Where darkness swallows the sky

Where darkness swallows the sky is the first piece within The Memory of Water, Vol. II, during which I am working alongside Martine Thomas (viola) and Thea Mesirow (cello, voice) in a new environment within this world surrounded by murmurs of souls, exploring the vulnerability required to surrendering one's memory to the distortions that occur with time. The text within this piece has been sourced from Martine Thomas' original works [WHISPER. LEAVE NO IMPRINT. THE REFLECTING] and [UNTITLED].

The Memory of Water is an ongoing collaborative project that explores the relationship between the natural erosion of human memory and broader ecological concerns through the journey of a life that begins in water and returns to water. This project integrates live composition, improvisation, custom instrument design, poetry, and electronics. Within Volume I, I delve into questions of what is remembered and forgotten, and the impact of change when dealing with loss and grief, through a collection of texts written by Martine Kinsella Thomas, a violist and poet. The Memory of Water explores life cycles that start from the ocean and return to the ocean, weaving environmental concerns and personal narratives. Volume II continues this exploration through a new collaboration with Martine Thomas and cellist Thea Mesirow. In this volume, we navigate a new environment marked by the murmurs of souls, examining the vulnerability involved in surrendering one's memory to the distortions of time.

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Learn more about The Memory of Water project Here.