September 2022

Composed on September 23rd, 2022, this piece was written for RedShift. The song is a waltz that pushes the time, meaning it has an edge to it. Tonally, it explores modal ambiguity, creating a sense of tension and complexity as well as polyrhythms in the melody. To enhance the arrangement, rhythmic direction was provided for the rhythm section, adding depth and structure beyond the lead sheet.

Original Manuscript