This piece is part of my cycle of works Metasomatic. In the cycle, I explore harmonics and multiphonics on string instruments and saxophones. In this piece, the bow is extremely influential in what harmonics or multiphonics are audible at any given time. I became fascinated by how unpredictable the bow can be when searching for partials. For example, in the second half of the piece during a long loop section, I encourage as many harmonics and multiphonics to emerge as possible by repetitively gliding a fixed interval from one point to another, quickly alternating between two strings and slowly inching the bow towards the bridge over a long period of time, until eventually, an ethereal constellation of high partials float and resonate in the atmosphere over a recognizable pattern, creating a real acoustic polyphony, hence the title “Apparitions.”