Thank you for this enriching experience, Douglas :-)

Really a stunningly beautiful composition. I do believe I've been on a journey.

The bird song and the creaking is very effective, great use of percussive strings. I feel a tension throughout, like I'm not entirely comfortable in this forest but it's enchanting nonetheless.

nice sense of space, everything floating around then coming together. beautiful piece of music.

Enchanting!!  Excellent composition!  :) 

This lovely haiku, by Ryōkan Taigu (1758-1831), inspired my solo guitar improvisation. Played on an Epiphone Casino guitar. Recorded in Reaper. 
UPDATE: I decided I didn't like my original version. This is a remix using Blue Cat's Axiom V2 instead of Guitar Rig 6.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

About A Leaf AXIOM REMIX (naviarhaiku506)

Raymond's haiku inspired me to dust off my electric upright bass for this minimalist improvisation. Recorded and mixed in Reaper, with Guitar Rig 6. Mastered with CloudBounce.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

Dark Clouds (naviarhailu518)

This lovely haiku inspired a gentle improvisation on VST synth (LABS). Recorded in Reaper. Mastered with CloudBounce.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

Winter Sky (naviarhaiku520)

Issa's lovely haiku led me to this improvisation (in D Dorian), played on 'A Frozen Moment' pad in Kontakt. Recorded in Reaper, mastered with CloudBounce.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

New Year's Sun (naviarhaiku521)

Tonium [part 1]

Tonium [part 2]

4Jan24

Cover art generated in ArtSpace.ai

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Voyashru

Soviansi

Marco's wistful haiku inspired this solo improvisation on my Ibanez semi-hollow 5-string fretless bass (SRH 505F).
Recorded and mixed in Reaper, using effects from Guitar Rig 6.
Mastered with CloudBounce.
Naviar haiku challenge: www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

A Month For The Sea (naviarhaiku528)

A short improvisation on a Sigma (5-string EADGC fretted) acoustic bass, plus various effects. I was experimenting with adding a loop while editing in Reaper (by taking a short section of the solo and looping it).

Falling

I tried here to describe what it is like for me when I stand in a forest. the songs of birds, the creaking of branches, Sound following patterns I don't entirely comprehend. 
Peace, simple yet complex beyond imagining

A Cathedral of Pines (NaviarHaiku 345)

A Cathedral Of Pines (NaviarHaiku 345)

DarkWaterBlue

The Music you find here was all created by me unless noted. 

This is my musical journey 

I play Guitar, keys and percussion and work mainly with Cubase.

Please send me a message if you would like to re-interpret one of my pieces. 

Happy to discuss collaboration if anyone is keen. 

If you enjoyed something here please let me know. It's all here for those who want to listen :)

Peace 

Douglas

A Cathedral Of Pines (NaviarHaiku 345)

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