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One of Shore's signature moves is his strategic modulation between tonal centers to maintain tension. For instance, transitioning from E minor to C minor involves shifting the tonic, but the shared G within the keys provides a common ground, allowing for a smooth but effective move that keeps the listener unsettled.
He also introduces contrasting textures by shifting from modal sounds to more ambiguous or distant tonalities—such as Dorian or Lydian modes—often walking through complex scales like the minor nine or sus chords, adding richness and depth to the emotional landscape.