Category Archives: Timpani
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
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
Tagged Anvil, Bass Drum, Cello, disquiet0339, Drum Set, Gong, Maracas, Racket In My Head, String Base, Tambourine, Timpani, Tom-toms, Triangle, Tubular Bells, Whip, Whistle
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May 7, 1970 – Morgantown, WV
May 7, 1970 was the third day of protests against the Vietnam war at West Virginia University. Thousands of students had collected at Grumbein’s Island in front of the student union building and effectively blocked traffic, chanting and giving speeches. … Continue reading
Posted in Bass Clarinet, Bass Flute, Bass Trombone, Cello, Snare Drum, String Bass, Tambourine, Timpani, Trombone, Viola, Violin
Tagged Bass Clarinet, Bass Flute, Bass Trombone, Cello, Racket In My Head, Snare Drum, String Bass, Tambourine, Timpani, Trombone, Viola, Violin
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In Times Of War
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 205 – shrapnel. shrapnel brings from the grove of trees a circle of birds This is a haiku by Georges Sabiron, who lost his life in the trenches of northern France in … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Cello, Horn, Oboe, Timpani, Trombone, Vibraphone, Violin
Tagged Bassoon, Cello, Horn, naviarhaiku205, Oboe, Timpani, Trombone, Vibraphone, Violin
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Miles Upon Miles
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 200. We’ve explored miles / Drive until the light gives out / Drive the day away For me driving starts out as a joy, though a somewhat necessary one, which hobbles it. … Continue reading
Posted in Cello, String Bass, Timpani, Trombone, Vibraphone, Viola, Violin, Xylophone
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Frank’s Gronkytonk
This piece was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0302: Gronkytonk. I imagine Gronkytonk as the music one hears down the street coming from an – at best – sketchy bar. Going inside the music reminds one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Bassoon, Clarinet, Cymbals, Drum Set, Horn, Oboe, String Bass, Timpani, Wood Blocks
Tagged Bassoon, Clarinet, Cymbals, disquiet0302, Drum Set, Horn, Oboe, String Bass, Timpani, Wood Blocks
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Bathurst Stain
This piece was written for the Disquiet Junto Project 0295: Disregard Echoes This was written in response to the following haiku: Poisoned Waterhole: Violent disregard echoes. Keenly felt today. I know little about the history of Australia, but Americans know … Continue reading
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
Racket In My Head 