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The Storm
Based on Aigaios, composed by David Ludwig, performed by musicians selected from ECCO
It is the sound of broken glass,
each piece chasing the other
running from a wall of water
trying to escape the turmoil of
their own creation. The chime
of glass, that starry sound, is
nonexistent, turned to a fearful
shriek, overpowered by the
sounds of metal. The shards
take refuge in the sea foam and
even underwater, they scream
against the rusted metal hull of
the boat they once belonged to.
To think that strings could make
this sound, of glass and metal and
saltwater deaths. It is a harsh beauty.
And a melody
emerges from the tempest.
A cello plays the lull of waves
no longer vicious with the storm,
quietly trying to
regain control.
A violin sings the sea
as sirens do,
and draws us in to
memories.
All thoughts of
broken glass forgotten,
we now breathe
calm
but a hint of saltwater toys with the air
to remind us of
the storm.
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utagirl-
Such beautiful imagery. This is utterly transfixing; I was drawn in immediately by the first line and it kept my interest until the very last.
This is one of the best pieces I have read in a while. It's clear that you were incredibly inspired by this music, and you have managed to turn your inspiration into something hauntingly lovely.
Ͼirce