Black River Psalm – A Southern-Gothic Folk‑Rock Invocation of Mercy, Shadows, and Resurrection

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Black River Psalm – A Southern‑Gothic Invocation of Mercy, Shadows & Resurrection
Source: Written and recorded August 4, 2025

Song Overview:
This haunting folk‑rock psalm opens with low cello drones and river sounds, evoking the deep, dark water of a guilt‑laden soul. Gravelly baritone vocals pray and plead over minor upright piano chords and slide guitar, framed by timpani thunder and creaking wood to create a sacred, weary Southern Gothic texture. Themes of spiritual danger, mercy denied, and fractured identity converge in imagery of “the black river” as judge, savior, and hungry abyss.

Who This Song Is For:

Listeners drawn to spiritually‑honest Christian artistry

Worship leaders seeking scripturally anchored songs with emotional gravity

Fans of Southern Gothic or gritty acoustic storytelling

Community outreach or church events confronting real brokenness

YouTube viewers craving theological sincerity over polish

Scriptural & Theological Themes:

River as metaphor (Genesis, Psalms, Revelation)

Groaning of creation (Romans 8) and cries for mercy

Broken kings redeemed (2 Samuel 12; Luke 23:42–43)

Descent into darkness with hope for resurrection

Production Notes:

Field‑recorded river and thunder ambience

Cello tuned to D‑minor for grounded dread and longing

Slide guitar in open D tuned for rustic tension

Drums accent dramatic narrative shifts, timpani hits

Vocal harmonies layered to evoke ancient liturgical resonance

Official Accounts & Credits:
🎧 YouTube Channel – @YourListeningSanctuary
🎼 Suno AI Profile – @Orbituaries
📧 For licensing, remixes, usage or ministry requests – jenngibbsjax@gmail.com

Credits:

Lyrics & arrangement: Jenn Gibbs

Cello: [Performer]

Slide guitar & piano: [Performer]

Harmonies: [Performer(s)]

Engineered by: [Engineer]

Ambient field recordings by: [Artist/Group]

License:
This work is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
You are free to share, adapt, or remix—provided you give proper credit, link to the license, and indicate changes if made. Attribution should always include both:

Music by @Orbituaries on Suno

Released via @YourListeningSanctuary on YouTube

Why Download & Use:

Deeply immersive emotional & theological journey

Rich, unwalled musical textures ideal for artistic playlists

Scripturally rooted lyricism that invites reflection, not cliché

Perfect for TikTok/YouTube reels focused on worship storytelling