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A forgotten dance

by Joseph Balson

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In the dimly lit ballroom of memories, there exists a dance that time has quietly erased from the pages of recollection. This dance, once vibrant and full of life, now lies dormant, awaiting rediscovery. As the echoes of its footsteps fade into the corridors of oblivion, a lone piano weaves a melancholic tale.

The keys of the piano resonate with a sense of nostalgia, each note a delicate brushstroke on the canvas of fading memories. The piece begins with a gentle, introspective introduction, setting the stage for the recollection of a dance that once graced the souls of those who reveled in its elegance. The melody unfolds like a sepia-toned photograph, gradually revealing the elegance and grace of a bygone era.

As the pianist's fingers dance across the keys, the music takes on a bittersweet quality, capturing the essence of both joy and loss. The tempo fluctuates, mimicking the rise and fall of dancers' hearts, echoing the rhythm of a forgotten waltz. In the quiet moments, the music reflects the soft whispers of silk gowns and polished shoes gliding across the ballroom floor.

The middle section of the composition introduces a yearning motif, a musical sigh that encapsulates the longing for the revival of this lost dance. The piano's emotive tones convey the lament of a dance that has become a mere echo in the vastness of time. Yet, amidst the sorrow, there is a spark of hope – a delicate thread that weaves through the melody, suggesting the possibility of rediscovery and resurrection.

The climax of "A Forgotten Dance" is a crescendo of emotion, a passionate plea to the listener's soul to remember, to resurrect the dance that has been consigned to the shadows. The piano's resonance builds, as if trying to summon the spirits of those who once reveled in the beauty of this lost art.

As the piece concludes, the piano's final notes linger in the air, like a whispered promise of remembrance.

"A Forgotten Dance" stands as a tribute to the beauty of a bygone era, inviting the listener to step into the ballroom of memories and revive the dance that time almost stole away – a dance that deserves to be eternally cherished, not lost to the depths of forgetfulness.

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released March 3, 2024

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Joseph Balson France

I am an autistic photographer, musician, composer.
Locked up inside myself.
Sometimes, it comes through my eyes.
Sometimes, I shoot it.
Sometime, music is in my head.
Sometimes, I record it. ... more

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