Category Archives: Cello
Bitter Winter Wind
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku309 – bitter winter wind bitter winter wind ends there — sound of the sea The haiku is by Ikenishi Gonsui (1650–1722), a haiku poet from Nara who settled permanently in Kyoto in … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Autumn Wind
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku303 – Whenever I speak Whenever I speak My lips are chilled— Autumn wind. The haiku is by Basho. This poem has become a well-known Japanese proverb, meaning “It is better to leave … Continue reading
No Food In The House
No Food In The House piece was based on a haiku I wrote: No food in the house Someone please go to the store Finally, dinner! The piece is in three parts, each part relating to a line in the … Continue reading