*2024 Red Note Composer Competition Winner*

“Pathways” is a piece consisting of a theme set in three different ways (essentially, three variations). The piece was inspired by the intervallic and rhythmic qualities of an ostinato from the music for “Greenpath” from the game “Hollow Knight.” “Pathways” starts with “exploration” music - a relatively calm background music for when the character of a game is roaming around. This is followed by a short transition that foreshadows a more active scene, - like encountering an enemy or obstacles in the game. The first two sections are relatively similar, but the final puts the theme in new setting to represent the “boss” music - the final challenge of the game.

ca. 9 min.

*Available upon request.
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