The Jazz of Memories

FADE IN

2. Act 1 

4. INT. BEDROOM - 08:30

6. Sitting up in bed, PETER checks a WhatsApp message in a chatgroup.

8. PETER (V.O): My composer and conductor friend is so kind to share an article on achieving excellence.

10. Pausing.

12. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): He's dedicated to music, has composed over100 works and is renowned in the field.

14. Pausing.

16. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): When I began composing, he encouraged and guided me. He and my late wife Sharon were music graduates at HKCU.

18. Pausing.

20. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Whenever I go back my first matrimonial home in NT, I'd play the piano and hope that Sharon could listen.

22. Peter types his reaction on screen.

24. Act 2  

26. EXT. SILVERSTRAND BAY - 14:00

28. Cloudy. Waves crashing against the shore. A red bag flaps in the wind.

30. PETER (V.O): The typhoon is hanging around. The temperature has dropped.

32. In a blue wetsuit and with a green swim buoy, Peter wades into the water.

34. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The waves vary in intensity and shape, just like jazz improvisation within a structure.

36. Braving the waves alone within the swimming area.

38. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Each wave is distinct, just like every jazz performance's own character.

40. INT. STUDIO - 16:15

42. Peter sits before a Yamaha Clavinova.

44. PETER (V.O): Time to learn and practise.

46. Tapping YouTube, Peter types "jazz piano" into the search bar and checks the results.

48. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I don't see any familiar ones.

50. Clicking on one clip causally, we hear the instructor playing a series of jazz chords and melodies.

52. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): This one is too difficult for me.

54. As he's about to end the session, Peter hears:...take on the challenge...

56. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Yes, why not?

58. Peter tries to follow along, but his fingers stumble over keys.

60. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Wait, what was that? I can't keep up.

62. Pausing the clip and rewinding, Peter replays the section and watches closely.

64. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Okay, one step at a time.

66. Having repeated the chord progressions and notes a few times, Peter looks pleased.

68. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I've been using guitars to compose my songs. I hope I can compose jazz-like songs with the keyboard before long.

70. Taking a break, Peter stares at the Clavinova.

72. PETER (V.O): It was a new product back in 1987. I wanted to buy it as it wouldn't go out of tune. Sharon supported me.

74. INT. LIVING ROOM - 18:15

76. Appearing. Peter is pleased to see his WIFE watching the K-drama: Encounter.

78. PETER: Which Episode are you watching? I want to catch up.

80. WIFE: I'd better go and prepare dinner now. You watch...Which Episode?

82. PETER: ...The scene is like a modern Romeo & Juliet masquerade...

84. Peter's wife finds the scene for Peter to watch.

86. FLASHBACK

88. INT. TUNG LOK CINEMA, YUEN LONG - NIGHT

90. The screen is showing Romeo & Juliet encountering each other in a masqurade. Peter (15) immerses himself in the story.

92. PETER (V.O): What a romantic moment, capturing the excitment of young love...

94. Pausing.

96. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It sets in motion the events that will lead to the tragic conclusion.

98. RETURN TO PRESENT

100. Act 3

102. INT. BEDROOM - 21:30

104. Smooth jazz music. Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "The Jazz of Memories..." to a draft in his laptop.

106. PETER (V.O): I like Jazz, as it's improvisational, conjuring a sense of spantaneity and emotion.

108. Thinking.

110. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Jazz often plays with harmonies and dissonances, finding beauty in both.

112.  Reflecting.

114. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Memories, like jazz, can be fluid and complex. Mine resonates with the rhythm and unpredictability of life.

116. FADE OUT

118. THE END