Composed by Paul Rudy. This edition: saddle-wire stitch. Score and parts. 8 pages. Alias Press #494-03348. Published by Alias Press (PR.494033480).
ISBN 9798299600018. UPC: 680160700486. 9x12 inches.
A mesmerizing work for violin, cello, and piano (or fixed media), this piece unfolds with a quiet intensity that gradually reshapes the listener’s sense of time and direction. Inspired by the lasting influence of composer Stephen Montague, the music reflects a philosophy of uncompromising individuality—where small details carry profound weight and unexpected turns become the essence of the journey. Subtle rhythmic ambiguities and shifting textures invite close listening, while an undercurrent of persistence drives the work forward. Both introspective and quietly defiant, the piece captures the beauty of following one’s own path, embracing life’s irregularities, and finding meaning in its wondrous detours. As a doctoral student at UT Austin, Stephen Montague came to teach for afew semesters and left a great impression on everyone he encountered. Heasked us questions like, “Is the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphonytriplets or offbeat eighth notes?” Most of us weren’t sure—but we looked itup! He is a stickler for details and a truly unique person.Every so often, someone comes along who forever changes the way youthink about things. They stand out because they play by a differentrulebook and dance to their own drummer. While the village isn’t totallyburned down, it is left changed. And that was my big takeaway: toauthentically follow my vision with dogged persistence, no matter where themob wants me to go. He inspired me to be myself, which took a few decadesto truly manifest—but I’ve gotten there. Thanks for the reminder that life isfull of wondrous glitches, hiccups, and side roads, and somehow just keepson ticking.P.S. The original version was inspired by aspects of the man and his music,contains many Easter eggs, and was written for Maestro Montague’s 70thbirthday in 2017. It was for fixed media rather than piano, and waspremiered by the Aura Ensemble in Houston, Texas (Rob Smith, director),for a birthday celebration with those of us who were at UT in the mid-’90s.
Composed by Paul Rudy. This edition: saddle-wire stitch. Score and parts. 8 pages. Alias Press #494-03348. Published by Alias Press (PR.494033480).
ISBN 9798299600018. UPC: 680160700486. 9x12 inches.
A mesmerizing work for violin, cello, and piano (or fixed media), this piece unfolds with a quiet intensity that gradually reshapes the listener’s sense of time and direction. Inspired by the lasting influence of composer Stephen Montague, the music reflects a philosophy of uncompromising individuality—where small details carry profound weight and unexpected turns become the essence of the journey. Subtle rhythmic ambiguities and shifting textures invite close listening, while an undercurrent of persistence drives the work forward. Both introspective and quietly defiant, the piece captures the beauty of following one’s own path, embracing life’s irregularities, and finding meaning in its wondrous detours. As a doctoral student at UT Austin, Stephen Montague came to teach for afew semesters and left a great impression on everyone he encountered. Heasked us questions like, “Is the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphonytriplets or offbeat eighth notes?” Most of us weren’t sure—but we looked itup! He is a stickler for details and a truly unique person.Every so often, someone comes along who forever changes the way youthink about things. They stand out because they play by a differentrulebook and dance to their own drummer. While the village isn’t totallyburned down, it is left changed. And that was my big takeaway: toauthentically follow my vision with dogged persistence, no matter where themob wants me to go. He inspired me to be myself, which took a few decadesto truly manifest—but I’ve gotten there. Thanks for the reminder that life isfull of wondrous glitches, hiccups, and side roads, and somehow just keepson ticking.P.S. The original version was inspired by aspects of the man and his music,contains many Easter eggs, and was written for Maestro Montague’s 70thbirthday in 2017. It was for fixed media rather than piano, and waspremiered by the Aura Ensemble in Houston, Texas (Rob Smith, director),for a birthday celebration with those of us who were at UT in the mid-’90s.
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