Nick Norton - Four Calm Interludes

My Review:

On Nothing is the second of the Four Calm Interludes composed by Nick Norton.

With a free structure, We could divide it into a single section, since the work develops on a pedal note that is constantly repeated, forming a rhythmic cell, above or below which, harmonic intervals of fourths or fifths sound.

The last one in the work draws attention, which, together with the bass (the pedal note), forms a D chord (without the third, so we cannot say if it is D minor or D major).

About the composer:

The composer states that, during the Covid-19 pandemic, he fell into a severe depression that led him to completely distance himself from music (not only did he stop composing it, but also listening to it). Until, one day, upon listening to the music of the Japanese composer Hiroshi Yoshimura, he began to be inspired to compose these Four Calm Preludes and reconnect with music.

Composer links:

Enjoy On Nothing performed by Carlos Marín Trigo: