You Haven’t Said a Word is an attempt to write music that reflects moments of intense stress in relationships, specifically instances in which neither person voices their emotions. I represent this unspoken tension, as well as its eventual resolution in musical terms. I do not follow any specific story, and the work is not programmatic, but my goal is for the tension and resolution to be apparent to the listener. The title influenced the composition of the piece, with the material at the beginning sounding very static, dissonant, and slowly evolving.
I have a version for cello quartet as well as a version for solo cello and electronics.
credits
released April 12, 2017
Composed by Marcus Norris
Produced by Marcus Norris
Cello I and IV - Wendy Cotton
Cello II and III - Tim Archbold
Recording - Brad Showalter & Dan Nichols at Kiwi Audio in Batavia, IL.
Mixed by Dan Nichols.
Composer. Producer for Tink, Jean Deaux, Rhymefest, Justin Ruff & more. Studio Instructor for Kanye West's Donda's House. Getting Masters in Music @ FIU.