Artist: Akhil Pillai
Writer: Aaroha Save
Editor: Shiori Chen
“Pounding Echoes” by Akhil Pillai, a sophomore at Carlmont High School, is a captivating musical composition made for the school’s concert band. Partly inspired by his music teacher, Jordan Webster, Pillai utilized years’ worth of composition practice to put the piece together for the school’s concert band. Pillai, who also plays the oboe in the band, showcases the full spectrum of instruments, with a keen understanding of balance. This piece masterfully conveys a feeling of grandeur and magnificence through the use of cymbals and drums in the background. The robust percussion is complemented by the melodies of the wind instruments, a technique that can be observed in many compositions that are made for bands. This piece enchants both performers and audiences alike and leaves a lasting impression as the final pitter-patter of notes fades away.
To view more of Pillai’s work, visit their website at https://akpi.is-a.dev/music/.
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