【實用書籍app】Fugue by David Houston|最夯免費app-綠色工廠好玩App

Novel, concept album, app... Fugue by David Houston is a project that is greater than the sum of its parts. Read samples, listen to music, learn and share, contact the author/composer/developer; this app supplements the multi-dimensional experience associated with this exciting new artistic endeavor.

A soldier/spy with uncertain allegiances and a unique relationship to music;a tormented heroine who suspects that her dreams can foretell the future;a politically motivated nemesis who believes he speaks directly to God;these characters coalesce in tragedy and triumph, in violence and romance, in a shifting global landscape that spans thirty years of time across four continents. From New York to Afghanistan to Seville and beyond, each character undergoes a life-altering event at the age of eighteen which sets him or her inexorably on a path for redemption. But how can they find it if destiny stands in the way, or if the specter of war looms over the entire world?

This highly nuanced work of commercial/literary fiction draws upon dystopian, suspense/mystery, political/philosophical, and romantic elements, culminating in a cliffhanger on December 31st, 2012 that indicates a sequel. The title itself refers to the style of musical composition I've adopted for structure and as a literary metaphor, with the etymology of the word from Latin (meaning 'to flee') and the psychological 'fugue state' driving the plot ever forward.

The accompanying musical concept album displays a diverse array of styles and genres, ranging from rock to classical, from metal to singer/songwriter. Professionally recorded/mastered and available on iTunes, these works of music develop the central thematic material in the story by means of both original lyrics and famous poems (Kipling's If and Frost's The road not taken). The three vocalists personify the three main characters, while a host of talented musicians support with acoustic/electric guitars, piano, cello, drums, and bass. The mobile app includes sample chapters, streaming music, and information about the author/composer. It is available for free download on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

As a former Captain and decorated combat veteran with the United States Army, a previously published author in the field of linguistics, a classically trained guitarist and composer, and proficient computer programmer, I am pleased to present this literary-musical-digital project to you. It has taken me three years to write, compose, and design the numerous aspects of Fugue, but the process has been very rewarding. I am the sole representative and intellectual property owner of the book, music, and app. Thank you, and enjoy!