“Things Rise and Fall” by Dan Webb is the kind of track that grabs your attention pretty quickly. It moves at an uptempo pace, but it does not feel rushed. The production is huge and packed with detail. Webb builds the track around keyboards and electric guitar, while Logan Kane’s bass gives it a strong, active pulse. Clive Deamer’s drumming adds plenty of force, and the percussion from Nate Werth keeps things moving underneath it all. The strings by Stevie Blacke add another layer, giving the song a cinematic feel without making it sound like a movie soundtrack. There is a lot happening, but the parts still have room to breathe. The mix feels wide and energetic. One moment you are following the bass and drums, and the next you notice a keyboard line, guitar texture, or string part pushing through. The mood is intense, restless, and slightly mysterious. It feels carefully arranged, but it never sounds too polished or predictable.
The song draws from Taoist philosophy, especially the idea that everything changes and that nothing stays fixed forever. That theme fits the music well. The title itself, “Things Rise and Fall,” says a lot about the track’s central idea. It points toward change, loss, renewal, and the acceptance that life keeps moving whether you are ready or not. The song also connects to Webb’s move from Melbourne to Singapore in 2023, a major personal change that shaped the forthcoming album Lion Dance. I like that the subject is handled through the overall feeling of the song rather than being explained too directly. There is a sense of movement and uncertainty in the arrangement. The instrumental passages often feel as important as the words. Instead of giving you a simple statement and repeating it, Webb lets the music create tension around the theme. The bass work from Logan Kane is a real standout. It has personality and helps give the track its forward motion. Deamer’s drumming is another strong point. His playing gives the song weight while still allowing the other instruments to move around him.
What I like most about “Things Rise and Fall” is that it feels ambitious without becoming completely chaotic. Dan Webb clearly enjoys throwing different sounds together, and this track gives him plenty of space to do that. It should appeal to listeners who enjoy jazz-rock fusion, experimental electronic music, psychedelic rock, and instrumental music with a lot of movement. If you prefer simple verse-chorus songs that stay in one lane, this probably will not be your thing. But if you enjoy music that keeps changing while still having a strong pulse, there is plenty here to explore. For me, the song leaves a feeling of controlled uncertainty. It is energetic, but there is also something reflective underneath all that activity. That contrast makes it interesting. “Things Rise and Fall” sounds like a musician processing major changes through sound rather than trying to explain them in plain language. It is bold, busy, and full of character, and it makes me curious about what the rest of Lion Dance will sound like.
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