Bated Breath (2024)

“Bated Breath” is a solo piano piece that takes the listener on a dynamic journey through both structured and improvised sections. Opening with fractured, delicate, and contemplative motifs, each phrase creates harmonic tension, delaying the resolution and illustrating the anticipation and suspense of waiting. The progressions of the music mirror the dichotomy of breathing and holding one's breath in expectation, waiting for a climactic moment. The piece gradually blooms into fast-paced and energetic passages and ends big, symbolizing the release of tension and the culmination of the emotional journey. Through its expressive and dynamic structure, “Bated Breath” invites listeners to immerse themselves in the ebb and flow of anticipation, tension, and release.