Progress Amidst a Crisis, Op. 66: Listen and Download

Length: 3:01

This composition intends to convey the struggles and determination of a creative, productive individual who continues to accomplish and persevere in an atmosphere of chaos, uncertainty, and the pervasive failure of societal institutions. Inspired by the current worldwide economic crisis – which has posed significant challenges to the most blameless, conscientious, and hard-working individuals – this composition exhibits a clear contrast between the principal melody and the rapid, tumultuous accompaniment during the majority of the passages. The composition is written in D-minor, and the main melody displays a stern resolve to continue producing and accomplishing great things despite a clear recognition of the surrounding tumult and resistance. The accompaniment represents the surrounding conditions – always on the verge of a systemic collapse that threatens to drag everyone down with it… but does not quite manage to overcome the productive individual.