“De Gasparis’ Psyche” is a contemporary classical piano duet inspired by the discovery of the Psyche asteroid by Annibale de Gasparis in 1852. This piece reflects the journey of exploration and the celestial beauty of the cosmos through three distinct musical sections. Read more…
“Between Mars and Jupiter” is a contemporary classical duet inspired by the orbital patterns of the asteroid Psyche, which orbits between the two planets. This piece takes the listener on a sonic journey through space, drawing on the mysterious and dynamic motion of Psyche’s trajectory. The work incorporates open instrumentation, allowing it to be performed by a wide variety of musicians and in diverse venues. The piece features a graphic score and aleatoric notation, which are featured on the panels of the Psyche spacecraft launched on October 13, 2023. Read more…
The instrumental composition “Journey to the Metal World” is a fusion of cinematic pop, classical piano, and electronic elements, inspired by the metallic asteroid Psyche. Taking influence from the dynamic, genre-blending style of Tokio Myers, this piece embarks on a sonic voyage that mirrors the wonder, intensity, and solitude of deep-space exploration. The piece opens with a delicate yet haunting piano motif, representing the distant call of the unknown. Layers of pulsating synths and atmospheric textures emerge, evoking the vast expanse of space. A rhythmic, driving beat takes over, symbolizing the spacecraft’s descent, while metallic-sounding percussion and glitchy electronic flourishes create an otherworldly ambiance. In the final section, the music swells to a climactic fusion of electronic pulses and symphonic grandeur, embodying the thrill of discovery before fading into an ethereal, reflective outro—leaving the listener suspended in the weightless mystery of space.
