Scott Michal The Moonville Tunnel Ghost

I choose Scott Michal.  It was the title The Ghost of Moonville Tunnel that sparked my interest because I am from Vinton County and know the story of Moonville Tunnel.  I recall swimming as a child near there and I visit there as often as possible.  The history there is amazing, even with the little that is left from the town.  It intrigued me also because I did a photo shoot with my dance troupe there last summer.  My dance instructor, Penni Alzayer knows Scott Michal and his work and gave raving reviews of his work.  The piece started with explosive sound and excitement. 

The composure had various pitches and dynamics ranging from loudness to softness, which I can picture with the loud dynamics the drunken conductor being killed and the citing of the his ghost, with the softness I can picture visitors to the tunnel.  The quickness of the rhythm with the loud dynamics made me think of, what is coming next? 

The slower rhythm with the softer dynamics made me relax.  I feel that the rhythm mixed with the loud and soft dynamics are the dominant elements.  I decided that I would attach a couple of pictures from our photo shoot for those of you who have never seen The Moonville Tunnel.  It is a wonderful place to explore and I think Scott Michal has captured that with his composition.