Have you ever put on a blindfold and steeled yourself to walk slowly, but bravely into the field, just trusting your feet to find a way, letting your ears and the breeze guide you, pulling you onward into dark, unforeseen and awesome landscapes, where you stumble into soft moss beds, and crawl like a bug through dense undergrowth, wriggling amidst mud and mushrooms.? Yes? Then you might like this music.

Plutocryptes

Zjibombom Vs. Mojud

My sisters had a proxy war when they were little. They invented monsters to scare each other. Barrie (the elder) told Eva that Zjibombom would get her if she crossed through the living room, which terrified Eva, until she invented Mojud for vengeance.

The music was made from a solo piano improvisation recorded 1/8/23, and edited to bring out the monsters.

Mojud

dude!.....
a sticky-icky morsel made for chillin on 4/20.
cheers!
plus, it's duration is 4:20, which is 13 seconds shorter than John Cage's famous silent masterpiece.
peace sign, out.

Fourtwenty

“Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper,
That we may record our emptiness.”
― Kahlil Gibran

Trees are Poems pt 2

Trees are Poems pt 1

The Kilndogs are comprised of Dave Bond drums, Keith Macksoud bass, and Joel the Mole guitar/edits. Michael Klvana USUALLY contributes gems on keyboards, but sadly was not in attendance. This is one of four pieces cobbled together from a jam session on 8/4/23 in Otis,MA.
Please add your comments to the time line.

Kilndogs In Otis 1b

A band called MOLE performs a little thing we call "Black Forest" from a session recorded in August 2011 in New Fairfield CT. Mole is comprised of Dave Bond on drums, Keith Macksoud on bass,and Joel the Mole on keyboards , guitar, and edits.

Mole plays "Black Forest"

Post Valetudinarian Suite

First music project since my ‘vacation’ in the Bronx. 
Herein, I repurposed and revised 3 older compositions, 
using them in sequence and/or overlapping and eliding passages.
All the ’performances’ were created digitally. 
The music is at times dark, mysterious, and foreboding, and other times, tame and pastoral.

I dedicate this piece to all those people who supported me in my infirmity;
friends and family (you know who your are, my angels), 
Drs. R.Smith, V. Smith, Feintuch, Kawahara, Shah, Ashannudin, Kravitz, Lee, Azmy, Yussin, Ponduri, Zaboris, Boroweick, Nwaiwu, and Tomuta, 
Nurses Dianna, Princess, Zoia, Kaithlyn, Nafisatou, Amos, Kevin, George, Reginald, David, Cheryl, Patricia, Rizzane, Lennox, Rebecca/Vanessa, Ashley, Noar, and Emalaine, 
Phlebotomists Enrique and Miguena 
Speech Therapists Kristina, Jackie,Sydney, and Gina.
Also big thanks to Coach Carter for his positivity and optimism.

Post Valetudinarium

Snap, Crackle , and Pop.
Cereal music by Michael Klvana and Joel the Mole.
Recorded on October 23rd 2023 in Sherman CT.

Mkjt2cccPOP

Mkjt2aaaSNAP

In March I met a really talented musician, David Nelson.
After tuning his piano, I asked him to test it out. He sat down and improvised some enchanting impressionistic music. Full of rich, piquant voicings, bold harmonic changes,  widely varied textures and a smooth rolling motion like a river. I immediately asked him if we could jam, if I could record us, and edit it freely. He agreed, we played for about an hour, and this is a sample of the results.
Thank you, David!

Guitar- Joel the Mole
Piano- David Nelson

Duo Treason

a second serving from Duo Treason.

(Joel the Mole- Yamaha silent classical guitar
with
David Nelson -Steinway model L grand  piano)

recorded 3/29/2024.
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thanks for listening.

artwork by William Pattengill

BAILEY'S BEADS

a third installment from Duo Treason
(Joel the Mole, silent Yamaha guitar
and
David Nelson, Steinway model L grand piano)
recorded 3/29/2024
where the fresh water meets the salt water.
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Thank you for listening.

Dnjt Pt 2aaa(WAYWARD WALTZ)

Moon Gloom

stillness, quietude, inaction.
the baited breath.
waiting for paint to dry.

what happens between events.
the gaps between words.
hollow absentia.

recumbent and hungered.
godforsaken and abandoned.
somnolent and indolent… .lent.



this is the 4th segment from DUO TREASON
( Joel the Mole - guitar and David Nelson -piano)
recorded 3/29/2024.

image is a cuneiform obelisk made by John Pattengill

MOON GLOOM

final segment of the jam from 3/29/2024.

in celebration of Earth Day, a nocturne by Joel the Mole and David Nelson, recorded in Mamaroneck; who's name means  "where the sweet water meets the salty water".
image is a photo from Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining.

CREPUSCULE

“Five Easy Payments” is a suite of duets for guitar and piano improvised on 4/18/24 by DUO TREASON ( Joel the Mole and David Nelson) and edited by Joel. These  pieces are derived from our second jam session.
Joel performed on a Yamaha Silent Classical Guitar, and David played on a Steinway Model L Grand Piano. Please enjoy, and comment, like, and share widely.

Easy Payment #1

The second installment from “Five Easy Payments” it's a suite of duets for guitar and piano improvised on 4/18/24 by Joel the Mole and David Nelson and edited by Joel. These  pieces are derived from our second jam session.
Joel performed on a Yamaha Silent Classical Guitar, and David played on a Steinway Model L Grand Piano. Please enjoy, and comment, like, and share widely.

Easy Payment #2

third segment from “5 Easy Payments” by Duo Treason.

from a note to David;
This second session (4/18/24) gave me much more to work with as we invented a language between us.
We permitted forays into more remote places that might seem less
stabile, risking sudden dead ends, snafus, and  train-wrecks, (and having a few!) But it gave me the chance to try to 're-write our musical history' later, maybe i can try to save it in the mix!
Thank you for your beautiful piano playing and flexibility, especially about letting me edit it freely. But also flexibility in letting the music guide us to these uncertain places.
-Joel

Easy Payment #3

the fourth section;
“5 Easy Payments” by Duo Treason.

from a note to David;
This second session (4/18/24) gave me much more to work with as we invented a language between us.
We permitted forays into more remote places that might seem less
stabile, risking sudden dead ends, snafus, and  train-wrecks, (and having a few!) But it gave me the chance to try to 're-write our musical history' later, maybe i can try to save it in the mix!
Thank you for your beautiful playing and flexibility, especially about letting me edit it freely. But also flexibility in letting the music guide us to these uncertain places.
-Joel

Easy Payment #4

The final installment from Duo Treason's second jam session.
“Five Easy Payments” is a suite of duets for guitar and piano improvised on 4/18/24 by Joel the Mole and David Nelson and edited by Joel. 
Joel performed on a Yamaha Silent Classical Guitar, and David played on a Steinway Model L Grand Piano. Please enjoy, and comment, like, and share widely. Thank you for listening.

Easy Payment #5

Gratitude
a collection of 5 Francophyllic homages derived from the third jam session by 
Duo Treason (Joel the Mole (gtr) and David Nelson (pno).
Each of these pieces are love letters or thank-you notes to composers 
who have enriched our ears.
They are not intended to imitate specific styles or particular works, 
but instead meant to pay tribute for the lasting gifts these musicians have provided.
Recorded on 5/13/24 in Mamaroneck NY.
Joel plays a 1950’s Giannini classical guitar and a Yamaha Silent Classical. 
David plays a Steinway grand, Model L.
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homage a Ravel

Gratitude (2nd installment).
a collection of 5 Francophyllic homages derived from the third jam session by 
Duo Treason (Joel the Mole (gtr) and David Nelson (pno).
Each of these pieces are love letters or thank-you notes to composers who have enriched our ears.They are not intended to imitate styles or particular works, 
but instead meant to pay tribute for the lasting gifts these musicians have provided.
Recorded on 5/13/24 in Mamaroneck NY.
Joel plays a 1950’s Giannini classical guitar and a Yamaha Silent Classical. 
David plays a Steinway grand, Model L.
Please like, comment, and share. Thank you for listening.

homage A Roussel

June Third
Happy birthday to TB and to EC.
This is a departure from the more mellow recent posts.
Flashback 14 years….
This is an edited version of rock music from the band called Mole 
(Joel - gtr, Keith - bs, and Dave Bond - drms) 
recorded on 6/7/2012 in Fairfield CT.

Rowck

Gratitude, section 3.
a collection of 5 Francophyllic homages derived from the third jam session by 
Duo Treason (Joel the Mole (gtr) and David Nelson (pno).
Each of these pieces are love letters or thank-you notes to composers 
who have enriched our ears.They are not intended to imitate styles or particular works, 
but instead meant to pay tribute for the lasting gifts these musicians have provided.
Recorded on 5/13/24 in Mamaroneck NY.
Joel plays a 1950’s Giannini classical guitar and a Yamaha Silent Classical. 
David plays a Steinway grand, Model L.
Artwork is a detail from a scratchboard work by Peter Wickenden.
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homage A Lili Boulanger

Gratitude, 4th chapter.
a collection of 5 Francophyllic homages derived from the third jam session by 
Duo Treason (Joel the Mole (gtr) and David Nelson (pno).
Each of these pieces are love letters or thank-you notes to composers 
who have enriched our ears.They are not intended to imitate styles or particular works, 
but instead meant to pay tribute for the lasting gifts these musicians have provided.
Recorded on 5/13/24 in Mamaroneck NY.
Joel plays a 1950’s Giannini classical guitar and a Yamaha Silent Classical. 
David plays a Steinway grand, Model L.
Please like, comment, and share. Thank you for listening.

homage A Monk, But Way After Midnite

Gratitude, the final segment.
a collection of 5 Francophyllic homages derived from the third jam session by 
Duo Treason (Joel the Mole (gtr) and David Nelson (pno).
Each of these pieces are love letters or thank-you notes to composers 
who have enriched our ears.They are not intended to imitate styles or particular works, 
but instead meant to pay tribute for the lasting gifts these musicians have provided.
Recorded on 5/13/24 in Mamaroneck NY.
Joel plays a 1950’s Giannini classical guitar and a Yamaha Silent Classical. 
David plays a Steinway grand, Model L.
Please like, comment, and share. Thank you for listening.

homage a Honegger

THE FOUR DIMENSIONS by Duo Treason

A dimension is considered the minimum number of coordinates needed to locate an object in space. For at least two centuries, humanity has been searching for higher dimensions than the three we are familiar with on Earth. The fourth dimension is defined as a space containing coordinates beyond length, width, and depth.

1. length
2. width
3. height
4. time

Duo Treason (Joel on Guitar, David on piano)
4 movements developed from our 4th jam session on 6/5/24 in Mamaroneck.
David plays a Steinway L grand piano and Joel plays 
The Great Garloo (elec. gtr. made by Matt Lamborn) and a Giannini classical.
Please comment, like, and share. Thanks for listening.

LENGTH

WIDTH is the second movement from 
THE FOUR DIMENSIONS by Duo Treason

A dimension is considered the minimum number of coordinates needed to locate an object in space. For at least two centuries, humanity has been searching for higher dimensions than the three we are familiar with on Earth. The fourth dimension is defined as a space containing coordinates beyond length, width, and depth.

1. length
2. width
3. height
4. time

Duo Treason (Joel on Guitar, David on piano)
4 movements developed from our 4th jam session on 6/5/24 in Mamaroneck.
David plays a Steinway L grand piano and Joel plays 
The Great Garloo (elec. gtr. made by Matt Lamborn) and a Giannini classical.
Please comment, like, and share. Thanks for listening.
image; Planes of the Head by John Asaro

WIDTH

Height is the 3rd section of 
THE FOUR DIMENSIONS by Duo Treason

A dimension is considered the minimum number of coordinates needed to locate an object in space. For at least two centuries, humanity has been searching for higher dimensions than the three we are familiar with on Earth. The fourth dimension is defined as a space containing coordinates beyond length, width, and depth.

1. length
2. width
3. height
4. time

Duo Treason (Joel on Guitar, David on piano)
4 movements developed from our 4th jam session on 6/5/24 in Mamaroneck.
David plays a Steinway L grand piano and Joel plays 
The Great Garloo (elec. gtr. made by Matt Lamborn) and a Giannini classical.
Please comment, like, and share. Thanks for listening.

HEIGHT

the final installment; TIME, from
THE FOUR DIMENSIONS by Duo Treason

A dimension is considered the minimum number of coordinates needed to locate an object in space. For at least two centuries, humanity has been searching for higher dimensions than the three we are familiar with on Earth. The fourth dimension is defined as a space containing coordinates beyond length, width, and depth.

1. length
2. width
3. height
4. time

Duo Treason (Joel on Guitar, David on piano)
4 movements developed from our 4th jam session on 6/5/24 in Mamaroneck.
David plays a Steinway L grand piano and Joel plays 
The Great Garloo (elec. gtr. made by Matt Lamborn) 
Artwork is a drawing of my Dad.
Please comment, like, and share. Thanks for listening.

TIME

all aboard for another tone-journey by the  team of keith and joel.
reserve your seat today!

Turducken

a jazz piano solo (original arrangement)  of a love song composed by Irwin Stahl to his bride Nancy. He performed it at their wedding in Garrison, NY. For three lustra(a lustrum is 5 yrs) I have been itching to make my own version of it, and after listening to a ton of Errol Garner, this is what came out. 
I dedicate this version as a valentine to lost loves.

Nancy By Irwin By Joel

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Joel the Mole is a NY based composer , film-maker, and artist. He makes music for his own selfish delights, but hopes you enjoy it too.
Joel is compelled to make music of frequent change, so if you like a steady groove, you may not be so happy here. He collaborates nicely, usually with friends like the amazing Carlos Vivanco (Like Wow, Decibel, Andromeda Crash),
mega-bassist Keith Macksoud (Present),
David Bond Engelhard on benevolent battery, 
double bassist John Convertino, and sometimes with fellow Westchester Conservatory alumnus Matt Lamborn on guitars. 
Joel plays guitars, piano, keyboards, the "arachnid bass", and other toys. The music is often radicalized during his editing process.
Some of the scores are 'performed' by software.
Please jump into the dialogue! Your thoughts are welcome.

Joel the Mole

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