Monthly Archives: October 2018

Sunset, Sunrise

A little over five months ago I started working on this piece. The idea was simple, start with something dark and end with something light. However, the more I worked on the opening, the more it reminded me of the … Continue reading

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Ground Swell

Ground Swell was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0356: Ground Swell. Step 1: The goal is to create a piece of music that uses layers to create a sense of unease, eeriness, or disquiet. Step 2: Think of … Continue reading

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Lost In A Strange Town At Night

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku251 – I have lost my way. I have lost my way In a strange town at night, – A sky of old cold stars. This is a haiku by Richard Wright, one … Continue reading

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I Was Silent All Day

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku250 – I was silent all day:. I was silent all day: Facing the sea, The tide came up. This is a haiku by Santoka, who spent 16 years of his life as … Continue reading

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Washing The Ink-Stone

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku248 – Washing the ink-stone. Washing the ink-stone, The Indian ink flows away Blue, blue. This is a haiku by Hashimoto Takako, one of the most important voices in haiku poetry during the … Continue reading

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