See the Circle - piano and MIDI keyboard

See the Circle explores the fluid nature of circles and circular motion through the language of microtonality, expanding the harmonic and melodic possibilities of the piano. Circles, as perfect yet paradoxical shapes, serve as both geometric and metaphysical inspirations. They symbolize endless cycles, interconnectedness, and the continuum between stasis and movement.

The music unfolds in overlapping arcs, spirals, and rotations. Microtonal intervals—pitches that exist between the keys of a traditional piano—create shimmering harmonies and subtle tonal shifts that evoke the sensation of perpetual motion. These "in-between" sounds blur the lines of conventional tonal systems, much like the indistinct edges of a spinning wheel or the evolving contours of ripples in water.

The structure of the piece mirrors the dynamics of circular motion: moments of rapid spinning energy dissolve into stillness, only to be set into motion again. Gestural repetitions trace evolving cycles, with layers of microtonal texture suggesting both outward expansion and inward focus—a journey through concentric rings of sound.

See the Circle invites listeners to step into a realm of sonic rotation, where linear progression gives way to the eternal return of circular forms. It challenges our perception of time, movement, and tonality, asking us to consider the infinite that lies within the finite.

An added bit of fun: the piece can cycle seamlessly and can smoothly loop over and over.