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I started writing this piece a year ago, and worked on it for about four months. Then I put it to one side and started on a more melodic piece (Voile d'automne). Having completed the latter I was able to return to the former piece and complete it (as far as any piece is completed). So, here it is. I based it on a lengthy chord progression. I wanted to explore a darker soundscape than in previous compositions, use many more exotic chords (the sound of which I really appreciate), and employ several different modes. I was mildly intrigued that the locrian mode doesn't cadence, and so confronted this issue directly. One of the (no doubt many) weaknesses of the piece is that I have not found an adequate way to make greater use of a) the marimba; b) the voices. I did not want simply to include them when they were not needed just because they were there, yet I feel uncomfortable about how little contribution they make to the piece. As always, all feedback will be gratefully received.

Hey does the timing of the accents seem off?

Ironically, one of my ancestors is very much connected to the incandescent light bulb. This work almost makes one think of the classical element ether (or aether) that fills the void of space. Fascinating subject matter. Anyways, I'd very much love to see a score to provide a more coherent review of this work. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Thank you, @Jean Szulc for you comments. It's very nice to know that other people get my music. I like to write in different forms and guises. Sometimes it is intentional like it was with the Concerto Grosso I posted here. But I decided to just let my instincts take me any which way in this project, hence the name Hither & Yon, like a traveler reporting back what he's discovered throughout the world. I want to see after it's done if I will be a chameleon or something more solid and with a unified style. Others can decide. 😊