Doraibu 2023

Nights

Reflecting Dreams

TimeLines (TrueString)

The great hunter in exile? There are different versions of how Orion the voracious hunter of Greek mythology came to hang in the sky as a constellation. Possibly as a reward by Zeus or maybe a punishment by his 'ex' Artemis for his evil doings...having been previously blinded by the king of Chios for trying it on with his daughter...he then stepped on a scorpion which finished him off! Hero or villain he was blasted into space and remains with a great close-up view of the amazing Horsehead nebula (pictured).

Wind Ensemble:
Flute blues intro.
Flute trio with soprano sax soloing.
Clarinet bassline.
Oboes, Clarinet, Soprano sax section.
Flute finale for Soprano sax solo.

(Photo of Orion constellation and Horsehead Nebula c/o Pinterest)

Orion's Blues

Don’t leave me out in the rain

What have we done, it’s happened again
How did we end up together in this burning bed
a vulnerable moment, a trick of the night
You are a worthy opponent, now i’m too tired to fight

So much depends upon the weather
clouds form so easily
So much depends upon the question
You don;t know what you ask of me..

your bag’s by the door, there’s papers to sign
Things to sort on the floor; what’s yours and what’s mine
we can’t stay together, i say can’t stay apart
When It feels like it’s over, it’s a brand new start

So much depends upon the weather
The storm breaks so easily
It don’t depend upon the answer
I already know that you’re leaving me

In case you change your mind, I’m easy to find
I’ll be frozen in time where you left me behind
I am mostly to blame, and i hate to complain
But it seems like a shame
Don’t leave me out in the rain..
tears on my face, tearing my clothes, calling your name!

So much depended on whether
Hearts break so easily 
nothing depends upon the answer
you’re already leaving me

I mostly complain, and i might be to blame

Don't Leave Me Out In The Rain

Jazz variations made after listening to a rap track by Dtrot the Pilot, a vast talent....first time listening...and I mean really listening... to a rap track....specifically....listening to the musical patterns. After immersion in Dtrot the Pilot's track (Whatcha Feelin) for over an hour...this came out. Thank you Dtrot. You inspired me.

Jazz (Horn) Variations on listening carefully to a rap track

Collage at https://youtu.be/RpcwT5hJuHQ
Comments welcome
https://oorlab.wordpress.com/2023/05/01/tell-me-tell-me-tell-me/

Tell me Tell me Tell me

Summer

I didn't realize it while I was making it, but when I listen to this song objectively, I can envision spiraling smoke rising up. The artwork is an Early Classic (ca. A.D. 250–550) Maya incense burner.

Spiraling Smoke

Playing God - Polyphia -Front Ensemble Arrangement

but what is it and how can it be like anything except that??

Jazz (Horn) Variations on listening carefully to a rap track

Paul Maurice Roche | Composer