Most people encounter creation stories once — usually as children — and rarely return to them with fresh eyes.

They’re either accepted, rejected, or quietly set aside.

But creation stories weren’t meant to be consumed once and filed away. They exist because humans keep returning to the same questions, generation after generation:

Why are we here?
Who benefits from the way the world is ordered?
What happens when knowledge is controlled — or ignored?

Those questions don’t disappear just because science advances or belief changes.

They evolve.

Creation Stories as an Invitation, Not a Verdict

Across cultures and faith traditions, creation stories are less about certainty and more about orientation.

They don’t tell us everything.
They tell us where to begin thinking.

Even today, there is no irrefutable proof of the ultimate origin of humanity or the universe. There are strong theories, meaningful beliefs, and ongoing discoveries — but no final answer that removes doubt entirely.

That doesn’t weaken creation stories.

It explains why they still matter.

They give us language for existence itself — especially when certainty isn’t available.

Why Music — and Why Now

Creating a musical has been a lifelong dream of mine. Not as a career move, but as a way of storytelling that could hold complexity, emotion, faith, doubt, and wonder all at once.

The reality is simple: until very recently, this project wasn’t possible.

Only in 2024 did the technology exist to allow a single creator to experiment at this scale. And only in 2025 did I begin seriously developing the skills needed to bring it to life.

What you’re hearing now is not the final version.

It’s a mixtape-level release — something I’m proud to share, while fully aware that the work is still unfolding.

This isn’t a finished monument. It’s the beginning of a journey.

How The First Fall Approaches Creation

The opening four songs of The First Fall are not trying to explain creation.

They’re setting the stage.

Genesis is explored through biblical themes, but with adaptations shaped by modern understanding:

• Adam and Eve appear as representative figures within early human communities, not biological origins
• The world feels communal, tribal, and oral — closer to how stories were first shared
• Knowledge carries risk
• Warnings are given, but choice remains

These songs foreshadow dangers to come — not because evil arrives suddenly, but because power benefits when people stop questioning.

The Quiet Presence of Bee Righteous

In these early songs, listeners only glimpse Bee Righteous — also known as Jack Righteous.

He isn’t introduced as a hero or savior. He functions as a narrative witness — a presence that observes, warns, and reacts, but does not control events.

His limited presence is intentional. It reflects a lesson that will deepen as the story unfolds: some events will happen no matter who sees them coming.

Warning does not guarantee prevention.

Listen With This Perspective

As you listen to “When the World Was Young”, don’t ask whether the story is literally true.

Ask instead:

• Is this the first time in years you’ve reflected on creation?
• Has your understanding changed since childhood?
• Does the music evoke wonder, caution, or curiosity?

Join the Journey

This project isn’t asking you to agree with an answer — only to engage with the question.

You can explore all four opening songs that set the stage for The First Fall here:

https://suno.com/playlist/97967ce3-e9ff-47ee-91e5-3750566d5a04

In the comments, feel free to share:

• Which song resonated with you most?
• What did it make you reflect on?
• Is this the first time you’ve revisited the idea of creation in years?

This isn’t the end of the story.

It’s the beginning.