Journey

Year

2017-2018

Artist

Isaac Wisdom

University

Arizona State University

Major

Music (Music And Culture)

Electrical Engineering

Title

Journey

Tags

Music

Genre

Composition

Category

digital video

Current Location

SDH

Description

Journey is a piece I wrote to capture the feelings of the Psyche probe’s journey to its namesake, the asteroid Psyche. My inspiration came from the balance between the solemn yet dignified solitude the probe will experience and the knowledge that ultimately, it is coming from a place of great knowledge and going somewhere to accomplish something greater. I had assistance from Dr. Rockmaker of ASU’s School of Music, who guided me through the specifics of classically oriented composition. The form of my piece was inspired by the exposition of a typical sonata, featuring a first theme in Db major, a second theme in Ab major, and ending with a recapitulation back in Db. The cover art was designed and illustrated by fellow Psyche Inspired intern Brianna Orrill.

Artwork Link

https://psyche.asu.edu/gallery/journey/