Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “Pièces de Clavecin avec une méthode sur la mécanique des Doigts, RCT 2: v. Le Rappel des Oiseaux” by Jean-Philippe Rameau
This piece is about reflecting on one’s life and the chance meetings with those who help teach us important life lessons. It is a reflection of the beauty of nature, and the lessons life provides, and the instruments imitate the birds taking flight that symbolize the many lessons of life that are yet to come.
The upbeat piano melody replicates the fluttering of birds in the sky, while the main musical theme of this piece contains a somber and reflective tone. This song is a reminder that we can never know the beauty of life until we take a step back and enjoy the moment, the birds taking flight represent the freedom that we can find in our lives.
The ever-changing tempo of this piece illustrates that life is always changing, just like the birds that take flight and eventually return- we must embrace the reality of life, from its poppy and whimsical highs, to its sorrowful and reflective lows. The song reminds us that we are constantly learning and growth, both in good times and bad, and that it is ok to take stock of life and learn from our experiences.