I especially like the song Kerensa. It almost flirts with traditional tonality. It maintains a very clear direction, to me reminiscent of compositions still based around the 12 tone system yet branching out in search of something more expressive. The gentleness of it actually makes me think of "Dee" by Randy Rhodes. I've read that younger musicians, like yourself, are typically unconcerned about choosing sides between tonality and atonality. However, it seems like you reject traditional tonality as a form of expression. Is that a fair characterization of Jesus the Carpenter? If so, is there a concrete reason why or is it less intentional than I imagine?
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