The album has arrived!
Beautiful Illusions is now in my hands.
Does it ever feel good.
I can't even begin to describe the satisfaction of knowing that this major undertaking has been successfully completed. It's a huge check mark off the bucket list, and I cannot wait to share it with those near and dear to me who have supported me through so much...not to mention all those not-so-near-and-dear-as-yet who will hopefully be on board.
The CD release party is scheduled for Wednesday May 18th in the Lounge at The Drake Hotel, an all-night private party completely sponsored by my former company.
Please come!
chromaticism: notes from the chromatic scale used to create more emotion and a greater sense of tension in a piece of music. By using tones that are not "supposed" to be in a certain key, composers are able to create stronger and more effective dissonances and variations in the music. Exaggerated dissonance creates more tension, which in turn fosters a greater sense of relief when the music arrives at a moment of resolution. Alternatively, this moment can be delayed using chromatic harmonies, so that the listener is constantly waiting for resolution.