Genesis is a composition that thrives on capturing the nimble and delicate emotions embedded within a seemingly simple story. Written for a short film during a Film Scoring Competition, the score was designed to reflect fleeting emotional shifts—curiosity, longing, determination, loss, and renewal—while remaining understated and supportive of the visuals. The foundation of the piece is a minimalistic melodic and harmonic framework, a deliberate choice to provide flexibility in transitioning between emotions without overwhelming the narrative. This simplicity became a creative asset, allowing for seamless shifts in tone by varying instrumentation, phrasing, and orchestral textures.

Great care was taken to ensure that the recurring theme never felt repetitive, instead evolving through subtle variations that maintained the listener’s interest. The score’s orchestration plays a central role in achieving this, with each section of the orchestra used to highlight distinct emotional moments. Tender strings evoke longing, bright woodwinds reflect curiosity, and soaring brass conveys weight and resolution, while delicate percussion textures add energy and motion. This layered and thoughtful use of the orchestra brought depth to the storytelling, allowing the score to follow the film’s emotional arc with precision.

The goal of Genesis was not to dominate the visuals but to enhance the subtle emotional cues that drive the narrative. Every note was written with the intention of underlining the quiet beauty of fleeting emotions while supporting the story’s deeper themes. The result is a composition that feels intimate yet expansive, guiding the audience through a journey of introspection, loss, and renewal, while celebrating the powerful connection between music and emotion.