Category Archives: Crotales
In The Beach Breeze
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku318 – in the beach breeze in the beach breeze my travels forgotten… evening cool This haiku is by Kobayashi Issa, who wrote over twenty thousand poems written in his lifetime In The … Continue reading
Posted in Bass Drum, Celesta, Crotales, Cymbals, Harp, Marimba, Temple Blocks, Tubular Bells, Xylophone
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Evening Haze
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku296 – evening haze evening haze: when memories come, how distant are the by gone days The haiku was by Takai Kito, a disciple of Yosa Buson. Despite becoming a professional haikai master … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Crotales, Cymbals, Flute, Gong, Horn, Oboe, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Crotales, Cymbals, Flute, Gong, Horn, naviarhaiku296, Oboe, Racket In My Head, String Bass, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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Waterfall, River, Ocean
Waterfall, River, Ocean was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0393: Mix Master Step 1: Choose three pieces of music you recorded previously. Step 2: From each of those three pieces, choose one element you particularly like. Step 3: … Continue reading
Leaves In The Street, 1957
Leaves In The Street, 1957 was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0310: From Memory. When I was much younger I would watch my father rake our leaves out to the street. As he collected the leaves in the … Continue reading
Posted in Anvil, Castanets, Crotales, Roto-toms, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Triangle, Violin, Whip
Tagged Anvil, Castanets, Crotales, disquiet0310, Racket In My Head, Roto-toms, Tambourine, Temple Blocks, Triangle, Violin, Whip
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Springtime in Edo
This piece was written for Naviarhaiku 191 in response to Takarai Kikaku’s haiku: Springtime in Edo, Not a day passes without A temple bell sold It is scored for Crotales, Tubular Bells, Vibraphone, Violin, Viola, Cello, and String Bass Springtime … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, Crotales, String Bass, Tubular Bells, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Cello, Crotales, String Bass, Tubular Bells, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin
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Bridge Walk
This piece was written for Disquiet 0268: In Tribute to Jiro Taniguchi. On most days I take a walk through the woods near my house, which normally takes about forty-five minutes. I listen to music as I walk but decided to … Continue reading
Autumn Is Like A Sunday Night
This piece was written for Disquiet Junto Project 0258: Sonic Climate. The beautiful season of autumn should be a favorite time of the year for everyone. The leaves change color from their ubiquitous green to a panoply of exceptional variations that … Continue reading
Posted in Celesta, Crotales, Vibraphone, Violin, Wood Blocks
Tagged Celesta, Crotales, Vibraphone, Violin, Wood Blocks
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Racket In My Head 