The Lonely Traveller -Fantasy Piece (for solo piano)

Written during a period of emotional instability and personal self discovery, this piece is themed primarily around the concept of working towards a personal goal, but could equally be seen as moving through life, or any journey we undertake purely for ourselves.
It begins with simplicity in the first melody, the goal is set, the path clear, but as the piece develops, unexpected tonal shifts and rhythmic patterns creep in. Furthermore, two additional melodies begin competing for our attention, such as within life, goals adapt and priorities change, so we must keep reminding ourselves of what we set out to do, and thus the original melody continues to resurface throughout.
Finally, the journey culminates in a sort of rollercoaster, shifting rapidly through keys at an unexpected pace, before finally relaxing into a sense of serenity, for as the trials of any journey may seem frantic and unending, when we reflect upon all we have seen and are satisfied, the tribulations seem trivial, and the wonders worthwhile.

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