FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDIO - 10:30
Holding a viola bass guitar, PETER plays a few rhythmic bass licks and smiles.
PETER (V.O.): I enjoy the melody I create.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I always like to learn playing better bass. The bass establishes the underlying harmonic and rhythmic structure of a song.
Playing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Bass notes provide the rhythmic backbone that connects all the musical elements, evoking specific emotions and moods.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): The low-end frequencies complement the higher-pitched melodies and chords.
Repeating.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Bass notes add depth, richness and complexity to the music, enhancing the overall listening experience.
Act 2
INT. DINING ROOM - 13:30
Having lunch, Peter and his WIFE engage in light conversation.
PETER: Are you sure you want to go back to the office today? It's a public holiday.
WIFE: I know, I've to clear out my office before retiring. There's too much to declutter.
PETER: Yes, when I was retiring, I simply transported my stuff back to our NT home, turning it into a storehouse of work memories.
WIFE: When will you finish decluttering?
PETER: Soon, I hope.
INT. STUDIO - 15:00
Sitting in a piano seat, Peter is practising the piano.
PETER (V.O.): I've been learning to play jazz on piano.
Practising scale shifting.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): With more musical improvisation, I can compose better music.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I play the keyboard more than guitar these days.
Practising playing style.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): It's better to learn late than never.
Later, Peter recalls something.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): In one of my guitars, a metallic guitar strap button is missing.
Peter goes to check empty guitar bags.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Not a trace.
Peter checks every corner frantically.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Where's it? I haven't taken the guitar out of the studio.
Peter then uses his hands to feel the gaps between the sofa cushions.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): There's something...
We see Peter grabbing the guitar strap button and then a screw out smilingly.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I've rediscovered them!
Using a screwdriver, Peter refixes the button into the guitar body.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It isn't that tight due to wear and tear. Anyhow, I like to have everything in its rightful place.
Peter surfs the web.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I need to buy the right spare parts.
INT. DINING ROOM - 22:30
Peter and his tired wife are having dinner.
PETER (V.O): We always have late dinners on workdays.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): A lawyer's job is never done even upon retirement.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): But I'm grateful for the time we've together.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 23:00
Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "Rhythms of Rediscovery..." to a text.
PETER (V.O): Rhythms evoke a sense of movement, energy and music. Rediscovery signifies the uncovering of something important.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My wife and I have worked long enough. We're embarking on a rhythmic and exciting journey of self-discovery of what is actually dear to us.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In fact, the whole universe is based on rhythm - in change lies the energy to rediscover and to redefine ourselves.
FADE OUT
THE END
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