I think this is a great interpretation of the theme. A couple of pieces of feedback though:
I think the game is a little too difficult. It took me nearly ten tries to beat level 2. It didn't help that you go all the way back to the beginning when you press R.
When I transition from one level to the next, have me appear on the other side of the screen. That is, if I finish a level by moving off the left edge of the screen, start the next level on the right edge of the screen. That's where a player will expect to be coming from.
Keep up the good work, very creative!