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I've become somewhat dissillussioned to the fact that day after day, we as a society come
across headlines and news stories that no longer triggers a reaction. We see stories about
mass shootings, government corruption, corporate greed, that would typically come with
feelings of anger and sadness - but we're so accustomed to these stories that we've become
numb to all of it. 

This thought brought about "numb."- a large work for wind ensemble in three sections.
Each section opens with a melodic theme, whose notes are taken from the first letter of
several news outlets (Fox News, CNN, BBC, etc.), each theme previewing the general style
of the section it is introducing. The first section represents the rage-baiting and fear-
mongering stories from journalists just trying to get clicks and engagement, featuring
aggressive and angular low brass ostinati and dissonant harmonies in the upper winds and
brass. The second section represents the traumatic and depressing stories, featuring a
chorale-like passage typical of a band work on a similar theme, transitioning into a passage
featuring biting low brass harmonies and the same melody repeated in a more disjunct
setting in the upper winds. The third section represents the outrageous and absurd stories
(think your typical "Florida Man" story), featuring syncopated motives and a driving
rhyhtm section led by the hi-hat, bongos, and double bass.

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"Crimson" is inspired by my love of progressive rock bands such as King Crimson, Yes,
and Gentle Giant. Particurly, this work is inspired by ballads such as "I Talk To The Wind," "Epitaph," "Moonchild," and "You And I."

While not required, here is some recommended listening to familiarize yourself with the genre:

King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
King Crimson - Red
King Crimson - Discipline
Yes - Close to the Edge
Yes - Fragile
Gentle Giant - Octopus

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This piece was inspired by my two cats, Joey and Pascal (before you ask, yes one of
them is orange). Each day, they will quickly go from getting along and being friendly
with each other to aggressively fighting, much like any siblings will do. This piece
goes back and forth from being playful and whimsical to mischeivous. I hope the cat
owners and lovers who come across this piece can relate to the emotions it brings
out.

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