This is the 6th movement of a larger 12 movement work currently titled "Houses." The pieces draw inspiration from my boyfriend's reading of my astrological chart and the 12 houses that make up my chart.

This is my ruling house as a Virgo and is the house of work and service, and how I create a symbiosis of the two. It draws inspiration from the following portion of my notes:

- Structures that are deep, subterranean, quiet, subtle, but also poignant, powerful, and real - the foundation.
   - Above that is a playful juggling symmetry that is polite and coy, but not offensive. The honesty is in the foundation - the stuff on top is trying to caricature and over explain what is truthful in the simplicity of the foundation.

Houses

House #6

The seventh movement of my twelve movement song cycle based on my boyfriend's reading of my astrological chart.

This movement reflects outward exploration, and how I relate to and build relationships with those around me. 

Musically things start of quietly, but quickly build up steam as an outward exploration motif is explored. At around the 3:30 mark, a melody from the first movement returns, slightly tweaked. This was the first movement I wrote after burning man this year. I really felt a strong sense of artistic motivation after my trip out there this year. I hope I was able to reflect that enthusiasm in this piece.

Enjoy!

House #7

This is my first attempt at writing choral music. I apologize for the synth choir sounds...but its all I've got til I have a recording made!

Kurt Jordan