Fashion My Bones

Fashion My Bones is a song of female empowerment against oppressors. This work is loosely based on events that occurred to me in 2019 and 2020.
 
The piece begins with a slow and somber introduction, using dissonant and unexpected harmonies to create a sense of unease and foreshadowing in the alto voice. The vocalist represents an angry and lonely soul invoking an ancient, long-forgotten deity, represented by the trumpet player, as a last resort in order to get revenge on her abusers.
 
The piece hints at religious and patriarchal contempt. Text painting, mimicry, and modes depict feelings of uneasiness and questionable resolutions. The melody becomes more complex and ornate, evoking the sense of desperation and longing that comes with trying to break free from oppressors and make our own name.
 
It is strongly encouraged that both performers of this work identify as female in any performance.