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See the Circle

for piano and MIDI keyboard

See the Circle explores the fluid nature of circles and circular motion through the language of microtonality, expanding the harmonic and melodic possibilities of the piano.  The music unfolds in overlapping arcs, spirals, and rotations. Microtonal intervals — pitches that exist between the keys of a traditional piano — create shimmering harmonies and subtle tonal shifts that evoke the sensation of perpetual motion. These "in-between" sounds blur the lines of conventional tonal systems, much like the indistinct edges of a spinning wheel or the evolving contours of ripples in water. The structure of the piece mirrors the dynamics of circular motion: moments of rapid spinning energy dissolve into stillness, only to be set into motion again. Gestural repetitions trace evolving cycles, with layers of microtonal texture suggesting both outward expansion and inward focus — a journey through concentric rings of sound. An added bit of fun — the piece can cycle seamlessly and can smoothly loop over and over.

See the Circle
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