Beautiful. I'm eager to see where the notes and your rumination take you as you sound out the rest of the piece. Thank you for sharing this. Malaise is real. These moments of music and beauty are a welcome respite.
Well.. I like it. The first descending section reminds me of something but I can't quite explain it. Sort of like a bell clock chime. I very much like the bass notes in the faster section, and in general it takes me away into myself, like so many of your works do. I wanted the bass notes to feel angrier... and perhaps therefore contrast more with the lightness in the right hand towards the end, but perhaps that's the mood i was in when listening and contemplating the things going on in the world.
I do share your "malaise" on many occasions, but my playing helps me find hope, so I always like to contrast the sadness with a hint of the melodic. The sun is always above the clouds however dark they may be.. that sort of thing!
Thanks very much Chris, and good to hear from you! Thanks for sharing these thoughts.
Yes, I hear you about the bell/clock chime thing. I can hear that too now you mention it.
I agree, I think there is definitely scope for this sense of malaise to be represented in an angrier, more forceful way, giving greater contrast to the piece overall. I agree that the left hand, its register and its tone offer quite an interesting option for that, and that's certainly something I'll explore.
I really appreciate that final thought re sun above the clouds, and that's definitely something I'll try to remember this week, despite everything going on.
Sounds good! Like the space in this. Looking forward to what the finished piece might morph into. Sounds like something that is both quite fragile, but could emit a powerful feeling.
Thanks Adrian, I'm pleased to hear this. Yes, indeed - I'm toying with the idea that the later rhythmical section might become more a little bigger and bolder than it is in the clip, acting as a bigger contrast with the fragility of the first part. Thanks for the thoughts!
Nice. I really like the intro; its questioning nature, the space, the single line which becomes strengthened by hands in unison. Looking forward to hearing how it evolves.
The flow is strong even with such a delicate structure. I love that I'm so unsure of that statement.
thank you, Liselyn!
gorgeous
thanks, friend!
Beautiful. I'm eager to see where the notes and your rumination take you as you sound out the rest of the piece. Thank you for sharing this. Malaise is real. These moments of music and beauty are a welcome respite.
Thanks, Rhonda. Always appreciated. Power to you!
Well.. I like it. The first descending section reminds me of something but I can't quite explain it. Sort of like a bell clock chime. I very much like the bass notes in the faster section, and in general it takes me away into myself, like so many of your works do. I wanted the bass notes to feel angrier... and perhaps therefore contrast more with the lightness in the right hand towards the end, but perhaps that's the mood i was in when listening and contemplating the things going on in the world.
I do share your "malaise" on many occasions, but my playing helps me find hope, so I always like to contrast the sadness with a hint of the melodic. The sun is always above the clouds however dark they may be.. that sort of thing!
Thanks very much Chris, and good to hear from you! Thanks for sharing these thoughts.
Yes, I hear you about the bell/clock chime thing. I can hear that too now you mention it.
I agree, I think there is definitely scope for this sense of malaise to be represented in an angrier, more forceful way, giving greater contrast to the piece overall. I agree that the left hand, its register and its tone offer quite an interesting option for that, and that's certainly something I'll explore.
I really appreciate that final thought re sun above the clouds, and that's definitely something I'll try to remember this week, despite everything going on.
Thanks!
Sounds good! Like the space in this. Looking forward to what the finished piece might morph into. Sounds like something that is both quite fragile, but could emit a powerful feeling.
Thanks Adrian, I'm pleased to hear this. Yes, indeed - I'm toying with the idea that the later rhythmical section might become more a little bigger and bolder than it is in the clip, acting as a bigger contrast with the fragility of the first part. Thanks for the thoughts!
Nice. I really like the intro; its questioning nature, the space, the single line which becomes strengthened by hands in unison. Looking forward to hearing how it evolves.