Jacobite Train Ride - inspired by travelling in one
The music is a piano piece titled "Jacobite Train Ride," composed by Thomas Ling Swee Chin in June 2022 and dedicated to Dr. Timothy Smith. It was inspired by travelling in a Steamed engine Jacobite train in UK.
It begins with a Moderato tempo, followed by an accelerando, and then transitions to Allegretto. The dynamics range widely, from pp (very soft) to ff (very loud), with a crescendo and expressive articulations such as mp, mf, and f. The piece ends with a slowing indication, suggesting a gradual deceleration. The score includes octave shifts (8va) and note patterns with repeated chord-like figures (Bed, Led, Red, etc.), creating a lively, train-inspired character.