Name: The Ferry Sails By (naviarhaiku559) by ray_cobley in haiku #559: misty spring rains... / umbrellas high and low / aboard the ferry
Duration: 5 min 39 s
Description: Original field recordings mixed with electronic sounds created in Pure Data.

Ray, this shows careful restraint as always!

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haiku #559: misty spring rains... / umbrellas high and low / aboard the ferry

This track was created for the Naviar Haiku group.
559
https://www.naviarrecords.com/naviarhaiku559-misty-spring-rains/

2024-09-18

Misty Spring Rains... ( Naviarhaiku 559 )

Submission to naviarhaiku#559 https://naviarlab.tumblr.com
Haiku by Masaoka Shiki https://mypoeticside.com/poets/masaoka-shiki-poems
Picture by Makoto Tsuka https://unsplash.com/photos/a-person-holding-an-umbrella-in-the-rain--dbMuD2cznM

. . .
misty spring rains
umbrellas high and low
aboard the ferry
. . .

Naviarhaiku#559 /misty spring rains

HAIKU MUSIC CHALLENGE

Naviarhaiku 559

misty spring rains...
umbrellas high and low
aboard the ferry

Regarded as the father of contemporary haiku, Masaoka Shiki was a poet and literary critic during the Meiji period Japan.

He advocated realistic observation by “sketching” (shasei) poems and going out into nature with notebooks, thus abandoning the traditional subjects of haiku of the time. His advice for an aspiring poet was, “Use both imaginary pictures and real ones, but prefer the real ones.”

Haiku by Masaoka Shiki

Picture by Makoto Tsuka

Submission deadline: 25th September 2024

To find out more and participate, visit https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge/

Misty Spring Rains

Misty Spring Rains (naviarhaiku559)

Original field recordings mixed with electronic sounds created in Pure Data.

The Ferry Sails By (naviarhaiku559)

misty spring rains…
umbrellas high and low
aboard the ferry
(Haiku by Masaoka Shiki)
https://naviarlab.tumblr.com/post/761959976644362240/naviarhaiku559-misty-spring-rains
Komposition1036 Orgel3

Umbrellas (naviarhaiku559)

It's such an honor and joy to work with these two incredible artists! I have had the privilege of collaborating with Masa (Tot) a few times already, but it is my first making music with Khan. I hope you will enjoy this chilled out summer vibe.

Khan - @khan20233202 - Vocals & Lyrics
Tot - @tot-beat - Beat & Samples
Tea R. Sea - @tea_are_sea - Synth, Drums & Production


Lyrics (by Khan)

ON JULY

We met on July
We don’t know music come from and why
I can hear the storm is coming down down down
We don’t see but we see eye to eye
We can hear muses are coming down down down
We don’t see but we’re brotherhood

I saw fireworks tonight alone
I got the Big echo tonight and moon
I saw fireworks bring me to them
I feel paradise is here for me.

On July (Khan, Tot & Tea R. Sea)

Japanese traditions:festival drums and fireworks!

YOMATSURI (TAMAYAH!)

A tribute to Xolia—the main and courageous protagonist that goes up against the Devil in «The Devil is a Handsome Man.»
dedicated to Selin and Ilasky

God is a Gorgeous Redhead

[Verse 1]
She walks in like charcoal dressed in smoke 
eyes lit up—a match to the fuse
every word she drops feels molten
you don’t get to win you’ll only lose
her smile is a sin in crimson
her touch is a dangerous dare
if you think you can handle her fire
you’ll find there’s nothing left to spare

[Pre-Chorus]
She burns she blazes
you’ll never forget the taste
A goddess in red
setting faith to flame

[Chorus]
God is a gorgeous redhead
a wildfire dressed in skin
she’ll light you up when you’re cold
then scorch you from within
she’s holy and hell in one breath
a prayer you’ll never keep
god is a gorgeous redhead
and she’s burning deep under your collar

[Verse 2]
She laughs like thunder in daylight
she whispers with ash in her veins
every step is a hymn of destruction
every look is a scar with a name
don’t call her an angel or demon
she’s both when the night runs wild
she’ll drag you through fire and fury
but damn if you don’t beg to smile

[Pre-Chorus]
She burns she blazes
a crown of flames and teeth
she’ll make you swear devotion
then leave you on your knees

[Chorus]
God is a gorgeous redhead
a wildfire dressed in skin
she’ll light you up when you’re cold
then scorch you from within
she’s holy and hell in one breath
a prayer you’ll never keep
god is a gorgeous redhead
and she’s burning deep under your collar


[Bridge]
Oh—
Strike the match watch it crawl
she’s the gospel, the curse, and the fall
hot under the collar—she bites
turns every shadow into light

[Final Chorus]
God is a gorgeous redhead
a flame no water can tame
she’ll brand your soul with her fury
then smile as she carves you to pieces
she’s holy and hell in one breath
a prayer you’ll never keep.
god is a gorgeous redhead
and she’s burning deep under your collar

God is a Gorgeous Redhead

The Foolish Dreamer

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/UUWMRv_sRh0

A dream pop excursion into the meaning of love...
Have you ever said those three words without meaning them?
Or ever heard them, but knew they were a lie?
Whispered without care, tossed into the void as a gesture of placation...
A preoccupation 
A mental vacation

A ticket to easy street
Or manipulation...

Actions always speak louder than words 🖤

Lyrics:

I used to think you had a heart
But now I know it fell apart
The emptiness you gave to me
Some cheap apology

I love you
(I love you)

I Love You

Made in August 2025

Video; https://youtu.be/4nQXqMd0q4o

Colours Of Nature

Lost languages are like bones buried beneath shifting sand—remnants of once-living voices that shaped worlds now unreachable.

An Alphabet Drowned in Milk

me a u

Let’s not mince words here. Trump is the embodiment of corruption, greed, and incompetence. He’s a man who has spent his entire life looking out for himself, exploiting others, and leaving chaos in his wake. As De Niro so eloquently put it: *“He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. He’s a bullsh*t artist. He’s a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”* This isn’t just about politics—it’s about morality. It’s about standing up to a man who has no respect for the rule of law, no respect for the truth, and no respect for the American people.  

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. He divided the country, emboldened hate, and failed to deliver on his promises. He’s a man who thrives on chaos, who lies with every breath, and who cares only about his own ego. As De Niro said: *“He’s a punk, he’s a dog, he’s a mutt. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s an idiot. He’s a fool.”* And yet, here we are, facing the possibility of him returning to power. We cannot let that happen. We cannot allow this man to continue to poison our democracy.  

This is not just about Trump—it’s about the people who enable him. The sycophants, the cowards, and the opportunists who stand by his side and allow his corruption to flourish. They are just as guilty as he is. As De Niro said: *“They’re all scum. They’re all mutts. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”* We need to hold them accountable. We need to stand up and fight back.  

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. This is about the soul of our nation. It’s about protecting our democracy, our values, and our future. We cannot afford to let Trump and his enablers win. We must vote, we must organize, and we must make our voices heard. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna fight back. We’re gonna fight back with everything we’ve got.”*  

So let’s do this. Let’s come together and defeat Trump once and for all. Let’s show the world that we are better than this. That we will not tolerate corruption, lies, and hate. That we will stand up for what’s right. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna win. We’re gonna win because we have to.”*  

This is our moment. This is our fight. Let’s get to work.  

#DefeatTrump #VoteHimOut #NotMyPresident #DeNiroWasRigh

The Trump Files

reflections on shadows

Naviar is a music community and label. Through regular publications, open projects and events, we explore the connection between experimental music and traditional Japanese poetry.

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Abstract Sound Structures, Musique Concrète & Live Electronics.
Experimental abstract animation videos.
It is my aim to create and/or edit my tracks & videos using free or open-source software only.
Influences include: J.S. Bach, John Cage, Iannis Xenakis, Giacinto Scelsi, Mauricio Kagel, Conlon Nancarrow, Christian Wolff, Harry Partch, Luc Ferrari, Morton Feldman, Cornelius Cardew, Bernard Parmegiani, Ana-Maria Avram, David Tudor, Alvin Lucier, Pauline Oliveros, Renaissance Polyphony.
All my work is published under a Creative Commons licence & can be freely downloaded (as wav) or remixed.

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