[img]541|left|Carter Dewberry||no_popup[/img] In the midst of scoring a silent gothic thriller film, my thoughts have been preoccupied with visions of candlelight foreshadowing death, lucky pendants, and families broken by social status and secrecy.
I have dedicated the next month to gory visions, timing on-screen murders with appropriate percussive force, and asking myself to forget for moments that turn into hours how much I really do love my life.
I knew that life as a film composer must be intense, but I wasn’t sure quite how it would feel waking up at 3:45 a.m, compelled to write a countermelody that tied well into the Dies Irae theme I had composed months ago while in a particular state of consternation. (The literal translation for Dies Irae is “Day of Wrath.”)
It doesn’t make for restful sleep. Or dreams.
Thankfully, I have a loving partner who brings me restful moments through his gaze. And a life that thrives around me tied to accountability and joy.
Ms. Dewberry, an accomplished cellist, completed her DMA in Chamber Music Performance from UCLA in December 2005. She received her MM in Cello Performance from UCLA in June 2002 and her B.M. in Cello Performance from Western Michigan University in April 1998. She also holds a B.A. in French with a minor in Women's Studies and Philosophy.
Ms. Dewberry is celebrating the release of her latest album, “Origins.”
Her website is www.carterdewberry.com
She may be contacted at carter@carterdewberry.com
