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Epistemology

from Epistemology by Tyler James Cook

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"Epistemology" is a suite for piano, clarinet, and bass clarinet. It explores several philosophical theories of epistemology--"how do we know what we know?"--through music.

It's divided into seven sections:
I. The Skeptic
II. Observation
III. The Empiricist
IV. The Rationalist
V. The Idealist
VI. The Postmodernist
VII. Chorale of Truth

Six (6) being the number of man, I aligned it with the philosophical school most likely to lead us into relativistic error and confusion. Seven (7) being the number associated with God, I composed a chorale extolling Truth, which flows from God. The 3/4 sections in the chorale section were both a necessity of the rhythm I wanted _and_ a reflection of the Holy Trinity.

Section II ("Observation") is a short lead-in segment to Section III ("The Empiricist"). I wanted the grade-school numerology referenced in the previous paragraph to line up--ha!

The theme from "The Skeptic" repeats throughout the piece in various forms, moving through the ways of knowing until arriving at the Truth--consonant, resonant, and beautiful.

Sheet music is available for purchase from the following fine retailers:
- Noteflight: www.noteflight.com/marketplace/6X1OeWrIuRMPUxF5PmFma9/epistemology
- Sheet Music Direct: www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1468487/Product.aspx
- Sheet Music Plus: www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/epistemology-digital-sheet-music/22676524

YouTube Video: youtu.be/40skiOHLKe0

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from Epistemology, released March 1, 2024

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Tyler James Cook Lamar, South Carolina

Tyler Cook is a saxophonist, keyboardist, vocalist, and composer/arranger. He also teaches music and history in Darlington County, South Carolina. Tyler has been writing and composing music for over twenty years. His major musical influences are jazz, classical, classic rock, and especially 80s metal. He performs solo and with friends and students, including the popular Unpaid Child Labor Band. ... more

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