Blessing

"Blessing" was composed to tell the story of my life as a DREAMer immigrant. Being an immigrant comes with many challenges that can sometimes be difficult to bear, but acts of kindness from others make the worst of it more bearable. I overcame the difficulties and struggles I faced by receiving acts of kindness from others. These selfless deeds lifted me up to become the man and artist I am today. "Blessing" is dedicated to those who have helped me along the way. The beginning of the piece is unsettled and continues for a few pages without finding a resolution. As the piece progresses, the motif transforms into a melody that symbolizes the hope inspired by acts of kindness. The work concludes on a hopeful note, remembering the opening motif transformed through acts of kindness; a blessing.