Oscillation no. 4: The Kelp Forest represents the slow, out-of-phase undulations of giant kelp fronds swaying through ocean currents. Lapping, interwoven patterns create a sense of tranquil suspension, inviting the listener to sink into the fluid motion. As the piece unfolds, its calm surface is stirred by a surging middle section, where rhythmic swells and heightened energy mirror the shifting temperament of vast water. One of the few Oscillations set on the scale of human perception, it luxuriates in the graceful, living beauty of this underwater world, returning in the end with radiant vigor as a reminder to enjoy the transient observation of the magnificent.

5 pages of original music.

The Kelp Forest is from Bodies in Motion: 11 Oscillations from the Observable Universe, a series of piano solos inspired by the many ways movement shapes our universe, from the smallest particles to the largest cosmic phenomena. Each piece captures a different kind of motion, inviting listeners to reflect on our place in a beautiful and volatile cosmos.