The piece has an A-B-A-C structure with an intro and outro. Each part builds on each other.
Harmonic tension and resolution are used to create a narrative.
Intro:
C9sus4 – A#9sus4 – A#m7add11 – G#m7
The introduction part has suspended and extended chords to create a sense of openness. C9sus4
and A#9sus4 create an unresolved tone. A#m7add11 and G#m7 introduce a minor tonality that
prepares the listener for the A section.
A Section:
C9sus4 – A#m7add11 – Am7add11 – G#maj7 – Gm7 – C#9/F
In this section, minor and major seventh suspended chords form a pattern. G#maj7 provides a bright
contrast and C#9/F functions as a dominant, creating a tension that is resolved.
B Section: Em7+5 – C9sus4 – G#maj7 – Gm7
Em7+5 in the B section introduces a new harmonic texture. Augmented fifth is added. The return to
C9sus4 provides a continuity. G#maj7 and Gm7 create a contrast between minor and major tonalities.
This section acts more as a bridge.
Cadential Modulation
D7/F# – Em7
This modulation key shifts from G minor to E minor. The D7/F# chord acts as a secondary dominant
and leads to the Em7 chord.
A Section:
C9sus4 – A#m7add11 – Am7add11 – G#maj7 – Gm7 – C#9/F
This movement begins with the variation of the A section, Em7, and presents a minor tonality.
The A7 chord adds a dominant function and creates a tension that resolves to Am7add11. The
next part of the progression follows the original A section and presents it with a slight change.
C Section:
Em7+5 – C9sus4 – A#m7add11 – Am7add11 – G#maj7 – Gm7 – C#9/F – Em7+5
This section creates an extended tension by taking and combining material from both sections A and
B. It begins with Em7+5 followed by a return to C9sus4 and then minor seventh and major seventh
chords. Finally, the Em7+5 chord adds depth and complexity and ends the movement.
Outro
C9sus4 – A#9sus4 – A#m7add11 – G#m7 – C9
Outro recalls the introductory material. Ending on C9 provides a slight resolution, while the sus4
chord retains a sense of openness as it is not fully resolved. I leave the listener with a thoughtful
conclusion.
