The album was originally recorded with producer Toby Wright, however the band "wiped off all credits" of his effort.

Minette was replaced by Andrew Tapley, and at this time the band had also adopted a new member, Sean Leonard, playing various keyboard instruments.

Producer Toby Wright (Korn, Slayer, Alice in Chains) had initially been brought in to work on the record, however Wright "was wiped off of all the credits" due to musical differences, and the band finished the album with Leonard Simone, Jesse E. String co-producing the album.

[9]" However, Midheaven departs from the hardcore sound found on The Human Abstract's debut release Nocturne.

"[7] Ells stated that the story "follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and greed.

[11] The EP also contains a remix of the music video for "Vela, Together We Await the Storm" from The Human Abstract's previous release, Nocturne.

It then goes on to scenes of bombs being dropped for a minute, before turning on a man who is creating things in a dark room.