Splitting Dimensions

For Piano and Fixed Media

Splitting Dimensions is a piece that dips into the speculative side of quantum mechanics. The work is based on a theory that every choice made generates a number of new universes based on the number of choices given. In the case of this piece, there are simply two choices.

The concrete choice (or rather the universe of the choice made) is represented by the piano. The universe created by the alternative option is represented by stereo playback. Despite the similarities that these two universes most likely have, the playback represents an exaggerated perspective as viewed from the universe of the choice made. This exaggeration demonstrates the complex psychological tendency to always view the grass to be greener on the other side.

As the piece carries on, the playback becomes distinctly different from the acoustic instrument to demonstrate the exponential exaggeration of “what ifs” that pile up as we move on from a specific choice.