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Melodia

by J.C. Scheid

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A few years ago, I played an early version of this piece for an ex-partner of mine. We were together at the time. Sitting in my car outside of her family’s house, I asked her to sit back and just listen.

When the piece was over, she turned to me and immediately said, “Why does all of your music sound like you’re so alone?”

The truth is...she wasn’t wrong. I’ve always felt alone, and I’m not sure when this feeling started. Even when I’m surrounded by my family and friends, a voice in the back of my head likes to tell me that none of it is real.

I'm learning to block out that voice. It still screams at me, trying its hardest to bring me back into a comfortable numbness...building a familiar wall to block out anybody who might hurt me. One slip and I’m back into that darkness.

One of these days I’ll silence it completely. Until then, I will learn to fill the empty spaces with the love of others and a fearless love for myself.

“Melodia" is for solo melodica and Way Too Much Reverb™. I would love to perform this to live dance someday.

I ask of you the same I asked of my ex-partner: sit back, close your eyes, and let the sound paint the colors you see and feel.

Sections of this piece were used in a mini-documentary by Estee Fratzke, one of the strongest humans I have ever met. I will forever be inspired by your perseverance and strength.
You can view that film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVXM5HBqYNw


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released July 27, 2021

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J.C. Scheid is a composer, performer, alter ego, and concert producer based in the Long Beach area.

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