New piano and orchestra work for #PianoDay2020…Different from my norm, this work is fantastical, whimsical, and uses granular synthesis as well as tuned percussion, harp, and guitar. String flautando and harmonics create the sotte voce effect. Dedicated to my childhood friend Lisa who had terminal cancer and passed away shortly after..

YouTube piano performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GzwsqgN7Ag

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Darkness whispers ‘Sweet Dreams’
in the Silence of the night...
All I hear is my heart quivering
from the bleakness of my plight...

And suddenly the quiet calmness
lulls me back to sleep...
My heavy heart and troubles lift
My Solitude is mine to keep...

And though the maddening thoughts
Suddenly come in quite a rush...
I push them out of my mind
Close my eyes and whisper ‘Hush’...

The storm clouds slowly lift
And heavenly skies become so blue...
My Prayers have been answered
In starlight Dreams forever true...

♾SEC