Invenias quod velis et recorderis quod habeas
62+ adventures, 1 piece at a time.
No. 6
“Lake Minnewanka”
May 21, 2025
When I started working with these melodies, 3 things immediately came to mind:
1. I would stack and layer them.
2. The mood would be statuesque and dignified.
3. I would use the organ sound.
As my process evolved, I remembered a recent trip to Banff, and the majestic mountains I saw around Lake Minnewanka. The scenery was highly dramatic, with layers of sedimentary rock and jagged tooth-like mountain formations. I tried to imitate that image with the melodies by layering them for dramatic affect, but in the end, I found myself settling into the unyielding presence of those mountains, and the music changed.
Sometimes you end up in a place completely different than where you started.
*As per usual - big screen and headphones are recommended.