Fathoms Below
Work Note:
A nameless person sits on a boat, with the sun shining upon the sea, the irregular waves giving a comforting feeling. After a while, the sky darkens and a storm starts brewing. The storm eventually rocks the boat and throws out the occupant - plunging them into the sea. After some time, the person realises that they can breathe underwater. With this positive realisation, they start swimming around, interacting with the various marine life - schools of fish and curious sea-critters. After a while, a rumbling, luring call is heard, not from above, but below. Disregarding this, the person moves on and eventually stumbles upon an empty patch of sea, beset with an ominous feeling. However, this ended up simply being some majestic sea creatures showing off. Again, the luring call is heard. This time the person moves to investigate. The call gets stronger and stronger and eventually frightening. But it's too late, the sirens grab the person and pull them down to the abyssal depths below.
Fathom (noun)
1. to understand after much thought
2. to measure depth (ofwater)
Premiered by Orkester Moderna Musica, Conducted by Emil Fredberg Zander | S:t Petri Kyrka Malmö | 4 May 2025
ca 13’ | 2025
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