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Well, the note values with a little swing. I consider this to be played as a cross between jazz and serialism.
The note values and rhythmn really were done by ear and then using typical variation treatments that are used in serialism - retrograde, diminuition, augmentation. I did not consciously aim to write a serial piece. Rather the first idea (notes and rhythmn) I had a rough idea in my inner ear and then I played with its motives and the rhythmns.
Note, the pdf says multiphonics, disregard that. I had the misimpression then that you could just ask someone to improvise it but the piece would sound overly busy with mph even if indicated.
As for the title, the rising 6th and its fall depict the unrequited love one yearns for an object and the middle section depicts the subject losing hope before taking one last dramatic effort to express this love outwardly (depsite the indifference of the object). In the end, the subjects is unsuccessful, quietly resigned to holding onto this love that is never returned. It reflected my feelings about music in general at the time. I am a bit more optimistic now.
PS. I look at your piece you listed in the next few days. Just remind me if you don't get a review from me by Monday.
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