Luna

"Luna was inspired by a night-time walk along Playa Malva-rossa in València, Spain where I stopped and noticed the waning crescent of the moon. In the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, I had forgotten to look around and notice the beauty of the simple things surrounding me. The piece loosely alludes to different phases of the moon, always coming back to the main theme which represents the “new moon” – the cycle starting over. It is heavily influenced by R&B with hints of flamenco and uses a mixture of live/acoustic instruments and electronically produced sounds. The piece pushes the boundaries of what is typically asked of brass instrumentalists, true to Aliyah’s objective of creating a more diverse repertoire for brass players."