"Distant Mountains" for Wind Ensemble by Jack Yagerline

"Distant Mountains" is a soundscape piece for wind ensemble. Rather than traditional motivic-based development, this piece relies on texture, timbre, and slow harmonic changes to create the form of the piece. The music is meant to capture the image of vast mountain ranges that seem to go on forever in the distance and span across the horizon. I wanted to capture the stillness and serenity of the mountains, while also capturing the beauty and complexity of the nature that inhabits these mountains. Distant Mountains is an ode to the beautiful natural structures, and a reminder that the beauty of planet Earth may not last forever if we allow it to be destroyed.
Performed by the JMU Wind Symphony on April 6, 2022
Audio by Tom Carr
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[@johnmcallistermusic]

Wow! Really cool piece. I love all the textures. And what a great climactic moment towards the end!

[@jackyagerlinemusic5117]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@jonathanwaller1047]

Yeah Jack! Always doing great things.

[@jackyagerlinemusic5117]

Thanks Jonathan! :)

[@ericcuellar9549]

wow...absolutely amazing work. your songs will be in movies one day

[@jackyagerlinemusic5117]

Thank you very much! :)

[@hien.d]

Beautiful piece! It certainly embodies the images of mountains. Getting some Mackey vibes, too. Great work :D

[@jackyagerlinemusic5117]

Thank you very much! :)

[@davidcheater4239]

I'm enjoying your work. This is a very nice soundscape that does compare favourably to Rocky Mountains by Wendy Carlos.

[@jackyagerlinemusic5117]

Thanks David! Rocky Mountains is my favorite track on the Shining soundtrack, so this comment is very nice :)