Ball of Wax 62 Songs: Darryl Blood – “Possibilities”

If Drekka’s track ended with someone whistling as they walk, attempting to comfort themselves in an unsettling situation, Darryl Blood‘s “Possibilities” continues that anxious perambulation, but the whistling has stopped, and at the beginning all we have is  footsteps. A rhythmic loop paces through this short but dense piece, keeping time as a piano plays in stuttering clusters and melodies. Other sounds, some more musical than others, phase in and out. Perhaps these musical elements are stand-ins for the possible futures swirling around us all in the period after November 3rd, battling for supremacy, the piano representing a semblance of order that seems to be gaining traction, but hasn’t yet won the day entirely. Or perhaps it’s just a cool piece of music Darryl made right after the election. Either way, I’m happy it’s part of this collection.