Sideways (2018)

for flute and Guitar

 

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Originally I sat down to compose a suite of modal dance pieces for flute and guitar.  During the writing process the entire project went sideways on me and honestly, I couldn’t be happier.  However, some vestige of my original concept still inhabit the work.

 

Upside is a relaxed dance piece with a triumphant finale.  Of all three moments this one contains the most reflections of my initial modal intent.   

 

Inside, the Mind, a Rumination.  The second movement encapsulates the feeling of a rumination inside a restless mind.  Deeply introspective yet troubled. A journey from tranquility to agitation and dread despite the best efforts of the host. Metrically the piece should be though of in 13/4.  Usually notated two bars of four and one of five.  Metric accents should be avoided save the first bar of four in the pattern. 

 

Flipside is a frolicking flight of fancy.

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Durations

 

Sideways         circa     11’30”

I. Upside                       3’10’”

II. Inside                       4’40’’

III. Flipside                  3’20”

 

All accidentals are good for the entire measure but only in the octave in which the appear.

 

All trills are by half step unless otherwise marked.