Memories is without doubt the most personal track of the EP. I had left this melody aside for years before reworking it into its final version. The main piano motif and its left-hand counterpoint have not changed since their original creation, and I simply developed everything else while staying true to that atmosphere. The repetitive rhythm allowed me to gradually explore all the different sides of the melody, ending with a final section that features the most complex string arrangement of the EP, providing a strong contrast with the minimal nature of the piece. It was very curious for me to realize that a melody which has been with me for so long could still inspire me to bring it back, even though it appeared so “early” in my artistic journey. Since our personalities tend to evolve constantly, it is always surprising to see that some things remain with us despite this.

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Floating Light and Last Light form a complementary pair within the EP. They are the only two pieces written exclusively for string quartet, without piano. While Floating Light explores brighter harmonies and a sense of openness, Last Light closes the record with a darker and more introspective atmosphere, offering a contrasting perspective.

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Finally, I wanted to mention the Intro, which stands out from the other pieces because of its more artificial creation. All the other tracks were fully performed and recorded by real musicians at Studios Saint Germain in Paris, but this one was composed using software and pre-recorded samples. In a way, it acts as an opening towards the next musical universe I want to explore. This will be more focused on the search for timbres and textures, which I will then bring to life by combining them with real musicians’ recordings, of course. This track therefore serves as a small window of inspiration for future projects.