In the symphony of life, there is often a moment of profound transformation—a passage where the essence of existence is distilled, where all that remains is the raw, unyielding core.
This ephemeral juncture is the driver for this musical composition which delves into the enigmatic beauty of what endures after the two main parts are removed.

Inspired by Steve Reich's magnum opus, "Music for 18 Musicians", this conceptual piece pays homage to the enduring essence that lingers in its aftermath. It draws from the delicate traces of the two pianos, weaving a tender musical canvas that remotely remind us of the original masterpiece.

This composition is the result of the delicate dance of piano phasing, birthing overtones, textures, and minimal melodies from the original voices of the two pianos that are no longer present, leaving behind what was previously unheard.

Phasing, a compositional technique akin to the rhythmic interplay of two waveforms, manifests through the steady yet not entirely synchronous tempos of two instruments. They gradually shift out of unison, initially creating a subtle echo as one instrument lags behind the other. This evolves into a doubling effect, where each note resonates twice, followed by a rich and intricate ringing resonance. Eventually, the cycle brings the instruments back together, merging echoes and doublings into a unified whole.

Here only what was left is still with us.

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