In the forest, glow. by MonicaPearce published on 2017-09-02T18:31:38Z In the forest, glow. for bass clarinet in Bb, piano, and percussion Written for the Toy Piano Composers Recorded by Musikon Concerts "In the forest, glow." is based on the illustration Don’t Feed the Deer by Brandon James Scott, a Toronto-based artist and also a good friend of mine. His works have a decidedly playful feel to them, especially in his work with animation and illustration. Animals are a frequent subject, often popping up in unusual settings, such as kitchens, bars, and rock arenas. I was originally enamored with Don’t Feed the Deer because it has a mysterious, magical, and yet almost foreboding quality to it. Scott says of the work: “When I originally made it... I wanted to make something dream- like, fantasy-based: the colours, the glows, the design of the world. But are we walking down this path, are we supposed to see what's beyond it? Are we meant to observe but not touch things, because of a hidden danger? Are there always deep dark fears lying hidden amidst beauty?” In the forest, glow. Dry leaves crumble underfoot. A busy quiet. In the forest, glow. Secrets, gossip, mystery. Hazy precipice. In the forest, glow. Browsing statues scrutinize A subtle order. -Monica Pearce 2012 Genre Classical
