one thing i have noticed about my compositions is the tendency towards shortness. even though i imagine writing these wonderful grandiose symphonies filled with numerous movements and changing themes what i end up with are small fragmented thoughts that sometimes don't always seem quite finished. i feel i have been coming to terms with this more and more lately. maybe the collection of these fragments somehow form a whole of myself even though i can't yet quite piece them together.
what has helped me is listening to accomplished musicians who have also produced wonderfully beautiful pieces that last only a few minutes. specifically i have been enjoying the piano works of Debussy, Poulenc and Satie. i listen and have this feeling that there is not always closure in some of their pieces as well. of course at this moment i have not a specific piece to site but this should entice the reader to do some research if you are not familiar with these composers. and as i am not formally trained musically i forgive myself.
what i do enjoy about short pieces is the ability to evoke a mood rather quickly. like some sort of wordless haiku.
TASK: periodically post an image or a poem or a song or any combination of those mentioned (not sure if i can post a sound file but i do see a video option so maybe i should start delving into the world of video production...just one more thing to add to my list of things to do, right?)
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