Monthly Archives: June 2018
Rude Mechanicals
Rude Mechanicals was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0339: Rude Mechanicals. Step 1: Imagine there is a genre called “rude mechanicals.” Step 2: Imagine what might characterize the “rude mechanicals” genre. Step 3: Create an original piece of … Continue reading
Posted in Anvil, Bass Drum, Cello, Drum Set, Gong, Maracas, String Bass, Tambourine, Timpani, Tom-toms, Triangle, Tubular Bells, Whip, Whistle
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The Voice Of The Pines
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 234 – when the cicadas cease. when the cicadas cease what coolness! the voice of the pines This is a haiku by Baijaku, as translated by Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, a writer, translator, … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Viola, Violin
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Reason Redundant
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 233 – A lucid mirage. A lucid mirage Faint elusive memories Reason redundant. This is a haiku by Hannah Williams, a young poet, writer and blogger based in London. Much of Hannah … Continue reading
Posted in Clarinet, Flute, Horn, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola
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Bridge Game Near Araby
This piece was inspired by the At Water’s Edge challenge, 52 Stories Up. Create a track that uses elements of your favorite story AND your favorite card game. This was a tough one. My favorite story is The Giving Tree, … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Horn, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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Haiku Music – Volume 2
Haiku Music – Volume 2 My second self-published album – ten musical interpretations inspired by ten haiku. Listen free and/or support the artist. The links below display the scores. The Heavy Winter Sun Appears 7:22 How heavy on my eyes, … Continue reading
Indian Summer
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 232 – Indian Summer. Indian summer: dragonfly shadows seldom brush the window. This is a haiku by Masaoka Shiki, mostly known for having revitalized haiku in the time when, after centuries of … Continue reading
Posted in Clarinet, Flute, Horn, Trombone, Viola, Violin
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Hold Music
Hold Music was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0335: Alone Time. Step 1: Hold music is a ubiquitous fact of modern life. Ask yourself what hold music you’d like to hear while waiting for someone to pick up … Continue reading
To The End Of The Field
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 230 – To the end of the field. To the end of the field All alone I go Autumn sky This is a haiku by Natsume Sōseki, Japanese novelist, scholar of British … Continue reading
Racket In My Head 