A short invented word to describe the method I’ve been using to compose instrumental music for the last 15 years, ‘overtonality’ might be better described as ‘resonance-based, continuo-supported harmony’. Over the next series of posts, there will be less whimsy and more articulation of the basis of this type of composing.  for now, here is one example, as performed by CSULB New Music Ensemble a few years ago, Martin Herman conducting.