RIVER OF ANXIETY (Single)

Experience the haunting beauty and emotional intensity of “A River of Anxiety”. This track takes listeners on a profound journey through the turbulent waters of fear and uncertainty, masterfully blending musical elements to evoke a visceral response. Composed at an unusual tempo of 54 bpm, “A River of Anxiety” deliberately slows down the pace to reflect the dragging, oppressive nature of anxiety. This tempo choice enhances the composition’s eerie and unsettling atmosphere, drawing listeners into the heart of its emotional landscape. Below is an excerpt from Gladiee’s unfinished book, capturing the profound emotions he experienced during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Excerpt from Gladiee’s unfinished Book “9/11 Love Story:

On September 10, 2001, the East Coast experienced a shift in weather as a cold front swept through, bringing rain and thunderstorms. It had been a warm, sticky day, the warmest of the month with temperatures reaching a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F. By late afternoon and evening, the passing cold front unleashed thunderstorms, drenching the city with nearly an inch of rain between 6:15 and 6:45 PM. However, the storm cleared the skies, setting the stage for the next day’s stunningly beautiful weather across the Northeast.

The morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, dawned clear and crisp, with a flawless blue sky. It was the kind of day that seemed almost too perfect, a sharp contrast to the tragedy that would soon unfold. At 6 a.m., the temperature in New York City was a cool 64°F, rising steadily to a comfortable 72-76°F by 11 a.m. A gentle northwest breeze, blowing at 6 to 12 mph, promised a day of calm, untroubled by the usual hustle of the city.

Roman stepped outside his house to retrieve a newspaper from his car, parked just in front. He had picked up the latest edition of The New York Times the previous night after attending Michael Jackson’s concert at Madison Square Garden. The front page of the September 10, 2001, issue boldly declared, “Bloomberg Edges Green in Race for Mayor,” highlighting the intense primary battle between Republican Michael Bloomberg and Democrat Mark J. Green. The city was buzzing with the anticipation of the Democratic and Republican primaries, scheduled for September 11, 2001.

As Roman walked back toward his house, something unusual happened. Three black cats suddenly crossed his path, one after the other. He froze, feeling a wave of unease wash over him. The sight of one black cat was unsettling enough, but three? It felt like a bad omen, a harbinger of something dark. A river of anxiety surged through his mind, and he instinctively wanted to chase the cats away, to avoid crossing the invisible line of bad luck they seemed to draw. But the cats darted off, slipping into the shadows, leaving Roman standing there, trapped by his own superstitions and the ominous feeling that something was terribly wrong.