Solus, is a musical reflection on isolation and its effects on people. Isolation affects us in plenty of different ways.

It can be relaxing, meditative, and rejuvenating. It allows us to get in touch with ourselves and reflect on our lives.

At the same time, social isolation might make us feel lonely, cut off, and unwanted. Intense loneliness could potentially trouble our hearts and negatively impact our mental health.

Despite this, I often find myself craving solitude. It is a time when I feel most inspired. When interruptions are limited, I feel that my imagination is free to run loose. I enjoy that solitude gives rise to both states of peace and chaos. Now I understand why most creative people thrive in it.

I intended to capture these different bursts of feelings and emotions in this piece. Solitude is also musically represented by several occurrences of instrumental solos.

-Alexandros Darna