Dust, Fire & Heart
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Light the Ember
Eric Bryden aka Draconic1967 · Dust, Fire & Heart
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Track 01
Light the Ember
This is where the album begins—with me, a guitar, and an idea I want to bring to life. It’s about finding the courage to start, even when I’m unsure where something will lead. Draconic Realms began with that same willingness to try.
5:45
Track 02
Dust, Fire & Heart
This song brings my country roots, soulful side, and love of rock together. It’s about starting over, putting my experiences into music, and building something I can be proud of. This is the sound I call Draconic Style.
5:45
Track 03
Where My Roots Run Deep
This one is about the people and memories I carry with me. Some of those memories bring comfort, and some still hurt. Wherever life takes me, they remain part of who I am and the music I create.
5:46
Track 04
Scars Still Sing
I’ve been through things that are hard to explain in an everyday conversation. Music gives me a way to express some of those feelings. This song makes room for the hurt, the healing, and the people who help us through difficult days.
6:24
Track 05
Stand Through the Storm
Some days, getting through what’s in front of me takes a lot of effort. This song is about taking one breath, one step, and accepting a helping hand when I need it. The heavier sound gives those feelings somewhere to go.
5:58
Track 06
Your Hand in Mine
This is a love song about the everyday moments that make a relationship meaningful. Listening, supporting each other’s dreams, working through disagreements, and making time to be close. I wanted a country-soul duet with warmth and a little rock power.
6:08
Track 07
My Story, My Name
I’m Eric Bryden, also known as Draconic1967. This song brings together different parts of my life: being a student, a singer, a creator, and someone still learning along the way. Draconic Realms gives me a place to bring those parts of myself together.
5:17
Track 08
Raise a Light for the Dreamers
This song is for my friends, followers, and everyone working on something they believe in. I know how much encouragement can mean when you’re trying to create. Thank you to the people who listen, share, and keep cheering me on.
4:07
Track 09
Grace Carried Me Home
Faith is part of my story, including the times when I have questions or struggle to find the words to pray. This song expresses gratitude for God’s grace and the kindness of people who have helped me. I wanted it to feel personal, soulful, and welcoming.
6:05
Track 10
The Legacy We Leave
I think about what my work and my actions will mean to other people. This song is about passing kindness forward, sharing what I’ve learned, and helping someone else begin. Country, soul, and rap come together to tell that story.
6:03
Track 11
I’m Still Here
My mother was killed, my sister died by suicide, and I’ve felt abandoned by family. Those losses are part of my life, and I’m still here—with dreams, music, and things I want to create. This is a deeply personal song about grieving while continuing to live.
5:05
Track 12
A Preacher Man’s Son
My dad was a preacher and an IBM computer engineer. I wish he could see what I’m building today and hear the music I’m making. This country-soul song honors his memory while giving me room to reflect on faith, technology, and finding my own voice.
5:24