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Tewanima
Tewanima was a silver medalist in the 1912 Olympic games. His 10,000 meter run set an American record in that distance that stood for over 50 years. However, as a Hopi Indian, he experienced true Koyaanisqatsi. In 1906 he was … Continue reading
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A Wild Sea
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku333 – A wild sea- A wild sea- In the distance over Sado The Milky Way. This haiku is by Matsuo Bashō. During the journey that would result in his masterpiece, The Narrow … 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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Inevitability
Inevitability was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0390: Pace Quickens Step 1: For this project you’ll be reworking either a field recording or an old piece of your own music. The slower the better, as far as the … Continue reading
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The Sky I See
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku282 – the sky I see the sky I see seems full of magnolia blossoms This is a haiku by Natsume Soseki. His investigation of a rapidly westernizing Japanese society and its sense … Continue reading
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Between Houses
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku278 – coolness coolness— a mountain stream splashes out between houses This is a haiku by Masaoka Shiki, who dedicated most of his life to haiku and is usually credited with reviving this … Continue reading
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A Snowflake, A Cobweb
This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku258 – high-resolution snowflake. high-resolution snowflake a cobweb covered in frost This is a haiku by Iliyana Stoyanova, a freelance translator and one of the co-authors of a collection of haiku poems, Matchbox … Continue reading
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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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Racket In My Head 