This conceptual solo piano score is inspired by Chapter 75 of the Tao Te Ching, exploring themes of desire, authority, simplicity, and contentment.
Start with a stark, somber melody in a minor key, reflecting the initial critique of greed and the suffering it causes.
Introduce a more complex and dissonant section to illustrate the tension and unrest caused by the disparity between greed and the people's needs.
Shift to a calmer, reflective passage in a major key, suggesting the peace and harmony that come from living in accordance with Taoist principles.
Weave together elements from the somber opening and the reflective section, illustrating the journey from recognition of the problem to the envisioning of a solution.
Conclude with a serene, peaceful melody that reflects the chapter's call for a return to simplicity and the natural way.