Prelude #136 by Allen Rickel

Beginning with a slightly melancholy daydream, the first theme of Prelude #136 is a bit of an exercise in fives: it's both written in 5/8 and is constructed based on five measure phrases.

The piece's second idea could be considered a dance, however the almost constant upward movement of the bass line creates a sense of tension which persists and even grows until the original theme returns at just after the two minute mark.

I hope that you find something you enjoy in Prelude #136 and that you'll let me know about it.

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to listen. I appreciate you.

Best,
Allen

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