In Search of Fortitude

Hi,
 
I should tell you something about this piece... but please don't get too depressed when you read about it...!
 
https://soundcloud.com/purplerhapsody/in-search-of-fortitude
 
First things first - I don't usually write in A flat minor, in fact this is probably the first piece I've ever written in that key and I found it an amazingly interesting key to work in.
 
The whole reason for this piece existing is that last week I was recovering from bad news and stress about two family member's medical conditions and then I found out that my uncle has liver cancer!  At the same time I was on Jury Service trying to discuss with the rest of the jury what the verdict should be on a horrible murder case and everything got on top of me.
 
I felt low and stressed and decided to turn to my old friend, the piano. What came out isn't a jolly piece but I hope you enjoy it anyway. It's called "In Search of Fortitude" and I actually found some in the act or creating this piece.
 
I've heard it said that there can be no art without emotion and I guess in the case of this piece that is completely true.
Oh and things are less stressful now - two family members are much more stable/better, my Jury Service is over, and I'm coming to terms with my uncle's condition...
 
Thanks for listening,
Terry.

Nice work Terry...I see you tend to hit the keys a bit hard at times too :)...It fits well though. Nice resolve at the ending.
 
Been a tough one around here too. This week : 
Two people I know have cancer..one is terminal for sure.
A 6 year old girl almost died from diabetes. Her parents didn't know what was wrong with her.
Another aquaintence is having some serious issues in their marriage and it's tearing them apart.
 
...maybe I need to write a song.

Very pretty. Sounds great. Always enjoy your playing.

Well, if this is you writing in Ab minor I think you should do it more often!  The emotion, at both ends, seems to come across very well both in the melodies and (very much so) in the dynamics.  Very well written and played.    And I really liked the way it ended...
 

Excellent work all the way around! Very nice song and playing!