Forest Fire

The dawn of the 21st Century included a renewed focus on climate change and global warming. Scientists, World leaders and entrepreneurs were instrumental in creating organizations to reverse the effects of global warming on the planet Earth. Evidence of concern revolved around increased severe storms, hurricanes and forest fires. This piece of music depicts one of the many forest fires that has occurred in the U.S.a The music begins in the forest, where the wind is blowing carelessly through the trees.a A small spark, played by the cymbal, ignites into ground flames, traveling quickly across the forest floor. Soon full flames erupt, shooting into the sky, which can be heard in the high woodwinds. The strong, marching melody played by the brass, represents Fire Fighters who are deployed to stop the fire and attempt to save all living creatures. The descending chromatic scales represent chemical sprays and water used to douse the fire. The final chords represent the tragic desolation of a once bountiful life in the forest.