Clouds of Ice is an ethereal and meditative piece for harp and soundtrack. The musical material used in the piece is restricted to a few distinctive sonorities and repeating motives. As the piece goes on, the rather static character of the music starts evolving and intensifying (one could even say modulating) towards a big climax.
The name ‘Clouds of Ice’ refers to the simultaneous coexistence of quite contrasting musical elements. With this I’m referring to the floating, cloud-like features of the soundtrack part which are juxtaposed with the more percussive sound of the harp. Moreover the word “ice” refers to the subtle dissonances present throughout the piece, while the word “clouds” refers to the dreamy aspects of the music in general.
Harp by Katri Tikka
Mixed by Emil Kauppi
Mastered by Aleksi Kiiskinen
Cover art by Rasmus Rask
Clouds of Ice was premiered by Katri Tikka 14th of April 2018 at Music Centre, Helsinki.
