Harlequin Man

"PRELUDE TO FOLLY" - The use of "American Recitative" to dramatize the introduction of a "serious" musical composition undermines the Creator's intentions and threatens to trivialize the development of his or her thematic ideas.  The preconcert lecture is, after all, a venerable tradition and should not become a forum for those with an incompatible World View seeking to impose the rhythms and inflections of an "alien" sonic culture upon audiences deemed "Enlightened".... 

Harlequin Southern Hip Hop Band (ver #4)

Vignette in G minor for Distraught "Voice", obbligato Clarinet and Sonic App

Performed in the acoustical "space" generously provided by the Senators of the Carolinas for concerned citizens to vocalize on the eve of an historic vote to cut $834 billion from healthcare.

A Plea.... for Mercy!

Rolling the Dice
For 834 Billion
Betting on the Souls
Of 22 Million

Hear ye, Oh hear ye!
Tillis of Cornelius
And the Vicar of Salem
The "honorable" Mister Burr
Vote NO, Vote NO for Justice!
Embrace Negativity!

For Subjects weary of Duplicity
Seek Clemency, Freedom
A Positive Sign
Of your...
HUMILITY!

Richard C Graham