Unlost

The addition of vibraphone to traditional piano accompaniments adds an ethereal color to Abigail Lewis’s “Unlost.” A play on words, to be “unlost” is to be found. The vibraphone suggests this inversion of meanings, almost like a mysterious reflection of the piano. “Unlost” pulses with a wandering heart, searching for peace amidst the constant changes of life. This piece was written for the Austin-based new music organization Inversion Ensemble and is set to a beautiful poem by a good friend of mine, Riley Craig. Riley and I have known each other since 7th grade when we met in choir. The text and music for “Unlost” were written in the spring and summer of 2024, when both of us were graduating high school. For us, graduation meant leaving home and planting new roots elsewhere. People often fear leaving their places of solace; “Unlost” is an acknowledgement of that fear of the unknown. It’s encouragement that despite the change in your life, the good that you have done for others will leave a lasting impact. “The flowers may forget your face, but they will remember your heart.”