Undertow

I began composing "Undertow" in my parents' basement in Burlington, Vermont at the end of summer 2015. A few choice experiences from my time out on Lake Champlain and the Atlantic that summer fueled the early stages of my creativity.

My original intentions were to write a powerful, thoughtful epic to use as an opener during my live performances. "Undertow" swells and grows, before smashing into a plodding rhythm with a thick blend of electronic and orchestral instrumentation.

"Ambition" began as a sound design exercise. I attempted to recreate the human element of a plucked guitar sound by meticulously tweaking a simple synth pluck. I liked the result so much that I began writing chords, and then adding drums, and finally fleshing out an entire song around the original synth.

This piece fills me with feelings of triumph and determination. It keeps me energized and focused, and drives me to achieve. "Ambition" shimmers and glows, with exciting drum cracks and unorthodox rhythms to keep you guessing.