Modus Operandi (pt.1)

Every piece begins with a single, simple idea - in this case, it was a concept.

The initial concept that started the whole piece was the legend of the Jugganatha. In a nutshell: in India, there were these giant temples on wheels that the faithful would pull through the streets to show their devotion. Occasionally these temples would get a little too much downhill momentum and get out of control. Very sadly, people would end up getting hurt, maimed, or killed in pursuit of their faith.

(you can read about it in wikipedia)

The point wasn't to focus on these macabre, unfortunate accidents. There are truisms that I thought were resonant even in our present civilization, and worthy of artistic expression.

- Blind, unquestioning devotion can be dangerous.
- One must be wary of creating something greater than their control.
- Momentum, however gradual, can become very, very powerful.

So my aim was to create a piece of music that resonated with these qualities.

(to be continued)