Still Moving

Still Moving is a solo work for vibraphone that explores continuity and change within a clearly shaped formal structure. Calm, static passages frame a more animated central section, in which rhythmic motion and melodic flow come to the foreground.

The piece places strong emphasis on sound control and resonance. Techniques such as precise dampening, flageolet tones, and mandolin tremolo are integral to the musical material and directly influence harmony, texture, and phrasing. The interaction between sustained sound and controlled resonance plays a central role throughout the work.

In the middle section, a fixed harmonic progression opens into an improvisational passage. While the surrounding material is fully composed, this section allows the performer greater freedom within a defined framework. A fully notated example improvisation is provided as an alternative.

Still Moving requires a refined sense of touch and timing. Rather than virtuosity or speed, the focus lies on shaping sound, transitions, and resonance with clarity and intention.