beyond nowhere is a three movement piece based on separate but regularly-experienced phenomena: I. Frisson, II. Apricity, and III. Second Wind. Frisson is defined as a sudden strong feeling or emotion. This whimsical movement depicts a balance of anticipation and the excitement of experiencing the unexpected. In nature, Apricity is the warmth of the sun in the winter or on a cold day. In this calm and reflective movement, the listener is lulled through a variety of keys and melodies, both major and minor. This shows that it is somehow possible to experience both cold and warmth at the same time, whether in the moment or through one’s memory. A Second Wind  is also known as a “Wake Maintenance Zone”. In this phenomenon, a person temporarily ceases to feel tired and functions at a higher level than before. The exciting conclusion of the piece is full of energetic bursts and driving, upbeat phrases that bring finality in a joyous manner. 

Each of these three experiences also point to something that is more profound than a randomly organized universe can offer. Something with purpose, design, and meaning. Something that can’t be fully grasped without a Creator. Somewhere that is beyond nowhere.

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INSTRUMENTATION

Player 1: Glockenspiel

Player 2: Chimes, Zil-Bell

Player 3: Vibraphone

Player 4: Vibraphone, Bowed Gong

Player 5: Xylophone, Crotales (2 octaves), Finger Cymbals (shared)

Player 6: Marimba (4.3-octave)

Player 7: Marimba (4.3-octave)

Player 8: Marimba (5.0-octave), Shaker

Player 9: Timpani (4 drums)

Player 10: Suspended Cymbal, Concert Snare Drum, 4 Concert Toms, China Cymbal

Player 11: Hi-hat, Bongos, Sleigh Bells, Finger Cymbals (shared), Impact Drum, Cymbal Stack or Ribbon Crasher

Player 12: Bell Tree, 4 Log Drums, 4 temple Blocks, Sizzle Cymbal, Impact Drum

Player 13: Concert Bass Drum, Ride Cymbal, Tam-tam

Player 14: Windchimes, Shaker, Triangle, Splash Cymbal, Small China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Opera Gong, Large Djembe