Monthly Archives: May 2018
Nine Guitars
Nine Guitars was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0334: Mass Branca. Step 1: This project is a tribute to the late avant-garde composer and guitarist Glenn Branca, who died earlier this month. Among Branca’s many musical systems was … Continue reading
Finally, A Clear Sky
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 229 – finally a clear sky. finally a clear sky yet no moon… summer mountain This is a haiku by one of the greatest haiku poets, Kobayashi Issa, who was extremely prolific. … Continue reading
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The Snail Raises His Horns
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 228 – A snail. A snail Raising its horns: Edge of the well. This is a haiku by accomplished Japanese haiku poet and novelist Natsume Soseki, author of Kokoro, Botchan, I Am … Continue reading
Lucky Rounds
Lucky Rounds was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0332: Lucky Numbers. Step 1: Think about how a string of numbers might inform — might seed — a short musical composition. Step 2: Locate the lottery numbers near your … Continue reading
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Morning Coolness
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 227 – Morning coolness. Morning coolness: dewdrops swaying in the spiderweb This is a haiku by Betty Drevniok, one of the founders of the Haiku Society of Canada. The Betty Drevniok Award … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Glockenspiel, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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Sleeping Awake
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 226 – he won’t go to sleep. he won’t go to sleep unless we play him the tune that keeps him awake This is a haiku by Alvaro Cardona-Hine, poet, painter, composer … Continue reading
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Five Minutes With Lia
Not long after my granddaughter turned two years old I put her on my lap and had her play the piano. I had done this numerous times in the past, but this time I decided to record what she played. … Continue reading
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Racket In My Head 