Composer

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Ellen Reid

Genre

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Chamber

Average_duration

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8:47

'Fear - Release' is a contemporary classical composition by Ellen Reid, an American composer and sound artist. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on October 11, 2018, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California. The composition consists of three movements, each exploring different aspects of fear and release. The first movement, titled "Fear," is characterized by dissonant and unsettling harmonies, evoking a sense of anxiety and unease. The second movement, "Release," provides a contrast to the first movement, with more consonant harmonies and a sense of resolution. The final movement, "Transformation," combines elements of the first two movements, building to a climactic and cathartic conclusion. Reid's use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation is a notable characteristic of the composition. The piece features a string quartet, percussion, and electronics, with the electronic elements providing atmospheric textures and soundscapes that enhance the emotional impact of the music. Overall, 'Fear - Release' is a powerful and evocative composition that explores the complex emotions of fear and release. Through its use of dissonance and consonance, tension and resolution, and electronic and acoustic instrumentation, the piece creates a visceral and immersive experience for the listener.

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