I wanted to create a contemplative type of atmosphere. I didn’t think a major mode was appropriate though, as I didn’t want anything bombastic or overly “bright”. I did NOT want to convey any mood in particular. So, I started with a minor chord, but as I was getting into it, I moved from a fairly static part (in terms of chords), to another part that started with a major chord and gave a sense of a soothing “take-off” of sorts. I like that moment a lot. I think this shows that writing in a minor mode does NOT have to mean a “depressing” music. I get mostly dreamy when I listen to this one.
