Sunken Carousel

Programme Notes

This piece was originally intended for inclusion on one of my band albums in 2014. However, it didn’t make the final cut because it felt more “chamber” than “pop”. Despite being left behind, the piece has always lingered in my mind, as it captures my fascination with the textural interplay between contrasting instruments.

To me, it’s like a perfectly crafted soup—the way all the different flavors meld together to create something entirely unique. Each instrument brings its own distinct voice to the mix, but it’s in the blending, the subtle interactions, that the true character of the piece emerges. It’s a work of contrasts, yet somehow, they all come together to form something harmonious, rich, and unexpected.

– Frank Horvat