An Upbeat Song!

I've been procrastinating for a while, as I'm sure you can tell.  However, this weekend I did fulfil the goal that I set for myself last weekend by writing another first draft of a song.  It's rough, to be sure, but "I Can Not Love You" is at least conceptualized.  

In contrast to what the name might lead you to believe "I Can Not Love You" is a romantic ballad which is based on Poe's "The Raven."  Madeline sings it to William in mock-serious/playful tone (he thinks it is about a former lover) and the reveal in the lyrics at the end is that it's been about the raven the whole time.  I alternate between a tune so mockingly sappy that it could have been in Tragedy! and a 5/4 playful rhythmic party.  Because Madeline wrote it, there's a key change every twenty seconds.  I don't know why I decided that was something she liked to do, but it's fairly well established now.

I sent it to Mr. C this morning.  I look forward to hearing what he thinks.  

Next week: "Silence"- can I finish both the initial incarnation AND the reprise?  Stay tuned.