A Light in My Dark

About This Song

Stevan Pasero Music: “A Light in My Dark” is an original song written by Stevan Pasero and recorded in 2021. It is a medium-tempo composition written in the key of C major. The song is introduced a fourth below in G major and then modulates several times, rising to C major, Eb major, and back to C major. The piece works the entire fingerboard and incorporates open string voicings to achieve unique harmonies and non-tertian sonorities. The work was inspired by the thought of how one can find hope amid uncertainty, conflict, or loss — inspired by Emily Dickinson’s “Hope is a thing with feathers”: “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops, at all.”

“A Light In My Dark” sheet music for guitar: More original sheet music for guitar by Stevan Pasero here.

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About The Composer:

Stevan Pasero Music: Stevan Pasero is recognized as a important contributor to the guitar repertoire over the past three decades. He has transcribed numerous symphonic works and composed, arranged and produced records for solo, duo and various ensembles. He has recorded 50 albums of music and his works appear on over 1000 other albums. Pasero performs, composes, and records guitar works in several music idioms. He attended San Francisco State University where he studied musical analysis, harmony and composition, which led to some post-graduate work in transcription and orchestration. Mr. Pasero is owner and principal of four music publishing and distribution companies.