Composer

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Trey Pollard

Genre

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Concerto

Average_duration

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5:13

Movement_count

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2

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'Fixed Ideas' is a contemporary classical composition by Trey Pollard, an American composer and guitarist. The piece was composed in 2019 and premiered on October 5th of the same year at the Modlin Center for the Arts in Richmond, Virginia. 'Fixed Ideas' is a four-movement work that explores the concept of fixed ideas, which are rigid and inflexible beliefs that can hinder personal growth and understanding. The first movement, titled "Inflexibility," features a slow and mournful melody that gradually builds in intensity, representing the stubbornness of fixed ideas. The second movement, "Obsession," is more frenetic and chaotic, with dissonant chords and rapid arpeggios that convey the obsessive nature of fixed ideas. The third movement, "Delusion," is the most introspective of the four, with a hauntingly beautiful melody that is gradually deconstructed and distorted, representing the delusional nature of fixed ideas. The final movement, "Acceptance," is a more hopeful and uplifting piece, with a soaring melody that represents the freedom that comes with accepting and letting go of fixed ideas. Overall, 'Fixed Ideas' is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges listeners to examine their own beliefs and biases. Pollard's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies creates a sense of tension and unease, while his use of melody and dynamics creates moments of beauty and release. The piece is a testament to Pollard's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions through music.

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