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Abstract
It is impossible to remember the totality of time - instead, our memories fixate on specific moments, fragmented sections that hold special meaning. When listening to music, the same is true - rarely does one remember every nuanced detail of even the simplest of songs. Instead, we remember moments: interesting harmonic gestures, soaring melodies, powerful lyrics. This EP, aptly titled Moments, is the culmination of Peter’s own life experiences, distilled into five tracks that leave the listener with a new set of memorable sonic shards; moments that surprise, moments that excite, moments that move. The project is a showcase of what the scholar refers to as “emotional dance music,” a coin termed to describe the amalgamation of the storytelling of singer-songwriter genres with the rhythmic idiosyncrasies and textural palette of electronic dance music. Focusing on intimate vocal performance and dense, complex supporting background vocal harmonies, Moments takes the listener on a journey through the sounds of genres such as drum and bass, house, and UK garage while keeping lyricism front and center.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Songwriting and Production
Award
With Distinction
Recommended Citation
Choi, Peter. “Moments.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/121.