Otto Luening's Fantasy in space

This piece sounds a little like a flute quartet in some places, because it was created using four separate flute recordings played together. I actually really like this one, because, while not being bright and cheerful, it doesn't creep me out or make me think of The Shining like some of the others do. I especially like the beginning with one line playing and the others responding, followed by the momentary canon. The top flute line is kind of fun because of the playful trills and runs. That took some serious technical skill. I also enjoy how it has a very straight unaltered line while there are these weird echoey chords underneath of it. I also really enjoy how a few times the top line will hold out and all of the lines will be making a consonant chord, but then something will change and it will all be dissonant again. I think what's so exciting about this piece is that it keeps your attention without having to be grating or uncomfortable. It's an interesting listen.

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