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I’ve just completed a new piece, "Je m’ai trouvé (I Found Me)," and I wanted to share some of the "why" behind the notes. This composition is an exploration of neoclassical impressionism, acting as a sonic retrospective of a life lived—from the luminescence of early childhood to the "heavy dents" left by those we’ve lost.

The Harmonic Language: I chose D Major as the home base, but I’ve colored the journey with Gmaj9 and Bm7textures to represent the complexity of nostalgia. To me, a standard triad couldn't capture the "good, the bad, and the ugly." Instead, I’ve used 4−3 suspensions as a recurring motif for forgiveness; that moment of tension resolving into a major chord mirrors the act of letting go of old wounds.

Structural Narrative: The piece builds through a series of melodic ascents, peaking in a climax that reflects the sheer intensity of my children being born—a high-register shift that breaks through the grounded bass octaves.

The Dual Coda: Perhaps most importantly, I’ve written two distinct endings. As we age, we aren't just one person; we are every version of ourselves we’ve ever been. The alternate ending is a nod to those "other selves." The piece eventually settles into a state of quiet reflection—a final cadence that doesn't just end, but accepts.

I’d love for you to listen to the way the D/F# inversions pull at the heartstrings before the final resolution.