Suite bergamsque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune
About this track
I’ve kept alterations to a minimum in this interpretation of Clair de Lune—just a few subtle touches along the way. You may notice the occasional grace note, slight harmonic colour, and the odd unexpected cadence, but the intention was always to stay close to the original spirit of Claude Debussy. 🎥 The Video The video places Debussy inside an origami world constructed entirely from musical manuscript paper, set in Paris. From his workshop, the story unfolds into a symbolic journey—a fragile paper rocket carrying him to the Moon. That sense of fragility felt important, reflecting the ambition and uncertainty of early space exploration. The sequence plays out as a continuous shot, ending with a lunar landing. Debussy steps onto the surface and plants a flag—this time the French flag—as a small twist on history. 🚀 Apollo Legacy & Artemis II This release arrives at a moment of renewed global interest in lunar exploration. Apollo 17 marked the last time humans walked on the Moon. Today, with Artemis II currently in flight (April 2026), humanity is once again orbiting the Moon—taking the next steps toward returning to its surface. This project connects those two eras—past and present—through music and imagery. 🌙 Why the Moon? “Clair de Lune” translates to “Moonlight,” so the connection felt natural. Bringing that together with the history of lunar exploration felt like a natural extension of the piece. 🎼 Final Note This likely closes out my run of Clair de Lune interpretations. If it’s the last one, it felt right to keep things simple—and true to its original essence.