed (Intro → Main Theme → Development/Improvisation → Climactic Reprise → Coda) Summary: "Starless and Bible Black" evokes 1970s progressive rock with dramatic, melancholic textures and slowly unfolding dynamics. A D minor center supports plaintive melodic lines and a descending bass/choral quality; a slow tempo (~66 BPM) gives space for sustained Mellotron pads, Frippertronics-style guitar repetition and sparse, expressive sax or guitar solos. The arrangement is driven by a melodic bass and restrained, tasteful drums that allow long-form development rather than strict verse/chorus repetition. Expect recurring motifs that are stated, explored/improvised, then returned to in a climactic, cathartic finale before a subdued coda.

Model: gpt-5-mini