LoopOfTheWeek #4 - “Ascension” - | Live-Looping | Adam Ahuja
There is a special “partnership” between synths and symphony… like textures of the past and future, meeting in the present…
That underlying theme (past-present-future theme) is exactly what was reflected to me whilst completing this week’s composition…
To begin: as this music was coming together, the term “Ascension” arrived in my mind…
Then, out of interest, I went to re-visit the biblical passage on Christ’s ascension, to further explore…
To my surprise (and I say this with respect), I actually interpreted a portion of it with a tinge of humor! After Christ rose into the sky, a few robed men nearby said to apostles, something along the lines of (paraphrasing) - “why are you still looking at the clouds? - he’s gone!” It was almost as if this were kind of semi-regular occurrence, and they were conveying something like - hey buddy, c’mon, get on with it!
I know that is not the -absolute core- of the story, or even a fully contextualized interpretation of that event (as the men then spoke of further prophesies), but it functioned for me in a unique way: I realized that this music was my way of dealing with a kind of “phase 3” of death.
Two weeks ago, I made a track celebrating the life of my late Uncle: how he lived, and missing him being around (past). In last week’s track, I felt the shock of needing to seize the moment during the fleeting life (present). And this week, it’s more about allowing an actual departure to sink in, knowing that he is being taken care of in the next form and fashion (future).
I am realizing more than before that music has a way of telling me about parts of my own subconscious story. I am sure this is true for many others… music is not just about listening to the actual sound itself, but listening to that quiet purpose it is providing for you… do you hear it?
#LoopOfTheWeek is a weekly series, wherein I make a quick 1-2 minute composition in looping format, and share it in the week. I briefly explain the emergent process, mindset, inspiration, and/or concept behind that week. I look forward to staying in this creative groove and connecting with all of you ✌️
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