The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next. ~ Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness


How many contradictions can one hold before one becomes paralyzed by doubt? How much contradictory knowledge can exist with-in a community before it tears itself apart? Could there be such a thing as a universal human condition? What if two beings’ total experience is so structurally different that functionally they live in totally different worlds? Can empathy exist between such beings?


Alloys are cast for their synergistic properties; two or more things made stronger or more useful. Through radical empathy and solidarity we might become alloy… or perhaps it is time we are thrown back into the forge. I am doubtful, and this is fine… maybe…

Composed for the 2019 Neif Norf summer music festival

Constance Li, violin
Gramm Drennen, cello
Mitch Dion, percussion
Makana Madeiros, percussion
Jixue Yang, piano

Supplanted Doubt... let's become alloy...

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Performed by and composed in collaboration with Justin Paul Ortez and Megan Thibeault.

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