The idea for #191970 [Midnight Blue] first came about when I was in Vienna this past summer. Every night, I was struck by the deep blue color of the night sky, a color somehow so dark yet still so vibrant. At their core, all colors are derived from nature. We as human beings have then created systems to name and organize these naturally occurring hues, as well as to synthesize our own. I became fascinated with different ways of naming and describing colors, and what role music can play in this process. The title, #191970 [Midnight Blue], combines two methods used to organize and describe colors. The first part of the title is the Hexadecimal Color Code (HEX Code) for the color “Midnight Blue”. A HEX code classifies colors using a 6 figure code based on how much red, green, and blue is present in a given color. HEX codes are used in digital spaces to code colors. The second half of the title is the English name for HEX code #191970. This is also the color I feel best describes the night sky I saw while in Vienna.                

I believe that music can also be used to describe, replicate, and even create colors. With that in mind, my goal was to use this piece to sonically recreate the color I discovered in the Vienna night sky. Additionally, I not only wanted to recreate the color Midnight Blue, but also present the fascinating contrast of a hue so dark and deep, yet so bright and vibrant.