Laitman: Thanks a Latte

Description

When Laura Strickling turned 40 in 2021, she created an ambitious project — 40@40 — commissioning 40 new art songs from 40 living composers. This song is part of that project and is the first song I wrote for Laura, whose artistry I have admired for years. It was also my first collaboration with the wonderful Caitlin Vincent, who has such a great dramatic sense.

The character of the vocal line and accompaniment fluctuates throughout the song, as the music aims to reflect inner thoughts of a meek coffee shop regular as she waits in line.