Temporal Echoes (2024)

Duration: 7 minutes

Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, percussion (1 player: china cymbal, large suspended cymbal, snare drum, high and low tom toms, crotales, and marimba), piano, violin, and cello

Commission Details: Written for What Is Noise in celebration of their 10th Anniversary

Program Note: By intertwining the inspiration from Pink Floyd's iconic song "Time" with What Is Noise's exploration of time in their album "Equivocal Duration," "Temporal Echoes" becomes a profound tribute to both influential forces. As What Is Noise celebrates their 10th Anniversary and Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon reaches its 50th anniversary, the composer seeks to pay homage to Pink Floyd's legacy while showcasing the artistic growth and achievements of What Is Noise.

While musical inspiration from The Dark Side of the Moon very loosely connects with “Temporal Echoes,” it is really the thematic concepts explored in the song “Time” that directly serves as the main creative catalyst for "Temporal Echoes," delving into themes of introspection, ephemeral nature of existence, and continuous cycle of life. Listeners are invited on a journey to explore the connection between personal evolution and the relentless passage of time.