Symphony #7, The Elementsof Aristotle, Op 85

First movement of the Seventh Symphony - Depicting the four original elements

You are awaken by a small earthquake and go outside to see that all is calm... but it is too calm, and there is an uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Suddenly a much large earthquaker happens, and you lose your balance. When it subsides, there is concern, but things return to normal, and there is minimal damage. The birds calm down. and the song of the Earth returns. A small aftershock which begins to close the piece and passes to remind you that the earth will always be unpredictable...

The fury and the power of a volcanic eruption is before you. You took a vacation to see this, and nature is putting on the big show. The recent activity of Kilhauea Volcano in Hawaii is an exmple of what inspired this. You are knocked off your feet by an explosion, but you are relatively safe and wouldn't miss the bubbling magma you see below you for any reason… Also solar storms are involved here.

Floating on the endless sea, but near enough to shore to have gulls, and pelicans. There are passing dolphins who pay their respects. Occasionally there is a play of the waves... From horizon to horizon - all is calm. The calmness of the sea is hypnotizing and on your boat, you are rocked to sleep by the peacefulness