Overall, I had a mundane week. A weak week. There were only a few blissful moments, all of which transpired on Saturday.
After many months of effort, I managed to complete my latest composition, a brass quintet. Now, bear in mind that I took me four months to write 4 minutes of music. That's not terrible considering the demanding nature of the piece. Complex rhythm, dense harmony, playful themes, and thin counterpoint are all delicately employed. In an aesthetic sense, the piece resolves well. The form - ABA - is quite easy to follow. There is little detachment to the surface key, only slight modulation/digression in the development and recapitulation sections. To a good listener of music, it would compete as a well crafted piece. All that put aside, I'm just glad I finished it. Four months of anything will drive a man crazy; I held myself together just fine.
I wish not to speak of any other blissful moments that transpired, as they are highly controversial and just plain inappropriate. Here's a picture of Roy Thompson.
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