Monthly Archives: November 2019
Innumerable Stars
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku307 – Innumerable stars Innumerable stars Looks like floated algae In my mind The haiku is by Dakotsu Iida, a Japanese haiku poet from what is now part of the city of Fuefuki, … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola
Tagged Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Horn, Naviarhaiku307, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola
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Connection String
Connection String was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0412: One Chord Wonder Step 1: Choose a chord, any chord. Step 2: Make a list of the notes that the chord is comprised of. Step 3: Record a piece … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Horn, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, Clarinet, disquiet0412, Flute, Horn, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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The Light Snow
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku306 – The light snow The light snow. The ice without any trace On the lake. The haiku is by Kawahigashi Hekigoto (1873-1937), an important advocate of the free verse haiku. Besides being … Continue reading
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A Gift
A Gift is written for my parents. In 1971 the writing of my music progressed (or some might say “regressed”) from writing songs on the guitar to writing serial music. I remember sitting at the piano and my mother pleading … Continue reading
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Tagged Alto Flute, disquiet0411, Flute, Racket In My Head
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Walking The Sky
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku305 – Walking the sky Walking the sky a clear moon all alone The haiku is by Ogiwara Seisensui, a Japanese haiku poet active during the Taishō and Showa periods of Japan. He … Continue reading
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Reflections
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku304 – reflection reflection in the water a traveler The haiku is by wandering poet and ascetic Zen priest, Santōka, who was a disciple of Ogiwara Seisensui, one of the first poets to … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Flute, Oboe, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Flute, naviarhaiku304, Oboe, Racket In My Head, Solo Cello, Solo Viola, Solo Violin, Vibraphone
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Racket In My Head 